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Sacramento mayor’s initiative leads to lawsuit

January 7, 2010

A lawsuit filed Dec. 1, 2009 said Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson's strong-mayor proposal should be taken off the June 2010 ballot because it violates the state constitution.

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Winters recognized for smart city planning

January 7, 2010

Only 15 miles west of Davis, the small city of Winters is ready for their moment in the spotlight.

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Californians underutilize resources, go hungry

January 6, 2010

While hunger is a worldwide problem, it has gone largely unmitigated in our own backyard.

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Recalled H1N1 vaccines distributed to Yolo County

January 6, 2010

A few days into the holiday break, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recalled 800,000 doses of H1N1 flu vaccine that had been distributed throughout the nation, according to a Yolo County Health Department press release.

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Davis police report reveals less overall crime in 2009

January 5, 2010

Although the crime of the decade did not occur in Davis, some crime took place in Davis in the past year. The Davis Police Department released the most recent Crime Quarterly Summary, which consists of cases from July to November of 2009.

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New City of Davis ordinance could save renters money

January 5, 2010

A new resolution could save renters money in the city of Davis beginning as early as September 2010.

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January 5, 2010

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Study finds $12 billion fallout for Tiger Woods’ shareholders

January 5, 2010

Golf champion Tiger Woods' recent indiscretions have provided the media with plenty of bulletins. They also gave two UC Davis professors inspiration for a study that found the scandal has cost Woods' sponsors' shareholders $12 billion.

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Davis’ apartment vacancy rate rises in 2009

January 4, 2010

It's that time of year again. Whether you come for the complimentary pens and bags or you are legitimately looking for an apartment, countless apartment representatives will come to the annual ASUCD Housing Day on Jan. 21.

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Westlake IGA Market to open in West Davis

January 4, 2010

As the holidays come to a close, Davis residents can look forward to the opening of a new grocery store.

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New year rings in new California laws

January 4, 2010

Jan. 1, 2010 ushered in more than a new decade. Friday was the first day many new pieces of California legislation went into effect.

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Davis celebrates holiday tree lighting

December 3, 2009

It's that time of year again - Davis' annual holiday tree lighting is today, along the E Street Plaza in downtown.

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UC Davis alum identified as White House ‘party crasher’

December 3, 2009

California Representative Jackie Speier, U.S. Treasurer Anna Escobedo Cabral, Chef Martin Yan of Yan Can Cook fame and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's ex-wife Kimberly Guilfoyle are just some of UC Davis' famous Aggies. Another UCD alumnus made headlines last week.

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Professor and founder of Cuba exchange passes away at 67

December 3, 2009

Marc Blanchard, UC Davis professor of 39 years, passed away on Nov. 8 after a struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Raquel Salgado Scherr and his daughter, Lauren Blanchard.

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Yolo County organizations propose plan to end homelessness

December 3, 2009

You see them sleeping in the streets, you see them huddled under bridges, you see them lining up for free meals at the local church. These people are homeless, and Yolo County is working to provide them with permanent housing.

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