This Week in Your Government

Monday, February 7 – Friday, February 11, 2011 The state Legislature continues its frantic pace of holding public hearings to receive input on 2011-12 budget proposals.  They have an early March deadline to - Read more

Veterans History Project at Da Vinci

Congressman Mike Thompson visited Da Vinci Charter Academy High School on Tuesday to pick up student-produced videos of interviews with war veterans that are to be archived at the Library of Congress. Part of the - Read more

Dirt-y Weekend: Be My Love, Vijay.

Hello World. This is the Dirt reporting for duty. And with bright blue skies in the forecast, a fine duty it is. Get out there and spread some sunshine with us, friends. It’s the month of love, and we’re - Read more

Student-Run Food Co-op, It’s Gonna Be Big!

A revolution’s brewing! A group of students at UC Davis are in the process of laying a foundation for a student-run food cooperative on campus. The students will be aided by the organization CoFED (Cooperative - Read more

School Board Liveblog, 3rd Edition

Two weeks have gone by, and it’s time for another school board meeting!  Prepare yourself for more budget woes and, around 9 o’clock, me complaining about sleep deprivation.  Should be - Read more

Council Applicants: Good Luck and God Bless

My Advice for City Council Member Candidates First, thanks so much to those citizens who applied to be appointed as a City Council Member.  Sure you get paid to attend meetings and even a reserved parking space - Read more

Tonight’s Council: Small Steps to Progress

February is here and the sun is shining after some serious gloom.  Tonight, YOUR elected officials will be meeting to consider the business of The People’s Republic of Davis in Community Chambers.  - Read more