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By Scott Mayerowitz It’s May. Memorial Day and the end of the school year are in sight. Suddenly, you’re thinking about a summer vacation. A little advance planning — and some insider tips — can save you a lot of money. Whether you’re booking airfare, a car rental or a hotel room, there are questions [...]
The Davis Cruise-In, a classic car show, returns to The Marketplace shopping center at 5 p.m. Tuesday. The center is at Sycamore Lane and Covell Boulevard in West Davis. The April Cruise-In featured classic cars such as Steve Garcia’s ’56 Mercury Montclair and Joe Denson’s ’56 Chevy Apache 3500 pickup truck. Bring your classic car, truck, [...]
April 22, 1923 – April 27, 2013 Muriel was born in Manitoba, Canada, the eldest of five children born to George and Edith Monson. Her parents immigrated from Ireland and England, respectively, and met and married in Canada. The family moved to Esparto, where her father worked on a ranch and her mother did the [...]
Children from birth through age 5 who are in child care and preschool in Yolo County will get a boost in services, thanks to nearly $4.3 million in grant awards from First 5 Yolo and the Yolo County Office of Education. The money, to be distributed this year to cover services over a three-year period, [...]
We humans love data. We keep track of all kinds of stuff. How much rain did we get, is it more or less than “normal?” When was the last time a left-handed batter hit three home runs in a single game? And we like to know the most of everything, what is the “record” for [...]
The Yolo Superior Court will hold a court proceeding and formal ceremony Monday for graduates of Felony Probation Drug Court. Judge Janet Gaard will preside over the ceremony, which begins at 10:30 a.m. in Dept. 4 of the courthouse, 725 Court St. in Woodland. Felony Probation Drug Court has been operating in Yolo County since [...]
The last spring plant sale of the season will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the UC Davis Arboretum Teaching Nursery on Garrod Drive on campus. Customers will find the area’s largest selection of attractive, low-water, easy-care, region-appropriate plants, including Arboretum All-Stars. This plant “clearance” sale also will showcase 30 “Durable Delights,” [...]
Visitors to UC Davis on Sunday can learn about the Arboretum’s hidden insect wonders from Arboretum Ambassadors Melissa Cruz and Mira Parekh. Families are invited to tour the collections and learn insect names, trapping methods and ecology. The event, which runs from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Arboretum Gazebo, is free. Parking is free [...]
April 3, 1933 – May 8, 2013 Ronald Douglas Broward left us peacefully to continue his journey on May 8. 2013. Ron was born in Los Angeles, CA on April 3, 1933. He is survived by his wife Jennifer; children Dennis and Karen Broward; stepchildren, Julie and Marty Johnson, Jim and Melissa Webb and Jody [...]
The city of Davis’ annual sixth-grade graduation party will run from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 6. All recently graduated sixth-graders are welcome. The cost is $10 and tickets may be purchased from the Community Services Office at 600 A St., Suite C, starting Tuesday, May 21. A current 2013-14 waiver is mandatory for [...]
Davis Mayor Joe Krovoza and his wife Janet have been puzzled for years by the Caltrans sign on eastbound Interstate 80 near Dixon that reads “Davis 8 … Sacramento 20.” In fact, if you drive eight miles east from that sign, you are right at the Mace Boulevard exit, having driven way past UC Davis’ [...]
Have you thanked a teacher lately? A perfect opportunity is available now from AAUW-Davis and Monticello Seasonal Cuisine. T(ea) is for Teachers is an appreciation tea to honor teachers and support Tech Trek, a summer camp to introduce junior high school girls to math and science careers. The fundraiser is planned from 3:30 to 5 [...]
A Pony Ride Day at Pine Trails Ranch from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 25, will benefit the Davis Schools Foundation. Pony rides are $5 each. Pine Trails Ranch is at 35270 County Road 31. For more information, visit www.ptranch.com.
Spring is here and the cars of Davis are dusty! Come get your car washed by Holmes Junior High School Band members on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Nugget Market in the Oak Tree Plaza on Covell Boulevard. Carwash tickets may be pre-purchased from Holmes Band members for a suggested $5 donation, [...]
