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While other counties are waiting to see if Proposition 30 will pass and how many cuts they may face next year, the Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) is trying to take a preemptive measure. The proponents for Measure E state that this is a way to safeguard against Prop. 30 failing. Opponents argue the […]

From Oct. 1 to 31, the Davis Origami Group demonstrated its paper-folding skills with an origami exhibit on display in the Mary L. Stephens Davis Branch Library at 315 E. 14th St. The exhibit is in observance of World Origami Days, held annually from Oct. 24 to Nov. 11. OrigamiUSA, the national society of origami, […]

On Nov. 3 and 4, the Davis Dynamos will sponsor noncompetitive walks through Davis parks and greenbelts. There will be a 6K (3.7 miles) walk and 10K (6.2 miles) walk. Participants can start between 8 a.m. and noon, but should be finished by 3 p.m. The walks will start and end at the CVS/pharmacy at […]

On Saturday the public is invited to attend a free guided tour of the City of Davis Wetlands from 3 to 5 p.m. Guides from the Yolo Basin Foundation will be on hand to teach the importance of the habitat as well as its importance to seasonal and resident diving ducks. November is when diving […]

This past weekend, a group of Bay Area cyclists embarked on a two-day ride called The Ride to Know from San Francisco to Sacramento in support of Proposition 37. Prop. 37, the California voter initiative to require labeling of genetically-modified (GM) foods, has been a debated item on the Nov. 6 ballot. The cyclists included […]

Most people know the old slogan: “Happy cheese comes from happy cows, and happy cows come from California.” For the past few years, however, dairy farms have been struggling to keep afloat. The California dairy industry produced over 2 billion pounds of cheese in 2011. In fact, California ranked second in the nation for highest […]

FRIDAY Parenting, you’re doing it right A woman shoplifted a 30-pack of Keystone, put it on top of her baby in a stroller and walked out of the store on Russell Boulevard. Pothead protocol    Somebody reported people smoking marijuana and requested that the police advise people to close their windows on Pole Line Road. […]

From 2 to 4:30 p.m., Downtown Davis will host its annual Treat Trail on Halloween. Families will be able to trick-or-treat at local businesses. Downtown businesses along First, Second, Third and Fourth streets, as well as businesses along B, C, D, E, F and G streets, will participate in the candy-giving. A list of all […]

The third annual Haunted Forest event will end on Halloween from 7 to 10:30 p.m. The event is located in the forest at 9084 Winters Road, tickets are $15 each, cash only. The event is hosted by Sam and Sherean Maynard and is for adults and teens of Winters, Esparto, Davis, Woodland, Vacaville and other […]

Among a string of new businesses in Downtown Davis is Vini Wine Bar. Owned by former Davis resident Jeff Day, the bar officially opened on July 15 and is located on 611 Second St. across from the Varsity Theater. At the bar’s center, there are three circular self-serving stations with three others strewn across two […]

The election this November has a number of decisive measures and propositions on the ballot. The Aggie summarized the four measures and 11 propositions on the Nov. 6 ballot to inform voters of what to expect. “As far as I’m concerned, the most important thing to keep in mind is that your vote counts. You […]

On Oct. 27, the Fourth Annual Monster Bash Halloween Costume Party will take place at the Odd Fellows Hall on 415 Second St. from 7 p.m. to midnight. The event is open to people ages 21 and older. Proceeds will go to the Davis High Madrigal Singers’ outreach tour in June 2013, in which the […]