City News
City seeks summer employees
City NewsJanuary 13, 2011
The fifth annual City of Davis’ Recreation Job Fair will be held on Jan. 26 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Center. Applicants will be able to meet potential employers, learn about the positions available and turn in completed applications.
Unitrans in the dark about new sign
City NewsJanuary 13, 2011
As those who take the A line may have noticed, the Unitrans sign at the bus stop by Amtrak has been updated. The new LED sign is part of Unitrans’ plan to get faster, up-to-date information for bus riders.
Yolo County to review climate action legislation
City NewsJanuary 13, 2011
Today the Yolo County Planning Commission is scheduled to review the Climate Action Plan. The plan, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, was released on Dec. 17 and will be seen by the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 1.
Brown’s budget plan cuts $500 million from UC
City NewsJanuary 12, 2011
California Gov. Jerry Brown proposed a budget Monday that cuts roughly $1.4 billion from higher education as part of a financial solution he warned would be “painful” and “honest.”
More U.S. cities dimming lights with dark-sky legislation
City NewsJanuary 12, 2011
About 300 counties, cities and towns have undertaken dark-sky legislation – laws requiring such measures as shielding outdoor lighting to reduce light pollution – across the country.
Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell still active at UC Davis
City NewsJanuary 11, 2011
Despite the Dec. 22 repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT), sexuality is still grounds for dismissal from Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) at UC Davis.
Police Briefs
City NewsJanuary 11, 2011
FRIDAY: Reduce, Reuse, Ridiculous; Boats and glaciers are always risky; Sigma Nu-de
City supports stricter punishments on Picnic Day
City NewsJanuary 10, 2011
It may seem like a long time until Picnic Day, but for those working on the event, it feels like the day is right around the corner.
Joe Krovoza becomes mayor of Davis
City NewsJanuary 6, 2011
Councilmember Joe Krovoza was appointed the new mayor of Davis on Tuesday, following former mayor Don Saylor’s departure from Davis City Council.
Ciocolat found in violation of health code
City NewsJanuary 4, 2011
Ciocolat, a cafe in downtown Davis, received major violations during a routine health inspection on Nov. 9. The restaurant at 301 B St. failed to comply with the Yolo County code for retail food vendors.
Senate kills national DREAM Act
City NewsJanuary 4, 2011
The United States Senate deferred the dreams of some 755,000 immigrant youth in voting down legislation that would allow non-citizens to more easily attend American colleges by giving them a path to citizenship.