City News

May is bike month in California, and Davis, the oft-called bicycle capital of the world, is holding true to its title.

The city of Davis started the month with the dedication of the new Covell Boulevard bicycle under-crossing at Mace Ranch District Park, the first of an assortment of bicycle-themed events in May.

A bill scheduled to be heard in the assembly appropriations committee on May 14 aims to give farmers more flexibility in what they can sell at roadside stands.

MONDAY

Purple people eater

Purple ink stencil was seen on Shasta Drive and on a bike underpass.

Davis City Council unanimously adopted a resolution Tuesday night indicating its opposition to Proposition 98,a measure on the June 3 ballot that would constrain state and local government's eminent domain powers.

The controversial proposition aimsto prohibit government agenciesfromforcingthe sale of private propertyandthen subsequentlytransferring ownership to another private party.

Approved the purchase of two para-transit buses from Federal Transportation Administration funds at the total cost of $120,000 Passed a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a memorandum of understanding for collaboration with the U.S.Bicycle Hall of Fame to plan the induction dinner and ceremonial event.

The Yolo County Housing Authority joined other local organizations in the Yolo County Climate Change Compact last week.The compact is part of a group of county jurisdictions that have agreed to implement programs to reduce the impact of global warming and climate change.

According to social etiquette, asking someone how much money he or she makes is a daring move. But when you are paying the person's salary with your tax dollars, is the question more permissible?

Thanks to a database on The Sacramento Bee's website, users can request the base salary of any worker for the state of California and have an answer within seconds.

Yolo County Animal Services Shelter had an important message for the public.The Yolo County Animal Services Shelterlocated at 2640 East Gibson Road in Woodland had its first definite case of canine distemper, as reported in the press release. The diseased dog was from the Yolo

Where you live may have a serious impact on your weight and health, according to a statewide study released last week.

Using data on the locations of retail food outlets and the health statistics of 40,000 Californians, researchers found that people who have easier access to fast-food and convenience stores than grocery and produce outlets are more likely to suffer from obesity and diabetes.

RIDAY

Money pot

Two subjects were seen going through recyclables atDuke Drive and L Street.

Was it at the Volvo show?

An abandoned green Volvo was seen on F Street.

In an effort to mitigate the $4 million deficit, Davis Joint Unified School District will instate over 100 teacher and personnel layoffs.

On May 2, 5 and 6, the district held strictly evidentiary hearings mediated by administrative law judge, Jonathan Lew, regarding the process and facts of the implementation of teacher layoffs. The hearing dates were divided based on services with elementary, secondary and other services, respectively.

In an effort to improve the state's response and treatment of oil spills, State Representative Lois Wolk proposed Assembly Bill 2911, a bill that will require better advance recruitment, training and coordination of wildlife specialists and volunteers. The bill, however, is under suspense file, a process to determine the cost implications of a piece of legislation.

Yolo County is looking to cut back on services offered through the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Department in an attempt to balance the department's budget.

ADMH has been among the county departments with the largest budget deficit for several years.

On Friday night, The People Power Tour made a stop in Sacramento as part of itsnationwide hip-hop benefit.

Members from Students Organizing for Change, Muslim Student Association, MeCHA and Acción Zapatista Davis co-sponsored the show. This year, Students Organizing for Change is focusing on raising awareness for the Killer Coke campaign, an effort to stop purchasing Coca-Cola products, and D-Q University. Friday's concert aimed to direct attention to two issues: D-Q and Filipino rights.