LOS ANGLES — Eight months after breaking his leg in a training accident, Dutchman Robert Gesink sealed his overall race title on Sunday with a main field finish in the eighth stage of the Amgen Tour of California. Peter Sagan of Slovakia won the final leg. The 22-year-old Sagan claimed the 42.6-mile road race from … Continue Reading
A 24-year-old Elk Grove resident crashed his motorcycle Saturday afternoon as a result of a no-contact hit-and-run on eastbound Interstate 80 near Mace Boulevard, according to a California Highway Patrol spokesman. The rider’s name was not released. However, he was in stable condition following his encounter with a vehicle that did not hit him, but … Continue Reading
MOUNT BALDY — Dutchman Robert Gesink won the difficult seventh stage of the Tour of California on Saturday to take a 46-second lead in the overall standings into the largely ceremonial final leg. Gesink, the Rabobank rider who broke his right leg in a training accident last fall, pulled away from Colombia’s Jhon Atapuma in … Continue Reading
About 10 years ago, it seemed every opinion poll showed significant public awareness (usually 75 percent and up) of climate change and support for efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In the past five years or so, the percentage has been reported as trending downwards to where it’s about a 50-50 proposition. Most reports attribute … Continue Reading
Does your dog or a dog you know spend long periods of time alone? Many dogs do and many of those dogs suffer from boredom and even anxiety that results in destructive behavior. Kongs and other puzzle toys stuffed with treats and calm music on the radio have been part of the solutions to leaving … Continue Reading
The issue: Sure, we’ve all be impatient or in a hurry, but calm down What driving habits madden most everyone on the road? In a survey sponsored by tire maker Michelin, 94 percent of respondents selected tailgating as their leading pet peeve. Tailgating drivers (you know who you are) are followed closely by drivers who … Continue Reading
By Jeff W. Reisig May 13-19 is National Police Week, which honors officers who have been killed in the line of duty. National Police Week has evolved over the past 30 years. What began as a memorial service attended by 120 survivors and supporters of law enforcement has evolved into a weeklong event that gives … Continue Reading
By Maggie Pilloton Every player who takes the diamond has goals for each season. Some set out to raise their batting average, or steal more bases than in previous years. But the best players have even loftier aspirations. UC Davis pitchers Dayne Quist (baseball) and Justine Vela (softball) are two of those players. They strive to … Continue Reading
For the third year in a row, The Davis Enterprise won first place for general excellence — and snagged nine other first place awards — in the Better Newspapers Contest sponsored by the California Newspaper Publishers Association. The top award is presented to a newspaper in each size division. The Enterprise competes in the 15,000-circulation-and-under … Continue Reading
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Webb Simpson chipped in from 35 yards in front of the par-4 eighth green for eagle, then holed a 60-foot birdie putt that might have rolled off the 12th green if the cup didn’t get in the way. It led to a 7-under 65 for a share of the lead with Stewart Cink … Continue Reading
Imagine throwing the football around with Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin. If baseball’s your deal, how about taking infield with Robby Thompson and Will Clark? Sounds cool, doesn’t it? And it’s probably not going to happen. But if you’re a cyclist, heading out on a recreational ride with three-time Tour de France champion Greg LeMond … Continue Reading
Details What: “The Meaning of It All,” written by Davis resident Robert Lautz When: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 27 Where: California Stage’s Wilkerson Theatre, 1725 25th St. (at R Street), Sacramento Tickets: $20 general, $15 seniors/students, $12 for groups of six or more; www.CalStage.org; (916) 451-5822 “The Meaning of … Continue Reading
My apologies to all who bought tickets, tried to buy tickets or came to the door and found that DMTC had cancelled the event. Thank you so much for your interest. For those who remain interested, it will be delivered. As much certainty that life allows, I can say it will be available through Davis … Continue Reading
Virtually every day we read multiple reports of tragedies that occur on our roads. I may have to give up reading! The irony is that in this modern world there exists technologies that would eliminate the majority of road accidents! Most road accidents are caused by excessive speed, intoxication with alcohol, and driver inattention caused … Continue Reading
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