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Last Wednesday, The California Supreme Court unanimously rejected two Republican backed lawsuits to the new state redistricting lines, thwarting GOP attempts to gain political leverage in the upcoming elections. “In the absence of a written opinion, we can only speculate as to why they made this decision, but we are resolute in gathering the signatures […]

Families with costumed kids in tow gathered at Central Park on Saturday for the Davis Farmers Market Fall Festival. The Halloween-themed festival welcomed the fall season with live music by the Peter Franklin Band, as well as hands-on crafts and science activities. Visitors also enjoyed an array of animal exhibitions, such as baby piglets from […]

Foreclosure, theft, rundown buildings and resident discontent have plagued South Davis’ Pacifico Student Housing Cooperative in recent years. Property managers are working to turn this trend around with new regulations and remodels. The City of Davis bought Pacifico in 2010 for $1.6 million to prevent a foreclosure. Yolo County Housing (YCH) signed a contract with […]

Starting Jan. 22, first-class mail (Forever) stamps will likely cost one cent more, from the current 44 cents to 45 cents. Other postage rates will be increased as well to compensate for the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) financial crisis.

More Americans want marijuana to be legalized than ever before.

SUNDAY At least they didn’t tell a whopper Someone at Burger King accidentally called 911 and hung up on Mace Boulevard. MONDAY Slow-mow A trailer with mowers attached was blocking a lane and impeding traffic on Fifth Street. They’re jammin’ A group was watching traffic in a suspicious manner by Chestnut Lane. TUESDAY  Stop hounding […]

On Monday, City Clerk Zoe S. Mirabile acknowledged that Davis lawyer Michael Harrington submitted to her office petitions for a referendum against Ordinance No. 2381, a motion that would have increased the base and metered water rates in the City of Davis.

More banks are jumping on the bandwagon to charge debit card users a monthly fee, since the enactment of the Durbin Amendment on Oct. 1. The new law reduces approximately 50 percent of the amount retailers have to pay to banks for debit card swipe fees.

After eight months of construction and renovations, Wunderbar opened last night around 5 p.m. The 228 G Street location previously housed G Street Pub, which closed in February.

Stoners beware; It doesn’t make cents; Ark not included; Hang loose; Don’t be hissterical.

With the 2012 presidential election barely over a year away, Republican hopefuls wage war for the Republican presidential nomination. Their war, a war of words, ideals, platforms, past performances and future promises, will be won by the man or woman who convinces the American people of their particular capacity to become the next better president of the United States.

Yesterday, UC Davis students reclaimed parking spaces for human use along E Street, between First and Third Street. The spots were occupied from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.