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another look at the hattie weber museum
I could have included this in the last post, but because it happened to fall into September I decided not to. I've drawn this before a few times (that could be the name of my book) and it is the H...
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Listed under: Education Families & Children
Tiny Home, Big Problems
Resident Robyn Davis has an issue living by the rules here.
Yolo County Farms Featured in National Tv Series About Ag
Séka Hills, K & J Orchards, Rainwater Ranch and Cultural Roots Nursery Highlighted in “America’s Heartland”
From CalMatters...
UC Approves New Less-Lethal Arms for Its Police Force Amid Protest
The UC Regents approved campus requests for more tools for UC police months after campus protesters clashed with law enforcement.
Why Ricardo Lara Says His Plan to Fix California’s Insurance Crisis Will Work
At a CalMatters event, California’s insurance commissioner says the changes he’s making will help homeowners and business owners. One idea: A state grant for those who spend money to protect their property from wildfires.
Davis Farm to School 101
The nonprofit bringing hands-on garden and farm education to schools in Yolo County .
Ready or Not? G Street Construction to Begin This Month
Construction is set to begin this month on Davis’ G Street Plaza. The section of G Street between 2nd & 3rd Streets—encompassing Woodstock’s, Three Mile, G Street WunderBar, The Artery, the Beer Shoppe, Vault, and more—has been closed to traffic since the pandemic. It’s now being redesigned by the City of Davis as a public space to include platforms that extend the sidewalk onto the street.
California Drivers Can Get Mobile Licenses on Their iPhones — But They Need Physical Ones Too
California is the seventh U.S. state to adopt mobile driver’s licenses for iPhones, part of a growing push by businesses and governments to make digital IDs commonplace.
From https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/election/voter-guide/article2912...
Election Explainer: Proposition 33
The Sacramento Bee takes a look at the Proposition 33 rent-control measure on the November ballot.
Neighbors’ Night Out Set in Davis
Neighbors's Night Out has been set for Sunday, October 13 in Davis.
Yolo County Board of Supervisors Recognizes Women’s Equality Day
The Yolo County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution at their Aug. 27 meeting, designating Aug. 26 as Women’s Equality Day in Yolo County.
6 Myths About California Crime as Voters Weigh Ballot Measure on Drugs, Retail Theft
Worries about retail theft and fentanyl deaths shaped a November ballot measure that would toughen some criminal penalties. Here are the facts about California crime trends.
CalPERS CEO to Earn More Than $1 Million for the First Time Thanks to a Big Performance Bonus
The California Public Employees’ Retirement system is the nation’s largest state-backed pension fund. It awarded its chief executive $667,000 bonus after a successful investment year.
Bill Dodd CA Senate 03: Sen. Dodd Recognized by University of California
Bill Dodd CA Senate 03: Senator Dodd Recognizes Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Week
Join Woodland’s Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 21
When disaster strikes, you’ll need to have these information resources available on your smartphone.
California's first big reservoir project in decades is underway, as the state finally gets rid of some old dams. Environmental responsibility meets aridification.
As some municipalities struggle to find people to run for elected offices and advisory boards, we look at the civic engagement pipeline.
In which we salute the hard workers who make California the fifth largest economy on the planet.
For one thing, "citizen," like "garden," can be used as a verb.
Things bloom best when people get their hands dirty.
In the midst of charges that California, and its favorite daughter Kamala Harris, are soft on crime, lawmakers step up in the name of public safety.
Nobody is happy with the current situation. Especially California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Californians are fed up with flash mob shoplifting, smash and grab theft and an alarming uptick in Fentanyl deaths.
Joe Biden visited the Santa Cruz County beach towns of Aptos and Capitola following bad storms a couple winters ago. Last week, his administration delivered a big pile of money to help these communities and their neighbors build resilience.
The Santa Cruz-based California Marine Sanctuary Foundation receives a historic $71 million climate resilience grant from Biden Administration.
The writer and Internet dynamo shares his experience and reveals what happens in the board room.
What does it mean when firefighters call a fire "contained?" Here's a brief guide to commonly used fire prevention terminology.
As July goes down in the history books as the hottest ever recorded, the 2024 California fire season has already burned more than 30 times as much acreage as in 2023.
Learn what's getting into Californians’ lungs and why it matters.
The Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation develops partnerships to prepare and respond to emergencies with its COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster).
This week: Two examples of ways people in and around government and politics worked behind the scenes, and in the state house, to make things better.
Heather Cox Richardson provides historical context for everyday civic events.
Following the June 28 SCOTUS ruling on homeless encampment removal, Newsom brings the hammer down—but only after years of the state’s efforts to cushion the blow. Will it be enough?
If you've ever wondered how your governments raise and spend your tax money, here's a primer.
a few more from August
When I draw I always add it to the chart I make to track all my sketches for the year, and looking at this summer it feels like I've drawn a lot less than usual, but it's not really the case. The ...
Bob's Picks - Cal, Stanford face ACC play at sites 3,000 miles away
Will Bay Area schools long for the good old days in the Pac -12?
Aggies come home to face hard-luck Utah Tech
Game is final tune-up before Big Sky play begins
Whatever happened to Dixie State University?
The power of student protests to wake up the folks in the Ivory Tower
Could UC Davis and Sac State be headed to the Pac-12?
Is the Mountain West a viable option or should the Aggies stay put?
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