http://theaggie.org/ Latest news and updates from The Aggie Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 en-us http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/04/best-police-briefs http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/04/best-police-briefs Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 The most memorable Police Briefs of 2009-2010 http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/03/three-arrested-on-suspicion-of-embezzling-15-million-from-elderly-davis-couple http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/03/three-arrested-on-suspicion-of-embezzling-15-million-from-elderly-davis-couple Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 Three people accused of scamming a local elderly couple out of their life savings are currently sitting in the Yolo County Jail awaiting trial. http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/03/incoming-freshmen-genetically-tested-at-uc-berkeley http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/03/incoming-freshmen-genetically-tested-at-uc-berkeley Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 UC Berkeley's decision to ask students for voluntary DNA swabs, instead of summer reading, has left some gleeful at the perspective of a homework-free summer. http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/03/local-nonprofit-agencies-fight-global-challenges http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/03/local-nonprofit-agencies-fight-global-challenges Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 Sacramento area residents are volunteering to fight against sexual slavery, human trafficking and bad water, among other things. http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/03/solar-industry-hopes-to-gain-jobs-in-california http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/03/solar-industry-hopes-to-gain-jobs-in-california Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 The solar industry may become a source of new jobs in California, according to a Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) study. http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/02/california-students-and-school-districts-sue-state http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/02/california-students-and-school-districts-sue-state Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 California students, school districts and educational organizations filed a landmark lawsuit on May 20 against the state and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, saying that the current funding system for public schools is unconstitutional. http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/02/sacramento-region-sees-coldest-spring-in-50-years http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/02/sacramento-region-sees-coldest-spring-in-50-years Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 Don't let this week's warm weather erase the memories. Last week saw chilly 45-degree evenings and mid-week rain showers. According to the National Weather Service, last week's cold spell broke record lows in Northern California and the Sacramento area from 50 years ago. Some northern cities, such as Redding, broke records from 1946. http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/02/strelitzia-flower-company-praised-for-commitment-to-customer-and-community-service http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/02/strelitzia-flower-company-praised-for-commitment-to-customer-and-community-service Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 From a bucket to storefronts, Strelitzia Flower Company continues to be Yolo County's favorite flower shop. Sen. Lois Wolk (D-Davis) awarded the Strelitzia Flower Company last Tuesday as the Fifth Senate District's Small Business of the Year. The ceremony was held in Sacramento celebrating California Small Business Day. http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/01/city-approves-employee-labor-contracts http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/01/city-approves-employee-labor-contracts Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 One hundred Davis City Employee's Association (DCEA) members filled the Community Chambers at last Tuesday's City Council meeting to address City Council's approval of city employee contract adjustments. http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/01/city-council-candidates-address-picnic-day-renters-rights-studentpolice-relations http://theaggie.org/article/2010/06/01/city-council-candidates-address-picnic-day-renters-rights-studentpolice-relations Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700 Before Davis residents mail in their ballots or stop by their polling place, Davis City Council candidates had a chance to put forth their last comments at a final public forum.