One stated purpose of Measure C, which was recently passed by the Davis community, was to preserve and to continue to fund multiple foreign language programs in our schools. More recently, the Davis school board voted to effectively eliminate instruction in both German and Chinese by providing German I and Chinese I courses every other … Continue Reading
I am proud to be a resident of Davis and also a teacher at Davis High School. Part of what makes Davis special is the citizens’ commitment to the public schools, demonstrated by their willingness year after year to pay additional parcel taxes to offset the lack of funding from the state. There is a … Continue Reading
Two people with key roles overseeing the parks and greenbelts in Davis discuss Measure D, the citywide parks tax on the June ballot, on the current edition of “Davisville.” The guests are Charlie Russell, a local businessman and chairman of the city’s Recreation and Park Commission, and David Luckscheider, park manager for the city. “Davisville,” … Continue Reading
A live debate on Measure D, the city of Davis parks tax renewal on the June 5 ballot, will air on Davis Community Television from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Debaters will be Alan Pryor (yes) and Tom Randall Jr. (no). The debate can be seen on DCTV’s public access Channel 15 and be heard on … Continue Reading
By Lance Armstrong On May 31, the World Health Organization marks World No Tobacco Day. This year’s theme: tobacco industry interference. For evidence of that interference, we need look no further than our own back yard. On June 5, the California Cancer Research Act — Proposition 29 — will be voted up or down by … Continue Reading
By Dwight Barnett Q: I have a home from the early 1970s, and over the years the garage floor has settled about 2 inches. I can still use the garage, but the stairs to the house have also settled. I cut pieces of plywood to cover the steps to raise them back to what they … Continue Reading
We enthusiastically support Brett Lee for City Council. We have been impressed that Brett really listens to the concerns of citizens. He looks you in the eye and does not interrupt. He is willing to look anew at any problem if the questioner has a different view. The City Council needs less ego and more … Continue Reading
I am privileged to be Davis City Council candidate Brett Lee’s campaign manager. We worked together before, when I managed the opposition to Measure X, a large development approved by the City Council just east of the Hunt-Wesson property. It was soundly defeated by the voters. Brett played an important role in that campaign. Brett … Continue Reading
The influence of unions has been brought front and center this election. In looking at all the fliers, postcards and pamphlets that land in my mailbox, I can’t help but notice the union bug on the vast majority. From individual candidates to the different measures, the little union bug is there. I know of three … Continue Reading
Saving California Communities and the Associated Students of UC Davis are sponsoring forums on two proposed initiatives that voters may be asked to approve in November. Each of these ballot measures seeks to raise revenue for California’s public education system. At 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sandy Escobedo of the Advancement Project will present information on “Our … Continue Reading
Restive Davis teachers, upset at a proposal to cut their salary by 5 percent, disrupted Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting by turning their backs while the superintendent spoke and loudly clapping to drown out other speakers. Board president Susan Lovenburg called a five-minute break shortly before 8 p.m. and threatened to adjourn the meeting altogether … Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, racial and ethnic minorities make up more than half the children born in the U.S., capping decades of heady immigration growth that is now slowing. New 2011 census estimates highlight sweeping changes in the nation’s racial makeup and the prolonged impact of a weak economy, which is now … Continue Reading
The University of California’s Board of Regents on Wednesday weighed a possible tuition increase to close a major budget shortfall and named a new chancellor for UC San Diego.
UC officials took no action after discussing ways to tackle a growing budget deficit caused by rising expenses and state budget cuts. During the current fiscal year, the state reduced UC funding by $750 million, or roughly 20 percent.
Under one scenario, the 10-campus system would raise tuition by 6 percent, or $731, this fall if the state doesn’t increase funding by $125 million for 2012-13. The board would not vote on a tuition increase until July, and the amount could change based on the state budget situation, officials said.
If tuition increases by 6 percent, in-state undergraduates would pay $12,923 …
Davis senior citizens who own the home they live in may apply for an exception to Measure C, the school parcel tax that was recently approved by local voters. Forms for the Measure C senior exemption — as well as other senior exemptions for CFD No. 1 and Measure A — are available online at … Continue Reading
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