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Focus turns to vaccinehesitant BY ANNE TERNUS-BELLAMY Enterprise staff writer
Jan. 26-27, 2021, blew down aging wooden backyard fences at hundreds of Davis homes. During subsequent months, many homeowners went into “sticker shock” as they reviewed bids to rebuild the fallen fencing. One busy local handyman, who requested anonymity, told The Enterprise that some customers have postponed replacing the fallen fencing (hoping that lumber prices will eventually come down, at least a bit), while others are exploring other options, like metal fencing. Local homebuilder Don Fouts, preparing to break ground on his long-planned
Yolo County residents who were the most motivated to get a COVID19 vaccine have largely done so as eligibility has expanded in recent weeks. More than half of county residents (52 percent) had received at least one dose as of Sunday, including thousands of 12- to 15-year-olds who became eligible just a week ago. But that still leaves nearly half of county residents unvaccinated and the rate of vaccination has slowed since April. “The decrease in vaccine uptake in Yolo County is due to a decrease in demand among adults,” said Yolo County Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson. “Adults who are enthusiastic about getting vaccinated have nearly all been vaccinated already, leaving only those who are lukewarm, hesitant or resistant to the COVID-19 vaccine left unvaccinated.” And Yolo County is not alone. “According to a recent poll conducted by the Public Policy Institute of California, those living in the Central Valley are more hesitant than those living in other parts of California to get vaccinated, with 28 percent indicating they will wait a year before getting vaccinated or won’t get vaccinated at all,” said Sisson. “This
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Construction sees soaring costs BY JEFF HUDSON Enterprise correspondent An unprecedented spike in the price of construction materials — affecting everything from planks of lumber to PVC piping — is rippling through the economy, and the impacts are being felt locally, nationally and internationally. The big price rise is caused by a variety of factors. The COVID pandemic is a major culprit — temporarily shutting down many sawmills for a time. The pandemic simultaneously triggered a boost in residential remodeling jobs, as many office workers, finding themselves unexpectedly working from
home (while riding herd on children participating in school via distance learning), suddenly decided to proceed with longconsidered improvements to make their crowded house a bit more comfortable.
Natural disasters, like the prolonged February freeze that hit Texas and the American South earlier this year, burst the pipes in untold tens of thousands of homes, triggering a run on plumbing supplies.
The net result is that American lumber prices soared to an all-time high of $1,645 per 1,000 board feet during May 2021 — a 374-percent price increase over the preceding year, according to an early May report by a trio of Wells Fargo economists. (Lumber prices have since come down a few percentage points, but still remain high by historic standards.)
International politics has played a role as well. In 2017, President Trump slapped tariffs on lumber from Canada, which has long sold a variety of wood products to American builders. (Defending the numerous tariffs he imposing on many products from many nations around the world, Trump famously said in March 2018 that “trade wars are good, and easy to win.”) Locally, the big windstorm of
Five honored with Thong Hy Huynh awards
Musical prodigy makes solo debut
BY ANNE TERNUS-BELLAMY Enterprise staff writer
BY CALEB HAMPTON
Thirty-eight years ago, the city of Davis was rocked by a violent hate crime: the racially motivated stabbing death of teenager Thong Hy Huynh on the Davis High School campus.
Enterprise staff writer When Tiara Abraham was 4 years old, her parents noticed she had a knack for singing with vibrato, a style more often found in accomplished opera singers than preschoolers. “They noticed I really enjoyed singing,” she said. Soon after, they signed her up for private singing lessons. Still just 15 years old,
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Huynh, a 17-year-old Vietnamese immigrant, died in the arms of a Davis police officer in a courtyard on campus on May 4, 1983. Jay Pierman, was was a 16-year-old Davis High student at the time, was
later convicted of voluntary manslaughter. During the reckoning and soul searching that followed Huynh's death, the school district installed a memorial plaque in the courtyard where he died, and the city established annual awards in Huynh's memory recognizing city residents for their contributions to diversity, community, social justice and equal rights. One of this year’s recipients, Francesca Wright
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Briefly Suspect nabbed in Yolo shooting Attempted murder and other charges are in a Yolo man’s future after he allegedly shot at an occupied car, Yolo County sheriff ’s officials reported. The victim escaped injury in the shooting, which occurred shortly after 7 p.m. Saturday in the area of Cacheville Road and County Road 17 in Yolo, according to a Sheriff ’s Office Facebook post. Arriving officers found 12 bullet holes in the vehicle, but the shooter had fled the scene. Investigators later identified the suspect, 33-year-old Vincent Moreno, who was spotted near a Woodland gas station Monday night and taken into custody.
Fire scorches wildlife area Fire crews expected to light back fires Thursday to gain control of a 500-acre vegetation fire burning a wildlife refuge area in rural Yolo County. The blaze broke out Wednesday night in the area of the Fremont Weir State wildlife area, located east of the area between Woodland and Knights Landing and west of Sacramento International Airport. No homes or other structures are being threatened at this time. Yolo County officials warned that smoke might be visible in the region.
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pparently, all’s fair in love and war and politics, especially if you wish to shame your opponent for how he or she looks. “Gavin Newsom is a ‘pretty boy’ and California needs a ‘beast,’ GOP recall candidate says,” read the headline over Lara Korte’s excellent piece in The Sacramento Bee. “Hoping he can convince voters that he can bring ‘beastly’ solutions to California’s problems, Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox kicked off a threeday tour in Sacramento alongside a live, 1,000-pound California brown bear named Tag,” the story begins. And just wait until I tell PETA about this gross exploitation of our furry friend. I mean, bears do have a right to express their political opinions, but suppose Tag wants no part of this. “My background — growing up without a father — gives me the toughness, the beastliness, to address these problems and call it like it is,” Cox noted, with Tag safely sitting silently 20 feet or so away. Apparently, growing up without
a father is now an asset. And it allows you to talk about your opponent’s physical appearance without shame. As Cox spoke, according to Korte, “trainers tossed shredded chicken to the bear behind him.” Cox failed to explain whether or not this was cage-free shredded chicken he was feeding his Hertz Rent-a-Beast. “ ‘Newsom is a pretty boy who has spent his career climbing the political ladder, Cox said.’ ” Now imagine if Barack Obama, when he was running against American war hero John McCain, had referred to McCain’s running mate, Sarah Palin, as a “pretty girl.” I think it might have cost him the election. Now, I’ll admit that Gavin Newsom is not my favorite flavor of governor, but calling him “pretty
boy” is a blow below the belt and should land Cox in the penalty box. I mean, other than changing his hairstyle, Gavin Newsom has very little control over how he looks. I guess he could stop brushing his teeth and dress shabbily, but other than that, the way he looks is the way he looks. You can blame his mom and dad for that, but you can’t blame Gavin.
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dditionally, the word “boy” is demeaning when you’re talking about a 51-year-old man. Then again, candidate Cox can call me “boy” anytime he wants. “It’s a choice between Beauty and Beast,” Cox went on. “Well, we’ve seen what the beauty has done. I think it’s time to unleash the beast.” Among other things, Cox wants to fix housing, electricity and water in California. Other than a rain dance, I’m not sure how he’ll fix water in California, but if he plans to disband PG&E, people just might sit up and listen to what he has to say. “These problems and many more are the results of pretty boy Gavin Newsom catering to the
interest groups and catering to the lobbyists,” Cox added, without promising that he wouldn’t do the exact same thing. Although Cox is incredibly forgettable, you may remember that he actually ran against Newsom three years ago, picking up just 38.1 percent of the vote to Newsom’s 61.9 percent. Of course, like all elections that any Republican has lost in the last four years, this one was clearly fixed. Cox actually won by a landslide. Call in the Cyber Ninjas while there’s still time. “I got millions of votes,” Cox said accurately. “I’m not a household name, I’m not funded by billionaires like our pretty boy governor.” Nevertheless, Cox just dumped $10 million of his own money into the campaign, so he’s not exactly Joe Lunchpail heading off to work in the coal mine. Besides Newsom, the main thing Cox has to worry about is that 1,000-pound brown bear named Tag. Tag is so darn cute that people are likely to be marking his name on the ballot instead of Cox’s. — Reach Bob Dunning at bdunning@davisenterprise.net.
Woodland police bust Court hearing in South Davis attempted-murder case delayed alleged car thieves BY LAUREN KEENE Enterprise staff writer WOODLAND — A court hearing for the man accused of brutally beating a homeless woman in South Davis last month was delayed for two weeks after two Yolo Superior Court judges were disqualified from hearing the case Thursday. Joseph Michael Granken faces attempted murder, assault and battery charges in connection with the April 27 assault on Heidi Young, who is well known in the neighborhood surrounding Nugget Market, where the attack occurred. So well known, in fact, that Judge Timothy Fall halted Granken’s preliminary hearing shortly after it began Thursday when details of the case
began to emerge. As Davis Police Officer Christopher Ritter described Young’s severe beating — which he said rendered her face “unrecognizable” — and bystanders’ efforts to stop it, Fall noted that he is “extremely familiar” with Young’s longtime presence in the area, “with a lot of contact over the years.” “I have gained an impression of the victim over the years which would interfere with viewing the circumstances of this in a way that would be fair to the needs of the proceedings,” Fall said as he recused himself from the case. The hearing was then transferred to Judge David Reed’s courtroom, where it again ground to a halt during Ritter’s testimony when
Reed disclosed his acquaintance with one of the bystanders who thwarted the assault. Although Reed said his familiarity with the witness was not strong enough to remove himself from the case, Granken’s public defender, James Bradford, ultimately moved to disqualify Reed from hearing the matter while his client made several verbal outbursts in court. The case has now been assigned to Judge Peter Williams, who is scheduled to preside over the preliminary hearing on June 9. Granken, 28, remains on a no-bail hold at the Yolo County Jail. — Reach Lauren Keene at lkeene@davisenter prise.net. Follow her on Twitter at @laurenkeene
Woodland man arrested for child porn BY LAUREN KEENE Enterprise staff writer A tip from a federal task force led to the arrest of a Woodland man this week on suspicion of possessing child pornography. The Woodland Police Department reported in a Facebook post that officers received an alert in early May from the Internet
G Street businesses burglarized BY LAUREN KEENE Enterprise staff writer A Davis man faces burglary and vandalism charges following an alleged latenight crime spree along G Street in downtown Davis, police said. Joseph Arthur Lopez, 25, is suspected of breaking into Village Pizza & Grill and the Davis Food Co-op — reportedly stealing $1,000 worth of merchandise from the grocer — and breaking a glass door at Thai Nakorn during the early hours Tuesday, according to Lt. Mike Munoz. An investigation that included a review of security video led police to identify the suspect as Lopez, who was arrested Wednesday afternoon at his residence in the 700 block of G Street. There, officers “recovered evidence and property stolen in the burglaries,” Munoz said. Lopez was booked into the Yolo County Jail.
Crimes Against Children task force, a division of the U.S. Department of Justice, noting a recent upload of child pornography images at a Woodland residence. Investigators obtained search warrants that tracked the uploads to the home in the 400 block of Main Street, which Woodland police searched
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Enterprise staff writer The Woodland Police Department's Facebook page features occasional posts titled “While You Were Sleeping,” highlighting incidents encountered by the agency's graveyard shift. Thursday’s “episode” relayed the tale of two alleged car thieves, contacted shortly before 1 a.m. during what began as a routine traffic stop due to a vehicle-code violation. Inside the car were driver Robert Hermansen, 25, of Ohio; and 23-year-old passenger Emily Pearson of Sacramento. “Turns out the traffic violation was the least of Hermansen's concerns as the vehicle he was driving had a stolen plate on it as well. The vehicle also appeared to have been recently painted ‘rattle can’ black,” police wrote in
the social media post, making an apparent reference to spray paint. “Yes, we know all of you at home detectives and CSI: (insert city here) fans may have already guessed, the car was in fact, stolen,” the post said. Also inside the vehicle, according to police: suspected stolen checks, cell phones, more stolen license plates, credit cards, mail and several shaved keys “which are typically used to steal cars.” Hermanson, also wanted on warrants out of Sacramento and Ohio, was booked into the Yolo County Jail on suspicion of possessing a stolen vehicle, possession of methamphetamine and possession of stolen plates. Pearson joined him on the stolen-vehicle and charge and for possession of a methamphetamine pipe, police said.
Wednesday along with Yolo County district attorney investigators. “Subsequent to the search, 38-year-old Brian Kleczec, who resided at the residence, was taken into custody and later booked into the Yolo County Jail on a felony charge of possession of child pornography,” the Facebook post said.
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ere a chick, there a chick, everywhere a chick-chick — chicks in nests, eggs are being laid and nest building is happening all over. We are working to buck the trend of bird loss in Davis. This is important because we have lost three billion birds, one-quarter of our birdlife since 1970 in North America. The leading scientific journal, Science and researchers at seven institutions back these numbers — 303 of 529 species are in decline. The passenger pigeon once was the most numerous of birds on the planet and it went extinct. There is now a steep decline in native grassland bird populations driven by habitat loss and toxic pesticides. Grassland species include the white-tailed kite, western meadowlark, savannah sparrow, northern harrier, grasshopper sparrow, ferruginous hawk, horned lark. These grassland birds depend on large open grass landscapes and we are losing those. Cavity nesters are also in decline due to loss of habitat. We don’t have so many old trees and dead trees as there used to be so nestboxes help augment nesting habitat. The Putah Creek Nestbox Highway was begun in 2000 by a graduate student and now there are 10 trails with 138 active nests, 141 chicks hatched and banded of western bluebird, tree swallow, house wren, white-breasted nuthatch and ash-throated flycatcher. We now have the North Davis Nestbox Trail, 22 nestboxes between the Veterans Memorial and Northstar Pond. This year already, there are 13 active nests, 50 chicks hatched
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A female Wood Duck with the sole surviving duckling observed at West Pond this year due to a lack of water and predation. The female is dull-colored to aid in concealment unlike the coloring of the bright male. and banded of western bluebird and tree swallow. On our new Uplands Open Space (3 acres on F and Anderson), we just put up five nestboxes this spring. We already have five western bluebirds ready to fledge, five tree swallows that just hatched in the last couple of days, and a pair of tree swallows who have completed a nest and look ready to lay eggs. At the West Pond, there are 12 nestboxes, with some being used by Western bluebirds. They are not monitored. Birds are way down this year since the pond is almost completely dry. Beth Savidge spotted and photographed the only baby wood duck that appears to have been born and survived this year. Jo Ellen Ryan reports, “We’ve been watching some combination of a Cooper’s Hawk pair for 11 years. This year, the female is in the same nest as last year. For four years, the nest was around 50 feet
You can still hear the rusty “conk-a-ree” of the red-winged blackbird in the cattails at Northstar Pond. ED HUBBARD/COURTESY PHOTO
away, and all their behaviors are exactly the same. She calls, he returns with food, and she meets him to receive it and return to the nest. Three or four chicks hatch and fledge. “We love seeing the fuzzy little white heads of chicks pop up over the edge of the nest! They quickly lose that downy look and take on a more serious raptor look, all large eyes and heavy bill. Then, they become branchers and finally take short, hopping flights to explore the trees. They are fed, big babies, for days or weeks after they leave the nest. Their begging cries eventually go unrewarded, and they must hunt to live.” Bird strolls in June: Wednesday, June 2, 8 a.m. at West Pond. Meet at the West end of Isle Royale Lane (by the gazebo on the greenbelt). Everyone welcome. North Davis Ponds Bird Stroll on June 5 at 8 a.m. Reservations requested to keep groups smaller. Contact JeanJackman@gmail. com by June 3. Young birds and nesting birds are especially vulnerable to cat predation. Freeranging domestic cats kill an estimated 2.4 billion birds annually in the U.S. Also domestic cats have tested positive for COVID19. Please google American Bird Conservancy Cats Indoors program and
A western bluebird chick about ready to fledge is held before banding. KELLI O’NEILL/COURTESY PHOTO
learn of solutions to keep cats entertained at home. The American Veterinary Medical Associations policy is that pet cats be kept indoors. You can learn how to transition cats from outdoors to indoors at https://abcbirds.org/ catio-solutions-cats/. You can also build or buy a catio, an outside contained area for cats. Build a catio with and inside/outside door. Other alternatives are leash training for cats and some people use a cat bib that allows their cats to be outside but not able to pounce on birds so easily. With inside entertainment like a cat exercise wheel, cats can be transitioned and be happy inside. And those cats will never be hit by a car or eat poisons. Recent studies demonstrate the strong ecological impact on birds and animals caused by outside cats and now there’s the COVID threat also.
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It’s not just birds using our open space and parkland. Three weeks ago, the Thursday morning volunteers got a surprise when Larry Snyder and Kelli O’Neill spotted a river otter cross F Street, run across the open space and crawl under a hole in a fence surrounding the Julie Partansky Wildlife Refuge. It must have been a disappointed otter because there is so little water left. Perhaps it continued on to the Northstar Pond. The first article I wrote in 2003 was about a group of otters cavorting in the two ponds. They came every winter when we had more water and stocked fish. Other mammals sighted at the ponds
include mink, coyote and West Pond had a bear. The water that used to run off from our lawns would supply the big pond much of the year. This year will be a struggle for the birds and all of us. It would be kind to place a large planting saucer with water in your yard for the birds but replenish it a couple of times a week so the motion will keep it from breeding mosquitoes. Actually, a shallow amount will evaporate in a couple of days. Stay hydrated and kiss each day. — Jean Jackman is a Davis resident and her columns appear monthly. Got a story, question, correction? Contact JeanJack man@gmail.com
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Picking through garbage doesn’t sound like a lot of fun, but there are lots of cool things we can learn about our society by studying trash. The latest episode of “Timeout Radio” is about garbology — the science of trash. Host Rohan Baxi talks to Emily Castles, a student at Davis High School about Davis Cans for Change, an organization aimed at educating the public and encouraging reducing, reusing and recycling. In this episode’s travel segment, listeners will learn about Copenhagen, the most efficient city in the world with garbage and recycling. Only 4% percent of Copenhagen’s waste ends up in landfills. In comparison, 70% of waste in the U.S. ends up in landfills. “Timeout Radio,” hosted by the 14-yearold Baxi, is a radio show and podcast based in Davis for children and teens. It airs on KDRT 95.7 FM from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and 8 to 8:30 a.m. Saturdays. All episodes, including “Garbology” are available at https://kdrt.org/program/timeout-radio.
City hosts sixthgrade party The city of Davis Parks and Recreation Department will hold a sixth-grade virtual graduation party from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 10. This is an opportunity to let loose and celebrate new, incoming junior high students on their last day of elementary school. The virtual event will include a DJ and music, games and raffles with prizes and special guests. The first 150 people to register by May 21 will receive a swag bag and have their photos included in a slideshow during the event. Registration will be taken online at https:// webtrac.cityofdavis.org/ wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/ splash.htm or by phone between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at 530-7575626. Those registering after May 21 are not guaranteed a swag bag or to have their photo included. The registration fee is $10. There are no refunds and people may only purchase tickets for sixth-graders in their own households. For more information, contact Robert Larson, community services program coordinator, at rlarson@cityofdavis. org.
Get a Camp Putah swag bag The city of Davis Parks and Community Services Department has created Camp Putah Swag Bag to honor the 50th anniversary of the camp. Although Camp Putah is canceled for the second year in a row due to the pandemic, children and adults alike can bring home a little bit of Putah spirit with the swag bag. The registration deadline is May 28. To register visit https:// webtrac.cityofdavis.org/ wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/ splash.html or call the Parks and Community Services office at 530757-5626.
Enterprise staff writer Open enrollment began this week for the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, a new federal program meant to help Americans pay their internet bills. The $3.2 billion program was created as part of the omnibus appropriations bill that was passed alongside a pandemic relief package in December. “The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is a groundbreaking new program that will help Americans afford their monthly internet bill,” Rep. John Garamendi, D-Walnut Grove, said Thursday in a press release highlighting the program. Eligible constituents can enroll in the EBB Program to receive a discount on their monthly internet bill.
The program provides qualifying families a discount of up to $50 per month, or $75 per month on tribal lands, towards the cost of home internet service. It may also provide additional subsidies on the cost of a computer. The program was created to help people impacted by the pandemic financially and to address the digital divide, which gained heightened attention when many people began working and going to school from home. “From virtual classrooms to telehealth visits, the pandemic has made access to reliable, high-speed internet more important than ever,” Garamendi said. “In this day and age, internet service is a necessity, not a luxury, and ensuring that every family has the ability to telework and stay connected begins with ensuring every family can afford it.”
The congressman urged constituents to take advantage of the program. “I encourage anyone who may be struggling right now to see if they qualify for this new program, and then sign up by contacting their internet provider,” he said. “I will continue to work hard in Congress to expand internet access and improve affordability so that every household, regardless of zip code, has reliable, high-speed service.” A household is eligible for discounted internet through the new EBB Program if their income is at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, if they participate in assistance programs including SNAP, Medicaid or Lifeline, if their children are already approved to receive benefits through the free and reduced-price school lunch program or the school breakfast program, if they received a Federal
Pell Grant during the current award year or if the household experienced a substantial loss of income during the pandemic. The household only needs to meet one of those criteria to qualify for EBB Program benefits. People interested in learning whether they qualify are encouraged to visit the Federal Communication Commission’s enrollment website — https://getemergencybroadband.org/ — and then sign up for the program through their internet service provider. Internet providers participating in the program can apply to the FCC for reimbursement. — Reach Caleb Hampton at champton@davisenterprise.net. Follow him on Twitter at @ calebmhampton.
AWARDS: Community leaders honored in teen’s memory From Page A1 — honored for her civil rights advocacy — said in looking at the list of past recipients, she was struck by a common set of attributes among all Thong Hy Huynh honorees. “We are all people moved by our values for fairness, community and the oneness of humanity,” Wright said during Tuesday evening’s virtual awards ceremony by the City Council. “We believe it is imperative to improve community systems so that we can support one another. And three, we invite others to question assumptions and to act to realize what we know is possible.” She urged community members to magnify their own values and work with others to improve the Davis community “in ways that honor our shared humanity and that twinkly-eyed 17-year-old who would have been 55 today had he been alive.” This year’s award ceremony, following a nomination and selection process overseen by the city’s Human Relations Commission, was particularly meaningful, said Mayor Gloria Partida, “in light of the very disturbing antiAsian hate that has risen up.” Knowing that “even after all of these years, we still need to do the work to address that,” said Partida, makes it even more important “to take a moment to remember that even here in Davis, we’re not insulated from it.” Five individuals working to address those issues were honored Tuesday evening, including one posthumously. ———— Eva Dopico, a teacher at César Chávez Elementary School who died by suicide in late 2019, was honored as public servant of the year. The award is given annually to a local resident who has displayed exceptional interpersonal skills under challenging circumstances and whose efforts have resulted in effective conflict resolution or intervention and promoted positive human relations in the community.
Dopico’s contributions to the city, said Vice Mayor Lucas Frerichs, included serving families and the community through her work with the Davis Phoenix Coalition, the Whole Earth Festival, Cool Davis and the school district. “She always contributed with meaningful and memorable social justice messaging and multicultural activities that were culturally affirming to hundreds of families and children throughout the Davis community,” said Frerichs. “Eva also advocated fearlessly against school bullying, especially (on behalf of ) LGBTQ and native children. The mothers of those children have never forgotten this act of care and understanding as well as how she culturally affirmed these children when others did not or could not. “Eva was an exceptionally bright light,” he added. “She lit up every room with her indomitable spirit, her vibrancy, her love of color and fashion.” Accepting the honor on her behalf was Dopico’s husband, Chris Jones. “In November of 2019, the Davis community lost a beautiful, creative, colorful spirit who always fought for social justice,” said Jones. “She taught a small, lucky generation of Davis students and blessed the lives of those who knew her. “We lost this beautiful spirit, my wife Eva, to a lifelong struggle with chronic depression, which unfortunately she felt she had to hide in order to keep herself safe.” Depression, said Jones, “is the silent pandemic.” “One in five Davis youths seriously consider suicide, meaning they’ve thought about a plan to actually carry it out,” he said. “We must all work to stop this pandemic by being kind to each other. Instead of social distancing, we need true social connection. “Since Eva’s passing,” he added, the support from the Davis community has been “almost unimaginable.” “This is the only place that Eva ever wanted to live,” he said. “I continue to hear stories about how her
life affected others.” He concluded by sharing the simple messages Dopico taught her elementary students: “Spread joy, make good decisions, stand up for yourself and stand up for others, be kind, celebrate diversity.” ———— Two young people who have embodied those messages were also honored by the city on Tuesday. Receiving the Thong Hy Huynh young humanitarian awards were Valdy Ngassam and Xochitl Torres. Ngassam, a student at Davis High School, “truly embodies the spirit of this award,” said Councilman Dan Carson. “His power, persistence and passion was demonstrated when he shared an essay that he wrote during a weekly Black Student Union meeting,” said Carson. A racially charged discussion was taking place about walking the halls while Black and use of the N-word on campus, said Carson, and after Ngassam’s essay was shared by a coach at the high school, the conversation shifted “to a different perspective on the use of the N-word.” “Since then, people often rely on Valdy to bridge the different thoughts and feelings of the group and to guide putting them into words and actions,” said Carson. “Valdy,” he added, “has been the heart of the Black Student Union. His spirt, compassion and determination will continue to float the halls of DHS long after he leaves.” For his part, Ngassam said, “although we are here all together recognizing and celebrating our successes, we must keep in mind that our job is not over. “The task at hand is not easy and pretending that it is will only be detrimental to the success we as a community have already achieved. I’m well aware that not everyone will agree with our views or support our causes and I accept that. The question is, would you rather be challenged when you express ideas that you don’t fully
believe in to attempt to make people who oppose you more comfortable, or would you rather take criticism knowing the things you state or do is what you truly believe is right? “This award only marks the beginning of my journey to eradicate the bigotry that’s still present in our society,” said Ngassam. “Even though there’s still a long way to go, I have the audacity to continue to condemn injustices in order to imbue justice every step of the way.” The other young humanitarian honoree, Torres, “has spoken out on behalf of native American youth in Davis and is strongly committed to bringing education about Native American issues and culture to the Davis Joint Unified School District and the community at large,” said Councilman Josh Chapman. “She continues to advocate for climate action, protection of sacred sites and the rights of Mother Earth.” Torres thanked all who “helped get me here today,” including both her mom and her Girl Scout leader. “The importance of helping and advocating for both the climate and people who can’t advocate for themselves is something I was always taught,” she said. “I’d also like to thank everyone who helped me and other youth organize the 2019 youth climate strike in Davis. I ask that all of you continue to honor the Mother Earth and keep the climate in your mind, in your heart as well.” ———— Wright’s selection for the Thong Hy Huynh civil rights advocacy award followed five years of unceasing and conscientious advocacy for the community’s most vulnerable populations, including people of color and the unhoused, according to Partida. Wright “has succeeded in changing the tenor of discussions between community members and police around these issues,” the mayor said. “She has successfully advocated for the implementation of programs to better serve the most
vulnerable in Yolo County’s criminal justice systems.” ———— Finally, the Thong Hy Huynh award for excellence in community involvement went to the Interfaith Rotating Winter Shelter. “For the past 13 years, during the coldest months of the year, the IRWS has provided both evening and morning meals, friendly conversation and a warm place to sleep for up to 25 folks at a time,” said Councilman Will Arnold. The COVID pandemic forced a change in their operations, when congregate sleeping environments were deemed unsafe. But the work IRWS volunteers have put in for more than a decade was key as the unhoused were moved into motel rooms and apartments instead. Accepting the award on behalf of the organization was Linda Scott, who noted that the shelter effort started small in 2007 with Bill Habicht, then at Davis Community Church, and over the years has grown to include multiple congregations and more than 1,000 volunteers, including both UC Davis and Davis high school students. “I would like to thank the over 1,500 volunteers who have helped us over the years and the wonderful community of Davis who has been enriched by students getting to know people in the community… high school students getting to know college students, people from congregations getting to know volunteers who were not part of a congregation, and I think it’s something we can be thankful to the wonderful people of Davis for,” said Scott. — Reach Anne TernusBellamy at aternus@ davisenterprise.net. Follow her on Twitter at @ATernusBellamy.
OBITUARY Martha McClara Garcia d. April 21, 2021
Martha (Marty) McClara Garcia passed away on April 21, 2021, after losing her battle with Stage 4 colon cancer and kidney failure. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline McClara, sister Bonnie Ellis and brother Micheal McClara. She is survived by her husband Julian Henry Garcia, brother Tom Ellis McClara, son Doran James Maxwell, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Those who knew Marty remember her vibrant smile and positive nature. She was kind and caring and enjoyed traveling and meeting new people. She was member of the Benevolent Order of Elks and served as an Officer in the Watsonville lodge No. 1300. Upon moving to Lake Havasu City she transferred to the Elks Lodge 2399. She was a graduate of Davis Senior High School
in Davis, and attended college in Santa Cruz. Marty GARCIA will be laid to rest at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at the Davis Cemetery. There will be a celebration of life afterward at 1207 Third St. in Davis. Remembrances can be sent to the American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
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100-plus years of animal love BY EVELYN DALE Special to The Enterprise
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id you know that Be Kind to Animals Week is the oldest commemorative event and longest-running humane education campaign in U.S. history? It was founded in October 1914 by Dr. William O. Stillman of the American Humane Association and other like-minded people to help all animals and to publicize the achievements of our country’s humane societies and was first observed on May 16, 1915. In the 20th century, many leaders, including President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, supported this humane effort as did Hollywood stars like Shirley Temple, Betty White and John Wayne. Over the years, thousands of animal welfare groups including animal shelters have hosted media events, promoted humane treatment of animals, and reminded people that humans owe a great debt to wild and domestic animals. This year Be Kind to Animals Week focused on empowering children, parents, and teachers to build a better world for animals through the transformative power of the human/ animal bond. Although Be Kind to Animals Week was celebrated May 3 to 9, you can still participate in this humane effort to help all animals. At the Be Kind to Animals website, https:// www.americanhumane. org/BeKind/#celebratebkta, there’s online information for adults and children as well as downloadable educational materials for preschool through grade-five children. Here is an overview of the educational resources you will find. Online Resources: Take the Kindness Pledge and get tips on Kind Ways to Celebrate with pets and wildlife. Interested in adopting a pet? Find good tips to determine whether you’re ready to adopt and which pets are right for you and your lifestyle. Have a pet? Learn about ways to keep your pet safe and how to recognize when they are sick. Interested in wildlife? Learn how to create an inviting space in your yard for butterflies and hummingbirds, and how to coexist and humanely protect
Special to The Enterprise Lots of animals are waiting for “forever homes” at the Yolo County Animal Shelter, 2640 E. Gibson Road in Woodland.
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Kindness makes all the difference! With love and patience Elly Kubota helps her canine companion, George, develop confidence and trust in the world around him one step at a time.
PAWS FOR THOUGHT property from unwanted wildlife. What about animal abuse? Understand how to assess a pet’s situation and the steps to take if you suspect animal abuse. Offline resources: Downloadable documents are in PDF format: ■ Pledges for grades K-2 and 3-5. ■ Activity sheets for preschool through fifthgrade children focus on developing the value of kindness by building a better world for animals. These materials cover the four areas of the Humane Pledge to adopt pets from shelters, rescues, or reputable breeders; to care for your pets; to appreciate wildlife, and to report animal abuse. All materials support California’s Common Core Standards for English and math. ■ Three posters are of particular interest. These full-color mini posters can be printed and shared with others. They are also interactive. View them with Adobe Acrobat and learn more by hovering your mouse over the kids and animals in the poster. ■ Select “Fun Facts & History of Be Kind to Animals Week®” to view and download a PDF document about the history of this event. You’ll see photographs of the early days of animal welfare efforts in our country and learn why World War I led to the rise of a powerful national voice urging more humane treatment for all animals. This document also includes highlights of Be Kind to Animals Week® from its beginning in 1915
This year Be Kind to Animals Week focused on empowering (people) to build a better world for animals through the transformative power of the human/animal bond. to 2015. https://www. americanhumane.org/app/ uploads/2021/04/BeKind-to-Animals-History. pdf Additional Resources: Learn about the American artist Morgan Dennis and see some of the many Be Kind to Animals posters he created at “A Visual History of Humane Education” in an informative and downloadable PFD document at https://bekindexhibit.org/exhibition/ be-kind-to-animals-week/ morgan-dennis/.
Happy Tails Here’s a Be Kind To Animals story that will warm your heart. Last summer, Elly Kubota’s Chihuahua passed away. When leaves began to fall and nights grew longer, Elly decided it was time to adopt another canine companion who would get along with “Kitty Kat” her shy, gentle cat. Checking Front Street Animal Shelter’s adoptable dogs list, Elly read fosterparent Justin Sangani’s
‘Hope Chalks’ team spreads awareness Special to The Enterprise To raise awareness and decrease stigma around all mental-health conditions, Yolo County residents are taking to the streets — with sidewalk chalk. The third weekend in May is the annual NAMI Walks, part of the annual Mental Health Awareness Month in May, an event where thousands of people gather to raise awareness of mental health and work to eliminate stigma around mental health conditions. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, NAMI Walks has pivoted to small, virtual events. Newly titled, NAMI Walks Your Way now has thousands of participants fanning out over California and the Country to promote the same values as NAMI Walks. As of Sunday, May 16, over 20,000 people were raising money across the country. One local team, made up of Board Members of NAMI Yolo County, is spreading messages in chalk in Downtown Davis on Saturday, May 22. Named “Hope Chalks”, the team includes four NAMI Yolo County Board members: Stacie Frerichs,
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Sara Gavin, Petrea Marchand and Anya McCann. There are eleven teams raising money for NAMI Yolo County this year. You can look them up, donate, and sign up to participate at https://www.namiwalks. org/team/Hope-Chalks. There are multiple ways to support “Mental Health of All” during May. Write or draw messages of hope and resilience in chalk or on a poster and take a photo and email to friends@namiyolo.org. Photos will be shared on the NAMI Yolo County website. Post the photo on social media, tag @NAMI
Yolo County on Facebook, and include the hashtags #notalone and #namiwalksnorcal. On Saturday, visit the “Hope Chalks” team and see the chalk drawings outside The Paint Chip at 217 F St. in Davis. The team will draw from 8 a.m. to noon and the art should be visible for a day or two after the event. Donations to NAMI Yolo County can be made on the team page https://www.nami walks.org/team/HopeChalks. All the money raised supports NAMI Yolo County’s programs.
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post about big, mellow George and quickly filled out his adoption application. After seeing how calm George was in his foster home that had a big dog and a cat, Elly knew George was a good match for her and Kitty Kat. And so began George’s very Happy Tail. With a flexible work schedule and experience with fearful dogs, Elly was ready to give George the love, time and patient support he needed. Although George was pretty comfortable indoors, he needed to go outside for potty breaks and exercise. So Elly applied her human-intervention skills to coax him into her large backyard where they explored the yard and slowly jogged around its perimeter. Over time, George has responded to Elly’s kind and gentle ways and now trusts her implicitly. George has been a special anchor for Elly during this pandemic because, like other animals, George lives in the moment unaware of social turmoil. So George’s rehabilitation gave Elly a project of love and compassion that resulted in Elly gaining a loyal best friend who will be there for her unconditionally in the years ahead. Kindness extended is returned in kind. — Evelyn Dale of Davis is a volunteer and advocate for shelter animal welfare. Contact her at pawsforthought@sbc global.net. This column appears monthly.
Norma Among is them is Norma (A187519), a 1-year-old female calico shorthair cat. Norma is a sweet girl who needs someone who can give her some time to come out of her shell. She’s shy because she has only lived with one owner, but quickly warming up and showing how sweet and curious she is. Norma would do best in quiet home with no other pets or with a calm cat. Also hoping for a good home is Noodle (A187449), a 6-year-old Maltese who is happy, friendly, loves walks and especially enjoys cuddles. He makes friends everywhere he goes and will always make you smile.
Noodle For information on adopting, contact adoptycas@gmail.com. All shelter animals are up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. The shelter is closed to the public for nonemergencies but the staff is available to assist at 530-668-5287 during new temporary hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Mondays to Fridays and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. For information, visit www.petfinder.com/ member/us/ca/woodland /yolo-county-animalservices-ca283. At Rotts of Friends Animal Rescue, you’ll find Jacks, a big 4-yearold neutered male Rottweiler.
He’s people-friendly and seems to be dogfriendly as well. He’s not dog-reactive. Personality wise, he’s a big goofball who needs a brush up on obedience training but with the free lifetime obedience-training classes you get when you adopt him, he’ll be perfectly trained in no time.
Cleopatra Cleopatra is a young spayed female Rottweiler, but she has an inoperable kidney tumor and her time is short; the shelter is seeking a hospice home for her. If you are interested in taking her in, call Renee at 530-681-1326 to get all the details. If adopted, Rotts would pay for her medication. The next Rotts of Friends’ adoption event is from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at 34505 County Road 29 in Woodland. Come by 10 a.m., as it takes at least an hour to meet and adopt a dog; everyone who will be living with the dog should come out to meet it. Bring proof of homeownership, such as a mortgage statement or property tax bill. If you rent, please bring proof that you are allowed to have a dog in your home, such as a pet clause in your lease or a note from your landlord. All dogs adopted from Rotts of Friends are healthy, microchipped, up-to-date on their vaccines and come with free lifetime obedience-training classes. For more information, visit face book.com/rottsoffriends.
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HESITANT: Russianspeaking areas see more resistance From Page A1 Local home builder Dan Fouts is one of many dealing with a huge increase in the cost of lumber. COURTESY PHOTO
CONSTRUCTION: Contractors, schools affected From Page A1 96-home Chiles Ranch project on East Eighth St., told The Enterprise that he’s beset by price increases for all kinds of construction materials. “It is not only lumber, which is up by an estimated 300%,” Fouts told The Enterprise. “My framing contractor has estimated (the high cost of lumber) will add an additional $25,000 to the cost of a new Chiles Ranch home. It also trickles down into cabinets, interior doors and trim, and hardwood flooring” — all made of wood. There’s more. Fouts added that “PVC piping was affected by the huge increase in demand for PCV piping due to the freeze in Texas. Asphalt roofing shingles and anything else that has petroleum in it” have gone up in price as well, as oil prices on the international market have risen. “And the cost of concrete and
drywall both have had large price increases. The added cost for the components that go into building the new streets have added at least $450,000 to the cost of the site improvements,” Fouts said. “The bottom line,” Fouts concluded, “is that the average cost of a new home in Chiles Ranch will cost $65,000 more to build today than it would have cost a year ago.” The Davis school district — which is in the midst of multiple construction and modernization projects in the wake of approval of a roughly $150 million school facilities bond by local voters in 2019 — is likewise feeling the impact of rising prices for construction materials. Superintendent John Bowes told The Enterprise “we are tracking recent spikes in construction material prices and expect to see higher costs for Da Vinci High School’s Pamela Mari Tech Hub project,
which is currently in the bid process. We are confident our project budgets and associated construction cost inflation contingencies will be able to absorb the cost increases.” Bowes said that the school district’s situation is a bit less dire due to the Davis school board’s relatively recent decision to expedite the sale of all bonds, and (simultaneously) expedite the construction of all bond-funded projects. “This move saved the taxpayers of Davis more than $79 million in interest” as the bonds are slowly paid off over a period of many years, according to Bowes. “It also reduces the amount of projected inflationary (construction) costs, due to a much shorter overall construction window.” What’s the long term outlook? Wells Fargo economists Mark Vitner, Charlie Dougherty and Nicole Cervi offered the following “big picture” projections in
their May 7 blog post: ■ “The supply-demand imbalance will eventually remedy itself as operating restrictions are eased, supply chains normalize and sawmills more fully reopen.” ■ “Lumber prices are unlikely to return to their pre-pandemic levels this year. The industry was in short capacity prior to the pandemic, and has become increasingly dependent on imports from Europe. Domestic producers have been reorienting production to the South.” ■ “Removing the tariffs on softwood lumber imports from Canada might provide some modest short-term relief, but the problem has more to do with consolidation of the building products industry in the aftermath of the housing bust (during the Great Recession) and the unique challenges of restart in production and normalizing supply chains as the pandemic dissipates.”
SOLO: Teen fits right in among college-age peers From Page A1 the Sacramento native has performed with choirs at Carnegie Hall, the Vatican and in Vienna. She is currently a chorister with the UC Davis University Chorus, which she joined when she was 12, with the Schola Cantorum of the Sacred Heart Church in Sacramento and with the Washington Chorus in Washington D.C. She has focused on Western classical music and also enjoys singing jazz, Broadway songs and pop music. In addition to being a talented musician — she also plays piano and recently took up the violin — Abraham excelled academically from an early age. At 7, she took her first college course at American River College and continued to take community college classes while being homeschooled by her mother, Dr. Taji Abraham, a UC Davis alumna, throughout primary and secondary school. In 2019, Abraham passed the high school exit exam. Last year, she transferred from American River College to UC Davis, entering as a junior after completing her general education courses at community college. She is
majoring in vocal performance as a soprano. There have been pros and cons to being a child prodigy and going through school so quickly, Abraham told The Enterprise. “I wasn’t confined to a syllabus (while being homeschooled),” she said. “I could accelerate at my own pace.” While she hasn’t had the same opportunities many kids have to build friendships with classmates her own age, Abraham said she has valued the relationships her route through school made possible. “Going to community college, I interacted with students of all different backgrounds,” she said. In one class, she said, she sat next to and collaborated with a classmate who was in their 70s. “It was fun,” she said. Still, her age is occasionally an obstacle. “She is at a disadvantage when it comes to applying for competitions and scholarships,” said her mother, Dr. Abraham. “Her technicality, vocal skills, stage poise, emotional maturity and musical intellect is that of her college peers but due to her age being 15, she misses out on scholarships and competition awards for college
students in their early 20s.” Another hurdle Abraham has faced is a physical one. Vocal performance is similar to athletics, she explained. Singers condition their bodies much like athletes do. The music requires physical rigor in addition to talent and intellect. “People say I’m young for singing this classical repertoire,” she said. “I’m still physically maturing.” In order to protect her voice, she takes voice lessons and practices singing with just the right techniques and posture. (Abraham said music doesn’t particularly run in her family, but that the classical music her mother listened to while pregnant with her might have sparked something.) While her first year at UC Davis has been almost entirely over Zoom, making some of the physical observation her instructors do more difficult, she said she has enjoyed the supportive and intimate atmosphere of the music program. “Here, you know everyone,” she said, adding that she is looking forward to spending time in-person with her classmates and instructors next year. Despite the pandemic, Abraham has pushed herself to master several
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challenging pieces of music this year. After months of preparation, she recorded her junior year recital last week in a 400-seat concert hall on campus with only her grandmother, parents, brother and her music instructors, Jonathan Nadel, Jolán Friedhoff and Phebe Craig in attendance. The performance, which features works by Bach, Mozart, Handel, Faure and other Western classical composers, will premier today at 6 p.m. on the UC Davis Music YouTube Channel. Abraham performed the recital with four accompanists: Ben Porter on violin, Melita Denny on viola da gamba, William Storz on harpsichord and Karen Rosenak on piano. In the recital, she performs songs in several languages, including English, French, Italian, Latin and German. While Abraham has performed in vaunted venues around the world, she said this recital is special. “It’s my first solo recital,” she said. “It’s a huge milestone.” Abraham sings 10 pieces in total, including a song at the end of the recital, by a less renowned composer, that she told The Enterprise will surprise some listeners. “We are so excited and proud of her,” Dr. Abraham said.
means that we have our work cut out for us.” Tackling that work is a partnership between the county and local community organizations with roots in some of the areas of the county where vaccine uptake is lowest. For several months, the county’s Community Vaccine Partnership has focused on one-on-one vaccine outreach, particularly in LatinX and Russian-speaking communities, as well as rural areas. Partner organizations are the ones who have long done the work with those communities, including the Yolo Food Bank, Empower Yolo, CommuniCare Health Centers and more. In recent weeks they’ve conducted outreach in person and by phone — connecting with some 2,600 people — while referring others to walkup vaccine clinics and signing them up on MyTurn. “A lot of outreach activities are happening,” said Brian Vaughn, the county’s public health director. But there are many challenges as well. Among the reasons outreach workers have heard from those hesitant to get a vaccine: ■ Concern that they will spread COVID-19 to family members if they have side effects (something that is not possible as the vaccines do not give recipients the virus); ■ Not wanting side effects; ■ Past trauma from interactions with government or medical establishments; and ■ Vaccine myths and misinformation that people have accepted as truth. “General misinformation, some I’m sure you’ve heard around pernicious lies about being microchipped and things like that,” Vaughn told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. “They are out there and people are stating them as reasons not to get vaccinated.” Opposition to vaccination is particularly strong in Russian-speaking communities, Vaughn said. “I have heard … that there’s actually a stigma to people who are vaccinated in some of those communities,” he said. “We have healthcare professionals who we’ve asked to be spokespeople saying they prefer not to reveal their status of being vaccinated for fear of criticism there. So that’s an ongoing issue we know of, and it certainly precedes COVID.” West Sacramento, home to a sizable Russian-speaking community, is also home to some of the lowest vaccination
rates in the county. Supervisor Oscar Villegas, who represents that city on the Board of Supervisors, asked Vaughn if there has been any uptick in vaccinations in census tracks in that city where vaccination rates have been lowest. “It’s slow going,” Vaughn replied. “It’s been really difficult. “Some are a little disappointed they haven’t been able to make more progress. But we’ve been telling them that people who have been hearing a lot of misinformation around vaccines, they’re going to need to hear this (provaccine) message multiple times from multiple partners… and I’m hopeful people who continue to hear the same thing three, four, five times, may be motivated to get vaccinated, particularly if its easily accessible and convenient. “There is some continued pushback but I’m hopeful we’re going to make a dent going forward,” Vaughn said. “But it’s tough going. We know that the people who wanted to get the vaccine early, got it, so these are the fence sitters, slightly resistant populations that we’re going to have to do more legwork on.” Villegas said he is alarmed at the numbers in parts of West Sacramento. “They haven’t moved and I worry as the rest of the state and the county moves forward, this census tract continues to (remain) flat.” Supervisor Gary Sandy of Woodland asked about incentives for people to get vaccinated — something that’s happening in other cities and states and that Yolo County officials are considering. “Everything is on the table right now,” said Vaughn. Said Sandy, “I think it’s something we should really move on now.” He said the city of Lodi is incentivizing vaccination by offering discounts on utility bills with the expectation that federal funding will cover the cost to the city. “The point is, we need to find a way to sort of break the logjam here with these cultures and relative low rate of participation and why not try incentivizing participation?” Sandy asked. “Maybe even targeted or restricted to specific zip codes, neighborhoods, etc.? “But at this point I think we need to try some game-changer aspects,” he said. Supervisor Jim Provenza of Davis agreed. “I think that’s going to be an important part of getting people vaccinated.”
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In-person music returns to Davis BY JEFF HUDSON Enterprise staff writer After a one-year hiatus from in-person performances in Davis, locally grown cellist Eunghee Cho and musicians from his Mellon Music Festival will perform live in the outdoor courtyard at the Hilton Garden Inn Davis Downtown on Saturday, May 29 — part of Memorial Day weekend — at 7:30 p.m. Cho billed the event as a “super fun outdoors show in a super unique outdoor space.” The program will feature an eclectic mix of new and classic works. Representing tradition will be the Mendelssohn String Quartet No. 6 in F minor (Op. 80), which was composed in 1847 as tribute to Mendelssohn’s late sister Fanny, a famous concert pianist who was also a composer (in an era when music was published almost exclusively by men). Also on the program will be the Romance (Op. 23), written by American composer Amy Beach in 1893, and premiered by Beach and the famous American violinist Maud Powell at the famous 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago (for the 400th anniversary of the first visit of explorer Christopher Columbus to the New World; the Chicago exposition included the premiere of the very first Ferris Wheel, a popular attraction with fairgoers
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With nothing but time on their hands, a quartet of asylum seekers — from left, Omar (Amir El-Masry), Wasef (Ola Orebiyi), Abedi (Kwabena Ansah) and Farhad (Vikash Bhai) — struggle to fill every hour of every long, lonely day.
‘Limbo’: A kinder, gentler look at asylum seekers Scottish setting puts a new spin on the crisis BY DERRICK BANG Enterprise film critic
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Given the refugee crisis once again developing on the Italian island of Lampedusa, Scottish writer/ Starring: Amir El-Masry, director Ben Sharrock’s Vikash Bhai, Ola Orebiyi, cross-cultural drama Kwabena Ansah, Sidse couldn’t be better timed. Babett Knudsen, That said, the well-titled “Limbo” examines this Kenneth Collard humanitarian catastrophe Rating: R, for occasional in a manner that’s both profanity familiar … and somewhat Available via: quirky. Omar (Amir El-Masry) Operational movie and Farhad (Vikash Bhai) theaters are among a couple dozen asylum seekers “temporarily” housed on one of the remote Uist islands, off the northwest
Scottish coast. It’s mostly a soul-deadening waiting game — amplified by Sharrock’s very slow pacing — although part of each day is spent taking outrageously misjudged “cultural awareness” classes taught by a couple of clueless locals (Sidse Babett Knudsen and Kenneth Collard). At other times, these men make a lengthy trek to the island’s lone phone booth, plunked in the middle of nowhere, and take turns chatting with family members in their respective countries. Omar, quiet and withdrawn, has fled the
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Davis High grad Eunghee Cho is returning to Davis for a live in-person performance on Saturday, May 29. Kronos Quartet by Aleksandra Vrebalov, who was born in the former Yugoslavia, left Serbia in 1995 and now lives in New York. She has composed more than 80 works, ranging from concert music to opera, and music for film. And the program will include “F.C.’s Jig,” a lively short piece by violinist/ fiddler and composer Mark O’Connor, who has appeared at the Mondavi Center in years past. Cho — a Davis High grad who is currently completing a Ph.D. in cello performance at the New England Conservatory in Boston — will be joined by violinists Kate
Before you go String quartet featuring Davis’ Eunghee Cho. ■ Masked required ■ Saturday, May 29, 7:30 p.m. ■ Hilton Garden Inn, downtown Davis ■ $30, available at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/courtyardconcerts-with-mellonmusic-festival-tickets -154888998163 then and now). The newer works will include “Pannonia Boundless” for string quartet, composed in 1998 for the
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WOH’s latest production is a mysterious twinbill BY BEV SYKES Enterprise theater critic The Woodland Opera House refuses to be stopped by the pandemic and is presenting “The Count and the Curse,” two Agatha Christie plays for live radio, streaming Friday and Saturday, May 21 and 22, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 23, at 2 p.m. The plays will be recorded live in the historic Woodland Opera House and presented online. Director Matthew Abergel, says. “The show must go on, right? And that’s what we’re doing, while still keeping everyone safe.” The plays have been
‘The Count and the Curse’ ■ Streaming Friday and Saturday at 7:30, and Sunday at 2 p.m. ■ For tickets visit www. woodlandoperahouse. org. adapted by playwright Bob Cooner, who says, “I’m a big fan of Agatha Christie and, especially, of the Hercule Poirot stories, novels, films, plays, etc. It occurred to me that some of these early Poirot stories, now in public domain, would make very entertaining plays or even
radio plays, since that presentation format seemed more feasible during the pandemic; thus, I adapted these two stories (‘The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman’ and ‘The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb’) as radio plays.” The streaming presentation showcases detective Hercule Poirot (Darryl Strohl-De Herrera) in two of his earliest whodunnits. In the first mystery, Poirot and his stalwart companion, Capt. Arthur Hastings (Scott Martin), investigate the death of the Italian Count Foscatini. In the second, they travel to Egypt to untangle a series of deaths supposedly caused by a
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and Skyler King. The Opera House stage is empty, with actors holding scripts and standing at microphones. Sound effects are created and executed by
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‘Stowaway’: Clever riff on a classic dilemma BY DERRICK BANG Enterprise film critic Writer/director Joe Penna’s absorbing “Stowaway” is Tom Godwin’s “Cold Equations” writ large (and a nod to that 1954 scifi classic would have been nice). Penna and co-scripter Ryan Morrison have “opened up” Godwin’s short story quite effectively, expanding the character roster, modifying the setting and circumstances. But the core imperative remains the same: You can’t argue with math. The story, set in a future when Mars has been colonized, begins as a Kingfisher rocket blasts off from Earth, under the command of Marina Barnett (Toni Colette). She’s joined by medical researcher Zoe Levenson (Anna Kendrick) and biologist/botanist David Kim (Daniel Dae Kim), accomplished academics chosen from thousands of applicants who submitted proposals for Mars-based research. They dock with the Hyperion MTS-42, a modular space station. The spent rocket is transformed into a spinning counterweight at the end of a 500-meter-long tether; this supplies artificial gravity for the months-long journey to Mars. (Very cool concept, I might add.) Shortly after this lengthy trip begins, during routine safety checks, Marina discovers an unconscious man in an overhead compartment that contains the Carbon Dioxide Removal Assembly (CDRA). When the body drops to the floor, his safety harness, wrapped around a pipe attached to the CDRA, inflicts damage. Once he regains consciousness, the newcomer proves to be Michael Adams (Shamier Anderson), a ground crew engineer who blacked out after injuring himself during final pre-flight checks. Michael initially is horrified by the implications of his plight; the MTS-42 already has traveled past
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the point of no return, which Anderson makes him thoroughly means he’s looking at a two-year sympathetic, genial and eager to leave from Earth. Before long, please; he also exudes a trace of though, Michael calmly accepts guilt, fully aware that he has the situation, and promises to upset the apple cart (although he “carry his weight” to whatever doesn’t initially know to what degree the others can use him. degree). Marina, Zoe and David Ah, but there’s also like him. It’s a the rub. variant of the When it eventuStockholm synally becomes obvidrome; the more ous that the CDRA time they spend is beyond repair, with Michael, the Starring: Toni Collette, the implacability more he becomes Anna Kendrick, Daniel of math rears its … well … part of Dae Kim, Shamier ugly head: Withthe crew. Anderson out that gadget, Collette shades the oxygen supply Marina in escalatRating: TV-MA, for will handle only ing degrees of dramatic intensity and two people, during mental anguish; fleeting profanity this long journey. she practically Indeed, even if turns gray before Available via: Netflix David executes a our eyes, her body Hail Mary play, by sagging beneath the prematurely activating his weight of the decision that must oxygen-generating algae — the be made. And yet she never loses project that earned him a place her professionalism; indeed, on this mission — that boosts it to everybody here adheres to trainthree. ing, regulations and protocol. Not four. Penna and Morrison don’t sucThe trouble, by this point, is cumb to cheap melodrama; these that we like Michael. Quite a lot. characters never lose their cool,
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never scream at each other. Kendrick’s Zoe is a passionate eager beaver: excited by her place on this mission, gob-smacked by her first view of Earth from space. (David, more prone to motion sickness, can’t share her enthusiasm.) She’s therefore the most indignant about the utter “unfairness” of this catastrophe, the most unwilling to accept the math. Kim’s David is quieter, more pragmatic. He’s also enormously possessive about his work; watching him nurse tiny algae sprouts is oddly touching. To a degree, this is a riff on the “man in a can” sub-genre. Until the third act, our point of view never strays from these four people, in production designer Marco Bittner Rosser’s way-cool interiors: the cramped passageways, sleeping quarters, infirmary, laboratory, exercise area and cupola, the latter allowing views of space. Once we hit that third act, though, things shift radically. And the tension becomes edgeof-the-seat, heart-in-mouth
unbearable. Although their film is engaging from start to finish, Penna and Morrison’s sense of drama is superior to their grasp of hard science. Even before the oxygen crisis is exposed, no mention ever is made of how all these characters will have enough to eat. (And drink?) Early on, David teases Zoe for “wasting” 800 grams of her allowable personal effects on two ceramic coffee mugs, yet nobody ever says boo about the unplanned impact of Michael’s 78 kilograms. (Anderson is a big, hefty guy.) Sci-fi purists likely will smirk at such lapses, but — if you get properly caught up in the story, which certainly isn’t difficult — they really don’t matter. This is an examination of implacable situations that require impossible choices. That’s drama enough. — Read more of Derrick Bang’s film criticism at http://derrick bang.blogspot.com. Comment on this review at www.davisenter prise.com.
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strife in Syria; his parents have safely relocated in Istanbul, while his brother Nabil has remained behind as a member of the resistance. Omar’s prized possession is his grandfather’s oud, which he never lets out of his sight, always carrying its oversized instrument case. Back in Syria, before the country went to hell, Omar was poised to follow his grandfather’s footsteps, as a master of this beautiful, lute-like instrument. But Omar’s right hand was injured somewhere along the way, and he’s thus been unable to play. More crucially, he’s unwilling to play: burdened by a degree of survivor’s guilt far heavier than the oud itself. The occasional phone chats with his mother (voiced by Darina Al Joundi) merely amplify the feeling that he should have remained at his brother’s side, to fight the good fight. Farhad, something of a cheerful opportunist, assigns himself the role of Omar’s “talent manager.” But Farhad’s surface merriment conceals his own, quite serious reason for having fled Afghanistan. At one point, he impulsively steals a rooster and makes it a pet, naming it Freddie after his favorite musician, Freddie Mercury. Farhad wants something he can call his own, akin to Omar and his oud. Omar and Farhad share a modest but comfortable bungalow with displaced Africans Wasef (Ola Orebiyi), who’s mad about soccer, and Abedi (Kwabena Ansah). They and all the other refugees are regarded with amusement and curiosity by the island inhabitants, as typified by the four young people — Plug (Cameron Fulton), Stevie (Lewis Gibson), Cheryl (Silvie Furneaux) and Tia (Iona Elizabeth Thomson) — who give Omar a ride at one point. Their behavior isn’t anything akin to malice: more like astonishment, as if these
temporary visitors just stepped off a spaceship from Alpha Centauri. But of course that’s cruel in its own subtle way, as it enhances Omar’s sense of “otherness,” of not belonging. (Ironically, it’s much easier to understand the English spoken by Omar and his comrades, than that of the locals; the Scottish accent is impenetrable!) The bulk of his days are spent wandering the island’s harsh but epic landscapes, oud carried at one side, seeking some sort of meaning to his complex and dangerous past, and the uncertain future that stretches ahead. He’s spiritually dead, and — as with all the other refugees — isolated and lonely: profoundly lonely. They’re all marking time, waiting for the delivery of a letter that will determine each man’s fate. And even if such a letter bears good news, will these men still be themselves? Can identity endure, when wrenched so abruptly from its cultural origins, and then plunked into such an alien environment? Ultimately, as autumn passes, and the island is gripped by its unrelenting harsh winter … change is forced. Sharrock’s goal, clearly, is to present Omar and his comrades in a compassionate, non-judgmental light: to make them sympathetic and comprehensible in a manner that earns our empathy. In this, Sharrock succeeds completely. These men couldn’t be further from the “social threat” demonized by ultraconservative, right-wing media blowhards; they’re brave and sensitive souls seeking the “better life” to which we all aspire. While struggling to retain their dignity in the process. El-Masry conveys a wealth of emotion while saying very little. At first blush, his morose expression seems an unyielding constant, but only if one overlooks the nuances in his often sorrowful eyes, the set of his mouth, the various ways he
carries his body. When subjected to innocent (but still rude) questions from Cheryl and Tia, his silence begs for the ability to flee, to suddenly materialize anywhere else. Farhad’s presence actually gives Omar a release: somebody to interact with, somebody to worry about … because, despite his outward ebullience, Farhad seems oddly vulnerable, even fragile. Bhai plays this duality equally well, and many of his shared scenes with El-Masry are profoundly poignant. I wish Sharrock granted Wasef and Abedi similar focus, but we don’t spend nearly enough time with them. Cinematographer Nick Cooke repeatedly finds the beauty of this harsh but oddly mesmerizing landscape; I can’t imagine living in such a place, but goodness, it’s beautiful. Cooke also makes a visual joke of his long shots: notably the straight, horizonstretching road that leads to the aforementioned phone booth, and the distance one must walk to reach it. That note of humor notwithstanding, it’s one of few. Sharrock refers to his film as a “funny satire,” which I dispute; some critics also have compared “Limbo” to the eccentric, dry wit of Scottish director Bill Forsyth, which is even further off the mark. Granted, occasional touches here warrant a chuckle, as with the local grocer whose notion of a “spice section” is limited to salt and pepper. But “Limbo” is primary a somber, brooding affair, as befits the possibly grim uncertainty that hovers over Omar and his comrades like a dark cloud: minute by minute, hour by hour, day by day, week by week. Sharrock’s film is instructive, illuminating and engaging, but it’s by no means “fun.” — Read more of Derrick Bang’s film criticism at http://derrickbang.blogspot. com. Comment on this review at www.davis enterprise.com.
From Page B1 “The Adventure of the Italian Nobleman” is a short story first published in 1923 in the U.K. Martin is superb as Hastings, doing most of the narration of the story of the murder of Count Foscatini. While good as Poirot, Strohl-De Herrera suffers from an accent, sometimes French, sometimes something else and not at all consistent. Still, he plays the Adrian Monk-like detective, who notices every little thing and uses those bits of information to solve the mystery with aplomb. The supporting cast (Delk, BaikieRick and King) are each excellent, with King creating two very different characters, both outstanding. Background music is a bit disrupting, perhaps because of the streaming, and might not have been as bothersome if this were a live performance. Additionally, while it was great fun to watch Hammond creating the radio sounds,
they didn’t make it clearly to the video. There is an intermission between the two plays, with Fats Waller music played by pianist Dean Moran. In “The Adventure of the Egyptian Tomb,” also written in 1923, Poirot is called upon to solve a series of mysterious deaths that are centered around the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Strohl-De Herrera has better control of his accent in this play, and the music used fits more with the story. The supporting cast are Jori Gonzales, Rand Doerning and David Cross, who is particularly good when angry. Feigning death, Poirot uncovers the culprit responsible for the series of deaths attributed to a mummy’s curse. Following these short stories featuring Poirot, he was the hero in 33 novels, two stage plays and more than 50 short stories. This is a fun production, and with the recent lifting of masks and safe distancing, this might be the last streaming production for local theater.
MUSIC: Seating available in courtyard and private rooms From Page B1 Arndt and Stephanie Zyzak, and violist Tanner Menees, all conservatory trained musicians who have performed at the Mellon Music Festival before. The concert will be presented in a manner that reflects the times. According to Cho, “audience members will be socially-distanced, and masks must be worn at all times except for when eating and drinking.” As a result, there will only be 25 seats in the courtyard, which are likely to sell out in advance. Proof of registration is required for entry. The Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Davis is also taking reservations for rooms with a private balcony with a
view of the courtyard concert venue. “Enjoy the show while eating a meal or sipping wine on your balcony with loved ones,” Cho suggested. If interested, contact Hilton Garden Inn Davis Downtown at 530753-3600, or email artistic director Eunghee Cho at eunghee@mellon musicfestival.com. The Mellon Music Festival is also getting ready to announce plans sometime later this month for what Cho is teasing as a “reimagined festival” (including online concerts) on June 26 and 27. Tickets are $30 and are available online at: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/courtyard-concerts-withmellon-music-festival-tickets-154888 998163
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DHS can’t capitalize on forced turnovers BY WILL WYMAN
hands were there. How many times did we tip a pass and the bounce didn’t go our way? The The Davis High boys basketball energy was right, they’re athletic. team fell to visiting Cosumnes I just thought our first half wasn’t Oaks, 78-67, Thursday night. The the pace we wanted either.” setback was the locals’ first Delta The team was also missing the League loss of the season. talents of junior Bryce Barker, The Wolfpack rode an explo- who has been a reliable doublesive third-quarter digit scorer for the performance to vicBlue Devils this seatory despite trailing son. Sitting out with the Blue Crew a knee injury, Barkthrough the first two er’s absence allowed frames. Veteran Next game: Saturday for others on the Devil coach Dan at Pleasant Valley, squad to log more Gonazlez’ squad was 2:30 p.m. playing time: unable to find its “In that sense, this footing as the game is a good learning game for those progressed before things unrav- guys who all of a sudden got mineled in the second half. utes that they’re not used to get“We played a couple new ting,” Gonzalez added. “We defenses today and I thought definitely learn from every game, those worked really well for the whether we win or lose, and it’s most part,” he said. “I just didn’t something that we’ll take into think we capitalized on the turn- practice tomorrow.” overs we were causing. Colin Walsh put in a strong “Sometimes we would cause a performance on both ends, pairturnover and then turn it over ing a 20-point scoring night with right back,” noted the head coach. a couple of steals and a forced backcourt violation. Walsh’s “That’s not typical of us. “The rule is to always try and aggressive drives to the rack get a shot on every possession and resulted in five trips to the charity it just didn’t seem like the sure stripes and 9 points for the Davis
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cause. Isaiah Conlan and Jackson Isidor helped Walsh shoulder the offensive load, dropping 19 and 12 points, respectively. The pair each hit two triples in the final quarter to give hope to the Devil comeback effort. Despite the Devils’ notably energetic display, they were unable to keep the visitors off the glass. “We were having trouble rebounding, it seemed like they were getting second and third shots,” Gonzalez added. “Our taking care of business on the boards could have been better. But the pace of the game, we couldn’t get it going.” Davis’ season continues on Saturday when it takes on nonleague opponent Pleasant Valley away from home. The 3-1 Devils will undoubtedly be hungry for improvement after Thursday’s loss. “I know what we can do and I know we can score in spurts,” Gonzalez said. “This could have easily gone the other way because it looked like we had some possessions where we had some open looks and it just didn’t go down.”
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Carlos Campos (10) works around Cosumnes Oaks’ Jalen Flenory (11) during Thursday’s Delta League clash at the Davis High North Gym.
Blue Devil boys net Delta League tennis title Enterprise staff Exacting revenge on Cosumnes Oaks Thursday, the Davis High boys tennis team beat the Wolfpack, 6-3, securing its first Delta League title since 2016. After splitting a pair of 5-4 decisions with Jesuit and losing to CO in the first round of league play, 5-4, the three-point win simultaneously denied both the Wolfpack and Marauders a share of the conference championship. DHS dropped its No. 1 singles point, but won out at the 2 through 6 spots. The Devils also won a key doubles match with Nico Perez and Ayden Morgan gutting out a three-set victory (6-7, 7-5, 10-7). In singles action, Alan Cao won his fifth match of the spring (7-5, 7-5). Josh Xu improved to 6-2 overall with his 6-1, 6-3 win and Dorado Barrios capped his final season at 6-1 with a three-set, 6-2, 2-6, 10-3, win. Jared Umphress also kept his singles season perfect (10-0), winning 6-3, 6-2. Ian Hwang also won his fifth match, 7-5, 7-5. The Devils’ lone senior, Barrios will stay close to home next fall. He plans to attend UC Davis. “I’m so happy for Dorado,” Devil head coach Dale Hersch said. “He’d been in a few tough tiebreaker matches for us earlier in the season. And he’s been playing so well. That was a great last match for him.” DHS ends the fall 10-2 overall.
Boys water polo Taking on Bay Area heavyweight De La Salle Wednesday in Concord, the Blue Crew fell, 14-11. The Spartans capitalized on power-play opportunities, scoring on three of their four man-up tries. Trey Doten nearly equaled a careerouting with his seven goals. Ryan Pfeifer scored two and both Joshua Davis (two assists) and Alex Cordone netted singles. The Devils play St. Mary’s of Stockton on the road to wrap up the week.
Girls volleyball Lena Sundin discharged a career-high 17 kills and Emma Thompson added 14, to go with 15 digs and four aces, as the Blue Crew edged Cosumnes Oaks, 3-2, Wednesday in Elk Grove (2520, 18-25, 21-25,
25-20, 15-9). The victory was the Devils’ first against the Wolfpack since 2018. Devil head coach Julie Crawford called the match a “total grind,” praising the two outside hitters for stepping up after the Devils starting center, Nicole Risch, suffered a shoulder injury early. Emily Wells added seven kills and Kate Nelson (three aces) discharged six along with teammate Grace Heringer. Olivia Kim and Heringer finished the match with seven digs apiece.
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Sound guard’s team-high 14 points weren’t enough to hold off the visiting Wolves, in an 88-57 Lady Devil loss. Sharpshooter Bella Oliva added 11 points, hitting three triples, Tessa Schouten scored 8, Mara Bledsoe and Alia Cordone each pitched in 6 and Lily Hessl scored 5 as the Devils dipped to 8-5 this spring and snapped a sevengame win streak. DHS ends the week on the road against Pleasant Valley (Chico) Friday at 6 p.m.
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Ben Buettner scored twice and Henri Schulz bent the twine, but DHS couldn’t hold off Jesuit Wednesday, falling to the Marauders for the second time this spring, 12-3. Holt Klineberg and Finnegan Shields each passed out assists in the loss. In goal, Mason Johnstone made 13 saves. The match served as the final home contest for five Devil seniors: Johnstone (UC Davis), Buettner (US Coast Guard), Schulz (UC San Diego), Walsh Klineberg (Rice) and Jacen Belew (UC Santa Barbara).
The Blue Devil track squad thundered past Pleasant Grove Wednesday, with the DHS boys topping the Eagles, 94-42, and the Lady Devils earning a 90-36 victory. Anaya Browning set a new personal best with her first-place 800 effort (2:29.35), as did Grace Dwyer in the 1,600 (5:45.47). Maddie Buzbee was tops in the 100-meter hurdles (17.68), Shay Hawkes won the 300 hurdles (52.65), high jump (5-02.50) and long jump (16-00.50) and Gabby Caceres-Fernandez topped the ladies pole vault field with a 10-foot performance. Lily Gieschen was also the triple-jump winner (33-08) along with Tai Hackett (39-02). Ray Oldham won the boys long jump (1911) and high jump (6-0), Will Siemen’s 13-06 pole vault was tops and Andrew Baum set a new PR with his 133-02 discus toss. Tyler Venner won the shot put with a 46-04 heave, Connor Cougevan placed first in the 1,600 (4:43.69), Sean Layman won the 800 (2:00.22) and Jacob Schaal’s 53.82 in the 400 was nearly three seconds ahead of second-place PG finisher Micheal Colbert (56.50). DHS also secured relay wins in the boys 4x100 (Ethan Tan, Hackett, Brendan Park, Josiah McCarthy; 46.49) and 4x400 (Ben Norton, Schaal, Layman, McCarthy; 3:36.80) as well as the girls 4x100 (Sophia Young, Isabel Garcia, Emma Vogt, Chloe Barr; 51.24) and 4x400 (Dwyer, Abby Carroll, Amie Huang, Corinne DeJong; 4:28.49).
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After dropping a 9-4 contest to Oak Ridge on Tuesday, the Lady Devils returned to action Wednesday to beat Christian Brothers, 16-7, in Sacramento. Charlotte Bowler netted a careerJessie high Finkelor four goals, Tory Agnew scored a hat trick and Grace Scheuring, Colette Quaas and Amara Higgins tallied two each. Lauren Lee, Devon Morris and Meilla Blissett also scored in what was Davis’ 12th win of the season. In goal, Stella Cardenas made eight stops, while Morris collected a team-leading seven ground balls, Ella Heringer had a pair of takeaways and Higgins won four draws. DHS hosts Vista Del Lago for Senior Night on Friday at 7:15 p.m.
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The DHS boys won in straight sets on the road against Cosumnes Oaks on Wednesday night, 25-20, 25-20, 25-22. Mick Dunning had four aces in the 3-0 victory, while Rowan Keller smacked down four kills and Owen Nuzbee recorded 11 digs.
The Blue Devils’ will continue their roadtrip next Wednesday at Franklin. The Davis squad boasts a 2-2 record and is 2-1 Delta League play.
Softball Devils Stevie Spencer and Zoe West scored in the top half of the sixth inning, but Franklin’s bats were too hot to contain as the locals fell, 8-2, in their season finalé to the Wildcats. Toeing the rubber early, Madison Rutherford split time with West (three strikeouts) and Sarah Griffiths. At the plate, Rutherford, Mia Mark, West, Griffiths and Naomi Kalanetra (RBI) each had single base knocks, while Olivia Waldren doubled. DHS wraps up the spring 6-17 overall.
Baseball Davis High dropped the second game in its season series with Elk Grove on Thursday, falling 7-0 on the road. The Blue Devils received base hits from Grafton Shorts, Jordan Painter, Brian Chin and Koen Carston, but were blanked by Thundering Herd starter Aiden Jimenez, who went seven innings. Rockwell Lybbert threw five-plus frames for Davis and struck out five while allowing six earned runs. Matt Young entered in relief and stranded a runner to end the sixth inning. The Devils (16-8 overall, 6-8 league) host Elk Grove (19-4, 12-2) at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
Girls soccer After falling to Franklin earlier in the week, the Lady Devils turned the tables to beat the Wildcats, 2-0, on Thursday. Summer Baron and Bella Artofer supplied Davis’ scoring strikes as DHS improved to 6-1-1 overall. Becca Blum assisted on Artofer’s punch-in. The Devils host St. Francis at 7:30 p.m. next Tuesday for their annual Blackout Match.
Boys soccer Two red cards were issued to Franklin after a benchclearing brouhaha Thursday at Brown Stadium, with the Blue Crew eventually earning a 4-2 win. Conner Clark scored a pair, while Hayden Tam and Zayn Dmeiri netted singles. DHS plays again next Tuesday, Simon 5 p.m., Vaca-Lorenzi at Jesuit.
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We need more I diversity in STEM education BY JOSE RIVAS Special to CalMatters
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had wanted to become an engineer ever since I was a child. But growing up in the barrio, it felt like I was alone in fighting to make this dream come true — with no guidance, role models or support to achieve this goal. When I finally began my journey toward an engineering degree, I was told, “Mexicans can’t be engineers!” “Hispanics can barely add let alone do calculus.” Anger was my immediate response. As a Salvadoran American, these words hurt me more than I realized at the time. Intellectually, I knew I stood on the shoulders of giants. My Mayan ancestors developed the concept of zero and mathematically charted the skies to predict the future. They engineered massive stone structures to track the heavens and ensure crops were planted to produce the most bounty. I knew this, but the words I heard still fueled a feeling of being an imposter, even after I became an engineer and was designing spacecraft. It was a feeling I could not shake for a very long time. When I finally confronted these emotions, it lit a spark in me. I knew that I had to do something not just for myself, but for my community. I decided I would not allow other young aspiring scientists and engineers in my small innercity community go through the same experiences that I did. My focus became one of creating access and equity. This led me on many paths, from becoming a board member to helping establish a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) high school to becoming a teacher. As a teacher, I would find my voice and address what I had experienced and felt so many years ago. Now, I had the opportunity to teach students science and engineering. Now, I had the opportunity to be a role model and a guide for students like me growing up in the hood. I had an insatiable drive to bring opportunities, resources and grants to spur my students’ creativity and innovation to help them know that they deserve the best education possible. Inexorably, this led my students to want to show the world their potential.
f politicians wanted to kill rooftop solar energy production in California, they could not find a better vehicle than a proposed new law known as Assembly Bill 1139. This is a brainchild of Democratic Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez of San Diego, previously best known for authoring AB 5, another destructive bill she pushed into law in 2019 only to see her legislative colleagues a year later rescind many of its onerous provisions. AB 5 was despised especially by folks it was supposed to help. The newest Gonzalez project is — like AB 5 — a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Where AB 5 originally required companies using contract workers to convert them to regular employees who could then be unionized, AB 1139 purports to stabilize conditions for California residents installing solar panels atop their homes. AB 5 caused or threatened to cause an end to the jobs of thousands of Californians, from freelance writers to court reporters to musicians. Similarly, AB 1139 would likely stifle rooftop solar installations around the state, home to about half of all such projects nationally. Here are four things AB 1139 would do in the name of bettering home-based solar power: ■ It would end the state’s
current policy of requiring electric utilities to ensure that “customer-sited generation continues to grow sustainably.” That’s a massive change in state policy. It would concentrate all renewable energy efforts in the hands of big utilities including California’s largest utility, which has been convicted of corporate crimes as serious as manslaughter. ■ It would end the current guarantee to homeowners who install solar that net metering will remain stable for 20 years after systems go in. This means the price homeowners get for excess energy they contribute to the general electric grid will drop. ■ And it calls on the scandal-ridden state Public Utilities Commission to create new net metering rules within two years to set payments to solar owners for excess power at the level currently paid for wholesale power. That, say solar advocates, would cut payments to homeowners who install solar by about 80 percent. This is a utility company pipe dream come to life,
something for which the electric providers have spent years lobbying the PUC. Essentially, AB 1139 disincentivizes homeowners who might otherwise want to install solar panels, the cost of which has dropped by about 70 percent over the last 10 years. The unanswered question here is why Gonzalez would sponsor this bill, which has already passed one Assembly committee and is now headed to another which Gonzalez chairs, where passage is allegedly greased.
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uestions repeatedly submitted to her office have gone unanswered. The reality is that this bill helps no one but profitdriven privately owned monopoly utilities, like the multiply convicted Pacific Gas & Electric Co., Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric. For the state’s overall commitment to reach 100percent reliance on renewable energy by midcentury would not change. If homeproduced power levels off or is reduced, pressure will increase pressure to expand or build more huge solarthermal electricity farms in the state’s vast desert areas, says Jennifer Tanner of a group called the Indivisible California Green Team. The utilities won’t build most of these plants, but they would construct added transmission lines to bring the new power from the
desert to their grids. Building more hundreds of miles of transmission facilities atop what already exists would cost many billions of dollars. Do it and utilities would reap billions in added income over at least 20 years because they are guaranteed a fixed rate of return — often about 14 percent per year — on investments in new facilities. This inevitably leads to higher rates for consumers, who will also provide — through their monthly bills — money to repay with interest any loans the utilities take for adding transmission capacity. One reason some advocates of the massive solar thermal facilities give for de-emphasizing rooftop solar, as AB 1139 definitely would — is the claim that only the wealthy can afford it. But today’s lower prices for solar panels mean see 43 percent of new installations done by lower- and middleincome homeowners. All of which makes this one of the most anticonsumer, antihomeowner and antigreen proposals ever seen in Sacramento. — Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com. His book, “The Burzynski Breakthrough: The Most Promising Cancer Treatment and the Government’s Campaign to Squelch It,” is now available in a softcover fourth edition. For more Elias columns, visit www.california focus.net.
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e entered an engineering competition with a 3D printed robot, the culmination of their hard work and brilliance. Out of all the grants, equipment and resources, I realized that their voice was the most important resource I had given them. They knew who they were, where they came from and what they were capable of. Their robot obliterated the competition, taking first place in all categories. No other team came close. After the ceremonies, the trophies and the excitement of winning, I asked my students, “So how do you guys feel?” One answered: “Mr. Rivas, winning was an amazing experience, but what really stuck with us was that we were finally seen; we were not just that poor community on the other side of the freeway. That is what is going to stay with us for the rest of our lives! And Mr. Rivas, we could not have done this without your passion and your belief in us.” I had come full circle to what I had missed — a guide and an advocate. Now more than ever, it is imperative that we have a diverse teaching force that reflects the hopes and dreams of our students. I am happy to see our state leaders, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond, recognizing how important it is to prioritize recruiting and retaining teachers of color. As the governor has proposed in his budget, California needs to continue to invest in recruitment strategies like teacher residencies and developing classified employees, as well as grants for new teachers like the Golden State Teacher Grant Program. Assembly Bill 520, introduced by Assemblyman Mike Gipson, D-Carson, also elevates how important it is to focus on strategies that retain effective teachers of color. Together, I hope that we can have a comprehensive approach to build a more representative teaching force. Less than 3% of STEM educators in California are teachers of color. It is vital that we do everything in our power to bring in educators of color like me who will fight, advocate for and give our students a voice. Our perspective is essential to help Black and Brown students realize what they are capable of accomplishing. — Jose Rivas teaches AP physics, electronics and product development to 11th and 12th graders at Lennox Math, Science and Technology Academy in Lennox, jrivas@lennoxacademy.org. A 2020-21 Teach Plus California Policy Fellow, he wrote this for CalMatters, a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s Capitol works and why it matters.
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Public Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Filed: In Good Company FBN Number: F20210355 1. Fictitious Business Name(s) In Good Company 2. Street Address, City, State and Zip of Principal Place of Business in California. Business is located in Yolo County. 617 G St., Apt. B Davis, CA 95616 Mailing address: PO Box 74064 Davis, CA 95617 3. List Full Name(s) of Registrant(s), Residence Address, State, and Zip Good Company Design Studio, LLC 617 G. St., Apt. B Davis, CA 95616 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: 04/19/2021 “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): Allison Straus, Owner/Manager Good Company Design Studio, LLC 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 1276 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Filed: 03/31/2021 FBN Number: F20210285 1. Fictitious Business Name(s) CLICKING SISTERS PHOTOGRAPHY 2. Street Address, City, State and Zip of Principal Place of Business in California. Business is located in Yolo County. 509 Main Street Woodland, CA 95695 3. List Full Name(s) of Registrant(s), Residence Address, State, and Zip Lindsay Marie Stover 55 Utah Ave. Woodland, CA 95695 Andrea Nicole Looney 975 Garcia Dr. Woodland, CA 95695 4. Business Classification: General Partnership 5. Beginning Date of Business: The Registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 01/26/2021 “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): Lindsay Stover 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21 1277
by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult with an attorney knowledgeable in California law. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Signed: HIDEKO INOUYE GRAVES Attorney at Law 196 Del Monte Boulevard Pacific Grove, CA 93950 831-521-5881 5/14, 5/16, 5/21 1302 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Filed: 05/04/2021 FBN Number: F20210396 1. Fictitious Business Name(s) COMPASSIONATE HEALING HYPNOTHERAPY 2. Street Address, City, State and Zip of Principal Place of Business in California. Business is located in Yolo County. 1520 Pennsylvania Ave. West Sacramento, CA 95691 3. List Full Name(s) of Registrant(s), Residence Address, State, and Zip Monica Marie Pleinis 1520 Pennsylvania Ave. West Sacramento, CA 95691 4. Business Classification: Individual 5. Beginning Date of Business: The Registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 04/01/2021 “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): Monica M. Pleinis, Owner 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4 1304 PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that the County of Yolo will receive sealed bids for the “Yolo Branch Library Rebid Project” until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 625 Court Street, Room 202, Woodland, CA 95695. Bidders must FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME attend one of two pre-bid conferences STATEMENT to be held at the project site (37750 Sacramento Street, Yolo CA 95697) either Filed: 04/27/2021 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 or FBN Number: F20210365 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2021. 1. Fictitious Business Name(s) Attendance at one of these two pre-bid Route 16 Produce Stand LLC 2. Street Address, City, State and Zip of conferences is mandatory. Principal Place of Business in California. Each bid must conform to the requirements Business is located in Yolo County. of the Contract Documents which can be 36340 State Highway 16 downloaded along with all bid documents Woodland, CA 95695 at www.bidsync.com at no cost. It is the Mailing address: bidder’s responsibility to register at www. 17701 County Rd. 97 bidsync.com to ensure notification of all Woodland, CA 95695 addenda. It is the bidder’s responsibility 3. List Full Name(s) of Registrant(s), to arrange for printing services. For more Residence Address, State, and Zip information, send questions through Route 16 Produce Stand LLC www.bidsync.com. 36340 St. Highway 16 Note to General Contractors; Woodland, CA 95695 Joint Apprenticeship Committee 4. Business Classification: Participation Requirement: It is a Limited Liability Company Yolo County policy that, in-order 5. Beginning Date of Business: The to be deemed a responsive bidder, Registrant(s) commenced to transact the bidder must participate in a business under the fictitious business joint apprenticeship committee. name or names listed above on: Bidders must submit with their bid a April 27, 2021 completed California Department of “I declare that all information in Industrial Relations’ DAS-7 forms that this statement is true and correct.” documents the bidder’s participation. (A registrant who declares as true Bids that are not accompanied by such information which he or she knows to be proof of participation will be rejected. false is guilty of a crime.) Please note: All Pre-Bid conference 6. Signature of Registrant(s): attendees will be required to comply Robert S. Frommelt, Member with the County’s mandates related to Susan M. Frommelt, Member Covid-19 safety including the wearing Patrick F. Colin, Member of masks and physical distancing. Trudy E. Colin, Member 5/14, 5/21 1305 Route 16 Produce Stand LLC 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28 1287 SUMMONS CASE NO. CV16-21-00173 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Filed: 05/19/2021 08:34:55 Fifth Judicial District, Cassia County PHI-PHUONG KIEU LAMSON aka JULIETTE LAMSON Joseph W Larsen, Clerk of the Court CASE NO. PR2021-0081 By: Deputy Clerk -Alanis, Noemi To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIFTH contingent creditors, and persons who JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO IN AND FOR THE may otherwise be interested in the will COUNTY OF CASSIA or estate, or both, of: PHI-PHUONG KIEU Case No. CV16-21-00173 LAMSON aka JULIETTE LAMSON A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS IDAHO STATE POLICE, by and through filed by: CHRISTINE TAYLOR in the Colonel Kedrick R. Wills, Director, Superior Court of California, County of: Plaintiff, Yolo vs. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: CHRISTINE TAYLOR be appointed $3,207.00 DOLLARS IN UNITED STATES CURRENCY as personal representative to administer Defendant. the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent’s Having read the Motion for Order for will and codicils, if any, be admitted to Service of Summons by Publication and probate. The will and any codicils are the supporting Affidavit, and upon the available for examination in the file kept records and files in this matter, and good cause appearing therefore, by the court. THE PETITION requests authority IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that service of to administer the estate under the the summons be made by serving any Independent Administration of Estates potential claimant by publication in a Act. (This authority will allow the personal newspaper of general circulation Within representative to take many actions the area of Woodland, California. Plaintiff without obtaining court approval. Before will mail a copy of the summons and taking certain very important actions, complaint to the last known address however, the personal representative will provided by the potential claimant. be required to give notice to interested DATED: 5/18/2021 05:01 PM, persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration ——————————————— authority will be granted unless an JUDGE interested person files an objection to ORDER FOR PUBLICATION OF SUMMONS 1314 the petition and shows good cause why 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11 the court should not grant the authority. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME A HEARING on the petition will be STATEMENT held on JUNE 3, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. in Filed: 05/17/2021 Department 9 located at 1000 Main FBN Number: F20210428 Street, Woodland, CA 95695. 1. Fictitious Business Name(s) IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of MOODY WINE COMPANY the petition, you should appear at the 2. Street Address, City, State and Zip of hearing and state your objections or file Principal Place of Business in California. written objections with the court before Business is located in Yolo County. the hearing. Your appearance may be in 610 Harbor Blvd. person or by your attorney. West Sacramento, CA 95691 IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent Mailing address: creditor of the decedent, you must file 1841 Castro Way your claim with the court and mail a copy Sacramento, CA 95818 to the personal representative appointed 3. List Full Name(s) of Registrant(s),
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Residence Address, State, and Zip HAARMEYER WINE CELLARS LLC 610 Harbor Blvd. West Sacramento, CA 95691 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): Craig Haarmeyer, Member Haarmeyer Wine Cellars LLC 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11 1315
It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to pay the fee and download and print all Bid Documents for review and to verify the completeness of Bid Documents before submitting a bid. Any Addenda will be posted on www.blueprintexpress. com/davis. It is the responsibility of each prospective bidder to check the BPXpress Reprographics website listed above on a daily basis through the close of bids for any applicable addenda or updates. The City does not assume any liability or responsibility based on any defective or incomplete copying, excerpting, scanning, faxing, downloading or printing of the Bid Documents. Information on BPXpress Reprographics may change without notice to prospective bidders. The Contract Documents shall supersede any information posted or transmitted by BPXpress Reprographics.
listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. No Bid will be accepted nor any contract entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the Bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the Department of Industrial Relations for the duration of the Project. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the contractor registration requirements mandated by Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 shall not apply to work performed on a public works project that is exempt pursuant to the small project exemption specified in Labor Code Sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.
Bids must be submitted on the City’s Bid Forms. To the extent required by section 20103.7 of the Public Contract Code, upon request from a 00 11 16 – NOTICE INVITING BIDS contractor plan room service, the City 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that shall provide an electronic copy of the the City Council of the City of Davis Contract Documents at no charge to the (“City”) invites and will receive sealed contractor plan room. Bids between the hours of 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM on June 8, 2021, at the Contract documents will not be available City Clerk’s office of the City Manager, for inspection or purchase from the City located at 23 Russell Boulevard, Davis, by potential Bidders. CA 95616, for the furnishing to City 3. Description Of The Work: The scope of all labor, equipment, materials, of this project is to replace existing tools, services, transportation, permits, electrical equipment and materials utilities, and all other items necessary with new as shown on the plans and for the Community Pool Electrical specifications. Work shall include Rehabilitation, Program 7908 (the equipment and materials inside the pump “Project”). The main doors to City Hall room for Community Pool as well as the will remain locked, so please call (530) electrical equipment and materials located 757-5648 when you arrive and someone southwest of Community Pool near the will meet you and provide a receipt for tennis courts. All work indicated in the you. At the end of said time, Bids will be contract plans and specifications shall be publicly opened and read aloud at the enumerated within the Bid Form below. City Office. Bids received after said time All work shall be performed in shall be returned unopened. Bids shall be accordance with the City of Davis’ valid for a period of 90 calendar days after Standard Specifications January the Bid opening date. 1996 Edition, Addenda through July BID OPENING PROCEDURE 2017(cityofdavis.org/engineering/cityThe bids shall be opened according to standards), the latest edition of California Department of Transportation Standard one of the following procedures: Specifications and Plans dated 2015, 1. Council Chambers at 23 Russell General Prevailing Wage Rates, Labor Boulevard, Davis, CA 95616. Bidders will Surcharge and Equipment Rental Rates, be allowed to sit in the Council Chambers and the Contract Documents. but at least 6 feet apart to adhere to social 4. Engineer’s Estimate: $350,000 distancing requirements. Project Engineer: Michael Mitchell, P.E. 2. Outside of the Council Chambers at 23 Russell Boulevard, Davis, CA 95616. 5. Contractor’s License Classification Bidders will be allowed to sit outdoors and Subcontractors: Unless otherwise near the Council Chambers but at least 6 provided in the Instructions for Bidders, feet apart to adhere to social distancing each Bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to sections 7000 et seq. of the requirements. Business and Professions Code in the 3. Taped Video. City staff will record following classification(s) throughout the bid opening and make viewing of the time it submits its Bid and for the the video available to bidders to view in duration of the contract: Class [A] separate rooms at City facilities. General Engineering Contractor’s 4. Live Video Feed. City staff will License or Class [C-10] Electrical. broadcast the bid opening by live video 6. Subcontractor Substitutions: feed. Subcontractor Substitution requests shall
This Project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. In bidding on this Project, it shall be the Bidder’s sole responsibility to evaluate and include the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law in its Bid.
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For this project, City staff have be made within 35 calendar days after determined that bid opening procedure the award of the contract. Pursuant to No. 2 will be employed. Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), the If the live video feed is selected, then City may make findings designating that results of the bid opening will be scanned certain additional materials, methods or immediately and made available on the services by specific brand or trade name City’s website for viewing by all bidders, other than those listed in the Standard Specifications be used for the Project. Yolo County Order on COVID-19 Such findings, if any, as well as the You are hereby reminded that, pursuant materials, methods or services and their to Section 10.c of the March 18, ORDER specific brand or trade names that must OF THE YOLO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH be used for the Project may be found in OFFICER DIRECTING INDIVIDUALS TO the Special Conditions. SHELTER IN PLACE OF RESIDENCE AND Each Bid shall be RESTRICTING NONESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES 7. Bid Security: IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 OUTBREAK, accompanied by cash, a certified or WITH EXCEPTIONS AND EXEMPTIONS, cashier’s check, or Bid Bond secured from AS SPECIFIED (full order is attached), a surety company satisfactory to the City individuals may leave their residence Council, the amount of which shall not to perform any work necessary to be less than ten percent (10%) of the the construction, operation, and/or submitted Total Bid Price, made payable maintenance of “Essential Infrastructure”, to City of Davis as bid security. The bid as defined, provided that they carry out security shall be provided as a guarantee that work in compliance with Social that within five (5) working days after the Distancing Requirements, to the extent City provides the successful bidder the possible. The full order is available here: Notice of Award, the successful Bidder will enter into a contract and provide pdf of the March 18 order the necessary bonds and certificates https://www.yolocounty.org/home/ of insurance. The bid security will be showdocument?id=62366 declared forfeited if the successful Bidder Yolo County main page for updates fails to comply within said time. No https://www.yolocounty.org/health- interest will be paid on funds deposited human-services/adults/communicable- with City. The Bid Bond submitted disease-investigation-and-control/ shall be provided by a surety novel-coronavirus-2019 duly authorized by the Insurance Social Distancing Requirements are Commissioner to transact surety defined in Section10.j of the Order as business in the State of California. follows: 8. Performance Bond and Labor and For purposes of this Order, “Social Material Bond: The successful Bidder Distancing Requirements” includes will be required to furnish a Faithful maintaining at least six-foot social Performance Bond and a Labor and distancing from other individuals, washing Material Payment Bond each in an amount hands with soap and water for at least equal to one hundred percent (100%) of twenty seconds as frequently as possible the Contract Price. Each bond shall be in or using hand sanitizer, covering coughs the forms set forth herein, shall be secured or sneezes (into the sleeve or elbow, not from a surety company that meets all hands), regularly cleaning Order of the State of California bonding requirements, Yolo County Health Officer to Shelter in as defined in California Code of Civil Place Page 7 of 7 high-touch surfaces, and Procedure Section 995.120, and that is a California admitted surety insurer. not shaking hands. You are hereby directed to cause all Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public workers and subcontractors on the Contract Code of the State of California, Project to comply with Social Distancing the successful Bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by Requirements, to the extent possible. City to ensure its performance under the 2. Requesting Plans And Specifications contract. And Requesting Plan Holder’s List: 9. Labor Code Requirements Plans and specifications (not including State Specifications or other documents Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773, included by reference), and proposal City has obtained the prevailing rate forms, may be obtained by logging of per diem wages and the prevailing onto www.blueprintexpress.com/davis wage rate for holiday and overtime or by calling BPXpress Reprographics work applicable in Yolo County from the at (916)760-7281. The cost is $40 per Director of the Department of Industrial set (plus shipping and handling) and is Relations for each craft, classification, or non-refundable. Any bidder that fails type of worker needed to execute this to purchase a complete set of plans, contract. A copy of these prevailing wage specifications and proposal forms rates may be obtained via the internet at: from BPXpress Reprographics prior www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/ to the bid opening date and time OR In addition, a copy of the prevailing is not included on the BPXpress plan rate of per diem wages is available at holder list shall have their bid deemed the City’s Public Works Department and non-responsive. In other words, the shall be made available to interested bidder must purchase the plan set from parties upon request. The successful BPXpress Reprographics AND be on the bidder shall post a copy of the prevailing BPXpress plan holder list to be deemed wage rates at each job site. It shall be responsive. The only exception shall mandatory upon the Bidder to whom be in the event a bidder’s name is not the Contract is awarded, and upon any included on the plan holders list but the subcontractors, to comply with all Labor bidder can produce proof of purchase Code provisions, which include but of the plans, specifications and proposal are not limited to the payment of not forms from BPXpress Reprographics with less than the said specified prevailing a purchase date that occurred prior to the wage rates to all workers employed by close of bidding. Any bid produced from them in the execution of the Contract, plans, specifications and proposal forms employment of apprentices, hours of obtained from sources other than those labor and debarment of contractors and purchased from BPXpress by bidder shall subcontractors. be deemed non-responsive. Only bidders Pursuant to Labor Code sections on the plan holders list shall receive 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and addenda notifications subcontractors that wish to bid on, be
10. Retention: Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 7201, the City has made a determination that the project described herein is substantially complex, and therefore a retention of 5% will be withheld from payment until after the work is complete. 11. Substitution Requests Substitution requests shall be made within 35 calendar days after the award of the Contract. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 3400(b), the City may make findings designating that certain additional materials, methods or services by specific brand or trade name other than those listed in the Standard Specifications be used for the Project. Such findings, if any, as well as the materials, methods or services and their specific brand or trade names that must be used for the Project may be found in the Special Conditions. 12. Buy America: This project is subject to the “Buy America” provisions of the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 as amended by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991. 13. Pre-Bid Conference: There will be a mandatory pre-bid conference at Community Pool, 201 W 14th Street, at 9:00 AM on May 27, 2021. Potential bidders must attend to be eligible to bid. There will be a sign-in sheet. Questions requiring answers made at the conference will be sent in a subsequent addendum. 14. Award: City shall award the contract for the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder as determined by the City from the Base Bid PLUS all Add Alternatives, if listed. Refer to the Bid Schedule located herein. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bids or in the bidding process. 15. Notice to Proceed: This Project, if awarded, will be issued a Notice to Proceed no later than July 1, 2021, at which time the Contractor shall order the long lead items. Work on site shall commence no earlier than November 1, 2021. The Contractor shall complete all on-site Work required by the Contract Documents within 80 Working Days from November 1, 2021.. 16. Further Information: For further information, contact Michael Mitchell, Principal Civil Engineer, at mmitchell@ cityofdavis.org. Questions will only be considered and answered via email. Questions will not be considered or answered 48 working hours prior to the bid opening. 17. Time for Completion: See Notice to Proceed, Item 15. —————————————————— Deliver Bids To: CITY OFFICES - CITY CLERK’S OFFICE 23 Russell Boulevard, Davis, CA 95616-3896 Building is located on the corner of Russell Boulevard & B Street) **Note* If you choose to mail your Bid Proposal via any of the overnight/ express services, the preferred services are FedEx, UPS and USPS and the delivery MUST be a timed delivery. The delivery service MUST deliver the bid during the TIME WINDOW stated below to the City’s Clerk Office. The outside envelope MUST be clearly marked as follows: [SEALED BID FOR: THE COMMUNITY POOL ELECTRICAL REHABILITATION, PROGRAM 7908. DELIVER IMMEDIATELY TO CITY CLERK’S OFFICE] TIME WINDOW TO DELIVER BIDS (either by delivery service or dropped off in person by bidder): Tuesday, June 8, 2021 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. No bids will be accepted outside of this time window. Bids Due Date And Time: Tuesday June 8, 2021 ; WINDOW FOR DELIVERY 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; DEADLINE: 2:00 PM. —————————————————— END OF NOTICE INVITING BIDS 5/21 1316
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