At Tuesday’s Davis City Council meeting, the council voted 3-2 to reduce the number of firefighters from 12 to 11 per shift and the number of firefighters per truck from  four to three.

According to The Davis Enterprise, Mayor Joe Krovoza and Council members Brett Lee and Rochelle Swanson approved of the change, whereas Mayor Pro Tem Dan Wolk and Council member Lucas Frerichs did not vote in favor of the reduction.

The change will save the city about $437,000 a year by removing vacant positions and limiting overtime, but no firefighters will be laid off, according to The Davis Enterprise.

Currently, the firefighter staff is looking into moving the fire station in downtown Davis north, or adding another fire station.

— Claire Tan

The ASUCD External Affairs Commission will see Senate Resolution 30 at a special meeting tomorrow night, May 1, at 8:10pm in Giedt 1003.

The resolution supports UC Davis’ disinvestment from corporations profiting from the occupation of Palestine. EAC was originally slated to discuss the resolution on Tuesday night, but decided to move the meeting in order to comply with the ASUCD Bylaws.

– HANNAH STRUMWASSER

This year’s Bike Loopalooza will take place on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Davis Bike Loop. The loop is a 12-mile perimeter of the City of Davis.

The first Loopalooza was held in 2010 to help “acquaint families with the Davis Bike Loop as an option for commuting to school.” About 173 cyclists and their families were in attendance.

According to a press release, about 200 children and their families are expected to participate this year. Snack, drinks and merchandise will be for sale to cover costs. Donations are also welcome.

Eleven stations will be set up around the loop, featuring activities such as safety checks, helmet fitting, birdwatching, super-soaker battles and prize collecting. Each child will receive a passport in which they can obtain a stamp at each station.

— Claire Tan

A series of open forums will be held, starting Tuesday, May 7, to review five candidates for the position of Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Life, Campus Community and Retention Services, according to a Student Affairs online announcement.

Forums will be held May 9, 10 (1:15 p.m.) and 16 (3:30 p.m.) in Meeting Room D of the Student Community Center. Two other forums are scheduled to take place in the Mee Room of the Memorial Union May 7 and 17 at 1:15 p.m., as well.

— Muna Sadek

KDVS Fundraiser Week 2013 ended at midnight of Sunday, April 28. The station ended up raising $40,938 by the end of the annual weeklong fundraiser.

The campus radio station depends on community support to fund two-thirds of its operating budget for the following school year. KDVS thanked donors this past week with a variety of premiums depending on the amount of each contribution.

The fundraiser continues to welcome support, despite the end of the official fundraising event. Visit www.fundraiser.kdvs.org to make a tax deductible donation today.

— Elizabeth Orpina

By Kenneth Ling

Aggie Sports Writer

The Aggies’ momentum from the four-game win streak is now over. UC Davis once again struggles to find its form, as the Aggies have now lost four games in a row, three of which come from this weekend’s sweep in Irvine.

The Aggies’ first game against the Anteaters was a close battle which came down to a squeeze bunt in the bottom of the ninth, giving the Anteaters the win. UC Davis and UC Irvine were tied 4-4 heading to the bottom of the ninth. Starting pitcher junior Harry Stanwyck pitched a solid game, pitching 7.2 innings and only allowing four earned runs.

However, the Aggies could not find the run support to gain control of the game. While junior Nick Lynch did go 3-3 on the day with one RBI, no one in the lineup could consistently drive in runs. Junior second baseman Steven Patterson, who has been on fire lately, went 1-4 on the day with no RBI.

On Saturday’s game, the Anteaters torched the Aggie pitchers for eight runs. Sophomore Taylor Sparks led the way for UC Irvine, going 2-3 on the day with three RBI. UC Davis could not stop the hitting as they gave up six runs in the first three innings.

Furthermore, the bats were cold, as the Aggies only managed to drive in two runs on 10 hits. Lynch went 2-4 with one of the team’s two RBI. Senior Paul Politi, UC Davis’ power threat, went 1-4 with no RBI.

In the series finale on Sunday, the Aggies put up a good performance through the bottom of the ninth with two outs. From there, UC Davis collapsed and allowed two runs to cross the plate, giving the Anteaters the 4-3 win.

The Aggies received a phenomenal starting pitching performance by junior Evan Wolf, who pitched six innings and only allowed one run. UC Irvine found success hitting against the relief pitchers of UC Davis however, scoring two runs in the seventh inning, closing the gap to 3-2.

With the Aggies maintaining a slim 3-2 lead heading into the bottom of the ninth, UC Davis seemed to be in proper position to prevent a sweep. Aggie sophomore pitcher Craig Lanza quickly got two outs in the ninth. The stage was set for UC Davis to end the game with a win.

However, this is when the Anteaters started to get into a rhythm. UCI got on base with a single which turned into a two-base hit due to an error by the Aggies.

Next, a walk allowed by Lanza, put runners on first and second. A misplayed fielder’s choice loaded the bases with two outs. This is where sophomore infielder Connor Spencer hit a clutch double to bring in the game-tying and game-winning runs to sweep of the Aggies.

UC Davis is now 15-26 overall and 3-12 in the Big West Conference. The Aggies will play a one-game series against Santa Clara on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. The game will be played at Dobbins Field in Davis.

KENNETH LING can be reached at sports@theaggie.org.

AFSCME 3299, the local University of California employees union, has announced that the Patient Care Technical Workers in the UC medical system will be holding a strike vote April 30 until May 2.

An estimated 13,000 workers will be voting. The latest agreement between UC and the workers expired September 3, 2012. Efforts to reach an agreement through negotiations and post-impasse mediation since then have been unsuccessful.

If the vote passes, it would authorize a strike if the workers feel it is necessary at the time.

“If the UC continues to hold this process up, our members will be prepared to go on strike if that’s what’s necessary,” said AFSCME 3299 President Kathryn Lybarger.

— Lauren Mascarenhas

Today, University Court Apartments at 515 Sycamore Lane sent a notification email to its residents regarding a non-resident death that occurred on April 24.

The email stated that “there was police reported activity on the property in the evening” of April 24 and “it was brought to our attention that a non-resident death had occurred.”

According to the email, the Davis Police have taken control of the situation.

— Claire Tan

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