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News around town: Davis weekly roundup

Mari Schwartzer — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:48:31 +0000

In continuation of our new weekly post to help keep you informed about what’s been going on around Davis this week, here’s a few local news articles that you might fancy (email subscribers will need - Read more

Practicality over Principle? Measure A Examined

Fionnuala Horrocks-Burns — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:37:45 +0000

Measure A screams practicality. If the state budget will not provide the funds necessary to maintain education standards then provide it yourself. The theory couldn’t be simpler; when the state facilities - Read more

K-12 Funding Increase? Measure A Examined

Fionnuala Horrocks-Burns — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:39:20 +0000

Last week, ballots were issued for the postal vote on Measure A. The measure proposes a tax parcel of $200 per household and $20 per apartment to make up for state budget cuts in education. This current proposal, - Read more

This Week in Your Government

Susan Lovenburg — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:00:15 +0000

Monday, January 3 – Friday, January 7, 2011 It’s déjà vous all over again. Jerry Brown will be sworn in as Governor today at 11:00 am at Sacramento’s Memorial Auditorium. You can view the - Read more

Election Day + World Champion Giants

Kemble K. Pope — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 22:59:56 +0000

How about that win, baseball fans? At 4 games to 1 over the Texas Rangers, the series didn’t live up to the team’s unofficial motto, “Giants baseball: Torture.” The Giants clinched the - Read more

Student Perspective on Proposition 23

Suzanne Lewis — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 22:18:16 +0000

As Election Day draws nearer and tensions rise, many a heated discussion is being had about Proposition 23. What is Proposition 23? Well, I am glad you asked. First let’s start with California Assembly Bill - Read more

This Week in Your Government

Susan Lovenburg — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:03:09 +0000

Monday, September 27 – Friday, October 1, 2010 Davis Takes Center Stage for Civic Discourse Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman will face off at UC Davis in the first debate between the Democrat and Republican - Read more

June 2010 Election Commentary

Kemble K. Pope — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:32:33 +0000

A week ago Tuesday, Davisites went to the polls in record low numbers to cast their ballots for City Council, many uncontested County races, a couple of local measures, primary battles for State offices and the - Read more

A Davisite’s Guide to the 2010 Council Election

Kemble K. Pope — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 23:10:16 +0000

Tomorrow is Election Day and I owe my readers an apology for delivering less coverage than I promised this local election season. I do hope, however, that you’ve taken my advice from a few weeks ago and - Read more

This Week in Your Government

Susan Lovenburg — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:52:08 +0000

Monday, June 7 – Friday, June 11, 2010 Tuesday is Election Day! To read the voter guide, find your polling place, check your voter registration, or find the status of your mail ballot visit Yolo Elections - Read more