The Davis Enterprise Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Food

The Hub

Chess sees renaissance during lockdown

Forum

— Page B1 Why contact tracing failed — Page B8

Get festive for the new year — Page B9

enterprise THE DAVIS

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020

Aggie Square project faces legal challenge

A doggone miracle Strangers pull together to find pooch

BY CALEB HAMPTON Enterprise staff writer

BY LAUREN KEENE Enterprise staff writer The Carmichael family celebrated Christmas four days early this year.

Their gift: the return of their beloved pet dog Max, who survived nearly three weeks in the rugged Columbia River Gorge in northern Oregon after being struck and injured by two vehicles.

“That dog was out there 19 days with no food,” said Matt Carmichael, the former UC Davis police chief who’s now top cop at the University of Oregon. “It’s a Christmas miracle.”

For the Carmichaels, the ordeal also demonstrated the kindness of strangers, who offered support and even joined in the search for Max, all just because.

The saga began on Dec. 2, when the family, traveling on Interstate 84, and stopped for a break at the Memaloose rest area about 3½ hours from their home in Eugene.

When Carmichael’s daughter Madison, 17, opened the car door, Max

COURTESY PHOTO

The Carmichaels — Angelica, Madison and Ryan — reunite with their pet dog Max, found malnourished but alive after 19 days in the Columbia Gorge. jumped out ahead of her and inadvertently headed toward the highway. Madison tried grabbing him by the tail, but he got on the road and into the path of a diesel truck.

“She heard a horrible, loud thump,” said Carmichael, who retired from UCD in 2016. She screamed, and “that sound will live with me to the end of times.”

Max, it turned out,

survived the impact but was injured and badly spooked. He continued running eastbound on the highway’s westbound shoulder, stopped briefly to look back, then continued into the Columbia Gorge, the vast canyon that divides Oregon and Washington.

The family immediately began searching for Max, at one point spotting him back near the roadway,

where a woman had stopped her car to report that she’d struck him, too.

“He bounced off and ran back into the gorge,” Carmichael said. The search went on — at one point with the help of an Oregon state trooper, Michael Holloran — until cold and darkness fell, and the family made the gut-wrenching decision to continue

SEE MIRACLE, PAGE A9

A coalition of community advocacy groups called Sacramento Investment Without Displacement filed a lawsuit last week which could halt or delay construction of UC Davis’ $1.1 billion Aggie Square project, which is set to break ground next year in Sacramento’s Oak Park neighborhood.

Aggie Square, a planned innovation hub, was conceived by a joint work group established

by Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May. It is slated to open in 2023 and will include research facilities, classrooms, and student housing, as well as facilities to house programs that cater to the surrounding community.

The University of California Board of Regents approved the plans for Aggie Square last month.

According to Steinberg, the project is set to be one of the biggest economic investments in Sacramento in decades and is expected to create thousands of permanent jobs.

The local community

groups suing the Board of Regents over Aggie Square claim the project violates the California Environmental Quality Act because it will drive up housing costs in the surrounding neighborhoods and displace lowincome residents.

According to the community groups, Aggie Square would attract an additional 7,700 residents to the area but provide fewer than a thousand new housing units.

“While the Project could be an opportunity to benefit UC Davis, the city, and immediately surrounding neighborhoods alike, appropriate measures must be taken to ensure that existing residents of these surrounding communities equitably benefit from the planned improvements,” the lawsuit states.

“Unless the deficiencies in the UC’s EIR are corrected, the UC’s actions will exacerbate existing housing inequities and drive displacement in some of Sacramento’s most historically underserved communities.”

The lawsuit, filed Dec. 21 in Sacramento County

SEE CHALLENGE, PAGE A5

Stay-at-home order remains in place Vaccinations begin at skilled-nursing facilities

BY ANNE TERNUS-BELLAMY Enterprise staff writer The first two California regions placed under the state’s stay-at-home order will remain under the order for the foreseeable future.

Both the San Joaquin Valley and Southern California regions were eligible to exit the order as of Monday after having been under the order for the minimum three weeks. But with ICU capacity at zero in both regions and the state projecting capacity will remain below 15 percent for the next four weeks, “they will remain under the order for the time being,”

VOL. 123 NO. 158

Dr. Mark Ghaly, California’s secretary of health and human services, said Tuesday.

The greater Sacramento region, of which Yolo County is a part, is eligible to exit the order as soon as Friday.

The order bans all gatherings with members of more than one household, requires everyone to stay at home except for essential work and activities, closes hair salons, curtails retail capacity and limits restaurants to take-out and delivery only.

Yolo County joined the rest of the greater Sacramento region in being

INDEX

placed under the order on Dec. 11, after regional ICU capacity dropped below 15 percent.

In determining whether the region can exit the order on Jan. 1, the state will use four factors to project where ICU capacity will be four weeks from Friday.

Those factors are current ICU capacity (19.1 percent for the region on Tuesday); the current seven-day average case rate; the current transmission rate (known as R effective); and the current rate of ICU admission.

The state will release

SEE STAY, PAGE A5

WEATHER

Business Focus A6 The Hub . . . . . .B1 Living . . . . . . . .B9 Classifieds . . . . A7 Kid Scoop . . . .B8 Obituaries . . . . A4 Comics . . . . . . .B7 Forum . . . . . . . .B8 The Wary I . . . . A2

BY ANNE TERNUS-BELLAMY Enterprise staff writer Yolo County has received thousands more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and began vaccinating residents and staff in skilled-nursing facilities last week.

As of Monday, the county had received 1,950 doses of the Pfizer vaccine and 2,500 doses of the Moderna vaccine, according to county public information officer Jenny Tan. Vaccination of acute-care hospital workers, underway for a week and half now, is drawing to a close and the focus is now on seniors and medically vulnerable individuals in skilled-nursing, assistedliving and other such facilities.

No other group of individuals in Yolo County has been more impacted by COVID-19 than residents of skilled nursing facilities. More than half of the county’s 109 deaths have involved

residents of eight longterm-care facilities.

Under an agreement with the federal government, CVS and Walgreens is assisting with vaccinations in those facilities throughout the country.

Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require a second dose, three or four weeks after the first, and those second doses were automatically reserved when the initial doses were sent out, Tan said Monday.

County Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson previously said ensuring healthcare workers and skilled-nursing facility staff and residents receive that second dose will not be particularly challenging, but as the county moves further into the vaccination phases and tiers, a system would likely be needed to send reminders to county residents to get that second shot.

HOW TO REACH US

Thu Thursday: Clouds. www.davisenterprise.com High 57. Low 35. Main line: 530-756-0800 Hi More, Page B2 M Circulation: 530-756-0826

We are accepting same-day and next-day appointments to repair or replace furnaces, air conditioners & water heaters.

We have technicians standing by to help you with any problems. Call to schedule.

3 for $30

fithousedavis.com 530.757.9295 302 G Street Downtown Davis

Love Local.

Bank Local.

More than $2 million invested in ŽƵƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ over the last decade.

530.304.4947 CA DRE# 01196250

thatsmybank.com

Crider Law Group Estate Planning and Elder Law

We’re Here For You!

MATTHEW CRIDER

kimeichorn.com keichorn@golyon.com

Equal Housing Lender | Member FDIC

WED • FRI • $1

http://facebook.com/ TheDavisEnterpriseNewspaper http://twitter.com/D_Enterprise

WE’RE OPEN! ANY 3 CLASSES FOR $30. MUST BE USED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE. VALUED AT $66.

SEE VACCINATIONS, PAGE A9

CA #365955

Davis/Winters: 530.753.1784 Woodland: 530.666.1784

www.iTrustGreiner.com

Attorney at Law crider law group

530-771-6887

Local

A2 THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE

About us 2020 Member

California News Publishers Association

Certified Audit of Circulations

The Davis Enterprise is published Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays by The Davis Enterprise Inc., 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616. Application to Mail at Periodicals Postage Prices is Pending at Davis, CA. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to to The Davis Enterprise, P.O. Box 1470, Davis, CA 95617-1470.

Phone 530-756-0800 ———— R. Burt McNaughton Publisher Taylor Buley Co-Publisher Sebastian Oñate Editor Nancy Hannell Advertising Director Shawn Collins Production Manager Bob Franks Home Delivery Manager

SUBSCRIPTION RATES FOR CARRIER DELIVERY

Home delivery .............$3.69 per week Online .........................$3.23 per week 12 weeks ................................ $44.84 24 weeks ............................... $89.30 48 weeks .............................. $159.79

MAILING ADDRESS Please send correspondence to The Davis Enterprise P.O. Box 1470 Davis, CA 95617-1470 HOME DELIVERY If you do not receive your Enterprise by 5 p.m. on Wednesdays or Fridays or 7 a.m. on Sundays, please call 530-756-0826. Missed issues will be delivered on the next publishing day.

HOW TO REACH US PHONE, MAIL OR IN PERSON Home delivery: 315 G St., 530-756-0826 Delivery phone hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Sun. 7-10 a.m.

Business office: 315 G St. 530-756-0800 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

FAX

Advertising . . . . . . . . . 530-756-7504 Home Delivery (Circulation). 756-7504 News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .756-1668

EMAIL News . . . . . newsroom@davisenterprise.net Sports . . . . . . . sports@davisenterprise.net Home Delivery circulation@davisenterprise.net Classifieds . . classads@davisenterprise.net Advertising . . . . . . ads@davisenterprise.net Legal Notices . . legals@davisenterprise.net Obituaries . . . . . . obit@davisenterprise.net Production . . graphics@davisenterprise.net

ON THE WEB www.davisenterprise.com Copyright 2020

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020

The people have spoken, so listen T he other day I was surprised to receive a kind and question-packed email from a Republican living in Davis.

Surprised, of course, because I thought all 17 Republicans in town had been identified and compassionately relocated to Woodland.

I’ll call him “Bill,” in case he’s in the Witness Protection Program, even though his real name is David.

“Dr. Dunning,” he began oddly. I mean, I don’t even own a stethoscope.

“As usual, you have found a way to poke fun at serious topics in a way that only partially offends, but not enough to require you to seek police protection.”

As my good friend and former journalist Mick Heller (Daily Democrat, Washington Post) used to say when he filed his column, “We’ll see if that ruffles a few feathers. And if it doesn’t, we’ll try again tomorrow.”

“Your article tackles President Trump’s ongoing efforts to overturn the election.”

Bill, please, it’s a column. I’m supposed to tackle things.

“In full disclosure, I have been a lifelong Republican, and I did vote for him twice (though not in the same election.)”

Wow. A Republican with a sense of humor. How refreshing.

“Although I don’t think this is the sense with which Mr. Trump says it, I interpret the word ‘fraud’ to mean that a person or persons intentionally acted in a way that was illegal.”

I think we can agree on that definition.

“I wonder if every state followed

the law in attempting to shift their balloting to allow mail-in ballots.”

Nowhere has the issue of mailin ballots been more challenged than in the state of Pennsylvania where Joe Biden ended up with 81,000 more votes than Donald Trump.

Pennsylvania has been the subject of a number of lawsuits, none of which went anywhere despite frequently being heard by Republican judges, some of whom were appointed by Donald Trump himself.

As for mail-in voting being some dark-of-night invention of a rogue secretary of state, here’s what happened in Pennsylvania.

Let’s go back to October of 2019 when the Republican-dominated Pennsylvania legislature voted to greatly expand mail-in voting, a bill that was enthusiastically signed by the state’s Democratic governor, Tom Wolf.

Said Republican Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman, “The people of Pennsylvania now have a modernized election code that preserves the integrity of the ballot box and makes it easier for voters to choose the people who represent them.”

Added Republican House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler, “This bill was not written to benefit

one party or the other or any one candidate or single election. It serves to preserve the integrity of every election and lift the voice of every voter in the commonwealth.”

Words so beautiful they make me want to cry.

Unfortunately, some of the very Republicans who so enthusiastically voted for this bill suddenly decided to challenge its constitutionality after their guy didn’t win.

Some of them wanted hundreds of thousands of ballots tossed because the state provided convenient ballot drop boxes, which was perfectly legal.

B

ut, for the sake of argument, let’s say the drop boxes were somehow a technical viola-

tion.

Voters were told they could use drop boxes and did so. To call those ballots “illegal” and toss them all out when the voter was not at fault is not the way we do things in America.

If there are small technical glitches in an election — it seems as if there always are — that’s something for the legislature and the governor and the secretary of state and maybe even the courts to clean up before the next election.

But the one thing you never do is punish the voters for simply following instructions.

I was told by officialdom that I could drop my ballot at Nugget, which I did. And let’s say 10,000 other people did the same.

Would it be fair to cancel all those legitimately cast good-faith ballots if it’s later determined it was a mistake to have a drop box near the bananas instead of the arugula?

When the average person goes to vote, he or she doesn’t generally know the specifics of election law.

They rely on the state to tell them what to do.

If the poll worker says “sign your name here” and you sign your name where you were told to, is it fair to disqualify your vote if it’s later determined you were told to sign on the wrong line?

Georgia counted the ballots three times. Wisconsin recounted ballots only where Trump requested, which was in two counties where he lost overwhelmingly. Arizona recounted a significant “random” sample according to state law and it came out right on the money.

Every state governor in all 50 states, Republican and Democrat, has certified the election results.

Joe Biden won fair and square.

Many court decisions have affirmed his victory.

Even Trump’s hand-picked Supreme Court turned the president down flat.

The system is working.

If I’m counting correctly on my fingers and toes, I’ve participated in 14 presidential elections in my lifetime, picking losers more often than winners.

But in any regard, despite my disappointment, I would never want my favorite to take the oath of office if he didn’t receive a majority of votes in the Electoral College.

I remain stunned at the great number of Republican elected officials who remain willing to overturn the will of people and award Donald Trump a second term.

— Reach Bob Dunning at bdunning@davisenterprise.net.

Davis police investigate ‘suspicious’ death of woman

BY LAUREN KEENE Enterprise staff writer Davis police are investigating the suspicious death of a young woman at an East Eighth Street residence.

Deputy Police Chief Paul Doroshov said the victim is

a college-age woman who was found inside the home in the 500 block of East Eighth Street early Tuesday afternoon.

“We’re looking into whether there’s any criminal involvement or not,” Doroshov said. He noted

while there were no apparent signs of foul play at the scene, “the youth and the health of the victim make the death suspicious.”

Doroshov said the incident began with a request for medical aid at the home at about 2:10 p.m., which

initially brought the Davis Fire Department to the scene. Police were summoned there a short time later.

Several police officers were stationed outside the home well into the evening Tuesday during an

investigation by Yolo County coroner’s officials, who are expected to release the woman’s cause and manner of death once they are determined.

— Reach Lauren Keene at lkeene@davisenterprise. net.

Cozy up to a safer New Year.

Don’t invite COVID-19 to your New Year’s Eve celebration. Staying in and counting down to the New Year with only those in your household protects you and the people you care about—plus, it helps prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

Let’s all resolve to start 2021 safely. For more information, visit HealthyDavisTogether.org

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020 A3

THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE

SUTTER DAVIS HOSPITAL’S

FIRST BABY CONTEST When Will The First Davis Baby Of 2021 Arrive?

If you are expecting a bundle of joy around the first of the year, you can win a bundle of great prizes for you and baby from the participating sponsors listed. Just refer to the official rules below and best of luck to all.

CONTEST RULES: Parents of the winning baby must reside within the Davis Joint Unified School District.

The baby must be born at Sutter Davis Hospital. Exact time of birth must be specified in writing by the attending physician. One parent must contact The Davis Enterprise office at (530) 574-7306 and provide the necessary information verifying the child as the first baby of 2021. This information must be submitted no later than noon on Jan. 8, 2021. In the event that there is no winner by that time, the contest will be extended until a winner has been declared. In case of a tie the prizes will be distributed evenly. Decision of judges will be final. Names and photo of the winning baby and parents will be published in the newspaper.

babies

kids

340 G St. • 530.231.5538 ShopBubbleBelly.com

$50 Gift Card & Custom Print Onesie

$20 Avid Reader Gift Card

Avid Reader - 617 2nd St. · 530.758.4040 Avid & Co. - 605 2nd St. · 530.759.1599 avidreaderbooks.com

moms

Boo-Boo Bunny julieabotto@gmail.com

1756 Picasso Ave., Suite D

707.346.0334

530.758.7996 • www.varsitydentistry.com

CalDRE# 01981722

Peachy Skin Care

It's A Surprise!

1777 Oak Ave., Ste B2 530.746.2085 www.peachy-skincare.com

SMARTZ GRAPHICS

It's A Surprise! $80 Gift Certificate for Auto Services

2727 2nd St. 530.756.4646 recology.com

2000 F St. · 530.753.1633 SpeeDeeOil.com

CODER REAL ESTATE TEAM DAWN CODER

Aaron Wedra,

Realtor® | CNE

Graphic Designer

CalDRE# 01983685

530.204.8545

SmartzGraphics.com SmartzGraphics@yahoo.com

Set of Downtown Davis Gift Cards

CAROL CODER

Realtor® | CNE

CalDRE# 00847570

530.304.6176

CoderTeam@CBSelectRE.com • www.CoderRealEstateTeam.com

Huge Gift Basket with Cow Stuffie, Aveeno Bathtime Solutions Kit, Pampers Baby Wipes, Bedtime Story, Baby Clothing & Hello Love Baby Lounger

It’s a warm welcome for your new baby. %W E GIVXMƼIH &EF] *VMIRHP] JEGMPMX] 7YXXIV (EZMW ,SWTMXEP LEW FVIEWXJIIHMRK WTIGMEPMWXW ERH QEXIVRMX] XIEQW XLEX YRHIVWXERH ]SYV YRMUYI RIIHW ;I SJJIV XVEHMXMSREP FMVXLW [EXIV FMVXLW ERH QSVI WS ]SY GER GVIEXI E FMVXLMRK TPER TIVWSREPM^IH JSV ]SY %RH [MXL SYV RIX[SVO SJ HSGXSVW QMH[MZIW ERH HSYPEW [IƅVI [MXL ]SY IZIV] WXIT SJ XLI [E] *VSQ GSRXEGXPIWW TVIWGVIIRMRK XS VIUYMVMRK QEWOW EX 7YXXIV RIX[SVO LSWTMXEPW [IƅVI XEOMRK I\XVE TVIGEYXMSRW XS LIPT OIIT ]SY WEJI -XƅW E XLSYWERH XLMRKW FMK ERH WQEPP sutterhealth.org/davis 7SYVGI &EF] *VMIRHP] 97%

$20 Bubble Belly Gift Card

Local

A4 THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020

Who will pay for unemployment fraud?

BY LAUREN HELPER AND STEPHEN COUNCIL CalMatters A 1-year-old in Fresno raking in $167 a week. An ex-state employee stealing $200,000 from California’s unemployment system, some by impersonating Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Another $1.2 million swindled by a rapper who bragged about it on YouTube, $1 billion drained in the name of state prisoners, and $2 billion in jobless benefits siphoned off stateissued debit cards.

If doing the math on unemployment fraud in California during the pandemic isn’t dizzying enough, add the untold numbers of workers still fighting for funds that they say were stolen in unauthorized transactions at faraway ATMs, casinos and convenience stores.

“You’ve already been robbed once, and now it feels like they’re doing it again,” said Kori Chase, a 60-year-old housekeeper in Humboldt County living in her car while she tries to claw back more than $3,000 from state unemployment payment contractor Bank of America. “I feel like I’ve been thrown in the sewer, pretty much.”

The state is just beginning to tally how much of the $110 billion paid out in unemployment since March has disappeared in what law enforcement officials say is the biggest fraud investigation in California history. As the state’s own unemployment fund falls deeper into debt and Congress finalizes a new stimulus bill to restart $300-a-week supplemental payments, a battle is already underway over whether taxpayers might ultimately be asked to pick up the tab for fraud.

Some argue that the fraud panic has already swung too far toward criminalizing out-of-work Californians caught up in crackdowns this fall, when the state Employment Development Department temporarily stopped processing claims and some 350,000 debit cards were cut off. But federal officials warn that 1 in 10 unemployment insurance dollars paid during the pandemic could be linked to fraud, which in California would total some $11 billion — more than the state spends annually on community colleges, workforce development and homelessness.

“About 10% of UI payments are improper under

the best of times,” Scott Dahl, former inspector general of the U.S. Department of Labor, told Congress this summer. “And we are in the worst of times.”

Now, fraud losses are poised to collide with a state unemployment system in financial free fall. In less than a year, California’s Unemployment Insurance fund bankrolled by employer payroll taxes has gone from a surplus of $3 billion to a projected $48 billion deficit by 2021.

That’s even after the federal government stepped in during the pandemic to fund benefits for contract workers and provide temporary $600 and $300 weekly supplemental payments.

With the new stimulus bill in Washington poised to flood the strained system with more cash, the coming weeks will test whether the state can strike a balance between paying benefits out quickly and securely. It’s a challenge that increasingly pits the Employment Development Department against its own payment contractor, Bank of America. Experts say any state missteps could prove costly for the public, despite a 2010 contract with the bank that states that the agency “shall not be liable for overdrafts, fraud, misuse, and lost or stolen debit cards.”

“If it turns out that California should not have approved all these claims,” said Mason Wilder, a research specialist at the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, “then regardless of what their agreement says with Bank of America about debit cards, I would think that ultimately the taxpayers are going to be on the hook for California’s errors.”

Web of fraud Unemployment fraud is not new. “Imposter fraud,” or using someone else’s personal information to apply for benefits, has been a threat since the days when unemployment was paid out of cash boxes at local field offices. From the 1960s to 2010, paper checks had their own vulnerabilities. With California’s current system almost solely reliant on prepaid Bank of America debit cards, officials must keep up with a widening array of fraud: forged online applications, large batches of debit cards ordered to central drop houses, intercepted mail, social media scams, debit card skimming and more.

In recent years, the state’s

RANCH PENCH/POOL PHOTO

Marco Topete, condemned to death row for the 2008 murder of Yolo County Sheriff’s Deputy Tony Diaz, received pandemic unemployment benefits in his name as part of a statewide jail and prison scam. “improper payment” rate has hovered around 8%.

Much of the fraud anxiety in the COVID-19 era revolves around the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, better known as PUA, created by the federal government’s $2 trillion spring stimulus package.

The program aimed to quickly establish a safety net for self-employed and contract workers shut out of traditional unemployment, but its rushed application process relied on applicants self-certifying their eligibility.

“Thieves took advantage of a desperate situation and exploited it beyond belief,” said Sacramento District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert.

Last month, a new law enforcement task force chaired by Schubert warned Gov. Gavin Newsom that fraud linked to state inmates alone may hit $1 billion. The task force is now attempting to curb fraud by working with the Employment Development Department, which employs only 17 dedicated investigators, plus the California Department of Corrections and other state agencies brought into the fold by Newsom. “The only way to get our hands around this in an efficient way is to do something like this,” Schubert said.

Law enforcement officials and security consultants emphasize potential links between unemployment fraud and organized rings looking to bankroll serious crimes like human trafficking, drug dealing or gun smuggling. But other analysts say it’s important to keep out-of-work claimants from being overshadowed by fraud, and to distinguish less sophisticated identity theft that could be detected relatively easily by better monitoring social media, foreign IP addresses and identity

OBITUARY

documents submitted by unemployment applicants.

A September report by a governor-appointed “strike team” criticized the Employment Development Department’s “culture of allowing fear for fraud to trump all other considerations,” while still failing to catch fraud.

“This is an unprecedented period for benefit fraud activity across the country,” the employment agency said in a statement. “At this time, we are unable to provide any estimates on total fraud activity during this pandemic due to an analysis effort still underway to verify identities on suspect claims.”

The new stimulus bill would give states discretion in how to distribute additional federal benefits. A provision grants states authority to claw back pandemic aid, but at the same time, waives repayment if fraud wasn’t the recipient’s fault. Ultimately, the buck stops with Newsom, who will be judged on how he steers the state through its unemployment crisis.

A financial battle begins While fraud targeting state unemployment enrollment systems is a widespread concern, it doesn’t explain the problems of people like Kori Chase, who have experienced issues directly with their stateissued debit cards.

Up until October, she thought the odd charges she’d seen over the summer at places she hadn’t visited had been resolved, since the money was credited to her account. But just before Chase paid her October rent, her balance plummeted to negative $3,000. Bank of America had reversed the fraud credit, she said, leaving her unable to pay $530 for her room in McKinleyville.

She hasn’t been able to get the money back since.

“How long do they expect you to just be out here in limbo?” Chase said in mid-December from the silver Chrysler she now shares with her chihuahua.

“Don’t they get it? I mean, it’s survival.”

Bank of America declined to comment on how many California unemployment accounts have seen fraud credits reversed, though dozens have shared similar stories and documentation with CalMatters. A spokesman said the bank has unfrozen some 54,000 accounts after jobless cardholders appealed disputes, and that the “vast majority”

of fraud appears related to state enrollment processes.

The Employment Development Department told CalMatters that “Bank of America assesses potential fraudulent charges” involving debit cards.

At the state Capitol, some staffers attempting to remedy constituents’ unemployment woes have grown frustrated with what they say is a lack of cooperation from the bank, aside from a five-page letter sent in response to a letter to Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan from more than 50 state lawmakers. They question how the bank is flagging accounts for fraud, and whether there are parallels between problems in California and other states with Bank of America unemployment payment contracts, including Arizona and Maryland.

Overhauling unemployment?

The more than 17 million unemployment claims that California’s Employment Development Department has processed since March far exceeds the demand for benefits the state has seen in any other recession. Still, security pitfalls weren’t hard to see coming. The state auditor reported last month that the agency mailed some 38 million letters with Social Security numbers during the pandemic, despite previous calls to stop.

The vulnerabilities have been compounded during the pandemic by large infusions of federal cash with PUA payments and $300600 weekly supplements.

Though many workers badly need the money, it’s doubled as a lure for fraud that could undermine the future of the state’s cashstrapped unemployment fund.

Assemblyman Rudy Salas, D-Bakersfield, said lawmakers don’t yet know how much unemployment money is missing, let alone

whether it came from state or federal coffers. He’s awaiting a broader state audit in January, then will come the tougher question: “How do we backfill that?” said Salas, who has introduced one of several unemployment reform bills, AB 56, that the Legislature is set to take up next year.

As new virus closures once again swell the state’s unemployment backlog, competing priorities are emerging in the onslaught of new reform bills. Republicans have seized on unemployment dysfunction to rail against bureaucratic mismanagement and Newsom’s leadership, while Democrats are introducing more incremental bills to tweak the system.

“We’ve got a lot of messes to clean up,” said Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, D-San Diego, who introduced bill AB 47 to require the state to offer a direct deposit option for unemployment, in line with 47 other states. “Ultimately, we do have to make people whole.”

Assemblyman Jim Patterson, R-Fresno, describes the employment agency as a “rat’ds nest of incompetence.” Patterson made the remark in a press conference where he attacked the state’s much-touted new ID.me automated verification system, citing constituents still stuck waiting months for benefits after promised improvements.

In the meantime, states like Washington have already recovered hundreds of millions of dollars after fraud — something Wilder of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners said could prove much more difficult with California’s scattershot fraud issues.

“Especially if it’s just oneoff cases, a bunch of individuals, that means you can’t find somebody that put through a thousand fraudulent claims,” Wilder said.

“That’s a thousand separate investigations that the state is going to have to deal with.”

ANNE WERNIKOFF/CALMATTERS PHOTO

Assemblyman Rudy Salas on the floor on September 12, 2019.

DEATH Richard E. Rominger July 1, 1927 — Dec. 21, 2020

Richard E. Rominger passed away on Dec. 21 with his family by his side. Richard was born July 1, 1927, in Woodland as the first child of Albert H. Rominger and Anne Violet Ehrhardt Rominger. Rich had his elementary education in the rural one-room Union School. He graduated as valedictorian at Winters High School.

After service in the U. S. Navy at the end of World War II, he attended the UC Davis, which is where he met his future wife, Evelyne Rowe. Rich played trombone in the Aggie Band and third base on the Aggie baseball team. He graduated with highest honors with a degree in plant science. He was a member of Alpha Zeta, the National Agricultural Honor Society, and a life member of the Cal Aggie Alumni Association.

After having worked on the farm growing up, including summer vacations during high school and college, Rich started farming full-time with his father and brother Don. He and Evelyne were married in 1951 and raised their four children, Richard Stuart, Charles Albert (deceased), Ruth Elizabeth and Bruce James on the family farm in the home they built in 1959. The farm is now being operated by their sons Rick and Bruce, with their wives Patty and Robyn.

Rich was active in many farm and civic organizations, including the Yolo County Farm Bureau where he served as a director for 25 years and president from 1971 through 1973. He started his Farm Bureau career with the Young Farmers and Ranchers and was the statewide president 1954-55.

He was a co-founder and founding

president of the Yolo Land Trust.

He served on the board of the American Farmland Trust for 17 years. He was chairman of the Yolo County Water Resources Board 1971-1977, a member of the Yolo County Agricultural Round Table Steering Committee for 18 years, chairman 1973-75, and also served on many other agricultural organizations and committees.

Rich was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown as director of the California Department of Food and Agriculture in 1977, where he served for six years. He later served President Bill Clinton for eight years as deputy secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. He also served as a regent at the University of California. He was active in his community, state and country, and continued to support the causes he believed in up until the very end of his life.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Evelyne, his children and their spouses, Rick and Patty, Ruth and Lars, and Bruce and Robyn, daughter-in-law Cairn, and his grandchildren, Katherine, Justin, Sarah, Cienna, Aldo, John and Rachel, and his 3-week-old great-grandson, Alexander.

To continue Richard’s work, donations can be made in his honor to the Yolo Land Trust, 221 W. Court St., Suite 5, Woodland, CA 95695, and to the Bradford-Rominger Agricultural Sustainability Leadership Award Fund at the Agricultural Sustainability Institute of UC Davis, care of CAES Deans Office University of California, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616. No services are planned at this time.

NOTICE John Siden John Siden, 81, of West Sacramento, who retired from Yolo County Office of Administrative Services, died Dec. 3, 2020.

A livestream celebration of life is planned for 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, at https://youtu.be/ 3JyR2CQDSpM.

LOST CAT Sabrina is a small black cat with short hair, yellow/green eyes, and small bit of white on her neck. Indoor cat.

No collar. Missing from Oak Avenue and E. 14th street.

Last seen 12/24/20 at Beech Lane and Mills Drive.

Call/text anytime (510) 220-8446

From Page One

THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020 A5

CHALLENGE: Sac mayor blasts lawsuit as ‘unproductive’ From Page A1 Superior Court, also says the project fails to mitigate air pollution that will be caused by increased traffic.

It asks a judge to halt construction on Aggie Square until plans for the project come into compliance.

On Monday, Mayor Steinberg’s office released a letter criticizing the lawsuit. “SIWD’s action is both unfortunate and ultimately unproductive,” the letter says. “There is no community benefits agreement without a project. There is no new inclusive economic development for neighborhoods without a project.

Five thousand union construction jobs and 3,500 to 5,000 ongoing jobs, many of which will be reserved for local residents, will be lost without a project.”

Kevin Ferreira, executive director of the SacramentoSierra’s Building and Construction Trades Council, also expressed frustration

“Rather than take leadership by mitigating the impacts of its own project, the UC instead seeks to slough off that duty to other entities.”

Sacramento Investment Without Displacement with the lawsuit. “This lawsuit sends a direct message to thousands of would-be workers that it is better for them to receive unemployment checks than to have a job that pays living wages and benefits,” he said in a press release.

According to the letter from Steinberg’s office, the city had plans to meet with

SIWD to discuss a “community benefits agreement,” which would guarantee jobs and housing for local residents. Now that SIWD has sued over the project, the city can no longer meet with them, and will instead consult other local groups and individuals about the agreement.

The Sacramento City Council plans to approve a $30 million tax break to help fund Aggie Square as well as an additional $37 million tax break meant to spark new affordable housing in the neighborhoods surrounding the project.

The second tax break could help fund grants to affordable housing developers, for example, as well as rental assistance to residents.

The community groups said the university should shoulder more of that burden. “Rather than take leadership by mitigating the impacts of its own project, the UC instead seeks to

KARIN HIGGINS/UC DAVIS PHOTO

From left, Jason Zachariah, president of Kindred Rehabilitation Services; UC Davis Chancellor Gary May; Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento; and Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg unveil the spot for UCD’s rehab hospital at the Aggie Square development in Sacramento in August of 2018. slough off that duty to other entities such as the city,” the lawsuit reads.

Media relations offices at UC Davis and the UC

— Reach Caleb Hampton at champton@ davisenterprise.net.

Follow him on Twitter at @calebmhampton.

Office of the President were closed for the holidays and did not respond to requests for comment from The Enterprise.

California looks to protect COVID-19 STAY: Case rate still way too high vaccine from cheaters and fraudsters From Page A1

BY ANA B. IBARRA CalMatters What seemed like a Herculean task just months ago is now here: the COVID-19 vaccine.

For the next several weeks, vaccines will be available in limited amounts in California and across the nation — and only to high-risk individuals, with supply expected to ramp up in the months to come. Experts estimate vaccines will be available to the general public sometime in the spring.

Until then, step in line.

But the pandemic already has showcased deep inequalities, scams, greed, fraud and a system that favors the rich and famous. Will it be the same with the COVID-19 vaccine?

“We will be very aggressive in making sure that those with means, those with influence are not crowding out those that are most deserving of the vaccines,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a recent press briefing.

The state, he said, will be monitoring distribution very closely.

There is cause for concern, however. Early in the pandemic, when testing was in short supply and unavailable to most, the affluent were getting their hands on tests through membership-based medical concierge services, Reuters reported in March.

When President Donald Trump and his personal attorney Rudy Giuliani contracted COVID-19, they had access to scarce antibody treatments. Giuliani, whose symptoms were reported as mild, later admitted that his “celebrity” status helped him

access care possibly not available to others.

Acknowledging a system that is not always fair, Newsom and other California leaders have promised equity in distributing what’s available.

On Monday, from Kaiser Permanente’s Los Angeles Medical Center where selected health workers got some of the first vaccines in California, Newsom said he is confident in the vaccine’s efficacy and safety — but would not cut in front of those who are “more deserving.”

“I look forward to taking this vaccine…but I’m not going to get in the way of any of the critical workers,” he said.

The plan is to first offer vaccines to health workers and nursing home residents, then to other essential workers and individuals at high risk of becoming ill. Newsom created a panel of experts to draft those plans and then a separate advisory group to offer input on who should go next and why. Those Californians who will follow health workers and nursing home residents have not yet been decided.

In an email, the California Department of Public Health said that to aid transparency, it will report data on the vaccine’s administration on a public dashboard that will be updated regularly.

“We will release as much data as possible while remaining fully in compliance with federal and state patient privacy laws,” a department spokesperson said.

Dr. Trudy Larson, dean of the School of Community Health Sciences at the University of Nevada, Reno, thinks the close monitoring will help guard

Custom fresh and dried flower arrangements and live succulents Check out our designs on Instagram

instagram.com/keeponbloomingboutique/ keeponbloomingboutique.com • 530-412-5774

against any significant fraud, especially in the first months. Every dose will have to be accounted for, she said.

States, for example, will be collecting information from people who get the vaccine. That data will be inputted into a state immunization registry.

“My sense is that this may be one way for them to be able to say ‘Good, we’re reaching the folks we’re supposed to get in Tier 1, now we can move to Tier 2,’ but it also might be a disincentive for people trying to get to the front of the line,” Larson said.

California’s public health department said that it will not share names, addresses or any identifiable information with the federal government.

California’s immunization program does not collect social security numbers.

However, once distribution moves beyond the first phase and doses start to be sent directly to doctors and pharmacies, the potential will mount for people to try to pull strings to get the valuable shots, experts said.

There will always be someone who tries to cheat the system — “It’s impossible for that not to happen,” said Dr. Belas Matyas, Solano County’s health officer. The question, he said, is whether it will disrupt distribution.

those numbers for the Sacramento region on or after Friday, along with the projection for ICU capacity four weeks out.

Whenever the greater Sacramento region does emerge from under the order, Yolo County will likely still be in the purple tier of the state’s colorcoded COVID-19 blueprint.

The county did show slight improvement in its adjusted daily case rate on Tuesday — decreasing from 46.1 cases per 100,000 residents last week to 43.7 this week.

But that is still more than six times the rate of 7 or below needed to move to the less restrictive red tier.

The county’s test positivity rate increased over the last week, from 12.7 percent a week ago to 13.2 percent on Tuesday. Moving to the red tier requires a test positivity rate at or below 8 percent.

As of Tuesday, 54 counties in California remain in the purple tier, three are in red and one in orange.

One county made progress this week: Humboldt County moved from purple to red.

The state reported some

encouraging news this week — a flattening of new cases in much of the state — but concerns remain that gatherings over the Christmas holiday weekend and upcoming New Year’s holiday weekend will lead to another surge in cases. With some hospitals already operating at capacity, their ICUs full, staff overstretched and supplies in some cases beginning to run low, fears that medical care will be compromised remain high.

On Tuesday, Ghaly laid out the state’s position on crisis care, saying, “we need to be prepared for the possibility that some hospitals will need to resort to crisis care, in which medical professionals have to make hard choices and allocate resources different than we usually do.”

But medical decisions, said Kim McCoy Wade, director of the California Department of Aging, “can not be based on the following factors: age, race, disability, chronic medical conditions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, language spoken, ability to pay, weight or size, socioeconomic status, insurance status, perceived self

Davis

2020 Holiday

Collection Schedule Estate Planning|Probate Trust AdministraƟon Special Needs|Elder Law

21 Court Street Woodland, CA 1652 W. Texas Street &ĂŝƌĮĞůĚ͕

Recology does not provide collection services on Christmas, or New Year’s Day. If your regular service falls on one of these holidays, collection will occur the following day.

www.bsoninlaw.com

THURS

FRI

SAT

12/24

12/25

12/26

Regular Service

No Service

Service for Friday Customers

(530) 662-2226 Caring for our clients, ProtecƟng their assets™

Christmas Day, Office Closed

We Design Kitchen Remodels!

(530) 760-6625 www.LorainDesign.com

worth, perceived quality of life, immigration status, incarceration status, homelessness or past or future use of resources.”

The bottom line, said Wade, is “medical decisions primarily are grounded in the likelihood of surviving in the near term. That is the appropriate basis for these decisions. These other factors are not.”

The state has worked so hard and for so long, said Ghaly, to be ready for this moment.

“We did so much earlier on in this pandemic response,” he said. “We’ve learned a lot, we’ve given ourselves time to learn — not just from our own experiences but experiences across the country and the globe — (about) how to care for and successfully care for patients with COVID. “People who had bad experiences and died early in the pandemic, today are living. We must continue to work to make sure the hospitals have a chance to provide that care to all Californians who need it," said Ghaly.

— Reach Anne TernusBellamy at aternus@ davisenterprise.net.

Follow her on Twitter at @ATernusBellamy.

12/31

1/1

Regular Service

No Service

2021

New Years Day, Office Closed

1/2 Service for Friday Customers

Recology does provide service on Thanksgiving Day, 11/26.

Questions? Call 530.756.4646 or visit Recology.com En Español Recology.com

Local

A6 THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020

ANNE WERNIKOFF/CALMATTERS GRAPHIC

California Secretary of State and soon-to-be U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and Betty Yee, state controller.

Padilla promise to For advertising information fix election contract contact Nancy Hannell

BY BEN CHRISTOPHER CalMatters

As California’s secretary of state prepares to take a new job as U.S. Senator, he’s not going to let a politically charged $35 million invoice get in the way of a smooth promotion.

In a press conference Wednesday, Alex Padilla assured reporters that the multimillion-dollar tab his office owes to SKDKnickerbocker, a Biden-affiliated PR shop, will be “resolved soon.”

As CalMatters has reported, that unresolved contract has pit one branch of California’s Democratically controlled government against another while providing fodder for Republican critics and conservative litigants eager to undermine the state’s next U.S. Senator.

“The Controller’s office, the Department of Finance — everyone is sharpening their pencils and working it out,” said Padilla, whom Gov. Gavin Newsom appointed Tuesday to take the seat of Sen. Kamala Harris, the vice presidentelect.

Newsom, on the same press call, was also quick to wave away any concerns about the unpaid and legally contentious bill.

“We’re working with Legislative leadership and (the Department of ) Finance and we’ll get that paid,” he said.

Neither Newsom nor Padilla elaborated on what a final, workable agreement would look like, or whether it would ultimately require legislation.

In a statement, Senate Pro Tem Toni Atkins merely said, “we still expect the issue to be resolved, and will continue to evaluate all of the options.”

As secretary of state, Padilla served as California’s chief election administrator during an election season unlike any other. In the summer of 2020, his office hired SKDKnickerbocker to produce an ad

campaign to explain the new election procedures to California’s voters. Padilla’s office intended to pay the PR firm out of a pot of cash meant to fund county government voter-outreach operations.

But Betty Yee, California’s controller, who is responsible for signing off on all state government payments, has so far refused to OK the outlay, arguing that Padilla’s office lacks the authority to spend that money on behalf of the counties.

Today, Padilla described the unpaid bill as a mere bureaucratic hangup that critics have seized on for political purposes.

Beyond the disagreement with Yee, the contract with a Democratically aligned firm has also rankled Republicans in California and Washington.

Responding to the news of Padilla’s appointment to Harris’ senate seat yesterday, Jessica Millan Patterson, chairwoman of the California Republican Party said in a statement that “Governor Gavin Newsom couldn’t have picked a more partisan politician who has yet to answer for his illegal $35 million getout-the-vote contract with a ‘Team Biden’ PR firm.”

In early October, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association sued, accusing the secretary of illegally spending taxpayer money and violating the law that governs how public agencies should enter into contracts with business.

As the Sacramento Bee first reported, Padilla’s office did not award the contract to the lowest bidder, but instead evaluated each submission based on how the applicant proposed to spend the $35 million that had been appropriated by the Legislature.

Padilla will be replaced as Secretary of State by San Diego Democratic Assemblywoman Shirley Weber.

Garamendi announces homemade mask contest Special to The Enterprise SACRAMENTO — Amid a national rise in COVID-19 cases, Rep. John Garamendi, D-Walnut Grove, announced a homemademask competition for residents of California’s 3rd Congressional District to promote safe habits that will help curb the spread of COVID-19.

Third District residents can submit their homemade masks to Garamendi’s office until Jan. 25.

Local residents will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite mask to select a winner. The winning submission will be displayed on Congressman Garamendi’s social media accounts and website, and the winning artist will receive a Congressional Commendation.

To enter: ■ Take a photo of yourself wearing your homemade mask and submit it on social media by tweeting it to @RepGaramendi or tagging @RepGaramendi in an Instagram or Facebook post. Please ensure

your name and city of residence are included in the post. You can also submit by emailing your entry to me at CA03Submissions@ mail.house.gov with the subject line “Mask Contest,” including your name and city in the body of the email.

■ Contestants must reside in California’s 3rd Congressional District. You can view a map of the district at https://garamendi. house.gov/about/ourdistrict.

■ All masks must be homemade. This can include masks that you’ve made prior to the start of the competition. Masks cannot include any company logos. Eligible entries cannot display inappropriate language or endorse any particular political party or candidate.

■ Submit your mask photo by Jan. 25, and then residents will be able to vote for their favorite mask on Garamendi’s socialmedia accounts and website at Garamendi.house. gov.

530.747.8032

nhannell@davisenterprise.net enterprise.net

Windows & Doors Newpane.com • Online prices • No sales people • 13 brands of top name windows • Go to Newpane.com or call

1-800-614-7263 CA License #782072

Over 40 Years of Experience

www.andygagnonlandscapes.com

530.666.0668 Lic. #391363

Andy Gagnon, Owner P.O. Box 544 Woodland, CA 95776

BLINDS SHUTTERS SHADES •

•

Come See Our Showroom!

RENTAL MANAGEMENT SERVICE FULL MANAGEMENT SERVICE TENANT LOCATOR SERVICE FURNISHED HOUSING

DAVIS

HOME TRENDS

HOUSES/DUPLEXES/CONDOS/APARTMENTS

(530) 753-0121 512 G Street, Davis • www.kingproperties.com Becky King Owner

2300 5th St. Davis • (530) 756-4187 DavisHomeTrends.com

King Properties 530-753-0121 512 G Street

kingproperties.com L TO R: BROOKE NORTON, HILLARIE CHIOFOLO, CLAIRE PLIEZ, BECKY KING, AND KYM BARRA

King Properties, Inc. is celebrating their 39th year of providing quality property management services to the community of Davis. We have a variety of homes to rent, including houses, duplexes, condos, and apartments. Our listings are available on our website at www.kingproperties.com. For information regarding our Property Management Services, you can check our website, call us at (530)753-0121, or drop by our office located at 512 G Street. We’re here to take care of all your housing needs!

Moore & Moore Attorneys At Law

39 RS! A YE

Personalized and Comprehensive Service for your Individual and Business Legal Needs The firm is a participant of the U.C. and State of California ARAG employee legal benefit program.

Phoenix House • 413 F St. • Davis, California 95616 Tel (530) 758-8317 • Fax (530) 758-8318 e-mail: thelaw@mytrustedlawyer.com

216 F Street • Davis, CA 95616

(530) 756-7084 FAX (530) 756-3090

PUT PUTT THE FOCUS FOOCU CUS US ON ON YOUR YOOUUR YO UR BUSINESS BUS BBUUSINES USSINES SIINEESS SS SS

Include your business business name, logo, slogan sllogan and contact information.

Gillian Brady, Attorney Mediator Mediating divorce, parenting, family and elder law for RYHU 1 years.

(530) 756-2536 www.FindingCommonGround.com

$45/week $45/we eek (3 month commitment)

Call Nancy Hannell at 530.747.8032 or email nhannell@davisenterprise.net

THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE

ClassAds@DavisEnterprise.net WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020 A7

Should I move on?

Dear Annie: I have been with my boyfriend for 16 years. Until this year, we were very happy. We shared a home together and talked all the time. We had a healthy sex life. Our relationship was great. But when the pandemic happened, his 22-year-old daughter moved in. Since then, my world was turned upside-down.

She is rude to me and won’t engage in conversation. It’s like she pretends I’m not even there when she walks by. She doesn’t clean up after herself. When I told him I wanted her to show me some respect and speak to me, he told me I needed to show her some respect.

Over the years, my partner has asked me to make some hard choices. At one time, my nephew had to move in with us for a few months. He insisted that my nephew pay rent even though we were living in the house I grew up in at the time. On another occasion, I let go of 30-year friendships because he didn’t like my friends. Lastly, I gave up my home and moved into a house he bought without me seeing it.

He has asked me to make some sacrifices over the years, and I did because I love him. When I asked him to make one, he called me crazy and refused to do it.

I finally moved out. I don’t want to lose the love of my life, but I don’t feel comfortable in that house anymore. He did say he was willing to go to couples therapy, and I have tried to set that up but it has been hard due to the pandemic.

He acts like everything is fine.

All I wanted was some respect.

And to take back my role in my house. I’m afraid that my relationship is over, and I need to accept that and move on. What do you think?

— Left Behind Dear Left: While his daughter’s presence may have brought issues to a boil between you and your partner, it sounds as though

they’ve been simmering for quite some time. I’m troubled to hear that he made you end 30-year friendships because he didn’t like your friends. That’s not love, and it’s not healthy. In fact, that type of controlling behavior is often part of a pattern of emotional abuse. I encourage you to learn more about the warning signs of abusive behavior by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233) or visiting thehotline.org.

If I’ve misjudged the situation entirely and he’s not abusive, then give couples therapy a try. There’s no need to wait until after the pandemic is over, as there are virtual options available. You can find a database at www.psychologytoday.com/therapists/onlinecounseling.

Dear Annie: Thank you for pointing out that talking (listening!) on the phone while driving is dangerous. Even hands-free calls are dangerous. Many studies have demonstrated this, and perhaps you can put up a link for your readers if they want validating evidence.

— Hang It Up Dear Hang It Up: Although making hands-free phone calls while driving is significantly safer than handheld cellphone use (especially texting), it can still reduce one’s ability to perceive hazards on the road. AAA produced a fascinating video demonstrating the levels of distraction associated with various tasks. You can find it by searching YouTube for “Cognitive Distraction - Full Video.”

EMPLOYMENT RENTALS & REAL ESTATE

Sweetness given but not returned Dear Annie: Each year, my family celebrates Thanksgiving and Christmas with my parents and my brother’s family. When I was a teenager, my grandma taught me how to make her special holiday dishes that have been our family tradition for many years. Eventually, my grandma was no longer able to cook, and later, she passed away, so I took over for her to keep these family traditions alive. Most everyone seems to enjoy the food, and they are very thankful that I carry on these traditions, especially for the younger generation, who I plan to teach during my lifetime. It makes our holidays extra special.

The problem I have occurs each year when my parents invite their friends to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas. None of us mind the extra company or the fact that they spend the day with us. However, the last few holiday dinners, I have come away sad or disappointed because of my parents’ actions.

Last Thanksgiving, it made me very sad to see my mom talk about how wonderful the storebought cupcakes one of her friends brought were but not even acknowledge the time I took to bake Grandma’s pumpkin pie. I do have to say Grandma’s recipe is delicious.

This year, due to COVID-19, I informed my parents and brother that I would deliver Thanksgiving dinner to them. They seemed very excited, and I purchased separate turkeys and all the ingredients. I wanted to send them the perfect meal since we are not able to be together. My brother was very thankful. My parents and I had tentative times set for when I would drop off their meal.

Today, I was blindsided when my parents’ friend called to tell me that they are joining my parents for dinner and they plan to

HELP WANTED

Salary: $23.70 - $28.81 Hourly; City of Davis, 23 Russell Blvd., Davis, CA 95616.

FFD: 12/28/2020. See job bulletin at www.cityofdavis.org for min. req. or call (530) 757-5644, TDD (530) 757-5666; City emp. appl. req. EOE.

Your Puzzle Solutions

W

(upside down)

Sudoku 2

W

Contact sherriegan555@yahoo.com for details

Public Notices X

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CV2020-1580 1. Roman Alexander Huff filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Roman Alexander Huff to Roman Aryssies Alexander 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: January 21, 2021 Time: 9 a.m.

Dept: #10 The address of the court is 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695 3. a) A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The Davis Enterprise 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616 Date: November 30, 2020 Samuel T. McAdam Judge of the Superior Court 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 1086

PETS

LOST CAT

Sudoku 1

3bd/2ba *Special Offers* 8/mo lease: $1895/mo & 2nd month FREE 3/mo lease: $1995/mo Month-to-month: $2095/mo

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Filed: November 20, 2020 FBN Number: F20200944 1. Fictitious Business Name(s) BLACKLINE LLC BLACKLINE ATHLETICS BLACKLINE NUTRITION BLACKLINE CONSULTANTS BLACKLINE APPAREL 2. Street Address, City, State and Zip of Principal Place of Business in California.

Business is located in Yolo County.

310 Carlsbad Place Woodland, CA 95695 3. List Full Name(s) of Registrant(s), Residence Address, State, and Zip Blackline LLC 310 Carlsbad Place Woodland, CA 95695 4. Business Classification: Limited Liability Company 5. Beginning Date of Business: The Registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: October 20, 2020 “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

6. Signature of Registrant(s): Robert Hurt, Chief Executive Officer, Blackline LLC 12/9, 12/16, 12/23, 12/30 1084

LOST & FOUND

RENTALS & REAL ESTATE

Le Tournesol Townhomes

WPCP Operator In Training (Temporary Part Time) – Public Works U&O – FFD: 12/28/2020

bring the turkey and stuffing. acknowledge it, which you did by They bragged about how good the writing this letter, and then to food will be because they are buy- understand that we cannot coning it from a gourmet restaurant. trol other people’s actions toward By the end of the conversation, I us; we can only control our had no other choice but to say response. So, understand that that I decided not to bake the your mom must be unhappy turkey I thawed in my refrigera- about something if she is treating tor for my parents. They knew I you in such a manner. Try to planned to make them a special focus on all the other family meal but could not tell me that members who appreciate what their friends are now bringing the you do. main courses. I feel they do not You might want to consider appreciate what their daughter is having a straightforward converdoing and only care about their sation with your parents. They friends. might not even be aware of how Do you have any suggestions their actions make you feel. on how I should deal with this holiday meal letdown every year? Sometimes it is easier to take the All I want to do is cook and bake people we are closest to for with the love my grandma granted, and it is our job as family showed me many years ago when members to communicate hurt she taught me how to make her feelings. recipes. The rest of my family ——— appreciates what I do, but my Dear Annie: This is in response parents only seem to appreciate to “Put Out,” who was dismayed what people besides me do for that her son had invited her exthem. husband to live in the apartment — Holiday Heartbroken that they share: If Brad still does Dear Holiday Heartbroken: It not budge on getting his father seems as if consideration, man- (and “Put Out’s” ex-husband) to ners and kindness skipped a genleave the house they share after eration. Perhaps your mother is all the other avenues you menjealous of the bond you and your tioned are exhausted, then I say grandmother had, which could “fight fire with fire” and invite explain why she is acting so disBrad’s ex-wife to move in with missive of your hard work and you.

Even the mention of this to efforts, especially if she is not a Brad could probably get the great cook herself. Also, your pardesired effects that “Put Out” is ents seem to want to impress their friends with fake compli- hoping for!

— Give It a Try ments. Raving over store-bought Dear Give It a Try: I think that cupcakes and not even acknowledging your homemade pumpkin would get the job done, too. pie is ridiculous.

This type of Sabrina is a small parental black cat with behavior short hair, yellow/ Have you lost a pet? is paingreen eyes, and Do you want to help shelter ful. The small bit of white animals get back home? best way on her neck. Indoor cat. No collar.

Please join the Yolo County to deal Missing from Oak Avenue and Lost and Found Pets Group on E. 14th street. Last seen 12/24/20 with it is Facebook at facebook.com/ at Beech Lane and Mills Drive. to first to groups/yolopets Call/text anytime (510) 220-8446.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice Inviting Bids NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Davis Joint Unified School District, California, acting by and through its Governing Board, hereinafter referred to as the District is requesting proposals, for the award of Erate contracts for the following: FY21, Form 470 #210008890, Category 1: Data Transmission and/or Internet Access FY21, Form 470 #210008891, Category 2: Internal ConnectionsHardware/Network Electronics Electronic proposals will be accepted up to but not later than, 4:00 PM PST January 25, 2021. The RFP and all addendum(s), questions and answers will be posted to the E-rate EPC website at https:// data.usac.org/publicreports/Forms/ Form470Rfp/Index The Board reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informality in any proposals received, even with SLD funding approval. In addition, the district reserves the right to deny any or all proposals associated with this RFP, even with SLD funding approval. The district reserves the right to accept the pricing proposal solely dependent upon SLD approval.

Publication Dates: December 30, 2020 and January 6, 2021 1091 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CV2020-1715 1. Jiayin Tan filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Jiayin Tan to Tina Jiayin Tan 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: January 29, 2021 Time: 9 a.m.

Dept: #9 Room: N/A The address of the court is 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695 3. a) A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The Davis Enterprise 315 G Street, Davis, CA 95616 Date: December 16, 2020 Daniel M. Wolk Judge of the Superior Court 12/23, 12/30, 1/6, 1/13 1096

• E-mail your public notice to legals@davisenterprise.net • Be sure to include your name and phone number • View public notices at www.capublicnotice.com

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Filed: December 21, 2020 FBN Number: F20201010 1. Fictitious Business Name(s) BITE FEAST PASSION FEAST 2. Street Address, City, State and Zip of Principal Place of Business in California.

Business is located in Yolo County.

206 Third Street Davis, CA 95616 3. List Full Name(s) of Registrant(s), Residence Address, State, and Zip WANDZ LLC 997 Masson Ave. San Bruno, CA 94066 4. Business Classification: Limited Liability Company 5. Beginning Date of Business: The Registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

6. Signature of Registrant(s): Larry Wong President, WANDZ LLC 12/23, 12/30, 1/6, 1/13 1097 PUBLIC NOTICE

CITY OF DAVIS ORDINANCE SUMMARY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN on November 17, 2020, the City Council of the City of Davis, California, introduced, and on December 15, 2020, the City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance entitled: ORDINANCE NO. 2597 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DAVIS APPROVING THE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE CANNERY PROJECT

The above summary constitutes the major highlights of the adopted ordinance. A reading of the document in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understanding of the ordinance. A certified copy of the full text of the ordinance may be viewed by contacting the City Clerk’s Office, 23 Russell Boulevard, Davis, California, and/ or copies may be obtained at a nominal charge.

Additional information may be found at https://cityofdavis.org/city-hall/ community-development-andsustainability/development-projects/ the-cannery.

12/30 1103

and requirements are available at: https://landmarkconst.net/plan-room/.

Non-mandatory Subcontractor Job Walks will be held on January 5th, 2021 and January 13th, 2021 at 2PM. Interested subcontractors must RSVP attention Julie Hamblin, Bid Coordinator, via frontdesk@ landmarkconst.net. Any attendees will be required to adhere with the most current COVID-19 prevention protocols, including masks and social distancing.

Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing subcontractors planning to propose on these projects must be pre-qualified prior to submitting proposals or bids.

Prospective proposers or bidders must submit a pre-qualification questionnaire FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME and financial statement at least 10 STATEMENT business days prior to the date bids are Filed: December 28, 2020 due. All pre-qualification information FBN Number: F20201024 MUST be submitted to the District via 1. Fictitious Business Name(s) QualityBidders. Current and complete VELOCITY STRATEGIES prequalification information can be MEF CONSULTING 2. Street Address, City, State and Zip of found on the District’s website here: Principal Place of Business in California. https://djusd.net/departments/capital_ operations/capital_improvement. The Business is located in Yolo County. site includes a link to QualityBidders.

26957 E. El Macero Drive El Macero, CA 95618 DVBEs are encouraged to provide 3. List Full Name(s) of Registrant(s), proposals. Landmark is willing to break Residence Address, State, and Zip down work items into economically MEFC LLC feasible units to facilitate DVBE 26957 E. El Macero Drive participation. We are willing to assist El Macero, CA 95618 qualified DVBE firms in obtaining bonds, 4. Business Classification: lines of credit and/or insurance.

Limited Liability Company 5. Beginning Date of Business: The Registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: March 9, 2011 “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

6. Signature of Registrant(s): Michael Faust President, MEFC LLC 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 1107 PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE INVITING SUBCONTRACTOR BIDS The following description summarizes Landmark Modernization Contractors the aforementioned ordinance adopted dba Landmark Construction is inviting qualified subcontractors to submit by the City Council: proposals for the Birch Lane ES, Cesar Development Agreement. The Chavez ES, North Davis ES and the Ordinance will amend the Development Willett ES Multipurpose Buildings Agreement to The Cannery Project Projects for our valued customer the as the Fourth Amendment to the Davis Joint Unified School District.

Cannery Development Agreement. The Bids are due on January 29, 2021 amendment removes a requirement by 2PM. ALL bids will be received at that tied occupancy of the multifamily the Landmark main office via email at residential units to the construction and frontdesk@landmarkconst.net. permitting of a minimum of 50% of the commercial buildings on the West Block The scope of work includes construction of the Cannery Marketplace mixed-use of a new one-story, fully sprinklered area. It also adds a new requirement Multipurpose Building at each named for the developer to provide certain school site, including music classroom, temporary amenities for the community kitchen, servery, platform and related site work. A complete set of bid documents in the East Block area.

These projects are being delivered via lease-leaseback and require a Skilled and Trained Workforce.

12/30 1108 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Filed: December 16, 2020 FBN Number: F20201006 1. Fictitious Business Name(s) Batchelder Real Estate 2. Street Address, City, State and Zip of Principal Place of Business in California.

Business is located in Yolo County.

2917 Avila Bay Place Davis, CA 95616 3. List Full Name(s) of Registrant(s), Residence Address, State, and Zip Batchelder Enterprises, Inc. 2917 Avila Bay Place Davis, CA 95616 4. Business Classification: Corporation 5. Beginning Date of Business: The Registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: December 1, 2020 “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

6. Signature of Registrant(s): John Batchelder 12/30, 1/6, 1/13, 1/20 1110

A8 THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020

© 2015 by Vicki Whiting, Editor Jeff Schinkel, Graphics Vol. 32, No. 2

STUFF YOU’LL NEED:

Yikes! This snowman needs to hop back to the large iceberg fast! Only the chunks of ice that add up to exactly 21 can keep him from sinking.

Use your math skills to save him!

scissors

cotton balls or fiberfill

four buttons orange felt scrap

2. Use permanent markers to draw a snowman face on the top jar and buttons on the bottom jar.

large plastic jar with lid masking tape

1. Fill one clean baby food jar with hot cocoa mix.

Fill another one with mini marshmallows.

pom-pom for hat

two twigs

white glue

3. Paint the top lid black.

Glue on a curled strip of black construction paper to form his top hat.

Soak the jar in warm water to remove the label and glue gunk.

Dry completely.

Stuff the jar with cotton balls or fiberfill.

Slip two buttons between the side of the jar and the filling for the snowman’s buttons.

glue

Circle the two identical scarves.

Cut a triangle nose from the orange felt scrap and slide into place. Slip in the twig arms next.

Use masking tape to stick a pom-pom on the jar’s lid to make a ski hat.

Look closely at the shapes that make this snowman. Complete the graph by coloring in one space for each shape you find.

square

Color half of these snowflakes green.

Color one third of these snowflakes red.

Is the weather outside frightful? Look through the newspaper for words describing cold winter weather. Now write an essay about a winter storm that includes a description of the weather using those words.

Standards Link: Writing: Write stories using descriptive details.

star

rectangle

Color three quarters of these snowflakes purple.

triangle

circle

FRACTIONS HOLIDAY SNOWMAN BUTTONS COTTON SQUARE UNIQUE COCOA CANDY SHAPE GRAPH NOSE TWIG STAR JARS

How many candy canes Pretend Santa has to can you find buy unique presents on this page using the ads in in one your newspaper. minute?

Select a gift for Have a everyone in your friend try. class using ads in the Who found paper. Don’t spend more? more than $500.

5. Wrap a construction paper scarf around the middle and hot glue it in place.

Standards Link: Math / Number Sense: Solve addition problems using money amounts.

G R A P H S T A R F G I B C A A H C R U B H W U O D P A N B L N O T T O C I P G C N O L E T Q R J E A O B S I U O N A N N M C O E D I N R F D S N O W M A N S U Y S Q U A R E Y G O

ANSWER: Stand a little closer to the fireplace.

Slip two buttons between the side of the jar and the filling for the snowman’s eyes.

4. Put a large blob of hot glue on the lid of the lower jar to stick the jars together.

This week’s word:

UNIQUE

The adjective unique means being the only one of its kind.

Everyone has a unique set of fingerprints.

Try to use the word unique in a sentence today when talking with your friends and family members.

P Pretend you are Santa Claus a have a special memory. and W Write a paragraph describing that memory.

From Page One

THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020 A9

VACCINATIONS: County moves through priority list From Page A1

COURTESY PHOTO

The Carmichael family, center, celebrate Max’s return with the workers from the Oregon Department of Transportation workers who found him, left, and the sheriff’s officer and veterinary staff who cared for him afterward.

MIRACLE: All-out effort pays off From Page A1 the drive home.

“It was the most nauseating drive we’ve ever taken,” Carmichael said.

But they returned the next day, and several more times in the following weeks to search the gorge, where night temperatures dip into the teens and 20s this time of year.

And they weren’t alone.

The Carmichaels also launched a blog, bring maxhome.com, and posted Max’s picture on the Columbia Gorge Pets Lost and Found Facebook page, inspiring friends and strangers alike to join in the search.

Meanwhile, Holloran, the Oregon trooper, alerted the Wasco County Sheriff ’s Department, the Humane Society and Oregon Department of Transportation to Max’s plight.

At home, the Carmichaels mourned the absence of Max, who was adopted as a puppy two

years ago and became a lap dog despite his 100-pound size. Madison carried the biggest burden of all, blaming herself for his escape.

Fast-forward to the morning of Dec. 21, when Carmichael got what may be the best text he’s ever received. It was Holloran, saying he’d just heard over the police radio that a dog, possibly Max, was found alive in the gorge.

Several Oregon Department of Transportation workers performing work along I-84 made the discovery about a mile from the Memaloose rest stop, spotting movement in a nearby canal.

It was a dog, they realized. One of the workers had seen publicity about Max and called out his name, which Carmichael believes may have prevented him from running off again. The crew summoned a Wasco sheriff ’s K-9 officer, who whisked the malnourished dog to a

veterinarian in The Dalles.

The Carmichaels rushed north to the Columbia Veterinary Hospital, where they celebrated a tearful reunion documented in a video on the Oregon State Police’s Facebook page.

“He was skin and bones, literally emaciated but healthy,” Carmichael said.

“I just can’t believe it.”

One week later, Max continues his recovery, slowly getting reintroduced to food as the family awaits information about the extent of his injuries.

But to Carmichael, the story is not just about Max’s return, but also the selfless generosity of perfect strangers who never hesitated to help — including the police, even though the Carmichaels never disclosed they were a lawenforcement family.

“There are just so many kind and caring people out there,” Carmichael said.

“It’s a reminder that times are tough, but kindness and love are winning out.”

After skilled-nursing residents and staff in Yolo County receive their vaccinations, the group up next includes paramedics, emergency medical technicians and others who provide emergency medical services, many of whom will begin receiving their vaccinations later this week, Tan said.

They will be followed by the final group in the first tier of Phase 1A — dialysis center staff.

“After dialysis centers, we will move into Tier 2 of Phase 1A,” said Tan. That Tier 2 group will include intermediate care facilities for those who need non-continuous nursing supervision and supportive care; home health care and in-home support services; community health workers, including promotoras; public health field staff; and primary care clinics, including federally qualified health centers such as CommuniCare and rural health centers, as well as correctional facility clinics and urgent care clinics.

“This group is expected to start some time in January,” Tan said.

Tier 3 in Phase 1A will include specialty clinics, lab workers, dental and other oral health clinics and pharmacy staff not working in settings in higher tiers.

“This tier is expected to get their vaccines some time in mid to late January,” Tan said.

However, she noted, the timeline will depend on a number of factors, including how many vaccines the county receives and when, as well as how many people choose to be vaccinated.

Meanwhile, planning for Phase 1B and Phase 1C “are very hotly anticipated,” Gov. Gavin Newsom noted on Monday.

“Everybody’s wondering where they stand in terms of that plan… they’re not a healthcare worker, they’re not in a congregate facility or skilled nursing facility or the like.”

Phase 1B, which will be finalized as early as Wednesday, will include two tiers, Newsom said.

In the first tier will be those ages 75 and up, as well as individuals working in education and childcare, emergency services (such as police and fire) and food and agriculture.

The latter group, Newsom said, includes “the food supply chain. That’s farmworkers, grocery workers … the essential workforce we’ve counted on, that’s been there since the beginning of this pandemic, that’s paid a huge price in terms of impact, in terms of spread, in terms of mortality and associated health costs.”

Tier 2 in Phase 1B will likely include those ages 65 and up with an underlying health condition or disability as well as those working in transportation

and logistics; industrial, residential and commercial sectors; and critical manufacturing. Also in that tier will be incarcerated or homeless individuals.

To be further discussed by the state’s Community Vaccine Advisory Committee will be Phase 1C. But under consideration are individuals over age 64 as well as those ages 16 to 64 with underlying medical conditions and those working in water and waste management; defense; energy; chemical and hazardous materials; communications and IT; financial services and government operations and community service.

“The advisory committee will discuss this preliminary Phase 1C plan, they’ll make adjustments, they’ll make accommodations … people are coming in making sure that we don’t forget critical populations,” Newsom said Monday.

The committee meetings are broadcast to the public.

Learn more at https:// www.cdph.ca.gov/Prog rams/CID/DCDC/Pages/ COVID-19/CommunityVaccine-AdvisoryCommittee.aspx/#.

OWEN YANCHER/ENTERPRISE FILE PHOTO

Skilled-nursing facilities like Courtyard Healthcare Center on East Eighth Street have been hit hard by the coronavirus.

Assisted Living $3,450; Memory Care $4,450

FLAT FEE for LIFE

Currently Accepting Safe Move-ins with Pandemic Protocols

My name is Mary Felix and I’ve been passionate about senior care for eighteen years, and responsible for distinguishing Solano Life House in Dixon as the Administrator, with award winning Memory Care since 2015. Call me to discuss your family needs.

A10 THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020

November 19, 2020 through January 4, 2021, get a great vehicle and support a great cause. With every new Subaru purchased or leased, Subaru will donate $250 to your choice of charities that benefit your local community.** **Subaru will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicles old or leased from November 19, 2020 through January 4, 2021, of international charities designated by the purchaser or lessee. Purchasers/lessees must make their charity designations by January 31, 2021. The four national charities will receive a guaranteed minimum donation of $250,000 each. See your local Subaru retailer for details or visit subaru.com/share. All donations are made by Subaru of America, Inc. Pre-approved Hometown Charities may be selected for donation depending on retailer participation. Certain participating retailers may make an additional donation to the Hometown Charities selected.

2021 SUBARU IMPREZA CVT

Lease for only

$

99

plus tax for 36 mo

Model: MLB-03

STOCK/VIN: 17730S/M3705019

MSRP $21,520. 36-month lease on approved credit, $6,025 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 1 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 17730S/M3705019

2021 SUBARU OUTBACK PREMIUM

Lease for only

$

159

plus tax for 36 mo Model: MDD-11

STOCK/VIN: 17544S/M3116068

MSRP $30,330. 36-month lease on approved credit $ 6,775 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 1 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 17544S/M3116068

2021 SUBARU FORESTER

Lease for only

$

139

plus tax for 36 mo Model: MFB-02

STOCK/VIN: 17724S/MH428075

MSRP $26,445. 36-month lease on approved credit,$6,600 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 1 at this offer. Stock/VIN:17724S/MH428075

2021 SUBARU ASCENT PREMIUM 7 PASS

Lease for only

$

229

plus tax for 36 mo Model: MCC-12 STOCK/VIN: 17673S/M3421448 MSRP $38,476. 36-month lease on approved credit, $6,500 due at signing includes tax, title, fees and $0 security deposit. 10,000 miles per year, plus 15¢ per mile in excess. Cannot be combined with any other incentives or offers. 1 at this offer. Stock/VIN: 17673S/M3421448

NEW CAR FINANCING AS LOW AS

0% for 63 months!*

*on approved credit. Must finance through Subaru Motors Finance. All prices plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. Finance APR available on 20 Ascents, Foresters, Imprezas , Legacys and Outbacks. See dealer for complete details. All prices good through close of business on 12/31/2020.

Get 2 Sierra-at-Tahoe Season passes with every purchase or lease of new Subaru!* * Season passes are provided courtesy of Sierra-at-Tahoe and are valid only at Sierra for the 2020-2021 winter season. See sales associate for details.

877-538-0407 | 8581 Laguna Grove Drive, Elk Grove CA | ElkGroveSubaru.com All prices plus government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer government fees and taxes, any finance charges, any dealer document processing charge, any electronic filing charge, and any emission testing charge. All prices good through close of business on 12/31/2020.

DAVIS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

B Section

More every day at BlueDevilHUB.com

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020

Comics Forum Living

B7 B8 B9

Pandemic Pets: A great year to expand the family “(My stepmother) would sign up at five in the morning and be 20th on the list,” Bourne said.

Before adopting Ollie, Bourne’s family became a foster family for Yolo County Animal Services. They took in a 2-yearold pitbull for three weeks before it was adopted.

According to Kinnee, the Yolo County SPCA has had more people apply to be foster homes than they have pets available— something which she is very grateful for. “It’s always good to at least have folks ready to go and ready to foster for us,” Kinnee said.

IAN BOUNRNE/COURTESY PHOTOS

In March, the Bourne family adopted Ollie, a 2-year-old pitbull-retriever mix. He enjoys learning new tricks and cuddling with his owner, Ian. At right, the newest member of the Zingaro family, Bea, is well adjusted to her new home.

BY IRIS HARSHAW HUB Staff The year 2020 will go down in the history books — for at least one good thing. The Yolo County SPCA adopted out nearly 500 animals this year, which is an 18 percent increase from last year.

Kimberly Kinnee, executive director of the Yolo County

SPCA, attributes the uptick in adoptions to the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic. People confined to their homes means more time and energy to raise a cat or dog.

“I just enjoy knowing I have somebody right there that is happy when I come home (and) will hang out with me in my office while I’m working,” Kinnee said.

Davis High sophomore Ian Bourne rescued a Labrador-pit bull mix puppy named Ollie back in April.

“If it weren’t for the pandemic, we probably wouldn’t have (rescued an animal this year),” Bourne said.

Because of the high demand for animal rescues, Bourne and his family had to work hard to get a dog from pet adoption lists.

The SPCA used to have pet-adoption days and a lot of in-person interaction between pets and potential adopters.

Now, prospective pet owners have to fill out an online application, have a phone call or Zoom meeting, and have a “socially et and greet distanced meet greet” before nimal. rescuing an animal.

4-year-old Belgian shepherd named Margeaux from Doggie Protective Services, a foster-based animal rescue service that operates all over California.

Cross’ family made a point to rescue a dog, rather than buying from a breeder.

“I just think it’s better to get a dog that would be potentially killed, rather than one being sold for money,” Cross said.

DHS senior Maya Zingaro rescued a kitten named Bea over the summer and recommends the experience to anyone with the financial means to bring an animal into their home.

“It’s a good time to raise a pet because you’ll always be there (at home),” Zingaro said.

d they Kinnee said mals to only give animals g to people willing me make a lifetime commitment to their pet.

MAYA ZINGARO/ COURTESY PHOTOS

“We really work hard to make sure d we make good nnee matches,” Kinnee said.

DHS seniorr Nick Cross ted a recently adopted

Chess thrives during stay-at-home order Davis resolves to make

BY MAX DAVIS-HOUSEFIELD HUB Staff Davis High senior Derek Wu moves a white pawn from e2 to e4, his favorite opening move. He takes his pointer off of the pawn and waits for the other player.

As president of the Davis High chess club, Wu is one of thousands playing a virtual game of chess on hess.com. chess.com.

Unlike most sports, hess has managed to chess each a wider audience reach uring the pandemic. during eople are flocking to People nline chess sites to online mprove their skills with improve layers around the players world.

“Chess has a … bright future,” aid said Sam opeland, Copeland, hess.com’s chess.com’s

director of content.

Chess.com has seen more than 50,000 players signing up since the pandemic began. On the busiest days, sometimes more than 2 million players are online.

“Chess has been growing exponentially,” Wu said.

According to Wu, running the DHS chess club has been more cchallenging a e g g this year because “everything is harder to manage

online.”

Wu is “very happy to see chess progress as a universal game.”

This is the first year the United Nations recognized July 20 as World Chess Day. The International Chess Federation (FIDE), has recognized this day since 1966.

“On any given day, at any given time, you get online and there are literallyy tens of thousands of people with whom you can play,” said David Llada, chief marketing and communications officer for FIDE. “On average, 16 million chess games are played online every day.”

But why has the pandemic

driven many people to rediscover the game, or start playing for the first time? According to Llada, it is the game itself.

“Chess poses a challenge, it allows you to compete from home and stay mentally active. It allows you to keep your instincts sharp.”

Copeland believes that its presence online has also helped drive the increase in players.

“Millio “Millions of new people (are) try trying, or retrying, chess as they search for online o opportunities for mental sstimulation, competition and opportunities to learn,” Copeland said.

Copela Copeland believes this chess bo boom will continue after the pandemic.

The ga game of chess can be especially appealing to children. “It is complex enough to develop many different skills, like calculation, deci decision making, creativity, m memory ... But at the same time, it remains simple enough to be learned and enjoyed by children of almost any age,” Llada sai said.

At che chess.com, the most popular versions of the game are variations called Blitz an and Bullet. These games ar are played with time limits ranging ran from one to three mi minutes per player per gam game. According to Llada, th these games can be “very exc exciting and addictive.” A normal game of chess can last up to eight hours.

2021 a better year

BY MAYA BEAL AND MIA CROFF HUB Staff

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the sport of chess has experienced a boom of activity, especially on online platforms.

MAX DAVIS-HOUSEFIELD/HUB PHOTO

Dreaming of Last Runs or First Chairs?

From sick new mountain bikes to the latest snowboards to warm & cozy clothing, we’ve got what it takes to get you outdoors and loving it this season.

650 G Street, Davis • 530-758-3223 • kensbikeski.com Shop Online, In Store or Pickup Curbside – 7 Days/Week!

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020

B2 THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE

Hire Local. Hire a Pro. • Place Your Ad Today: (530)756-0800 AIR COND./HEATING

CONSTRUCTION

GARDEN/LANDSCAPE

PLUMBING

Call The Enterprise to Boost Your Ad with Online Display

ROOFING

TREE SERVICE

Alliance

BLAKE’S

(530)204-9315

Heating & Air Conditioning

AR Landscaping, Fencing & Maintenance

L&L Roofing

Full landscaping and yard maintenance installation.

• All types of roofing • Residential & commercial • Gutter & downspout installations • Roof repair • Water proofing • Seamless roofing

46 Years in Davis!

Replacement Specialists FREE ESTIMATES Complete sheet metal shop Servicing all makes Clean l Polite l Locally Owned

(530)758-4030 Lic. #299969

BATHROOMS/KITCHENS

• New constructions • Remodel • Additions • Kitchen & bathroom remodels • Patio & decks Call today for FREE ESTIMATES! (530)400-5817 (530)750-9094

DESIGN J. Roy Construction & Design

License# 698797

MIKE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT FREE ESTIMATE!

Tile, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, bathrooms & kitchens.

30 years experience!

(530) 312-6124

Residential Design Services Remodels, Additions, New Homes, Exterior Features Concept to Construction Documents

http://www.jroyconstruction.com

DRYWALL

PERFORMANCE HOME IMPROVEMENT • Custom Kitchen/bath remodeling • Cabinets, tile, counters • A+ BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU RATED!

GARAGE DOORS

(530)681-5548

performancehomeimprovement.com

$500 OFF Full Remodel Lic# 709993

******************* CERAMIC TILE

MICHAEL BROCK TILE Custom remodeling and repairs.

Kitchens, baths, floors.

Lic. #713728 (530)661-0053

CONSTRUCTION

ALTA QUALITY PAINTING 530-450-9717 • Painting & Construction • Interior/exterior painting • Cabinet painting • Attention to detail • Professional painting • Drywall repairs • Deck and fence sealing • 15% off on complete exterior job • Insured bonded LIC #1043878 High quality service for the fairest price

FREE ESTIMATES ADDITIONS/REMODELING CONTRACTOR

(530)756-6061 Custom homes, remodels, commercial work. Fair price, quality work, timely completion.

FREE DETAILED ESTIMATES. Davis Resident Since 1969.

Eisele Construction Lic. #628459.

CA Lic #767832 Jeff Goeman Goeman Construction New Construction & Remodeling Residential/Commercial Additions, Kitchens & Bathrooms Plumbing, Electrical, Concrete, Decking, Dry Rot Repair, Window Replacement Full Service Contractor Design & Build Member of BBB Over 30 Years Experience Office: (530)787-3717 Cell: (916)995-6159 Email: goemanjr@yahoo.com

Woodland-Davis Garage Door Commercial-Residential Service All makes and models Locally Owned Best Prices Guaranteed (530)758-7952 LIC# 830181

GARDEN/LANDSCAPE

UNIVERSITY LANDSCAPING Specializing in Residential Monthly Maintenance

« Lawn mowing - edging blowing - pruning weeding « Repair sprinkler/drip systems « One-time cleanups and hauling « Aeration/weed control « Power washing

FREE ESTIMATES (530)753-0752 SERVING DAVIS SINCE 1994

ElkGroveAcura.com 9776A W. Stockton Blvd. #1, Elk Grove (866) 345-7984

Commercial and Residential Lic. 898634 Free estimates

We Install Tankless Water Heaters, Tubs, Shower Replacements, Water Line Replacements, Remodels, Fixtures, Sewer & Drain And Much More!

(530)220-5522 Dave (530)666-5522 AFFORDABLE LANDSCAPE AND GARDENING. Mowing, edging, trimming, blowing, weeding, fencing, gutter cleaning, sprinkler repair, tree work and one time cleaning. FREE estimate.

(530) 207-7798

BG Landscape & Full Yard Maintenance Mowing, edging, blowing, trimming, weeding, fencing, sprinkler, tree work, one-time cleanup. Gutters, hauling, commercial, residential.

Free estimate.

Bonded/Insured.

CA Lic#918309.

Call BOB (530)308-2804

General yard work. mowing, edging, trimming, weeding, hauling trash, repair sprinklers.

Reasonable rate.

FREE ESTIMATE Residential/Commercial.

Call Mike

LASHER’S ELK GROVE DODGE ElkGroveDodge.com 8775 Laguna Dr., Elk Grove (877) 751-3069

(530)219-5199 http://alliancetrees.com Tree & Stump Removal Pruning • Thinning • Shaping FREE ESTIMATES CA State Lic.#832084

Call today for FREE ESTIMATES! (530)400-5817 (530)750-9094

*Pruning and Shaping *Tree removals *Stump Grinding *24-Hour Emergency Service Certified Arborist #WE-9302A CA Contractor’s #1000444

CSLB# 913295

(707)249-6159

Pete (530)330-1839

Reasonable Rates

SCL#327777

Free Estimates

**10% off when you mention this ad**

Plumbing Doctor Lawn service, tree service, fence service, sprinklers, bricks, and pavers. Free estimates.

Lic#BL008702

Service & Repair Sewer & Drain Cleaning

Budget Tree Service

(530)756-TREE (8733) Cell (707)249-9207

(530)383-4634

Always Paradise Gardening

FREE ROOF INSPECTION

FREE ESTIMATES (530)848-7805

****$200 off new roof **** All your roofing needs!

Roof/Gutter cleaning Certified low & steep slope installers Residential & Commercial License #736384

Mowing, blowing, edging, sprinklers, trimming, weeding, clean-ups, hauling trash.

The Feel Good Plumbing Experience!

All Property Maintenance

(530)756-2209

ALLSTATE ROOFING

http://www.plumbingmd.com

(916)900-8134

FREE ESTIMATES Handy man for: • Yardwork • Electrical • Plumbing • Painting • Fence & Gates • Sprinklers • Appliance repair, removal, & installation.

Weather Davis’ 5-day forecast Tonight

Thursday

Showers

Decreasing clouds

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Late rain

Chance showers

Chance showers 56° 44°

54° 43°

530-216-3371 HARDWOOD/FLOORING

Davis Hardwood and Carpet DBA Floors Too Hardwood Laminate Installation Sand/Finish Repairs 30+ Years in Davis.

Low: 41°

57° 35°

FOG

Winters 41/57

Santa Rosa 37/60

PAINTING

Napa 39/59

Bringing Quality Home

PERFORMANCE HOME IMPROVEMENT

$500 OFF Full Remodel Lic.#709993

*******************

ALTA QUALITY PAINTING 530-450-9717 • Painting & Construction • Interior/exterior painting • Cabinet painting • Attention to detail • Professional painting • Drywall repairs • Deck and fence sealing • 15% off on complete exterior job • Insured bonded LIC #1043878

High quality service for the fairest price

FREE ESTIMATES

SHOTTENKIRK HONDA

ShottenkirkDavisHonda.com 4343 Chiles Rd., Davis (530) 758-8770

South hoe oee Lake Tahoe 15/47

Vacaville 43/58

Sa t Sacramento 41/55

Davis Da vis vi i 41/57 Fairfield 40/60

(530)681-5548

performancehomeimprovement.com

Rain

Grass Valley / 36/47

Woodland 41/56

Lic#909693

• Highest quality, lasting protection • Excellent references • Free estimates

52° 45°

Yuba City 40/53

Tonight’s lows and tomorrow’s highs

ASK ABOUT available carpet and installation

(530)545-1110

54° 42°

Regional weather

*******************

(530)400-5670 (530)756-9394

LASHER’S ELK GROVE ACURA

service lStump grinding lPathway lReturn wall lConcrete lBrick and redwood fence lPatios lPressure washing lWeeding lGutters lOne-time cleaning and hauling

(530)758-2673

United Drywall Full Service installation & repair.

FREE ESTIMATES 30 years experience (530)668-1450 or (530)666-4959 License# 782347

******************* Bringing Quality Home

lSprinklers lSods lPlanting lTree

Tree Service

anci cis San Francisco 47/58

OOakland 46/60

JJackson 40/50

kt Stockton 42/55 M Modesto 40/54

San Jose / 42/58

Davis statistics Monday’s temperature High/Low ........ 58°/40° Normal ............ 53°/37° Record high . 72° (1967) Record low .. 25° (1990)

Air quality index Precipitation Monday ............... 0.00” Season to date .... 3.62” Last season ..........7.63” Normal to date .... 6.73”

68

Yesterday: 63

0 50 100 150 200 300

500

0-50 is good. 51-100 is moderate. 101-150 is unhealthy for sensitive groups. 151-200 is unhealthy. 201-300 is very unhealthy. 301-500 is hazardous. Source: SpareTheAir.com

Fireplaces Conditions today allow for wood burning www.ysaqmd.org

California cities City Bakersfield Chico Eureka Fresno Long Beach Los Angeles Monterey

Today Tomorrow Lo/Hi/W Lo/Hi/W 36/55/Clr 38/52/PCldy 34/53/PCldy 38/54/PCldy 37/55/Rain 43/53/Cldy 34/52/PCldy 38/52/PCldy 41/67/Clr 43/67/Clr 43/68/Clr 46/67/Clr 37/58/PCldy 44/58/PCldy

City Mount Shasta Oakland Pasadena Redding San Diego San Francisco San Jose

Today Tomorrow Lo/Hi/W Lo/Hi/W 24/44/PCldy 29/39/PCldy 40/57/PCldy 46/60/Clr 42/66/Clr 44/65/Clr 30/54/PCldy 38/55/PCldy 44/64/Clr 46/61/PCldy 42/56/PCldy 47/58/Clr 35/58/PCldy 42/58/PCldy

Today Tomorrow City Lo/Hi/W Lo/Hi/W Sn Luis Obispo 36/66/PCldy 40/65/PCldy Santa Barbara 42/67/PCldy 44/67/Clr Santa Cruz 35/58/PCldy 40/58/Clr Stockton 32/53/PCldy 40/54/PCldy S. Lake Tahoe 15/47/Cldy 25/36/PCldy Ukiah 32/58/Cldy 39/56/PCldy Yosemite 30/51/PCldy 35/46/PCldy

City El Paso Hartford Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Kansas City Las Vegas Little Rock Louisville Memphis Miami Milwaukee Minneapolis New Orleans

Today Tomorrow Lo/Hi/W Lo/Hi/W 34/45/Cldy 26/50/Clr 16/37/Cldy 32/43/Rain 70/83/PCldy 68/82/Rain 62/76/Rain 62/66/Rain 32/49/Rain 27/37/Cldy 29/35/Cldy 18/38/Cldy 35/54/PCldy 35/54/Cldy 47/62/Rain 38/46/Rain 36/59/Rain 36/44/Rain 50/66/Rain 44/58/Rain 68/78/PCldy 70/80/Clr 29/38/Snow 19/31/PCldy 17/23/Cldy 8/23/Clr 58/73/Cldy 62/74/Rain

City New York Omaha Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland Providence Reno Salt Lake City Seattle Tampa Tucson Washington

National cities City Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta Baltimore Bismarck Boise Boston Charlotte Chicago Cleveland Dallas Denver Des Moines Detroit

Today Tomorrow Lo/Hi/W Lo/Hi/W 23/43/Clr 22/43/PCldy 23/27/Snow 16/19/Clr 40/50/Rain 46/62/Rain 57/72/Rain 62/74/Rain 23/37/Cldy 29/38/Snow 20/38/Cldy 35/46/Cldy 20/41/Cldy 38/49/Rain 41/55/Cldy 47/61/Rain 33/53/Rain 34/39/Snow 11/37/Clr 14/43/PCldy 54/60/Rain 39/44/Rain 15/41/Clr 19/43/PCldy 22/27/PCldy 8/25/PCldy 26/40/Sleet 27/34/Cldy

VACAVILLE HONDA

VacavilleHonda.com 641 Orange Dr., Vacaville (707) 449-5900 (866) 5HONDA2

LASHER’S ELK GROVE SUBARU ElkGroveSubaru.com 8581 Laguna Dr., Elk Grove (877) 538-0407

Today Tomorrow Lo/Hi/W Lo/Hi/W 23/40/Cldy 37/50/Rain 19/27/Clr 8/27/PCldy 58/78/PCldy 62/82/PCldy 23/43/Cldy 39/48/Rain 40/65/Clr 39/61/Cldy 24/47/Rain 32/37/Snow 38/48/Rain 43/49/Rain 19/40/Cldy 35/45/Rain 18/49/Cldy 30/42/PCldy 16/33/Cldy 24/34/Snow 40/48/Rain 43/50/Rain 58/78/Clr 64/82/Clr 34/58/Clr 33/61/PCldy 29/45/PCldy 41/52/Rain

LASHER’S ELK GROVE VOLKSWAGEN ElkGroveSubaru.com 977A W. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove (888) 472-5431

CONNECT WITH A QUALITY AUTO DEALER!

LASHER’S ELK GROVE AUDI

ElkGroveAudi.com 9776A W. Stockton Blvd. #1, Elk Grove (866) 345-7984

AUTO DIRECTORY

Please contact David DeLeon at ddleon@davisenterprise.net or (530) 747-8086

VACAVILLE VOLKSWAGEN

VacavilleVW.com 580 Orange Dr., Vacaville (707) 449-6900 (866) 86BUYVW

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020 B3

THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE

12/31/20.

B4 THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE PUBLIC NOTICE ORDINANCE NO. 1531 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE YOLO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR THE REMOVAL OF FIRE DEBRIS FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY FOLLOWING THE LNU COMPLEX FIRE The Board of Supervisors of the County of Yolo, State of California, hereby ordains as follows: 1. Legal Background and Findings.

This Urgency Ordinance is adopted pursuant to California Government Code Sections 25123(d) and 25131 and shall take effect immediately upon its approval by at least a four-fifths vote of the Board of Supervisors. The Board, in consultation with the Local Health Officer, finds that this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, based upon the following facts: A. California Government Code Section 8630 empowers the County Administrator to proclaim the existence of a local emergency when the county is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity, subject to ratification by the Board at the earliest practicable time.

B. On September 11, 2020, the County Health Officer proclaimed the existence of a state of local health emergency within the county due to the Lightning Complex Fire (“LNU Complex Fire” of “fire”).

C. On September 15, 2020, the Board ratified the declaration of local health emergency pursuant to Health & Safety Code section 101080.

D. On October 6, 2020, the Board continued the local health emergency for an additional 30 days.

E. On August 22, 2020, the President of the United States declared the existence of a major disaster in the State of California, providing assistance from many federal agencies, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

F. Government Code § 8634 authorizes the County to promulgate rules and regulations in the event of a declared state of emergency. Such rules and regulations may apply throughout the County, including within incorporated as well as unincorporated territory.

Government Code § 53069.4 authorizes the Board of Supervisors to set administrative penalties for violation of any County ordinance.

G. There exists the potential for widespread toxic exposures and threats to public health and the environment in the aftermath of a major wildfire disaster, and debris and ash from residential and commercial structure fires contain hazardous materials and the harmful health effects of hazardous materials produced by a wildfire are welldocumented.

H. The combustion of building materials such as siding, roofing tiles, and insulation results in dangerous ash that may contain asbestos, heavy metals and other hazardous materials. Household hazardous waste such as paint, gasoline, cleaning products, pesticides, compressed gas cylinders, and chemicals may have been stored in homes, garages, or sheds that may have burned in the fire, also producing hazardous materials.

I. Exposure to hazardous materials may lead to acute and chronic health effects and may cause long-term public health and environmental impacts.

Uncontrolled hazardous materials and debris pose significant threats to public health through inhalation of dust particles and contamination of drinking water supplies. Improper handling can expose residents and workers to toxic materials, and improper transport and disposal of fire debris can spread hazardous substances throughout the community.

J. Standards and removal procedures are needed immediately to protect the public health and environment, and to facilitate coordinated and effective mitigation of the risks to the public health and environment from the health hazards generated by the fire.

K. The LNU Complex Fire has created hazardous waste conditions in the county in the form of contaminated debris from household hazardous waste/materials and structural debris resulting from the destruction of thousands of structures.

This hazardous waste debris poses a substantial present or potential hazard to human health and the environment until the property is certified clean. The accumulated exposure to hazardous waste debris over an extended period poses a severe hazard to human health.

L. The DTSC has issued reports regarding the assessment of burn debris from wildfires in the past. The studies of burned residential homes and structures from large scale wildland fires indicated that the resulting ash and debris can contain asbestos and toxic concentrated amounts of heavy metals such as antimony, arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, and zinc. Additionally, the ash and debris may contain higher concentrations of lead if the home was built prior to 1978 when lead was banned from household paint in the United States. The reports indicated that the residual ash of burned residential homes and structures has high concentrations of heavy metals that can be toxic and can have significant impact to individual properties, local communities, and watersheds if the ash and debris is not removed safely and promptly. The purpose of the structural debris removal program is to remove debris that poses a risk to health and/or the environment.

M. Hazard trees pose a significant danger to the health, safety and welfare of the public by fueling and propelling wildfires, thereby increasing the potential for a severe fire and endangering lives, property and the environment.

Increasingly dry summers and severe wind events further exacerbate the fire danger and have the potential to result in catastrophic fire losses to life, property and the environment.

N. Dead trees that fall on the forest floor over time further complicate the fire environment by adding a large amount of down and dead fuel that will add to surface fire intensity and make control efforts difficult.

O. Dead and dying trees pose a life hazard to firefighters, first responders

Legals@DavisEnterprise.net and the general public if exposed to fire or high windstorm events. Standing trees that are dead or dying and are adjacent to roads have an increased risk of falling onto the roads during a wildfire disaster or high windstorm event as compared to healthy trees. This endangers primary and secondary evacuation routes in the fire area, which could lead to increased loss of life during a future fire.

P. Of paramount importance to the Board and the residents of the County is the protection of lives and property from the threat of fire, including proper maintenance of evacuation routes and the safety of fire and law enforcement personnel during wildfires.

Q. Dead and dying trees suffer an increased risk of pest infestation, such as bark beetles. When dead or dying trees are infested with pests, this also exposes the healthy trees in close proximity. The healthy trees are then endangered by the pests, which potentially creates more fuel for future fires, which increases the future fire risks in the fire are R. The fire damaged trees from the LNU Complex Fire justifies County action to reduce the risk posed by fire damaged standing trees.

S. Trees will be assessed for: a. Fire damage; b. Diameter of six (6) inches or greater measured 4.5 (four and one-half) feet above ground level; c. Immediate threat to life, public health and safety, as a result of threatening public rights-of-way; and meet one (1) or more of the following criteria: i. Have a split trunk; ii. Have a broken canopy; or iii. Is leaning at an angle greater than thirty (30) degrees; T. For those trees which met the defined criteria, the arborists employed the ISA's Tree Risk Assessment methods to assess a tree's risk ratings, which was based on the health of the tree and the tree's relation to public rights-of-way.

U. The County recommends removal of all hazard trees which meet the defined criteria and are rooted along the County’s right-of-way.

V. A purpose of this article is to establish a hazard tree abatement program that protects the lives and property of the public living in and traveling through the County, and the environment.

W. The Board finds that hazard trees pose a danger to the health, safety and welfare of the general public in the vicinity of any real property located throughout the territory of the County for the reasons set forth above. Therefore, all hazard trees located on real property within the unincorporated area of the County are deemed a public nuisance and pose a hazard to the safety of the landowners, residents in the vicinity, users of roads and to the public generally.

X. It is imperative that the County implement immediate and aggressive measures to identify and fell the trees that are dead and dying as a result of the LNU Complex Fire to immediately eliminate or reduce the risks to life, public health and safety, infrastructure, forest health and the community at large.

2. Urgency Ordinance. Based on the findings in Section 1, and under authority given by the Government Code and Health & Safety Code of the State of California, the Board of Supervisors hereby adopts the LNU Complex Fire Debris Removal Ordinance attached hereto as Exhibit A on an urgency basis.

3. Severability.

The provisions of this Ordinance are separate and severable. If any provision of this Ordinance is for any reason held by a court to be unconstitutional or invalid, the Board declares that it would have passed this Ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of the provision held to be unconstitutional or invalid. Such unconstitutionality or invalidity shall therefore not affect the remaining provisions of this Ordinance, or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances.

4. Effective Date and Publication.

This Ordinance shall take effect immediately as an urgency ordinance upon its passage by a 4/5 or greater vote of the Board of Supervisors. A fair and accurate summary of this Ordinance shall be published once within 15 days of its passage or as may otherwise be required by state law.

AYES: PROVENZA, CHAMBERLAIN, VILLEGAS, SAYLOR. SANDY. NOES: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. ABSTENTION: NONE. __________________________ Gary Sandy, Chair Yolo County Board of Supervisors Attest: Julie Dachtler, Senior Deputy Clerk Yolo County Board of Supervisors Approved as to Form: By:______________________________ Senior Deputy (Seal) By:________________________ Eric May, Senior Deputy County Counsel Section 1: Citation 1.1 Citation.

This Ordinance may be referred to as the “LNU Complex Fire Debris Removal Ordinance.”

Section 2: Debris Removal 2.1 Definitions.

"Alternative Program." For purposes of this Article, the term "Alternative Program" shall mean the requirements for inspections, clean up and disposal established by the County for property owners that opt out of or are ineligible for a State Program.

"Board." The term "Board" means the Board of Supervisors.

"Director." The term Director shall mean the County Director of Community Services and his/her designee.

"State Program." For purposes of this article, the term "State Program" shall mean fire damage debris clearance program operated by State Partnership for the LNU Complex Fire in conjunction federal agencies.

"Phase I." For purposes of this article, the term "Phase I" shall mean the hazardous waste cleanup performed by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and/or Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) on certain

properties impacted by the LNU Complex Fire.

"Phase II." For purposes of this article, the term "Phase II" shall mean the ash and debris cleanup work performed pursuant to the State Program and/or the alternative program.

"Private Action." For the purposes of this article, the term "private action" shall mean the removal of fire debris from private property damaged by the LNU Complex Fire by persons not eligible for or opting out of the State Program and participating in the alternative program.

"Qualifying structure." For the purposes of this article, the term "qualifying structure" shall mean a structure of one hundred twenty (120) square feet and over.

"Removal of Fire Debris." The term "removal of fire debris" as used in this article includes all cleanup of fire debris from structures resulting from the LNU Complex Fire, including removal, transport and disposal of fire debris, but it does not include the removal of personal property from residential sites unless such removal of personal property involves cleanup and the removal of ash from the property.

"Right of Entry Permit." The term "Right of Entry Permit" means the Debris Removal Right-of-Entry (ROE) Permit (For Providing Debris Removal on Private Property) approved by the California Office of Emergency Services for use in the cleanup after the LNU Complex Fire.

"Temporary Log Storage Yards (AKA: Log Decks)." For purposes of this article, a site where piles of logs and other piles of vegetation removed from the LNU Complex Fire affected area are temporarily stored and processed before transfer to trucks or rail. The logs and vegetation must be associated with the LNU Complex Fire recovery effort, i.e., logs and vegetation that are burn-damaged or otherwise removed due to safety issues associated with the LNU Complex Fire.

Logs and wood waste originating from routine utility line maintenance shall not be stored at temporary log storage yards. This definition does not apply to logs and/or vegetation harvested or cleared as part of a timber harvest plan or exemption under the forest practice rule that are stored and/or processed on the property on which they were harvested or cleared. This definition only applies to logs and vegetation transported to another property. A temporary log storage yard shall not exist beyond the effective period. No structural fire debris or hazardous materials may be brought onto or stored in the yard including any that may have been deposited on logs or vegetation. Temporary log storage yards allow for the processing of logs and vegetation (e.g., chipping, milling, etc.) but not the burning of logs and vegetation, and may include associated equipment repair, construction trailers, employee parking and portable bathroom facilities set up for use by the personnel assigned to the yard, but not residences other than the transitory use of a recreational vehicle for a temporary caretaker quarters in conformance with this ordinance.

2.2 Effective period This article relating to debris removal shall take effect immediately upon adoption and shall remain in effect until the removal of fire debris has been completed on all properties damaged by the LNU Complex Fire. Regardless of when the removal of fire debris has been completed, provisions herein relating to temporary log storage yards, as well as any sections within this article that relate to it, shall remain in effect until 02/28/2021, unless otherwise specified herein, subject to extension or modification by the Board.

2.3 Prohibition on removal of fire debris from private property.

No fire debris from structures shall be removed from private property except pursuant to the requirements below:

of the OES Program and the need to efficiently remove hazardous fire debris from the community.

For those persons who are not eligible for the State Program, or who opt out of the State Program, private action to remove fire debris from fire-damaged properties is prohibited unless and until a hazardous materials inspection has been performed and authorization from the Department of Community Services, Environmental Health Division has been provided pursuant to the alternative program.

The alternative program shall require an application and work plan that identifies the appropriate licensed contractors who will perform the work and the submission of plans that demonstrate that the standards established in the alternative program will be met. Work shall not begin until the County approves the application and work plan. The County may rely upon the subject matter expertise of multiple departments in deciding whether to approve the application and work plan.

Upon completion of the work described in the approved plans, the alternative program shall require an application for certification of successful completion of the work required by the alternative program. The alternative program will require that:(1) the debris removal and clean-up work on the property meets or exceeds the standards set by the State of California for debris removal; (2) remove and dispose of hazardous trees and (3) the owner completely remove and dispose of the foundation or submit a letter from a licensed civil or structural engineer certifying that the foundation is acceptable for rebuild. The letter shall certify structural reasons for the decision and include the process and procedure used to reach the conclusion.

For the purposes of this article, the requirement to enter into the State Program or the alternative program shall apply only to properties that contained a qualifying structure under the State Program. The requirement shall not apply to properties that only contained nonqualifying structures, including but not limited to sheds, canopies, carports, well houses, greenhouses, chicken coops or fencing. Whether fire debris derived from a qualifying or non-qualifying structure shall be determined by the Director, or his or her designee, in consultation with State Representative.

2.4 Removal of fire debris through the OES program.

Effect of the Right of Entry Permit: The right of entry permit shall function as the sole permit and authorization for participation in the State Program.

Notwithstanding any contrary provision in County Code, no County approvals or permits for fire debris removal are required for properties participating in the State Program, other than the right of entry agreement.

2.5 Removal of fire debris through the alternative program.

The County shall administratively adopt and administer the alternative program in the unincorporated areas of the County under the supervision of the County Administrator or his or her designee. The County shall utilize the state and federal standards and cleanup goals of the OES Program as the standards for the alternative program.

Under the Supervision of the County Administrator or his or her designee, the County may administratively update these standards as necessary to address ongoing changes in the administration

Nothing in this provision is intended to prevent alternate enforcement mechanisms, including but not limited to, health officer orders pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 101040.

Summary Abatement.

Pursuant to the authority of Cal. Const., art. XI, Section 7; California Health and Safety Code Section 101040, California Government Code Section 25845, and the County Code, if the Director determines that a violation of this article has created an emergency condition which seriously endangers the public health or safety, the County may abate the condition within the unincorporated territory of the County. The costs shall be charged to the property owners(s) and the County may, at its option, recover the same in an administrative action as described below or a civil action. Such charges shall be in addition to any penalty for a violation of this article.

Pre-Abatement Notice.

Unless emergency conditions preclude doing so, the Director shall issue a summary abatement notice and order with reasonable notice. The notice and order shall be mailed to the property owner(s) as listed on the last equalized tax roll. A summary of the notice and order shall be posted in a conspicuous location on the property to be abated at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the summary abatement action.

Appeal and Waiver.

The property owner(s) or any person or entity having a legal interest in the property may submit a written appeal of the Director's order to the Health Officer or his or her designee no later than ten (10) calendar days from the date

2.6 Hold on building permits.

Any issued County of Yolo building permit to repair or reconstruct a fire damaged structure or private infrastructure shall be held in abeyance and not acted upon until fire debris cleanup is completed on the affected property and completion is confirmed to the County Building Official, either through the State Program or through the alternative program.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, this section shall not apply to permits relating to power, sewer or other utilities for temporary dwellings as provided for in this chapter.

2.7 Deadlines and enforcement.

The Board may set a deadline for filing an acceptable application for the alternative program by resolution.

Properties that have fire ash and debris from the LNU Complex Fire and that have neither an approved Right of Entry Permit for the State Program nor an approved application for the alternative program by the deadline set by the Board are declared a nuisance and health hazard and such properties may be abated pursuant to this chapter.

The Board may set deadlines for the completion of work in the alternative program by resolution. Properties that have fire ash and debris from the LNU Complex Fire after that deadline may be declared a nuisance and health hazard.

The Board's intent is to facilitate orderly remediation of a large scale disaster.

Nothing in these deadlines shall limit the authority of the County to abate hazards more quickly where required by exigent circumstances. Nothing in this article or in these deadlines shall limit the authority of the Health Officer to require preventive measures as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 101040.

2.8 Enforcement and Abatement General Enforcement action.

When the Director determines that an activity is being performed in violation of this article, the Director may initiate an enforcement action using any processes set forth in the Yolo County Code and may seek the imposition of costs and civil penalties pursuant to the County Code.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020 of mailing of the notice and order. The written appeal shall state the basis for the appeal. The Health Officer or his/her designee shall review the appeal and shall issue a written decision (the "decision") no later than ten (10) calendar days after receipt. The decision shall uphold, rescind or modify the determination of the notice and order. The Decision on the appeal shall be final. Failure to appeal within the time prescribed shall constitute a waiver of the right to contest the summary abatement.

Post Abatement Notice.

After the summary abatement is completed, the Director shall serve the property owner(s) with a post abatement notice that sets forth: (a) the actions taken by the County; (b) the reasons for the actions; (c) a statement of the costs, expenses and attorney's fees, if any, of the abatement and notice of the County's intent to collect those costs; and (d) right to appeal the costs determination within ten (10) calendar days of the notice. If the property owner is responsible for any costs, expenses or attorney's fees, such costs shall become a lien against the property and a notice of abatement lien may be recorded.

Post Abatement Costs Appeal.

If the property owner(s) or anyone with a legal interest in the property submits a timely costs appeal, the County shall schedule an administrative hearing on the matter and provide the appeal party with reasonable notice of the hearing.

The hearing conducted shall be held before a Hearing Officer designated pursuant to the protocol set forth in that document entitled the "Yolo County Administrative Hearing Officer Program." The program is based upon an alphabetical rotation through attorneys currently under contract through the program. The hearing officer shall conduct an administrative hearing where each party shall have the opportunity to present evidence and the County shall have the obligation to establish that the costs, including expenses and attorney's fees, if any, incurred for the summary abatement were necessary by a preponderance of the evidence. After the hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a written decision and order that shall be served upon the appealing party within thirty (30) calendar days of the hearing unless extended by agreement of the parties.

2.9 Judicial enforcement action.

The County Counsel is authorized to initiate judicial enforcement as to a violation of any provision of this article without further Board approval.

2.10 Remedies not exclusive.

The remedies identified are in addition to and do not supersede or limit any and all other remedies, civil or criminal. The remedies provided in this article shall be cumulative and not exclusive.

2.11 Allowed Zones Natural Resource Zones.

Timber processing, as defined by the County Zoning Ordinance is allowed by-right in the Timber Mountain (TM) and Timber Production (TPZ) zones. The provisions of this section do not apply to log storage yards in these zones.

Industrial Zones.

Timber processing, as defined by the County Zoning Ordinance is allowed by-right in the Heavy Industrial (HI) zone, and with a conditional use permit in the General Industrial (GI) zone. The provisions of this section do not apply to log storage yards in these zones.

Zones Requiring an Administrative Permit.

Temporary log storage yards are allowed subject to approval of a temporary administrative permit and compliance with the standards set forth below in the following zones: Agriculture (AG) Zones, limited to those Agricultural zones classified as Grazing or Other lands by the California Department of Conservation's Farmland Mapping Program.

Parcels shall be located near state highways or truck haul routes that access the LNU Complex Fire area and outside of urban or congested areas.

Standards.

All temporary log storage yards shall meet the following standards: Application for Temporary Administrative Permit.

The property owner or the property owner's authorized agent shall obtain a temporary administrative permit for the effective period. Written consent of the property owner is required in all cases.

Site Plan Required.

A detailed site plan meeting general architectural or engineering standards, legible and drawn to scale that shows all the proposed activities that will occur onsite, as well as the approximate location of each activity, shall be provided with the application for a temporary administrative permit. Partial site plans for a portion of a property may be submitted as long as a vicinity map for the entire property showing frontage streets, other uses and a cross reference of the area of the partial site plan is provided. All site plans shall show and label contours at maximum vertical intervals of five (5) feet; areas of proposed grading and fill; the width of access roads to and around parking, log piles and other piles, and buildings; and turnaround areas for fire and emergency services. Any change in the type of activity that will occur on-site or the location of any activity requires the owner or operator to apply for a new temporary administrative permit.

Siting Criteria.

To the extent practicable, temporary log storage yards shall be located on flat areas of the site that are already disturbed and in such a manner to decrease impacts to uses on surrounding properties.

Approved Access.

Temporary log storage yards shall have access onto a public road. If the public road is a county road, the approach shall be made with an encroachment permit approved by the Division of Public Works. If the public road is a state

THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE

Legals@DavisEnterprise.net

highway, the approach shall be made with an approved encroachment permit issued by the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) District Office. If the public road is accessed by a private road, there shall be an approved encroachment permit as required in the prior two sentences where the private road connects to the public road, and there shall be an approved road maintenance agreement that allows for the proposed use along the private road.

On-site Roads, Driveways and Aisles.

Temporary log storage yards shall have on-site roads, driveways and aisles. Onsite roads, driveways and aisles shall have a 6-inch Class 2 aggregate base, a minimum width of twenty-five (25) feet, and shall be capable of supporting a forty thousand (40,000) lb. load that will allow for ingress and egress of fire apparatus to within one hundred fifty (150) feet of all piles and structures, and shall have a vertical clearance of no less than fifteen (15) feet.

Property Line Setbacks and Defensible Space.

All log piles and other piles shall be setback a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) feet from all outside property lines and any permanent structures. There shall be an area of defensible space that is a minimum of one hundred fifty (150) feet wide around the perimeter of the temporary log storage area that shall not be graded but shall be kept clear of grass and vegetation to support fire protection by clearing, disking, grubbing, and/or scraping. CAL-FIRE shall have discretion to address unique circumstances.

Biological Resources.

Temporary log storage yards shall not be located on lands containing wetlands, and/or endangered and protected plants and animal species. A biological report shall be furnished to the Department of Development Services demonstrating that the site does not contain wetlands and/or endangered or protected plants and animal species.

A temporary log storage yard shall not expand without providing a site plan and a biological report to cover the expanded area.

Fire Department/CAL-Fire Standards.

Temporary log storage yards and the associated activities performed with them pose the risk of fire if fire suppression measures are not taken.

The activities include working with and storing flammable materials in areas that have little to no water on-site and that are subject to fire. The County is setting the fire standards it believes are appropriate, but there are also state standards set out in California Fire Code Chapter 28 with respect to all log storage yards and incidental wood products stored there. Fire officials shall enforce the most stringent standards.

Per California Public Resource Code, Section 4428, each site shall have a sealed box of tools that shall be located, within the operating area, at a point accessible in the event of fire. This fire toolbox shall contain: one (1) backpack pump-type fire extinguisher filled with water, two (2) axes, two (2) McLeod fire tools, and a sufficient number of shovels so that each employee at the operation can be equipped to fight fire.

In addition, one (1) or more serviceable chainsaws of three and one-half (3½) or more horsepower with a cutting bar twenty (20) inches in length or longer shall be immediately available within the operating area.

When a fire starts, a telephone call must be made to 911 immediately to inform that there is a fire. The facility operator shall develop a plan for monitoring, controlling, and extinguishing fires.

The plan shall be submitted with the application for the temporary administrative permit for review and approval by fire officials.

Smoking may only occur in designated locations shown on the site plan.

Log piles shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height, three hundred (300) feet in width, and five hundred (500) feet in length. Log piles shall be stabilized by a means approved by the fire marshal.

Other piles made of incidental log related materials shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in height, one hundred fifty (150) feet in width, and two hundred fifty (250) feet in length.

All piles shall be separated from all other piles by one hundred (100) feet and shall include on-site roads, driveways, and aisles as discussed above.

All piles shall be monitored by a means approved by the fire marshal to measure temperatures. Internal pile temperatures shall be monitored and recorded weekly.

A plan by the permittee for restricting and mitigating excessive temperatures shall be submitted with the application for the temporary administrative permit for review and approval by fire officials.

Regular inspections of the temporary log storage yard by trained fire personnel shall be allowed and facilitated by the facility operator.

Cutting activities shall comply with California Fire Code Chapter 35.

Yolo County, Environmental Health Division Standards.

Depending on the activities performed on-site, the temporary log storage yard may be determined to be a solid waste facility. The facility operator must provide access to the facility and provide for review of the activities occurring at the facility to the Local Enforcement Agency, County Environmental Health, to determine if there exists a requirement to register for a permit status as a solid waste facility in accordance with Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.

For sanitation purposes there shall be a minimum of one (1) portable toilet and one (1) handwash station at the facility for employee use. The portable toilet shall be routinely serviced by a licensed service provider.

For water that is provided for human consumption, either from an on-site well or transported to the facility and held in a storage tank, the facility operator must meet the following requirements: if there are twenty-five (25) or more

people/day consuming the water, the facility operator shall contact the County Environmental Health Division for public water system permitting requirements and must operate in accordance with those requirements; if there are fewer than twenty-five (25) people/day consuming the water, the facility shall have the water tested for and be in compliance with minimum bacteriological standards as required by the County Environmental Health Division. If bottled water is provided, there are no requirements for testing.

The storage of any hazardous material at or above state-defined thresholds shall require the approval of a Hazardous Material Business Plan by the Environmental Health Division of the Department of Community Services.

Yolo County Public Works Division Standards.

Perimeter stormwater control—When the temporary log storage yard is prepared for operations or the soil is disturbed, improvements shall be designed and implemented such that water accumulating within the project will be carried away from the project without injury to any adjacent improvements, residential sites, or adjoining areas. The design shall be prepared by a Qualified Stormwater Developer who holds the certification required by the CA Water Quality Control Board's Construction General Permit 2009-009-DWQ. All natural drainage that enters the project area must leave the project area at its original horizontal and vertical alignment and with the same pre-improvement quantity.

Implementation of erosion control within the project area and sediment control basins at drainage outlets shall conform with California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) design criteria. Sites that meet EPA's criteria for a Rainfall Erosivity Waiver (https://www. epa.gov/sites/production/files/201510/documents/fact3-1.pdf) or are fully stabilized with erosion control measures are not required to install sediment control basins.

Water quality and erosion control— When submitting an application for a temporary log storage yard, any surface disturbance over one (1) acre in size shall require a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) by a certified Qualified SWPPP Developer and the submittal of a Notice of Intent to obtain coverage under the General Permit for Discharges of Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity (Construction General Permit Order 2009-0009-DWQ as amended). If the area of disturbance is one (1) acre or less, then along with an application for a temporary log storage yard, an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) shall be developed by the facility operator, submitted for approval, and adhered to for erosion and sediment control. The ESCP shall contain a description detailing which Best Management Practices (BMP) will be used, how they will be used, and where they will be used in conformance with the California Stormwater Quality Association (CASQA) BMP Municipal Handbook. The ESCP shall contain a description of temporary and permanent measures and include ingress/egress control measures and street sweeping.

Plans shall be prepared by a Qualified Stormwater Developer who holds the certification required by the CA Water Quality Control Board's Construction General Permit 2009-009-DWQ. Upon completion of the project, all temporary sediment control measures shall be removed from the site. All permanent sediment control measures must be maintained by the parcel owner.

Air Quality and Dust Control. All best practice measures to reduce impacts to air quality shall be incorporated by the project applicant, subject property owners, or third-party contractors during activities on the project site. A plan shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services to address: Mobile and stationary toxic air contaminants; and Fugitive dust and ash. Best practice measures shall comply with the County Air Quality Management District's Rule 205—Fugitive Dust Requirements and shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Reduce the amount of the disturbed area where possible. Stabilize disturbed area soils during use and at project completion.

Apply water or a stabilizing agent in sufficient quantities to prevent the generation of visible dust plumes.

Limit vehicle speeds to fifteen (15) miles per hour on any unpaved surfaces at the project site.

Clean visible track-out onto adjacent paved roadways daily. Track-out shall not extend more than twenty-five (25) feet in cumulative length from the active project site.

Post a sign in a prominent location visible to the public with the telephone numbers of the contractor and Air District for any questions or concerns about dust from the project.

Storage or Processing of Debris Prohibited. The storage or processing of debris from the County Debris Removal Program at any temporary log storage yard, including the storage of trucks or equipment loaded with debris, is expressly prohibited.

Noise. Quiet hours shall be maintained from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. seven (7) days a week. During quiet hours, generators and heavy equipment shall not be operated and noise levels shall conform to County Code. Outside of quiet hours, noise sources associated with temporary log storage yards shall be exempt from the requirements of County Code.

Outdoor Lighting. All outdoor lighting shall be located, adequately shielded, and directed such that no direct light falls outside the property line, or into the public right-of-way in accordance with the County Zoning Ordinance.

Reclamation Required. The application for a temporary administrative permit for a temporary log storage yard shall be accompanied by a detailed plan for the

restoration or reclamation of the subject property to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services. There shall be no grading of the site without the prior approval of the Director of Development Services, but if grading is allowed, topsoil shall be conserved to be used for reclamation. At minimum, a plan for restoration or reclamation shall include: Clearance of the site of all vehicles, equipment and materials utilized as part of the temporary log storage yard; and Stabilization of the site, implementation of erosion control measures, and successful revegetation to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services in order to render the site suitable for the use for which it was zoned, for example: Continued agricultural production in the case of lands zoned Agriculture (AG).

Performance Guarantee.

In approving a temporary administrative permit for a temporary log storage yard, the Director of Development Services shall require a performance guarantee in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) per acre of land disturbed in order to guarantee the proper completion of any approved work and to ensure that site reclamation is completed to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services.

Lands shall be restored or reclaimed to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services prior to release of the performance guarantee.

Electricity and Electrical Equipment. If new electricity connections are brought to the site, a building permit is required.

Electrical wiring and equipment shall comply with the California Electrical Code.

Additional Requirements.

The temporary administrative permit may be subject to additional requirements from the appropriate Fire Agency, County Public Works, County Air Quality Management District, the California Department of Transportation, the County Health and Human Services Agency, and the State Regional Water Quality Control Board.

Notice.

At least ten (10) days prior to issuance of a temporary administrative permit, pursuant to this section, the County Department of Development Services shall provide a mailed notice to property owners within one thousand two hundred (1,200) feet of the property line of the subject parcel(s). The notice shall include all applicable standards and limitations placed upon the temporary log storage yard, the County administrative permit number, as well as the name, phone number and email of a designated contact for concerns regarding the yard's operation. The temporary administrative permit shall be issued without a formal hearing, unless one is requested by either the applicant or other affected persons.

If a hearing is requested, it shall be scheduled for the next available Planning Commission meeting and the Planning Commission shall hear the request. The Planning Commission may impose conditions and requirements in addition to the standards set forth above, or may deny the administrative permit, to mitigate impacts to uses on surrounding properties. Unless otherwise appealed, the decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.

2.12 Violations, Enforcement, and Penalties.

A temporary log storage yard that is operating in violation of this section poses a health and safety hazard and is found to be a public nuisance.

The Director of Development Services may initiate enforcement using any process set forth in the County Code.

Nothing in this provision is intended to prevent alternative enforcement mechanisms.

Section 3 - Hazard Tree Removal Program 3.1 Hazard tree removal program.

Any tree that was fire damaged in the LNU Complex Fire and that is in immediate danger of falling onto an eligible road or parcel is a hazardous tree that must be removed to eliminate the immediate threat to the public at large. This article establishes a hazardous tree removal program that is mandatory and sets forth the manner in which hazardous trees will be identified and removed.

3.2 Effective period.

The Hazard Tree Removal Program shall take effect immediately upon adoption of this article and shall remain in effect until the removal of hazard trees has been completed.

3.3 Definitions.

"Arborist." The term "Arborist" shall be defined as an ISA Certified Arborist with a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ).

"Arborist's/Forester's Certification." The term "Arborist's/Forester's Certification" shall be defined as a written certification verifying that all hazard trees have been removed from a parcel participating in the Private Tree Program. The certification shall be made and executed by an Arborist and/or Forester as defined in this section. The Arborist or Forester shall provide evidence of the required qualifications of this section.

"Board." The term "Board" shall be defined as the Board of Supervisors.

"County." The term "County" shall be defined as the County of Yolo.

"Enforcement Officer." The term "Enforcement Officer" shall be defined as the County Administrative Officer of the County or his/her designee(s).

Such designee(s) may be a County employee(s) or third-party provider(s).

"Eligible Road(s) or Parcel(s)." The term "eligible road(s) or parcel(s)" shall be defined as a road, right-of-way or parcel falling into one of the following categories: I. A public road or right-of-way; II. An improved public property; or III. A private road or right-of-way when the private road: a. Connects two public roads;

The Enterprise is OPEN • To SUBSCRIBE, please call 530-756-0826.

• To place an AD, email nhannell@davisenterprise.net • For LEGALS, email legals@davisenterprise.net

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020 B5

b. Is primarily used as a right-of-way to a public property; or c. Is used for waste collection services.

"Forester." The term "Forester" shall be defined as a Registered Professional Forester, qualified pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 752, "Professional forester."

"Government Hazard Tree Removal Program." The term "Government Hazard Tree Removal Program" shall be defined as the hazard tree removal program operated by the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for the LNU Complex Fire area in conjunction with other state and federal agencies.

"Government Hazard Tree Removal Program ROE." The term "Government Hazard Tree Removal Program ROE" shall be defined as the permit for providing hazard tree removal on private property approved by CalOES for use in the cleanup after the LNU Complex Fire.

"Hazard Tree." The term "hazard tree" shall be defined as: 3.3 Government hazard tree removal program.

The Government Hazard Tree Removal Program will remove all hazard trees at no out-of-pocket cost to the owner.

If an owner does not participate in the Government Hazard Tree Removal Program, and there are hazard trees on their property, the owners are required to identify and remove such trees at their own cost.

To participate in the Government Hazard Tree Removal Program, owners must complete and submit a Government Hazard Tree Removal Program ROE. The Government Hazard Tree Removal Program ROE shall function as the sole permit and authorization for participation in the Government Hazard Tree Removal Program. Notwithstanding any contrary provision in the County Code, no County approvals or permits for hazard tree removal are required for properties participating in the Government Hazard Tree Removal Program, other than the Government Hazard Tree Removal Program ROE. If owners whose property contains hazard trees do not participate in the Government Hazard Tree Removal Program (at no out-of-pocket cost to owner) or the Private Tree Program (all costs paid by owner), the County will enforce this and charge the owners with any administrative and abatement costs related to such enforcement as described below.

In implementing this program, property owners who have submitted an application for a development permit shall be given priority in the Government Hazard Tree Removal Program.

3.4 Public nuisance; violations.

Maintaining a hazard tree is prohibited and a public nuisance subject to this article. A violation of any provision of this article shall be deemed to be a public nuisance and subject to any enforcement process available at law.

3.5 Purpose.

It is the intent of the board of supervisors that this article shall apply to the abatement of hazard trees threatening eligible roads or parcels in the unincorporated areas of the LNU Complex Fire area.

3.6 Private hazard tree removal program.

As an alternative to the Government Hazard Tree Removal Program, the Private Tree Program provides the owner with the option of identifying and removing hazard tree(s) on their property at their own cost. To participate in the Private Tree Program, owners shall submit either of (1) an inspection access form or (2) an Arborist's/Forester's Certification for their property.

Following the owner's identification and removal of hazard trees and submittal of an inspection access form, the Private Tree Program shall require the Enforcement Officer to make a visual confirmation of the removal of hazard trees on the subject property.

This visual inspection of compliance with the Private Tree Program shall be sufficient for meeting the requirements of this Section. Whether the hazard tree removal is adequate shall be in the sole discretion of the Enforcement Officer. In the alternative, a submittal of an Arborist's/Forester's Certification shall be sufficient for meeting the requirements of this section.

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in the Private Tree Program, owners may choose to temporarily retain and promptly utilize felled hazard trees which were standing on their property. This temporary retention and utilization by the owner shall be permitted only to the extent felled hazard trees and incidental foliage, slash, tree branches or limbs and chipped or mulched vegetation do not constitute a fire hazard as prohibited by applicable law, including, but not limited to, California Public Resources Code Section 4291 et seq., Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations and Chapter 38A of the Butte County Code.

Such requirements include but are not limited to the following: In storing such hazard trees prior to utilization, an owner shall be required to: I. Maintain a setback of no less than one hundred (100) feet from any inhabited building or structure; II. Maintain a setback of no less than thirty (30) feet from any uninhabited building or structure; and III. Maintain a setback around the parcel's property lines of no less than thirty (30) feet wide.

If an owner utilizes felled hazard trees for wood chips, the owner shall be required to spread the wood chips to a depth of no greater than three (3) inches while maintaining a setback of no less than five (5) feet from any building or structure.

If any temporary retention and utilization of hazard trees constitutes a fire hazard, it is a public nuisance and may be abated using any available

legal remedy. If the owner chooses to temporarily retain and utilize felled hazard trees, the owner is required to utilize such hazard trees prior to the Enforcing Officer's visit to the property to confirm compliance with the Private Tree Program.

For the purposes of this Section, any temporary retention and utilization of felled hazard trees by the property owner is not a Temporary Log Storage Yard (AKA: Log Deck) as described above. Owners may not receive felled trees from other properties.

The County shall utilize the state and federal standards and cleanup goals of the Government Hazard Tree Removal Program as the standards for the Private Tree Program, including, but not limited to, the criteria for determining whether a tree is a hazard tree. Under the supervision of the Enforcement Officer, the County may administratively update these standards as necessary to address ongoing changes in the administration of the Government Hazard Tree Removal Program and the need to efficiently remove hazard trees from the community.

3.7 County development permits.

No application for a County Development permit in the LNU Complex Fire area for a parcel containing hazard trees shall be considered complete until the applicant has entered into the Government Hazard Tree Removal Program or the Private Tree Program. This section shall not apply to permits relating to power, sewer or other utilities for temporary dwellings and the installation of temporary dwellings.

This section shall not apply to permits for wells or septic systems with the environmental health division of community services.

3.8 Deadlines and enforcement.

Properties that contain hazard trees and that do not have (1) an approved Government Hazard Tree Removal Program ROE, (2) an approved inspection access form for the Private Tree Program or (3) an approved Arborist's/Forester's Certification by the deadline set by the Board, are declared a public nuisance and health hazard and such properties may be abated pursuant to this article.

The Board may set a deadline for the completion of hazard tree removal by resolution. Properties that have hazard trees from the LNU Complex Fire after that deadline are declared a public nuisance and health hazard and such properties may be abated pursuant to this article.

The Board's intent is to facilitate orderly remediation of a large scale disaster.

Nothing in these deadlines shall limit the authority of the County to abate hazards more quickly where required by exigent circumstances.

3.9 Enforcement.

Whenever the Enforcement Officer determines that a public nuisance (as specified in this article) exists, he or she shall use any legal remedies available under California law to address and abate the public nuisance.

The County may, in its discretion, abate a violation of this article by the prosecution of a civil action, including an action for injunctive relief. The remedy of injunctive relief may take the form of a court order, enforceable through civil contempt proceedings, prohibiting the maintenance of a violation of this article, or requiring compliance with other terms.

The County may also abate a violation of this article through the abatement process established by Government Code Section 25845.

If a public nuisance is found to be present on the property in violation of this article, the Enforcement Officer shall pursue payment for Abatement and Administrative Costs from the owner and the owner of the property shall be responsible for paying all of the County's Abatement Costs and Administrative Costs.

3.10 Abatement costs; administrative costs.

The term "Abatement Costs" means any costs or expenses reasonably related to the abatement of conditions which violate this article of the County Code, and shall include, but not be limited to enforcement, investigation, collection and administrative costs, and the costs associated with the removal or correction of the violation.

The term "Administrative Costs," shall include the cost of County staff time reasonably related to enforcement, for items including, but not limited to, site inspections, travel time, investigations, telephone contacts and time spent preparing summaries, reports, notices, correspondence, warrants and hearing packets. The time expended by the Enforcement Officer and AuditorController staff, to calculate the above costs and prepare itemized invoices, may also be recovered.

3.11 Non-exclusive remedy.

This article is cumulative to all other remedies now or hereafter available to abate or otherwise regulate or prevent public nuisances. The County Counsel is authorized to initiate judicial enforcement as to a violation of any provision of this article without further Board approval.

3.12 Summary abatement.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, when any hazard tree constitutes an immediate threat to the public health or safety, and where alternative procedures would not result in abatement of that public nuisance within a short enough time period to avoid that threat, the Enforcement Officer may direct any officer or employee of the County or third-party provider to summarily abate the public nuisance. The Enforcement Officer shall make reasonable efforts to notify the owner. No summary abatement shall occur prior to consultation with the Office of County Counsel. The County may nevertheless recover its costs for abating that public nuisance in the manner set forth in this article.

12/30 1109

for b business!

• For CLASSIFIEDS or OBITUARIES, email classads@davisenterprise.net or obit@davisenterprise.net

B6 THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020

e in

education

The Davis Enterprise Newspapers in Education program thanks our sponsors for your support and dedication as our partners in providing newspapers to our schools.

PLATINUM SPONSOR GOLD SPONSORS Davis Odd Fellows

AP

SILVER SPONSORS Edward Jones Investments — Nicole Davis Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. Lars Anderson-Waterweed Solutions Streng Bros Homes Thomas S. Read, CertiďŹ ed Public Accountant Lescroart Corp.

Aqua-Science First Allied Securities Dave Scheiber, State Farm

BRONZE SPONSORS A2Z Evaluations, LLC Hattie Weber Museum of Davis

Kim’s Mart Lagenour & Miekle Civil Engineers

Postmarks LLC

To join Newspapers in Education, call us at (530)756-0826.

THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE

Baby Blues

Comics

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020 B7

Dilbert

By Scott Adams

By Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott

Pearls Before Swine

By Stephan Pastis

Zits

New York Times Crossword Puzzle ACROSS 1 Try, informally 5 Billboard magazine feature 10 Garment with straps 13 Immature insect 14 “Huzzah!”

15 Severe disappointment 16 From east of the Urals 17 Hold on tight 18 Helper 19 “An orca is actually a dolphin?!”

22 Nil 23 Director Anderson 24 Column with an angle 25 Long-running CBS drama 27 Hamster holder 29 Effort that goes “Pfft!”

55 “This is the best fish I’ve ever had!”

35 The “A” of 60 Tear apart MoMA 61 See 1-Down 36 Word before 62 ___ rings (side boom or blues dish) 37 “Wow, that’s a giant sea cow!” 63 Chimes in 64 Gave off, as 41 Resentful and charm hostile manner, 65 ___ state informally 66 Bobs and 42 Make a quilt, weaves e.g.

67 Lecherous looks 43 Bottle units 68 Fruit tree also known as a 44 “___ sells blackthorn seashells by the seashore”

47 Easily fooled sorts 48 Schematic 50 Sully, as a reputation 51 Country that borders three “-stans”

ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE C H O I R S

L A P T O P

A Z A L E A

E A S T B A Y

M A L L O R C A

I T S A G I R L

W E L L D U D E O S D O O U T S H A D E I D E U

S O D O M A C T R E S S

C A B H N O I D G E Y O N P T A O B A M K A O E A N R E A S A D E R S K A D U M A I D I N D O S A S S

ACROSS 1 University of New Mexico mascot 5 Jocular sort 8 “Uncle!”

13 ___ Drago (“Rocky IV” villain) 14 Sardonic 15 Polar ___ (weather phenomenon) 16 Prince, e.g.

18 Publicly ordain 19 ___ Kemper, player of TV’s Kimmy Schmidt 20 Choice on “Let’s Make a Deal” 22 Latch ___ 23 Extravagant but superficial display 25 Stamp on an envelope [and 16-Across flipped] 27 HBO alternative 29 Prefix with thermal

1124

32 Components of some fad diets

45 Turquoise and topaz

C H R I P E A R R I D O D I N P I O C A I A R I N G I D G E E L T E M P A A I L S T E E Z R W O R S H E

S L O G A N S E R R A N D

30 Parts of accordions 31 It takes a glider up to launch altitude 34 Southwest city on the Salt River 37 It’s parallel to a radius 38 Jumbled 40 Every’s partner 42 Indian state along the Himalayas 44 Basic kind of shoe [and 31-Across flipped] 46 Arboretum specimen 48 Condition often causing repetitive behavior, in brief 49 Holiday ___ 50 Golf reservation 53 Helpful 55 Villain defeated

by Puss in Boots 56 Voting group

DOWN 1 With 61-Across, former White House girl 2 Group of three 3 Deluge 4 Scourge 5 Goes biking 6 Areas decked with holly in a holiday song 7 Husband of Jezebel in the Bible 8 Stood up 9 Big cheese 10 It may be a setup 11 Took transportation 12 Left speechless, maybe 13 What a sprinkler may sprinkle 15 Nude 20 “Yeah, if only!”

21 Big lummox 26 Average mark 58 Sounds heard here and there in a nursery rhyme 61 Halloween hue 63 Herbal drink full of antioxidants [and 50-Across flipped] 65 Inferior 66 Turner who launched CNN 67 Whole passel 68 Bethlehem ___ (old company) 69 Some E.R. cases 70 Loretta with the #1 country hit “Coal Miner’s Daughter”

DOWN 1 Shade of green 2 Like the head of a tennis racket 3 Concerns for Cinderella and her stepsisters 4 Buck ___, first African-American coach in Major PREVIOUS PUZZLE'S ANSWERS (UPSIDE DOWN) ANSWER TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE League Baseball 5 TV’s ___ Raw S T A B C H A R T B R A 6 Desert, e.g.

L A R V A Y A H O O B L O W 7 It’s a wrap A S I A N C L A S P A I D E 8 Naturally W H A L E I L L B E D A R N E D occurring N A D A W E S O P E D example of N C I S C A G E D U D “opposites J U I C E S A R T B A B Y attract”?

O H T H E H U G E M A N A T E E 9 Group at a T U D E S E W L I T E R S wedding S H E H U E S S A P S 10 1986 celebrity P L A N T A R I R A N autobiography G R E A T C O D A L M I G H T Y 11 20-ounce R E N D O B A M A O N I O N Starbucks order A D D S O O Z E D N A N N Y 12 Sing the praises D O S L E E R S S L O E of

By Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman

1

2

3

4

5

13

7

8

9

14

16 20

22

23 25 33

27

28

35 38

39

42

43

46

31

52

53

54

40

47

49

50

56

30

36

41

55

29

24

37

48

12

18

26

45

11

21

34

44

10

Classic Peanuts By Charles M. Schulz

15

17

19

32

6

1125

57

51

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

65

66

67

68

PUZZLE BY CAITLIN REID

27 Captain and company 28 Convenience in a cash-only business 30 Lift provider 31 Henna and others 32 Quickly writes (down) 33 [Head shake] 34 “Could go either way” 35 Develops wrinkles, say

36 Summons in Gotham City 38 Application 39 Dream disrupter, perhaps 40 Chilly air 45 Panama, e.g.

46 Not hip 47 Make-it-yourself dishes from bars 49 Little fellows 50 Circus performer

52 Big zoo attraction 53 Make up (for) 54 Abbr. before the ZIP code 10001 55 Gown wearer, informally 56 What a let in tennis affords 57 Light wind?

58 Stunned state 59 Things charged at science labs?

Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more than 7,000 past puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year).

Read about and comment on each puzzle: nytimes.com/wordplay.

1

2

3

4

5

13

8

23

21

24

33 38

42

40

62

54

57 63

41

49

53 56

Gentle Sudoku 1

45 48

52

61

34

44 47

55

36

26

39

43 46

51

35

12

30

32

37

11

22

25

29

31

10

18 20

28

9

15

17

19

50

7

14

16

27

6

58

59

60

64

65

66

67

68

69

70

Complete the grids so that every row, column and outlined 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9.

No number will be repeated in any row, column or outlined box.

PUZZLE BY JOHN GUZZETTA AND JEFF CHEN

15 Juggling or ventriloquism

32 Signed, sealed or 50 Hammers and sickles delivered 51 Wading bird 17 Actress Katherine 33 Cousin of intuition of 52 Wipe, as a hard “27 Dresses” drive 35 One way to wait 21 Acorn producer 54 Eldest von Trapp 36 H.S. class daughter in “The 24 Part of a squad 39 Wasn’t upright, Sound of Music” say 26 Traditional 57 German 41 One in a coop ingredient in a chancellor ___ manhattan von Bismarck 43 Cable news anchor Melber 27 Disco ___ 59 Sharp (“The Simpsons” 45 “Fall in love” or 60 Like cut logs character) “fall to pieces” 62 Hairstyling stuff 28 Greeting south of 47 Coral reef the border dweller 64 N.F.L. stat: Abbr.

Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more than 7,000 past puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year).

Read about and comment on each puzzle: nytimes.com/wordplay.

Intermediate Sudoku 2 See the Sudoku solutions in today's classifieds.

R E D O

G R A D

U H U H

J O T S

S A S H A

L A W N

I T D E P E N D S T R I A D

A B V A A N L E I A W N C I C E S H E H E H U L A N A T C D O S O L

O B O E

D A Z E

T A M E R

C H A Y A H C L A L L B E S S C A R U G E S E W E S

R T O O S P E D A O P A G E T M A N L I S A P A R L M I A O D N S S

B A T S I G N A L B A R E

A T O N E

R H I N O

D Y E S

U B E R

A W E D

R O D E

B L I N D D A T E

N Y N Y

Forum

B8 THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE

COMMENTARY Small-business grant program has flaws

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020

What is driving COVID policy?

C

BY PAULINA GONZALEZ-BRITO AND TATE HILL Special to CalMatters

S

mall businesses owned by Black, Indigenous and people of color are being disproportionately crushed by the weight of the pandemic — and many aren’t positioned to survive the next few months.

So when Gov. Gavin Newsom announced $500 million in grant funding and a temporary tax-relief package for small businesses last month, it seemed like a sign of hope. And while we agree that any aid at this moment is a step in the right direction, a closer look reveals a plan that is too simplistic, flawed and ignores many crucial considerations needed to help BIPOC-owned and rural small businesses access these grants.

In his announcement, Newsom cited data from the Census Current Population Survey which found active businesses owned by Black, Latinx, Asians and immigrants dropped by 41%, 32%, 25% and 36%, respectively. The good news here: Newsom acknowledges that these businesses are struggling far more than small businesses owned by non-BIPOC people. The bad news: the plan doesn’t do enough to prevent further drop-off.

If Newsom wants to provide a lifeline for the most underserved small businesses, he urgently needs to reimagine his approach to avoid a situation similar to the distribution of Paycheck Protection Program loans earlier this year, where Black-owned small businesses received just 2% of the loans and Latinx-owned small businesses received only 6%. This reimagining has to begin and end with distributing grants first to microenterprises, small businesses with the lowest annual revenues and small businesses that were left out of the PPP loan program.

Here are additional protections that need to be implemented in this relief package to better serve BIPOC-owned and rural small businesses: First, community development financial institutions and other community-based organizations must be involved. These are organizations that can perform outreach to rural areas, indigenous communities and communities where economic infrastructure is lacking due to historical disinvestment and exclusion by financial institutions. They ensure small businesses can fill out applications, navigate systems and assist with the collection of required documents. More than one-third of small businesses needed support in applying for PPP loans, according to our data. The same will be true for this grant program.

ontact tracing for COVID-19 has failed.

The promise made early in the pandemic was that contact tracing was a tool that would help to stop the spread of the coronavirus, and that in turn would make reopening our economy safe again.

From late March to late June, there were roughly 20,000 (known) new infections per day across the United States. That surged to an average of about 50,000 from early July to late September.

We averaged about 70,000 new cases per day in October; 115,000 in November; and 180,000 in December. The peak, so far, was Dec. 20, when the CDC counted 402,270 new infections.

There are three main elements of contact tracing: find out which people came into contact with the infected person; get those people to quarantine; and find out the locations where the disease is spreading.

In April, Dr. Laura Breeher of the Mayo Clinic told Time magazine, “Contact tracing … (is) having a moment of glory right now with COVID because of the crucial importance of identifying those individuals who have been exposed quickly and isolating or quarantining them.”

According to the UC Davis Health website, “Contact tracing … enables health departments to determine where there might be an increased risk of a COVID-19 outbreak.”

Determining where outbreaks originate is an important tool that policy makers should use to stop the spread.

In other words, if a substantial percent of the spread of coronavirus were at indoor bars and restaurants, it would

make sense to shut down those venues until the spread of the disease stopped. Or if contact tracers found there were no cases from hair and nail salons which practiced mask, social distancing and hygiene procedures recommended by the CDC, those businesses should be allowed to operate.

Turns out, in Yolo County and all over California public health officials — who are making policies about which companies can remain open and which cannot — have no idea what those percentages are. And just as worrisome, our elected officials to whom those public health experts must answer have apparently never once asked for this data.

I find this negligence shocking and disappointing.

On Dec. 7, knowing that Yolo County was ordering various businesses to cease operations — but not knowing they were doing so without hard data to show “where there might be an increased risk of a COVID-19 outbreak” — I requested contact tracing statistics from the Yolo County Health and Human Services Department.

On Dec. 21, Yolo County public information officer Jenny Tan emailed me, “I’ll have some info for you by end of day.” She warned me that I “may not get very much.”

Turns out, not very much means nothing.

This is not Ms. Tan’s fault.

She is just the messenger. But what she told me is vexing.

She says they have the information, but it’s effectively useless. “It is not easily pulled out with existing reporting tools.”

If knowing where infections are taking place is a pillar of contact tracing, Yolo County should be gathering this data as best they can and taking actions based on their findings.

That is not happening.

Before I requested these numbers, no one in Yolo County had tried to fill this gigantic hole.

I

expected in advance that some data would be missing. My request was “please send me the data the county has collected thus far, including all of the known and unknown sources.”

“As it’s currently constructed, exposure source is not a required field by the state to collect for every case,” Ms. Tan told me. “We try to collect this info on all our cases in the county, but the data is often missing as many cases don’t know their source of exposure or the information is stored in open ended case notes, which are not easily summarized in existing automated reports.”

So known and unknown sources remain unknown.

Part of the problem, according to Tan, is that Yolo County is plugging its numbers into the state’s software. (Are our local experts not familiar with Excel spreadsheets?) “To get this data … would require to look at the notes of each individual’s case to pull out the data.”

Contact tracing has long been a valuable tool in stopping communicable diseases.

However, Time magazine

suggested last April it might never be effective against an airborne disease where one asymptomatic person could infect dozens of strangers in a short period of time.

Time wrote that with COVID it “is a radically different task from contact tracing with a sexually transmitted infection like HIV, which tends to involve a much shorter, more well-defined list of contacts for investigators.”

Another serious problem is we have had too few contact tracers for the size of this pandemic. According to a recent NPR report, California now has 11,782 contact tracers, but needs 136,862.

Despite the dearth of data, Ms. Tan tells me, the spread of COVID-19 in Yolo County has been “for the most part, due to gatherings, workplace exposures and long-term care facilities.”

I believe her. But if we knew, for example, that there had been no COVID infections in Yolo County or in our entire region at, say, outdoor coffee venues, then why are they all shut down right now?

Shouldn’t public policy — made locally or by the state — be evidence-driven?

It may be too late, but Yolo County seems to have learned something from my data request. It’s harder to understand why our elected officials never asked the same questions.

“I did want to say that your inquiry has been extremely helpful,” Ms. Tan wrote, “and I want to thank you for bringing this issue to our attention. … We’re in talks internally to strengthen our own procedures around this.”

— Rich Rifkin is a Davis resident; his column is published every other week. Reach him at Lxartist@yahoo.com.

S

econd, adjust the application process.

The application needs to be made available in the five most commonly spoken languages in the state and designed so that it is accessible for small businesses that are not technologically well-equipped. Many small businesses, especially those in rural parts of the state like Fresno, Stanislaus and Kern counties, may not have stable internet connections, access to computers or smartphones. Online-only documentation fails to level the playing field for small businesses.

Third, establish a selection lottery in which grant applicants who fit multiple attributes of being in an underserved group and operate in low-income communities have a higher grant award rate than applicants who fit fewer attributes.

Fourth, small businesses that require extra assistance to navigate the grant process need more time to ensure they get adequate support. Specifically, rural, tribal, microenterprises, small businesses that have not received PPP loans, and other underserved small businesses.

Lastly, race, ethnicity and detailed geographic data needs to be collected, made public and reported regularly. Taxpayers have a right to know that these funds were used to support the most disadvantaged and historically excluded small businesses, rather than small businesses that have the resources to jump to the front of the line.

California leads the country in establishing policies that protect BIPOC communities. If the state wants to preserve its reputation as a leader in prioritizing equity in its policymaking, then it must act fast to save BIPOC and rural small businesses.

— Paulina Gonzalez-Brito is the executive director of the California Reinvestment Coalition, paulina@calreinvest.org. Tate Hill is the executive director of Access Plus Capital, tate.hill@accesspluscapital.com.

They wrote this for CalMatters, a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s Capitol works.

LETTERS Plan a memorial service I would like to suggest that, if it is not already in the works, the city plan a celebration of life for those we have lost.

Many of them have contributed greatly to our community. All of them have been an important part of it. Everyone is, in some way, affected by their loss.

Susan Brady Davis

Love the hometown reporting My husband and I just moved to Davis after 50-plus years in the Bay Area. The first thing we did was look for the local paper and found The Davis Enterprise.

What a find! Appreciate the hometown

enterprise A McNaughton Newspaper Locally owned and operated since 1897

Foy S. McNaughton

R. Burt McNaughton

President and CEO

Publisher

Taylor Buley

Sebastian Oñate

Co-Publisher

Editor

Official legal newspaper of general circulation for the city of Davis and county of Yolo. Published in The Davis Enterprise building, 315 G St., Davis, CA. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1470, Davis, CA 95617.

Phone: 530-756-0800. An award-winning newspaper of the California Newspaper Publishers Association.

reporting. We feel like we’ve stepped back in time 20 years (that’s a compliment)!

Love the local feel of news with a heart and a purpose.

Between The Enterprise and the flock of wild turkeys walking the streets, we think we’ve retired to the perfect place.

Janet Gebhardt Davis

Thanks for your generous donation Progress Ranch Treatment Services for Children would like to thank Symphony Financial Planning of Davis for their incredibly generous contribution of $6,000 to our program during this holiday season. Symphony made this donation as an expression of gratitude for their clients.

Since 1976, Progress Ranch has

Speak out President Hon. Donald J. Trump, The White House, Washington, D.C., 20500; 202-456-1111 (comments), 202-456-1414 (switchboard); email: http://www.whitehouse.gov/contact

U.S. Senate Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 331 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510; 202-224-3841; email: http://feinstein. senate.gov/public/index.cfm/e-mail-me Sen. Kamala Harris, 112 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510;

provided mental-health services in small group home settings in Davis to children who have experienced significant trauma and attachment disruption in their families of origin.

We operate two of only three congregate care homes for children that remain in Yolo County. We now serve a total of 12 boys, ages 6 to 14, in our Davis homes.

We are licensed by the California Dept. of Social Services Health and Human Services Community Care Residential Care Licensing Division. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

We are forever grateful to Symphony Financial Planning for their very generous contribution and for the continued and on-going support of many individuals and organizations in our community.

Wendi Counta executive director Clyde Froehlich board of directors president

202-224-3553; email: visit https://www. harris.senate.gov/contact/email

We welcome your letters

House of Representatives

Addresses and phone numbers should be included for verification purposes; they will not be published.

Limit letters to 350 words.

Anonymous letters will not be accepted. We reserve the right to edit all letters for brevity or clarity.

Mail letters to The Davis Enterprise, P.O. Box 1470, Davis, CA 95617; bring them to 315 G St.; fax them to 530-756-1668; or email them to newsroom@davis enterprise.net.

Rep. John Garamendi (3rd District), 2368 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20515; 202-225-1880.

District office: 412 G St., Davis, CA 95616; 530-753-5301; email: visit https://garamendi.house.gov/contact/ email

Governor Gov. Gavin Newsom, State Capitol, Suite 1173, Sacramento, CA 95814; 916-4452841; email: visit https://govapps.gov. ca.gov/gov40mail/

Living

THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020 B9

Pair and pour some festive cheer Special to The Enterprise

W

hile holiday traditions and celebrations will likely look different this year, the season is still special. Set the scene for a celebratory occasion by mixing festive cocktails or creating the perfect spread to complement your wines, beers, cheeses and even chocolates.

You can help make your spread delicious and affordable by relying on high-quality ingredients like those at ALDI or a local market. If you need inspiration, sommelier and lifestyle expert Sarah Tracey can help guide your palate with these festive ALDI-exclusive pairings and seasonal cocktail ideas: Light and Refreshing — With aromas of Meyer lemon and flavors of fresh green apple and white peach, the crisp Landshut Riesling has a touch of delicate sweetness while still being juicy and refreshing.

For a savory-and-sweet combination, try pairing it with the Emporium Selection Plain Goat Cheese Log and Winternacht Milk Chocolate Domino Cubes.

Rich and Decadent — Indulge your senses with the aromas of butterscotch, warm baking spices and the velvety dark fruit notes of the Quarter Cut Bourbon Barrel Red Blend. This decadent red blend offers a smooth

finish, similar to mulled wine without the extra work. The rich flavor pairs well with a smoked cheese like Emporium Selection Smoked Gouda as well as the Moser Roth Dark Chocolate Collection Caramel Sea Salt.

Savory with Brew — If a craft beer is more your style, consider a rich and creamy dark ale like a stout. Its robust flavors of roasted coffee beans and bittersweet cocoa combine for a sweet yet savory, earthy finish. Serve it with rich flavors like Emporium Selection Premium English Truffle Cheddar and add a touch of chocolatey sweetness with Specially Selected Cocoa Dusted Truffles.

Signature Libations — Up the ante on your holiday celebration with a special yet simple cocktail you can mix at home with confidence. The secret to making the Mistletoe Mule is the 3-2-1 method: just pour wine for three counts, ginger beer for two counts and pomegranate juice for one count.

Find more holiday recipes at aldi.us/holidayguide.

— Family Features

Mistletoe Mule Servings: 2 Ingredients: Sugar 4½ ounces Tourner Brut Sparkling

3 ounces Summit Ginger Beer 1.5 ounces Specially Selected Premium 100% Pomegranate Juice lime juice fresh cranberries, for garnish (optional)

GETTY IMAGES

Like its cousin the Moscow Mule, the Mistletoe Mule, above, is best served in a copper mug.

However, this festive spirit features sparkling wine, ginger beer, plus, pomegranate and lime juice.

Below, a variety of chocolate truffles pairs well with a decadent red, similar to mulled wine.

Putting it together: Rim two glasses with sugar.

In separate mixer or glass, combine wine, ginger beer and pomegranate juice using 3-2-1 method.

To serve, pour over ice in prepared glasses then top with fresh lime juice.

Garnish each glass with cranberries, if desired.

Warming reds for cold nights and the new year

B

y now you’re surely set for your New Year’s Eve celebration, whatever that might look like, but if not, I hope you’ll grab a bottle or two of one of the sparkling wines I recommended in my last column.

For New Year’s Eve itself, we’re drinking a bottle of Nyetimber Brut from Sussex in southern England; it’s an area now rivaling Champagne for sparkling wine, thanks in part to global warming. Nyetimber’s 2004 Classic Cuvee beat world-famous Champagnes in a blind Paris tasting, and head winemaker Cherie Spriggs was named Sparkling Winemaker of the Year at the International Wine Challenge 2018 — the first winemaker from outside Champagne to win this award.

I tasted this wine several years ago at a large industry event and have wanted a bottle ever since, so in spite of lockdown, I’m much looking forward to New Year’s Eve. Now, though, I’m stocking up on winter reds to see us through the dark, cold part of this pandemic. And just in case I needed added incentive (which I didn’t), a recent University of Iowa study extolled the virtues of red wine in staving off dementia. In fact, it was their No. 2 recommendation, right after cheese, another of my favorite foods. If, then, I don’t destroy my brain cells with bad political and pandemic news, they should be in good shape for many years yet.

Fortunately, my usual wine sources have all manner of lovely new reds. In a 2019 column, I mentioned that the only one of Eric Asimov’s “20 Under 20” selections from the West Coast was a collaboration between Broc Cellars and Selecion Massale called “Le Clairet,” a wine that Asimov announces as “not your typical California cab.” I tried to find a bottle and failed, even at Broc Cellars in Berkeley.

So I was excited to discover the new vintage at the Co-op ($19).

This cabernet sauvignon (blended with 5% carignan) comes from the iron-rich Wirth Vineyard, in Solano County, practically next door. As with all wines Chris Brockway makes, it’s fermented with native yeast and has no SO2 or any other additives.

The label announces it as “the perfect red”; I will not dispute that claim. It’s a lovely wine with bright fruit offset by lively acidity. Less than 13% alcohol (not your typical California cab indeed), it’s food-friendly and fun — the perfect companion to our pumpkin lasagna. But if

you’re having a duck for the New Year’s, it, too, would much appreciate this pairing.

A completely new-to-mewine, also at the Co-op, is the Domaine des Marrans 2016 Chiroubles, a gamay from this family vineyard in the heart of the northernmost section of Beaujolais. The vines are old, the harvest done by hand, and the vinification traditional to the area — semi-carbonic masceration using whole clusters, and, of course, minimal intervention and indigenous yeast. Winemaker Mathieu Mélinand ages this in old oak for 10 months before bottling. It’s around $15 and a great bargain.

As you’ve no doubt deduced if you’re a regular reader, I’ve been getting most of my wines these COVID days from The Pip Wine Bar in Dixon. I pick out what I want from the website, sometimes in consultation with owner Amy Grabish, who then delivers to my door on her next Davis run. Since I’m keeping my indoor shopping to the bare minimum, this has been a seriously wonderful service. Amy’s careful selection is small but excellent — and there’s always something new to try.

Like the Ercole Barbera ($l8), a liter bottle of fresh red and black fruit with herb-y earthiness and good minerality — just an everyday joy, perhaps my new favorite pizza partner. Ercole (Italian for Hercules) also comes in white, which I haven’t yet

tasted. The wines are made by a generations-old cooperative of small local growers dedicated to producing wines authentic to the Monferrato area with its calcareous-clay soils. Bright and happy, this seems to me a perfect wine to get me through a dark winter. And the liter bottle leaves enough for a nice bean-andmushroom au vin later in the week.

A

lso in a liter bottle is the Schreiner Blaufränkisch from the small Austrian estate of Gernot and Victoria Schreiner. I love blaufränkisch, and this bright silky Burgenland version, made with hand-harvested organic grapes, has lots of minerals and low (12%) alcohol. It drinks much above its $15 price — Austrian wines seem excellent bargains right now.

As do Greek wines. I just keep ordering from Amy the wonderful 2017 Naoussa from Macedonia, Greece. This aromatic Xinomavro (“the Barolo of Greece”) is sophisticated and elegant. I actually like it better than most of the recent Barolos I’ve tasted and it only costs $15 a bottle. Amazing. I even hesitated a bit to write about it because I don’t want The Pip to run out before I have my fill — which might be never.

From closer to home — much closer — comes the delicious Camp Cabernet Franc ($20 — also available at the Co-op).

Made by Kenny Likitprakong in his usual minimalist way from

sustainably/organically grown local grapes, this is food-friendly, easy to drink, and quite sophisticated for such a reasonablypriced bottle. I’ve written about it in earlier incarnations (as I have about numerous wines from the remarkable Kenny), but it seems to get better every year. Hardly a week goes by that I don’t drink one of Kenny’s wines (under the labels Folk Machine, Camp, Hobo, Banyon and Parts&Labor), many available at the Co-op or The Pip. All these warming reds go remarkably well with my favorite winter vegetable-based dinners, like white bean stew, pasta puttanesca, beet green lasagna, and long-cooked escarole with chick peas, potatoes, and maybe half a hot Italian sausage.

During these weeks of nothing new, nothing new, I highly recommend at least a new wine or 10 to see you through. Popping the cork (or unscrewing the cap) on an unusual bottle, especially if it’s made with an equally unusual (to us) grape like xinomavro or blaukfränkisch, can be a little sanity saver. And a great way to welcome the new year.

I’m tempted to take the unusual step of staying up until midnight and pressing the delete button on 2020. Happy 2021 to all my readers! We can hope.

— Susana Leonardi is a Davis resident; reach her at vinosusana@gmail.com. Comment on this column at www. davisenterprise.com.

Werth awarded scholarship Special to The Enterprise Samantha Werth, a doctoral candidate in animal biology at UC Davis, is a recipient of a $3,000 Lallemand Animal Nutrition “Forward” scholarship.

“The scholarship committee is more impressed each year with the caliber of students who are involved with, and excited about, agriculture,” said Angel Aguilar, Ph.D., the research and technical director at Lallemand Animal Nutrition, North America. “This year, the committee reviewed more than 150 applications from more than 30 universities.

NAME DROPPERS There are few scholarship programs that support students at all levels of their education, which is one of the reasons we are proud to continue providing this recognition and financial assistance.”

This is the sixth year of the “Forward” scholarship program, which has provided $81,500 to students since its inception in 2015.

Werth plans to pursue a career in science policy after earning her Ph.D. She also completed her undergraduate work at UCD, where she worked

with Frank Mitloehner, Ph.D., professor and air quality extension specialist. As a graduate student, she led a yearlong trial assessing the effects of a beta-agonist on emissions and performance from beef cattle. Her doctoral work is focused on modelling the economic and environmental impacts of ground beef compared to plant-based meat alternatives.

The Lallemand “Forward” scholarships recognize students at the doctoral degree, master’s degree, doctor of veterinary medicine and undergraduate levels who are

UC Davis doctoral candidate Samantha Werth received the Lallemand Animal Nutritian “Forward” scholarship. Werth is focusing her doctoral work on modeling the economic and environmental impacts of ground beef compared to plant-based meat alternatives.

COURTESY PHOTO

excelling in their agricultural programs. The program is part of Lallemand Forward, which are specifically chosen service solutions that enhance people, knowledge and production practices.

The other scholarship recipients are: ■ Jessie Zenchak

Petersen, who is in her third year of the veterinary medicine program at Michigan State University ■ Jenna Chance, a graduate student in applied swine nutrition at Kansas State University ■ Lynn Olthof, an undergraduate student in agribusiness management

at Michigan State University ■ Lauren Olson, an undergraduate student in animal science at South Dakota State University For information about Lallemand Animal Nutrition, visit http://www.lalle mandanimalnutrition.com.

B10 THE DAVIS ENTERPRISE

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2020

2020 VW Golf TSI S

2020 VW Golf GTI S & SE

2020 VW Jetta S

$1,977 OFF MSRP

$2,377 OFF MSRP

$1,977 OFF MSRP

([DPSOH 6WRFN 9LQ 9 /0

([DPSOH 6WRFN 9LQ 9 /0

([DPSOH 6WRFN 9LQ 9 /0

PGG .431 QMVT mOBODJOH VQ UP NPOUIT BU UIJT PGGFS 7 -.

PGG .431 QMVT mOBODJOH VQ UP NPOUIT BU UIJT PGGFS 7 -.

PGG .431 QMVT mOBODJOH VQ UP NPOUIT BU UIJT PGGFS 7 -.

PGG .431 QMVT mOBODJOH VQ UP NPOUIT BU UIJT PGGFS 7 -.

2020 VW Jetta SE

2020 VW Jetta SEL & SEL PREMIUM

2020 VW Passat R-Line SE & SEL

$2,077 OFF MSRP ([DPSOH 6WRFN 9LQ 9 /0

$2,377 OFF MSRP

([DPSOH 6WRFN 9LQ 9 /& 9 /& 9 /&

([DPSOH 6WRFN 9LQ 9 /0

9 /0 /0 9 /0 /0 9 /0 /0 9 /0 /0

PGG .431 QMVT mOBODJOH VQ UP NPOUIT BU UIJT PGGFS 7 -.

2020 VW Atlas Cross Sport S, SE & SE TECH

$1,777 OFF MSRP ([DPSOH 6WRFN 9LQ 9 /&

PGG .431 QMVT mOBODJOH GPS VQ UP NPOUIT BU UIJT PGGFS 7 -$

$2,377 OFF MSRP

PGG .431 QMVT mOBODJOH VQ UP NPOUIT BU UIJT PGGFS 7 -.

GG .431 M m J U UI U UIJ GG 7 -.

7 -. 7 -. 7 -. 7 -.

PGG .431 QMVT mOBODJOH VQ UP NPOUIT BU UIJT PGGFS 7 -$ 7 -$ 7 -$

2021 VW Atlas S, SE & SEL

2020 VW Tiguan S

$2,377 OFF MSRP

$1,577 OFF MSRP

([DPSOH 6WRFN 9LQ 9 /0

([DPSOH 6WRFN 9LQ 9 0&

PGG .431 QMVT mOBODJOH GPS VQ UP NPOUIT BU UIJT PGGFS 7 .$

PGG .431 QMVT mOBODJOH VQ UP NPOUIT BU UIJT PGGFS 7 -.

(888) 472-5431 | 9776 West Stockton Blvd. Elk Grove, CA 95757 | ElkGroveVW.com $OO SULFHV SOXV JRYHUQPHQW IUHHV DQG WD[HV DQ\ ÀQDQFH FKDUJHV DQ\ GHDOHU GRFXPHQW SURFHVVLQJ FKDUJH DQ\ HOHFWULF ÀOLQJ FKDUJH DQG DQ\ HPLVVLRQ WHVWLQJ FKDUJH $OO SULFHV JRRG WKURXJK FORVH RI EXVLQHVV RQ

2020 AUDI A3 2.0T

2020 AUDI A4 2.0T QUATTRO Lease for

Lease for

$339/mo

$429/mo

6WRFN 9,1 $8 /$

6WRFN 9LQ $8 /$

plus tax On approval of credit

plus tax On approval of credit

NPOUI MFBTF UPUBM EVF BU MFBTF JODFQUJPO XIJDI DVTUPNFS DBTI USBEF FRVJUZ SFCBUF SFCBUFT "'4 -&"4& $"4) 4&"40/ 0' "6%* 8&45&3/ -&"4& $"4) JODMVEFT TFDVSJUZ EFQPTJU QMVT UBY BOE MJDFOTF -FTTFF SFTQPOTJCMF BU MFBTF FOE GPS NJMFBHF JO FYDFTT PG NJMFT QFS ZFBS BU DFOUT QFS NJMF &YQJSFT &YBNQMF T 4UPDL 7JO "6 -"

NPOUI MFBTF UPUBM EVF BU MFBTF JODFQUJPO XIJDI DVTUPNFS DBTI USBEF FRVJUZ SFCBUF SFCBUFT "'4 -&"4& $"4) 4&"40/ 0' "6%* 8&45&3/ -&"4& $"4) JODMVEFT TFDVSJUZ EFQPTJU QMVT UBY BOE MJDFOTF -FTTFF SFTQPOTJCMF BU MFBTF FOE GPS NJMFBHF JO FYDFTT PG NJMFT QFS ZFBS BU DFOUT QFS NJMF &YQJSFT &YBNQMF T 4UPDL 7JO "6 -"

2020 AUDI A5 SPORTBACK 2.0T QUATTRO

2020 AUDI A6 2.0T QUATTRO

Lease for

$479/mo

plus tax On approval of credit

Lease for

$599/mo plus tax On approval of credit

6WRFN 9,1 $8

6WRFN 9,1 $8 /$

NPOUI MFBTF UPUBM EVF BU MFBTF JODFQUJPO XIJDI DVTUPNFS DBTI USBEF FRVJUZ SFCBUF SFCBUFT 4&"40/ 0' "6%* JODMVEFT TFDVSJUZ EFQPTJU QMVT UBY BOE MJDFOTF -FTTFF SFTQPOTJCMF BU MFBTF FOE GPS NJMFBHF JO FYDFTT PG NJMFT QFS ZFBS BU DFOUT QFS NJMF &YQJSFT &YBNQMF T 4UPDL 7JO "6 -"

2020 AUDI A8 4.0T QUATTRO Lease for

$749/mo

plus tax On approval of credit

NPOUI MFBTF UPUBM EVF BU MFBTF JODFQUJPO XIJDI DVTUPNFS DBTI USBEF FRVJUZ SFCBUF SFCBUFT "'4 -&"4& $"4) 4&"40/ 0' "6%* 8&45&3/ -&"4& $"4) JODMVEFT TFDVSJUZ EFQPTJU QMVT UBY BOE MJDFOTF -FTTFF SFTQPOTJCMF BU MFBTF FOE GPS NJMFBHF JO FYDFTT PG NJMFT QFS ZFBS BU DFOUT QFS NJMF &YQJSFT &YBNQMF T 4UPDL 7JO "6

2020 AUDI Q5 2.0T QUATTRO TITANIUM

Lease for

$479/mo

plus tax On approval of credit

6WRFN 9,1 $8 /1

6WRFN 9,1 $8 /

NPOUI MFBTF UPUBM EVF BU MFBTF JODFQUJPO XIJDI DVTUPNFS DBTI USBEF FRVJUZ SFCBUF SFCBUFT "'4 -&"4& $"4) JODMVEFT TFDVSJUZ EFQPTJU QMVT UBY BOE MJDFOTF -FTTFF SFTQPOTJCMF BU MFBTF FOE GPS NJMFBHF JO FYDFTT PG NJMFT QFS ZFBS BU DFOUT QFS NJMF &YQJSFT &YBNQMF T 4UPDL 7JO "6 -/

NPOUI MFBTF UPUBM EVF BU MFBTF JODFQUJPO XIJDI DVTUPNFS DBTI USBEF FRVJUZ SFCBUF SFCBUFT "'4 -&"4& 4&"40/ 0' "6%* 8&45&3/ -&"4& $"4) JODMVEFT TFDVSJUZ EFQPTJU QMVT UBY BOE MJDFOTF -FTTFF SFTQPOTJCMF BU MFBTF FOE GPS NJMFBHF JO FYDFTT PG NJMFT QFS ZFBS BU DFOUT QFS NJMF &YQJSFT &YBNQMF T 4UPDL 7JO "6 -

866-345-7984 | 9776A W Stockton Blvd #1, Elk Grove, CA | ElkGroveAudi.com $OO SULFHV SOXV JRYHUQPHQW IHHV DQG WD[HV DQ\ ÀQDQFH FKDUJHV DQ\ GHDOHU JRYHUQPHQW IHHV DQG WD[HV DQ\ ÀQDQFH FKDUJHV DQ\ GHDOHU GRFXPHQW SURFHVVLQJ FKDUJH DQ\ HOHFWURQLF ÀOLQJ FKDUJH DQG DQ\ HPLVVLRQ WHVWLQJ FKDUJH $OO SULFHV JRRG WKURXJK FORVH RI EXVLQHVV RQ