City News

Although many would groan at the thought of power outages and horrible reception, astrophysicists and physicists at UC Davis are excited because it means the chance to observe the beginning of another solar cycle.

TheDavisBikeChurch will be holding its first fundraiser in its four-year history tonight at Delta of Venus. A line-up of localDJs,including Mr.Glass,Dogtones and theBikeChurch’s own Deacon Morgan,will keep the turntables spinning for the evening.

MONDAY It’s all those college loans Individual was seen sleeping inan alleyway onC Street.

The Davis City Council heard a presentation on next year’s budget Tuesday night, and while there were no dramatic shortfalls or deficits, feelings among the council were mixed.

Closed session meeting withcityattorney Harriet Steiner Discussion of potential litigation

Health conscious individuals all over the country have been reacting recently to the news that the chemical Biphenyl-A (BPA), found in Nalgene water bottles and other plastics, can be potentially dangerous to humans. Davis has been no exception, and worried citizens are busy replacing their old Nalgenes with BPA-free alternatives.

Candidates for the Democratic nomination for the 8th District Assemblyseat meet tonight in a debate sponsored by the Woodland League of Women Voters. The forum will be held at 7 p.m. in the Woodland Community and Senior Center.

The Casey Family Program organized their fourth annual kick-off for foster care month at the state capitol last Tuesday in an effort to draw awareness to budget cuts and issues and improvements for foster children.

West Sacramento’s ongoing gang injunction battle continued Monday when the Yolo County Superior Court heard finalarguments about a temporary injunctiononalleged gang members‘ activity.

This Thursday, Davis local businesses will be heading out to Community Park. The Davis Chamber of Commerce’s Fifth Annual Celebrate Davis! festival will be heldWednesdayat Community Park, located at 14thand F streets. Festivities start at 4:30 p.m. and conclude with a fireworks show at 9 p.m.

Neighborhood park users interested in sharing their input for the future of parks and recreation inDavis are encouraged to attend a7p.m.meetingtodayat theVeteransMemorialCenter on203E.14thSt.

FRIDAY Gold mine? Individuals were seen stealing recyclables from bins.