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Police Briefs: April 2, 2014 to April 6, 2014
City NewsApril 9, 2014
Wednesday 4/2 Ran out of steam A man was sleeping in a running vehicle parked at a gas pump on Mace Boulevard for over an hour. Friday 4/4 Block party Four people were lying in the street in oncoming traffic and taking pictures on G Street. I wanna rob On Regis Drive, someone made a […]
News in brief: Marsh trial to be postponed until June
City NewsApril 8, 2014
According to the Yolo County District Attorney’s office, Daniel Marsh, 16, will have his April trial date postponed until June 16. His attorneys successfully moved the date at a conference on March 27 because the investigation is still in process. Prosecutors on the case are not supportive of the motion to postpone trial. The accused, […]
UC Davis releases annual apartment vacancy survey
City NewsApril 8, 2014
In early March 2014, the UC Davis Office of Student Housing released its yearly Apartment Vacancy and Rental Rate Survey. The Office worked with BAE Urban Economics, a private real estate consulting firm located in downtown Davis, in order to conduct the yearly survey. According to the UC Davis Office of Student Housing, “The objective […]
Davis Chamber of Commerce holds forum for City Council candidates
City NewsApril 8, 2014
The Davis Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (PAC) held a forum April 2 to interview the five Davis City Council candidates for the June 2014 election. The Q&A based forum discussed various concerns that the City of Davis is facing and lasted from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at City Hall. The main topics […]
Yolo County tobacco, alcohol availability statistics high
City NewsApril 8, 2014
A statewide survey, including regional and county level data, reveals the density of stores selling, advertising and making available tobacco and alcohol products in proximity to minors. According to this study, Yolo County has more stores selling tobacco products near schools in comparison to the rest of California. To sell tobacco, stores must attain a […]
Proposed bill may divide California into six states
City NewsApril 8, 2014
Tim Draper, a venture capitalist from Silicon Valley, is collecting approximately 808,000 signatures for a bill that would divide the State of California into six separate states. Draper said that this measure is necessary for the state to move forward as the “state government has become rusted, and operates as a monopoly.” According to Draper, […]
Regents discuss de-freezing UC tuition
City NewsApril 8, 2014
The UC Board of Regents met on March 19 to discuss the developments in the 2014-15 budget. Although Gov. Jerry Brown did increase the UC budget by five percent in his proposed budget, it leaves the UC with a $124 million shortfall. Due to this shortfall, the UC Regents said they doubt the current tuition […]
Shifa Clinic aims to overcome linguistic, cultural barriers
City NewsMarch 14, 2014
As she sits patiently in the waiting room, Gurbachan Samra, a 56-year-old Sacramento resident, chats with an acquaintance in Punjabi, her native tongue. They sit one chair apart against the tan-tinted walls of the clinic. When a doctor approaches her, Samra looks up and continues speaking in Punjabi while she explains the reason for her […]
News from around the world: March 12, 2014
City NewsMarch 13, 2014
Violence in Ukraine The capital of Ukraine is experiencing the most violence since the former Soviet Union became independent 23 years ago.The turmoil the Ukranian government has been experiencing during the past few weeks is the product of persistent social tension and political unrest. The explicit protests and demonstrations are due to the actions of […]
AB 2160 seeks to simplify financial aid process for incoming college students
City NewsMarch 13, 2014
On Feb. 25, California State Representative Phil Ting announced AB 2160, a bill that would require all high schools in California to electronically submit GPA verification of all graduating high school seniors to the California Student Aid Commission. “We want to do everything possible to streamline that process so students who are graduating from high […]
California authorities support relaxed ban on marijuana
City NewsMarch 13, 2014
Administration for California is backing Senate Bill (SB) 1262, which would license medical marijuana dispensaries and cultivators while ensuring that healthcare providers are regulated in their medicinal marijuana recommendations. This is the first marijuana bill to be supported by police and state legislation. SB 1262 was introduced by State Senator Lou Correa on Feb. 21, […]
Davis Food Co-op General Manager resigns for unknown reasons
City NewsMarch 13, 2014
General manager of the Davis Food Co-op, Eric Stromberg, was asked to resign by the board of directors and will take a permanent leave starting March 22. This will end Stromberg’s 14 years of employment at the Davis Food Co-op. “[The Board of Directors for the Davis Food Co-Op] decided to exercise an option under […]

