City News

Harmony between the Davis Community Church (DCC) and the D Street neighborhood may be possible after the City Council's passage of a Memorandum of Understanding by a 4 to 1 vote.

Patrick Blacklock takes on new seat as Yolo County administrator

Despite tough economic times, Davis businesses and residents are revitalizing parts of the city. Wednesday marks the celebration of the refurbished Davis Manor Shopping Center and East Eighth Street Corridor, between L Street and Pole Line Road.

"Join our strike!"

A pair of armed robberies took Davis by surprise in the week leading up to Thanksgiving.

The results of a recent Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions survey indicate that medical school applicants may be less affected by the current economic climate than their peers applying to law and business school. These students may also be the most reserved group in the online sphere.

THURSDAY

Got milk? New mothers at UC Davis and their infants will lose access to hospital grade breast pumps on campus. Due to the budget crisis, Human Resources will discontinue the Breastfeeding Support Program at the end of June 2010.

California began fighting the battle against global warming on a new front this month, with the California Energy Commission's new regulation to reduce energy consumption of power-guzzling TVs. In a 5-0 vote on Nov. 18, the commission set new energy efficiency standards for TVs sold in California to take effect on Jan. 1, 2011. Although the vote was unanimous, the regulation is opposed by the Consumer Electronics Association but lauded by power utilities.

Many feel an upturn in the economy is on the horizon after a AAA study showed an 8 percent increase in holiday travel from last year. The AAA Northern California report indicates Californians may be willing to travel more than usual, especially during the holidays.

New guidelines published by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force are resulting in confusion and accusations of health care rationing.

Only 40 percent of California community college students are transferring to UCs and CSUs.

Budget cuts have never been as drastic for the UC system as they are during the current crisis. Deciding on how, what and who to cut from the budget is an issue that UC administrators have begun to delve into.

Elements of American society starkly contrast Iraqi society. A UC Davis student shared her perspective with the Davis community about women's gains and setbacks during the last 100 years in Iraq.

Instead of sit-ins at Mrak Hall, a different type of public education protest is happening across California: students are turning to the private and independent sectors of higher education.