Jaheim just may be the best combination of the sultry-smooth vocals of R&B and the energy of hip-hop. His voice is strong and confident, and he undoubtedly could hold his own against R&B greats of the past such as Luther Vandross and Teddy Pendergrass. His lyrics are also refreshingly gentle – songs like “Otha Half” and “In My Hands” are sweet, loving and even grateful to women. It’s a nice relief from the aggressive lyrics of many of today’s hip-hop and rap artists.

Many California workers will have a new resource when it comes to affordable housing. The California Legislature unanimously voted in favor of AB 1246, which Gov. Schwarzenegger later signed.

Davis residents can bank on Wells Fargo for having great customer service and specialized plans for college students.

Home of the “best Jägermeister in town,” G Street Pub provides good dancing and drinks for Davis pub-crawlers.

UC Davis Aggies may be starving students but that does not mean we have to sacrifice quality for price.

What do the Doxie derby, maggot artwork and chemistry magic shows all have in common? All are unique to Picnic Day, voted Best Davis Event by California Aggie readers.

Heading to Pelican Hill, the Aggies were looking to rebound from a disappointing tournament in Hawaii.

Who to watch: Infielder Justin Schafer was spectacular last season as a junior.

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There is no need to travel long distances to hear the fine acoustics and performances from elite world-class musicians. The Mondavi Center has attracted music groups, solo artists from all over the world, and tonight the Mondavi will now showcase a whole orchestra.

Across the United States, the percentage of institutions offering Chinese has increased while the teaching of other popular languages has declined.

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