The city of Davis is currently discussing possible options for the renovation of Fifth Street between A and L streets. The four-lane corridor currently serves several modes of transportation, including bikes, pedestrians, automobiles and delivery trucks. Many community members have complained about bike safety – there are no bike lanes – and traffic and pedestrian flow problems.

Since the start of the fall quarter, a 17 member board of directors has been meeting weekly and holding office hours in preparation for the 95th annual Picnic Day celebration, scheduled for Apr. 18, 2009. In consideration of UC Davis’ centennial celebration, the theme for the upcoming event will be Reflections: 100 Years of Aggie Legacy.

Teams: No. 17 UC Davis vs. Denver Records: Aggies, 12-4-4; Pioneers, 10-6-6 Where: Aggie Soccer Stadium When: Saturday at 1 p.m.

Teams: UC Davis vs. Portland Records: Aggies, 1-3; Pilots, 1-1 Where: The Pavilion When: Sunday at 2 p.m. Radio: KHTK 1140 AM

Dude, seriously, I think you’ve got a problem. I know it’s hard to talk about, and I know not many people think this sort of thing is a big deal, but we need to have this conversation for your sake and for the sake of everyone on campus.

As part of the Distinguished Speakers Series, former Senator George Mitchell spoke about his time in the Senate, his investigation into steroid use in baseball and the threats the world faces at the Mondavi Center Wednesday night. “There isn’t a man, woman, or child that doesn’t trust George Mitchell,” said Don Roth, Executive Director of the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, in his introduction of the former senator.

Teams: UC Davis at San Diego Records: Aggies, 5-6; Toreros, 8-2 Where: Toreros Stadium – San Diego When: Saturday at 6 p.m. Radio: KHTK 1140 AM

Low income senior citizens, the blind and disabled will not be receiving their annual check for homeowner or renter assistance in the mail this year. Due to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s decision to eliminate funding for the Homeowner and Renter Assistance programs in the state budget for the 2008-2009 fiscal year, 2008 claims cannot be paid by the Franchise Tax Board.

The UC Davis men’s soccer team looks to make history once again. Already the school’s first team to qualify for multiple NCAA Division I Tournaments, the Aggies will be gunning for the first playoff win in UC Davis history when they play host to Denver at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Head coach Dwayne Shaffer recently sat down with Aggie Sports Editor Adam Loberstein before practice to discuss everything from what a postseason win would mean to his program to why fans should arrive early come Saturday.

The Mercer Veterinary Clinic will continue its 13-year long tradition of making holiday gift baskets for pets of the homeless this December. “These baskets help make the holidays a little brighter for these special animals and their loving owners,” said Eileen Samitz, the holiday pet basket coordinator. “These animals are not only pets, but they are warmth, comfort and sometimes protection, and often they are the only family that these less fortunate folks have.”

I was exploring an unknown territory also known as West Davis. I’d heard there was a Chinese restaurant with rather tasty food. Whether it was fact or fiction, I did not know. But on a cold Wednesday night, I decided to venture out and see for myself. In a dark area known as the Westlake Plaza, there’s a restaurant called Shanghai Town. I say it was dark because the plaza had few lights or neon signs indicating that any business (or life) was in existence. I finally found Shanghai Town situated in an obscure location by a taqueria and a drycleaners.

This holiday season Delta Chi fraternity is hosting its second Toys for Tots charity drive in partnership with the Coffee House. Toys for Tots is a charity event in which people donate old and new toys during the holiday season, which are given to children throughout the community facing economic difficulties.