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Court of Appeals rules paper inaccessible to the blind

City NewsMay 27, 2008
American money may change, which would entail more than just an enlarged purple five as seen on new $5 bills. On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled 2 to 1 that paper money is inaccessible to blind people since different denominations cannot be distinguished by touch. Following this ruling, the Department of the Treasury may decide on how to redesign the currency.

Police Briefs

City NewsMay 27, 2008
FRIDAY Getting high,literally Individuals were smoking marijuana onaroof onAlvarado Drive.

Legislators consider selling excess land

City NewsMay 27, 2008
In the face ofCalifornia‘s$17billion budget deficit,some lawmakers are pushing to sell the state‘s surplus land to generate new revenue.The California Senate Committee on Governmental Organization held an informational hearing May13to evaluate the potential benefits of sellinggovernment-owned land.

California teen birth rate rises for first time in 15 years

City NewsMay 27, 2008
California’s remarkable 15-year decline in teen birth rates came to an end in 2006, according to a study released last week by the Public Health Institute (PHI). The report estimates teen births cost California taxpayers $1.7 billion per year.

Local organizations set up concession stands at Fourth of July celebration

City NewsMay 23, 2008
Because ofDavis‘ close-knit community,the city‘s Fourth of July celebration atCommunityPark is more than just fun and fireworks.

USDA to ban slaughter of all downer cattle

City NewsMay 23, 2008
The federal government will completely ban the slaughter of cattle that are unable to walk, said agriculture secretary Ed SchaferTuesday.

Police Briefs

City NewsMay 23, 2008
MONDAY It may be the meter maid Individual reported rear tire was marked with yellow chalk onF Street.

Yolo supervisors and farmers divided over water supply governance

City NewsMay 22, 2008
Last Tuesday, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors voted in a three-to-two decision to proceed with the draft Water Management Ordinance and future discussion.

City Council accepts changes to Bridgeway Farm plans

City NewsMay 22, 2008
TheDavisCity Council enthusiastically approved minoramendments to the plans for a specialty farm to be locatedoff I-80nearKidwell RoadonTuesday night.

City Brief

City NewsMay 22, 2008
Passed a resolution in support AB 2598,which would allow local governments to implement rent controls for residentialcare facilities for the elderly.

San Francisco proposal aims to make recycling mandatory

City NewsMay 22, 2008
San FranciscoMayorGavin Newsomrecently sent in a proposalthat would make recycling cans,bottles,paper,yard waste and foodscraps mandatory instead of voluntary inSanFrancisco.

City Council candidates discuss Davis housing issue

City NewsMay 21, 2008
Students in Davis start searching for houses and signing leases six months before move-in day. If you need a place to live in the middle of the lease year, good luck.