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Sunday, December 22, 2024

City News

Democrats vote in Oregon and Kentucky

Months after everyone thought it would be over, the Democratic primary continues today in Oregon and Kentucky.

Despite the widespread belief that Barack Obama has essentially locked up the nomination, Hillary Clinton has vowed to stay in the race until the very end and fight for the nomination.

Expansion of Sacramento International Airport approved

The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors announced last week their intentions to proceed with plans to expand the Sacramento International Airport. In order to fund the construction, per passenger fees charged by airlines will be raised from $6 on average to $9.

Mishka’s, city near agreement on coffee shop expansion

There will soon be new space for independent coffee downtown.

The owners of Mishka's Cafe are currently negotiating the final terms of an agreement with the city of Davis to construct a new building on land to the west of the Varsity Theatre.

MySpace wins $234 million judgment in spam case

On May 12 in an LA district court, Judge Audrey B. Collins awarded the popular social-networking website MySpace a $234 million anti-spam judgment, which is believed to be the largest award of its nature to date.

City makes effort to make Davis greener

In an effort to make Davis greener and more environmentally friendly, Davis Waste Removal is offering free drop-off recycling for rigid plastics at its recycling center on at 2727 Second St.

UC Davis waits for next solar cycle with new telescope

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.

Davis Bike Church to hold first fundraiser tonight

The Davis Bike Church will be holding its first fundraiser in its four-year history tonight at Delta of Venus.

A line-up of local DJs, including Mr. Glass, Dogtones and the Bike Church's own Deacon Morgan, will keep the turntables spinning for the evening.

Police Briefs

MONDAY

It's all those college loans

Individual was seen sleeping in an alleyway on C Street.

Council hears proposed balanced budget

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.

City Brief

Closed session meeting with city attorney Harriet Steiner

Discussion of potential litigation

 

Controversy over chemical in plastic water bottles continues in Davis

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 State Assembly debate tonight in Woodland

Candidates for the Democratic nomination for the 8th District Assembly seat 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.

May is foster care month

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.

Court hears West Sacramento gang injunction final arguments

West Sacramento's ongoing gang injunction battle continued Monday when the Yolo County Superior Court heard final arguments about a temporary injunction on alleged gang members' activity.

Festival celebrates Davis businesses with music, food and fireworks

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 held Wednesday at Community Park, located at 14th and F streets. Festivities start at 4:30 p.m. and conclude with a fireworks show at 9 p.m.