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Davis Sunrise Rotary Club grant benefits Alzheimer’s patients at Yolo Hospice After years of planning and working to obtain the necessary funding, Yolo Hospice received a $1,500 grant from the Davis Sunrise Rotary Club, enabling it to become a Music & Memory Care Certified Organization. This distinction allows Yolo Hospice to provide its patients with […]

False alarm, false alarm Jan. 22 “Female was running around complex screaming.” “Landscapers on site using leaf blowers for the past several mins.”   Jan. 23 “4th time alarm gone off since midnight.”  Jan. 24 “Dog running in traffic, husky puppy.” Jan. 25 “On the top floor east side, grey Toyota Corolla taking up two […]

Burrowing Owl Preservation Society sues City of Davis for improper assessment of environmental impact of Marriott hotel The Burrowing Owl Preservation Society (BOPS), which aims to educate the public and support conservation efforts for our feathered friends, filed a lawsuit on Jan. 5 against the City of Davis for its insufficient report on the environmental […]

The City of Davis hosts festivities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day On the morning of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 16, the City of Davis gathered to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dr. King. The 23rd annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration was presented by the Davis Human Relations […]

Douglas L. Waterman publishes ‘It Only Hurts When I Sit Down: A Bicycle Adventure on Historic Route 66’ On Jan. 20, Davis resident Douglas L. Waterman presented his book “It Only Hurts When I Sit Down: A Bicycle Adventure on Historic Route 66” to a large crowd at The Avid Reader. Waterman, 66, is recently […]

Davis gets a handle on panhandling The Davis City Council recently discussed the panhandling problems downtown, particularly with regards to protecting both the safety of citizens and the rights of panhandlers. Many citizens and shop owners have expressed concerns regarding panhandlers and their possessions blocking sidewalks or the public right of way. The solution may […]

Local groups meet every week to provide practice, support for those looking to build communication skills Public speaking is a valuable skillset that can have a profound impact on personal lives and professional careers. For many, however, it is a fear and anxiety-inducing endeavor. In a recent survey conducted by the National Institute for Mental […]

A resurgence of the streetcar systems The Sacramento Streetcar project has become official after much debate about Sacramento public transportation. The City of Sacramento had a streetcar system decades ago, but was taken out by competition with the development of more automobiles and big oil companies. The proposal called for a $200 million streetcar line, […]

The Ukulele Kids Club donates instruments to UC Davis Children’s Hospital What started off as one man’s hope to provide community service has expanded into a volunteer organization that fundraises to send ukuleles to children’s hospitals. Corey Bergman, founder of Ukulele Kids Club Inc., was inspired to help others through music — one of his […]

Recent report finds that many other California counties rates also higher Yolo County’s poverty rate remains higher than before 2007, prior to the onset of the Great Recession, according to a new report issued by the California Budget & Policy Center from the beginning of this year This report, titled “Few California Communities Have Fully […]

Thriving Pink offers free yoga sessions for cancer survivors at Fit House Davis For local cancer survivors, a new yoga program called “Thriving Yoga” is coming to Fit House Davis in February. Teaming up with nonprofit organization Thriving Pink, the program will offer four yoga classes free to “anyone who has experienced cancer.” There will […]

Slim Jims and beer cans Jan. 15 “Son is making holes in the walls.” Jan. 15 Man “on bike with backpack had a flashlight and possibly a Slim Jim was looking at parked vehicles.” Jan. 17 “Reporting beer can art at Village Bakery.” Jan. 20 “Male in his 20’s on bicycle went to open garage […]