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Proposed changes for the intersection of Mace and Cowell boulevards would add more lanes of traffic and modify the intersection to improve the radius for turning trucks. City of Davis/ Courtesy graphic

Mace redesign plans detailed Will go to City Council in March

Council for approval in March. Those plans, presented during a Zoom community meeting Thursday evening, call for restoration of northbound and southbound lanes between Cowell Boulevard and North El Macero Drive as well as modifications to the intersection at Cowell and Mace and other changes. About 75 people attended the community meeting, which

By Anne Ternus-Bellamy Enterprise staff writer Nearly three years after the Davis City Council voted to redesign the redesigned Mace Boulevard corridor, plans are expected to go before the City

featured city staff and consultants as well as Vice Mayor Lucas Frerichs, Councilman Josh Chapman — who represents South Davis on the council — and Yolo County Supervisor Jim Provenza. In opening the meeting, City Manager Mike Webb noted that the city has received a lot of feedback on what some have dubbed the “Mace mess,” and the designs presented aim to

strike “as good a balance as possible.” “We spent considerable time working with the county to address and incorporate components that were of interest to them as well, and, in particular, around the topics of agricultural equipment accommodation, emergency vehicles and lane configurations.

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$12.9M grant backs UCD’s nutrition effort Special to The Enterprise SACRAMENTO — The UC Davis All of Us Research Program has been awarded a fiveyear, $12.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the potential of customized diet recommendations to promote health and prevent disease, known as precision nutrition. The unique study is based on optimizing food and dietary patterns for each person. UC Davis is one of fourteen institutions to receive funding for the Nutrition for Precision Health study. "Recommendations for optimal nutrition tend to focus on ‘one-size-fits-all,’ but in the future, we will see more emphasis on personalized public health,” said Sean Adams, a professor in

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The school district board meeting on Thursday, Jan. 20, featured the usual agenda items, but the highlight of the meeting was the outcry of Davis High students, teachers and parents in the public comment section, all voicing their discontent with the new bell schedule to be enacted in the 2022-23 school year. Interim Superintendent Matt Best kicked off the meeting with various announcements which encompassed Girl Scout Silver Awards, opt-in texting for parents to receive direct messages from the school district as well as DHS’s own Apurva Mishra receiving a perfect score on his SAT’s. From there came the public comment portion, where DHS students, teachers and parents waited eagerly to speak out against the new, threeblock bell schedule that was approved by the board on Dec. 16. The DHS collective all were ready to advocate for their preferred, two-block schedule with an additional 15 minutes added to classes to remain compliant

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Briefly WCC offers ECE units in Spanish Woodland Community College will begin to offer Early Childhood Education courses in Spanish to help support students seeking a career in this critical sector of the educational pipeline. Program planning began a year ago. The program was designed in collaboration with faculty and the Dean of Career Education, Dr. Sandra Fowler. The program will offer a four-course pathway that will lead to a certificate. All courses will be taught in Spanish with supplemental assistance available through free online tutoring services, and English for speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses to further their education. The first course in the sequence will be, ECE 3- Child Growth and Development and is being offered this spring. The remaining courses will be launched between fall 2022 and spring 2023. Professor, Jeannine Mullin, who has spearheaded several ECE projects at Woodland Community College highlights, “Bilingual teachers, especially Spanish speaking teachers, are in demand in our entire region. Students interested in pursuing this career are invited to visit the college’s website, wcc. yccd.edu/spanish-ece, or join the college’s express registration event ahead of the spring semester.

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How can students stay safe during surge? By Sindhu Ananthavel, Juhi Doshi, Ryan Loyola and Steven Vargas CalMatters Welp. Here we go again. Following record COVID-19 cases fueled by the omicron variant, many California colleges have gone remote during the first few weeks of instruction in 2022. It’s a decision made by all nine UC undergraduate campuses, most Cal State campuses, and prominent private universities like Stanford and USC. While students made it through a promising fall 2021 – with many taking in-person classes for the first time in 18 months – winter brought new stressors: the possibility of catching the new variant, having remote instruction extended indefinitely or even being sent home from campus. “It feels like it’s out of my control and there’s nothing I can do about it,” said UC Santa Cruz junior Michael Wool. “It’s frustrating because it felt like we finally had almost what campus was like before.” Omicron is forcing students to adjust their preexisting notions about pandemic life. Out with the cloth masks and in with the N95s. Two marks on your vaccine card are now insufficient, as booster shots become widely available. But what exactly is safe to do on campus? And how can students best protect themselves? The CalMatters College Journalism Network spoke with a panel of public health experts to get answers to all your omicron questions. (Their comments have been edited for length and clarity.) If a university requires students to be vaccinated, boosted and masked, how much disruption to faceto-face teaching can we expect omicron to cause? Dr. Jerika Lam, viral infection specialist, Chapman University: If we want to prevent remote learning from happening, we have to really be accountable and take precautions and protect ourselves and others, so that surge goes down. But it’s

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Students walk across campus at the California State University East Bay campus on Feb. 25, 2020. kind of like, you know, cause and effect. The effect will be remote learning if what we are doing right now is still being cavalier and just thinking that ‘Oh, this is a common cold.’ Dr. George Rutherford, epidemiologist, University of California San Francisco: I would hope we can keep (remote learning) just for the first couple of weeks, and I think that’s a realistic expectation. Hopefully it will be over after the omicron surge… That’s what the dynamics would suggest from other countries. Dr. R. David Rebanal, assistant professor of public health, San Francisco State University: Booster requirements, along with masking are really good things — good things for public health, as well as good things for safe education environments. Campuses that have those kinds of requirements are going to do better, particularly in the spring. And so my message would be to follow those guidelines in terms of getting your vaccine or booster, continuing to wear masks in public places, and then let’s just see how it goes. Dr. David Hardy, director of infectious diseases, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center: One of the things that we need to start doing with the pandemic is we need to start learning to live with it, as opposed to assuming that it’s all going to go away and everything is going to go back to normal. We need to move out of an emergency mindset and into a maintenance mindset, because coronavirus is probably going to be with us for several years

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at this point. Studies have shown that people who are vaccinated and boosted who get omicron, 85% of them do well. So even with the change that omicron has made, our vaccinations and boosting has held up. And if universities are truly requiring vaccinations and boosting and masking, then in-person learning can continue. On some campuses where isolation rooms are limited, COVID-positive students are isolating in their regular dorm rooms with non-positive roommates. Is that safe? And what can roommates in this situation do to limit transmission? Lam: Unfortunately, this is not safe for the uninfected roommates and they should take safety precautions to prevent themselves from getting infected. If the uninfected roommate is fully vaccinated and is boosted, the chance for them to get infected from their COVID-positive roommate will be much less than an uninfected roommate who is not fully vaccinated The uninfected roommate should wear a mask around the COVIDpositive roommate for at least 10 days to protect themself. The dorm room should be ventilated as much as possible by opening a window or adding a fan, (and) the uninfected roommate should avoid in-person classroom learning and other activities until after they have received negative test results and remain symptom free. Rutherford: Non-positive roommates have to

leave. You can cohort people who are infected together, four people in a room who are infected, that’s not a problem. But in a single room with two other roommates you can’t limit transmission. I would test the others pretty carefully to make sure they’re uninfected before moving them out. Rebanal: That is such a tough situation. I have a daughter who also is in college and recently this situation has come up. I think in a situation where you have nowhere else to go, the only thing you can do is to do things like stay masked, keep some distance, limit interaction with that student. Hopefully if that student is vaccinated and boosted, you’re more protected. You can open the window and that could help sort of limit the transmission. We know that this current version or strain of the virus is relentless and is very transmissible. Hardy: I think that’s gonna be tough. Someone may be vaccinated and may be boosted, but they may have a health care concern that they may not want to necessarily make public, that makes them at more risk for progression of disease with the virus. Because we have to remember that people who have altered immune systems don’t respond to the vaccine and the booster, because it just doesn’t work for them. And because this is something that may not be necessarily public information, one really has to be careful about exposing a known COVID positive individual to anyone. If a university cannot, cannot give COVID negative a place to get away from — or I should really say COVID positive people a place to isolate, then that’s a problem. You’re creating a situ-

ation where you’re putting that negative person at risk. And that’s not fair. How should college clubs approach holding their weekly meetings? Lam: I would say without knowing the long term complications of COVID19 infection, we should try to minimize getting infected. Meaning that we should try to have virtual meetings for at least the month of January until the surge flatlines or goes down. I would say just take a lot of precautions and if you don’t need to be there in person, please do it remotely for safety. Rutherford: I think you should model what they’re doing in the classroom. So if classes are virtual, then meetings should be virtual. It depends on the size, obviously, and where they’re held. If it’s held outdoors and there are only three people, then you probably don’t need to worry about it too much. Rebanal: I’ve seen firsthand the mental health struggles of students who have to deal with isolation or less physical interactions with students. So college clubs play a huge role in the education and social lives of students. I think if there are ways to sort of mix things, like have a virtual model until further notice, or even gather outdoors if that’s possible — you know, we’re in California, I grew up in New York, we’re lucky enough that that is quite possible to do. Hardy: We have the advantage in California of being able to be outdoors as much as possible. And I think that’s one advantage we should really recognize and use as a way to keep in-person meetings going, if possible. Having hybrid meetings is something that certainly is still going to be possible and still going to be done for a while.

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Sept. 17, 1946 — Jan. 4, 2022 Rebecca Ford died peacefully in her Napa home on Jan. 4, 2022, of acute myeloid leukemia. She was born Sept. 17, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa, to W.G. and Norma (Shrock) Burris, moving to California as a child. Rebecca attended Shasta High in Redding and graduated from Napa High after her family moved before her senior year. In 1968 she received a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from UC Davis and later an master’s degree in linguistics. Her thesis explored the syntax and pronunciation of vocabulary used in science and included a chapter of lessons, an updated version of which is still used in classes for international students at

UC Davis nearly 50 years later. In 1975 she co-founded a small, intensive English program at UCD Extension that has grown to serve thousands of students. Later, Rebecca joined the ESL faculty at Sacramento City College, where she had a wonderful 20-year career developing courses and materials, having fun in the classroom, and making lasting friendships with colleagues. In retirement she volunteered with FARMS, a leadership program for underserved youth, based in Winters. In Napa she was a member of the Tai Chi Club, a wonderful group of people with whom she shared many laughs and positive

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Abulaban. She also leaves behind lifelong friends, especially Randy Reed and Linda Davis-Reed, who were a constant source of support through her long illness. Rebecca loved her garden, books, and travel, especially hiking in the mountains of Europe. She was known for her sense of adventure, including spending milestone birthdays in a hot air balloon or skydiving. Rebecca had a passion for

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Briefly Theft attempt thwarted at mall An alleged shoplifter may have made the situation worse for himself trying to get away at County Fair Mall in Woodland. Store owners at the mall reported a male suspect stealing goods at 2:32 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17. According to a witness, 21-year-old local Isaac Flores stole numerous items and tried to run away with them. When the witness tried to stop the him, Flores allegedly tased the witness in the arm before getting into a stolen vehicle and driving it towards him. Flores missed the victim but found a tree to collide into. This prompted Flores to flee on foot running away near El Patio before responding officers detained him. Flores was booked at Yolo County Jail for vehicle theft, assault with a deadly weapon (vehicle) and committing a felony while out on bail.

Victim in hospital after altercation A bar fight in Woodland sent one man to the hospital last week. A man down in the roadway was reported on Jan. 14 at 11:46 PM on County Road 98 near W. Beamer Street. Officers and medical personnel surmised the man’s injuries were the result of a physical altercation with an unknown suspect after leaving a local bar. The victim was taken to UC Davis Medical Center where he was later discharged after his injuries were treated. Currently, there are no leads on any suspects.

Learn from Master Gardener February’s Kitchen Garden Chat will be held Saturday, Feb. 5, from 10 to 11 a.m on ZOOM at https:// ucanr.zoom.us/j/ 98028723763. Join Treva Valentine, an accomplished Master Gardener, as she presents how to build your garden so there will be vegetables to harvest each month of the year. Valentine will also present how to plant gutter peas and how to read a seed packet to enhance your gardening. She will also be available for questions. This event is free and open to all.

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The current configuration of Cowell and Mace included eliminating channelized right turns at the intersection and constructing protected bike lanes along Mace Boulevard, which required reducing Mace from two lanes of traffic in each direction to one.

MACE: Debate since 2019 From Page A1 “We know it’s been a long haul,” Webb added. Frerichs agreed. “No one could have imagined that we’d be experiencing a worldwide pandemic that has certainly contributed to delaying the process,” he said. The process began in early 2019 following complaints from South Davis residents about traffic congestion along Mace south of Cowell, with many blaming the $3 million bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements that followed a Safe Routes to School walk-bike safety audit. That audit had identified Pioneer Elementary School as having the lowest rate of students walking and biking to school, with concerns over the lack of protected bike lanes on Mace Boulevard as well as high vehicle speeds along that thoroughfare among the reasons why. The city received a $3 million grant from the Sacramento Area Council of Governments to make changes that ultimately included eliminating channelized right turns at the Mace/Cowell intersection and constructing protected bike lanes along Mace Boulevard, which required reducing Mace from two lanes of traffic in each direction to one lane in each direction plus a turn lane. Residents who live in the area immediately began reporting problems related to traffic congestion, particularly during the Thursday and Friday evening commutes. Further compounding the problem were mobile apps like WAZE that divert traffic from I-80 to surface streets. Drivers are often directed to leave the freeway in Dixon, travel east on Tremont Road and then north on Mace in order to avoid freeway congestion approaching the causeway. While there is some disagreement about what the underlying causes for the congestion are, at a community meeting held at the South Davis fire station in March 2019, then-mayor Brett Lee called the situation “an urgent matter.”

“We are going to transition rapidly into finding solutions because this is not acceptable and we need to find a way to fix it,” Lee said at the time. A month later, the council voted unanimously to use unallocated funds from the project to have design revisions created. The results are draft designs that would make changes in several phases. Phase 1a would come first and include the following: n Restoration of a second southbound traffic lane between Cowell and North El Macero Drive, with a one-way protected bike lane and modified median; n Restoration of a second northbound lane between North El Macero and Cowell; n Modifications to striping between San Marino Avenue and North El Macero to accommodate two northbound travel lanes while maintaining bike buffers; n Modifications to the protected intersection at Cowell and Mace to improve the radius for turning trucks; n Reduction or reconfiguration of the islands at San Marino Avenue and replacement of the flashing red beacon with a “less obtrusive device”; and n Modifications to onstreet parking on the west side of Mace south of El Macero to San Marino to accommodate access. Phase 1b, to occur after Phase 1a is completed, would be a pilot project placing a metering traffic light at Tremont Road and Mace, followed 30 days later by a pilot metering light at Montgomery Avenue and Mace. The purpose is to determine whether metering in either location would disincentivize drivers from leaving I-80 and traveling on surface streets — particularly along Mace — to bypass freeway traffic. Phase 2, meanwhile, would add an additional northbound lane from Redbud Drive to San Marino “after determination of successful traffic light pilot and city/county agreement for permanent metering light.”

At Thursday’s community meeting, Provenza noted the dispute “between those who think that the problem was caused by I-80 and those who think that the problem was caused by the changes to Mace Boulevard. “I honestly don’t know,” he said. “I believe that it’s a combination of both and I think that this proposal addresses both.” “Our goal,” Provenza said, “is to make sure that we respect all users of the corridor — people who drive vehicles, people who ride bikes, pedestrians, agriculture, businesses who use trucks. “It’s a lot of competing interests and whenever you do something in one area to address a problem, it potentially causes something to arise somewhere else, so as we were going through this process, we had to be aware of that and do the best we could to make sure that everybody’s interests are met.” Frerichs noted that the original bike and pedestrian safety project was “intended to improve Mace Boulevard for all users, and we certainly have recognized the need for adjustments since the original project was completed several years ago.” “We’ve been collaborating diligently with the neighbors and county on this process and we’re looking forward to hearing your feedback and thoughts on the latest iteration,” Frerichs said. Community members can continue to provide feedback on the redesign by emailing macecomments2022@ cityofdavis.org. Comments will be accepted until 8 a.m. on Jan. 31 and be included in the staff report that will go the City Council in March. View the designs at https://www.cityofdavis. org/city-hall/improvement -projects/mace-blvdimprovements. In March, the council will have to decide what changes should be made to the corridor and how to pay for them. — Reach Anne TernusBellamy at aternus@ davisenterprise.net. Follow her on Twitter at @ATernusBellamy.

Dodd introduces legislation to control feral pigs Special to The Enterprise

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SACRAMENTO — State Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today that would help control California’s growing wild-pig population, reducing damage caused by the invasive species to the environment, private property and agriculture. “Unfortunately, swelling numbers of wild pigs have become a scourge on California wildlands, endangering sensitive habitats, farms and other animals,” Sen. Dodd said. “They also present a major public health risk and have been linked to outbreaks of food-borne illness. My bill will increase opportunities to hunt them and do so more economically so that we may bring our pig

California’s wild pig numbers have soared since various non-native boar and pig breeds were introduced centuries ago. They now can be found in 56 of the 58 counties. Numerous environmental and public health problems are associated with wild pigs and the California Department of

Fish and Wildlife allows year-round pig hunting. Sen. Dodd’s proposal, Senate Bill 856, would lift remaining hunting restrictions allowing for better population control and habitat management. Dodd’s bill has support from wildlife officials and farmers, among others. Dodd represents the 3rd

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with SB 328, which mandates a start time to the high school schedule no earlier than 8:30 a.m. beginning in the 2022-23 school year. Before the public comments commenced, however, board President Tom Adams challenged those about to speak with the following statement: “I want to hear you address the question, if you can, of how your advocacy of a certain schedule will improve the learning opportunities for all students? Because I still haven’t heard the answer to that question.” The answers Adams sought came in droves. Teachers lined up in succession with specific reasons why the board should reinstate the original block schedule. They also lamented the decision-making process, feeling their voices were unheard as well as emphasizing the painstaking process of having to completely rewrite their curriculum to fit the new schedule. Citing ongoing pandemic-induced stress, Da Vinci math teacher Elizabeth Broughton told the board, “This does not seem like the right time to scramble the existing schedule entirely.” Students presented survey evidence and a petition — spearheaded by DHS junior, Elliot DeJong — with 1,104 signatures. With all manners of discontent voiced for nearly an hour, the public comment section came to an end. After that came an update on the district budget and declining enrollment. The update encompassed budget, enrollment trends and statistics, attendance funding, fiscal sustainability as well as DJUSD’s

ineligibility for certain grants due to declining enrollment. The meeting then moved onto an in-depth health and safety update on the status of Covid in Yolo County by Yolo County Public Health Officer, Dr. Aimee Sisson. Although the case rate is still high, the numbers show it is decreasing. Sisson also talked about the protective measures and new CDPH K-12 school guidelines which aligns with shortened isolation and quarantine periods for the public. The presentation also covered various, new contact tracing tactics for schools to use. “The surge in cases is being driven by the Omicron variant which is the most infectious form of COVID-19 we’ve ever seen,” Sisson said. “The good news is that our vaccines remain effective at preventing severe disease hospitalization and death with the Omicron variant, but they are less effective in preventing infection with the Omicron variant which is why we’re seeing so many new breakthrough infections in the vaccinated and even boosted people right now.” After the presentation the board moved to close the meeting, and to the dismay of the DHS commenters, the reinstatement of a two-block schedule was not mentioned. The next meeting will take place on Feb. 3 at the Community Chambers at 23 Russell Boulevard at 6:30PM. The meeting will be available on TV on DJUSD Education Channel 17 and online at djusd. davismedia.org/category/ programs/school-boardmeetings. — Reach Aaron Geerts at aaron.geerts@ mcnaughton.media.

APPOINTED: Metzker ‘has been instrumental’ From Page A1 operations of the planning department. Previously she served as community development director for the city of Rocklin and had her own consulting business with the city of Folsom as one of her primary clients, according to a city press release. During her tenure with the city, Metzker has “demonstrated tremendous poise and professionalism while overseeing the city’s planning team, zoning requirements, accessory dwelling unit policy and wireless ordinance,” Webb said. She currently is helming the city’s review of the DiSC 2022 proposal and is the staff liaison to the Planning Commission. “I greatly appreciate Sherri’s willingness to take on this role as I consider longer-term organizational decisions in the coming months,” Webb said.

“Sherri has been instrumental in shepherding the review of myriad complex development proposals and land use policies during her tenure with the city,” he added. “Her experience and collaborative approach ensure a steady hand at the wheel for the city’s operations at a very busy time.” “I’m grateful to transition to this role so we can keep up our momentum with the projects we have on deck right now,” said Metzker. Metzker earned a bachelor’s degree in urban, community and regional planning from Iowa State University and a master’s degree in public administration from CSU San Bernardino. — Reach Anne TernusBellamy at aternus@ davisenterprise.net.

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An unwanted guest moved in with family F or two years now, I haven’t known what it’s like to be stricken with COVID. I still don’t know. But recently I’m learning what it’s like when COVID strikes someone close. No matter how much reading I’ve done, how much news I’ve watched, or how sympathetically I’ve followed the experiences of friends and neighbors, it’s different when the infected person is my daughter. First off, the urge to figure out where the disease came from is enormous. Although I felt as if our family has been keeping our moat deep, our turrets manned, and our knights at-the-ready, an evil conqueror broke in. My thirtysomething daughter is triple-vaccinated and very conscientious about wearing good masks. She even risked family pushback during the holidays by asking us to mask inside our own home, in hopes of keeping everyone well. COVID struck shortly after she returned home to New Jersey. Her best guess is that she caught it after landing, when her flight idled for 75 minutes on the runway because no ground crew was available. Do the airlines’ much-touted filtration systems work as well on the ground? ————

Another difference when a close family member falls ill is that you are able to picture their physical location. In my daughter’s case, the guest room I use when I visit her — upstairs with its own bathroom — is the obvious place for a COVID sufferer to move in. Until now, my associations with the room have been tremendously positive, all about visiting her wonderful family. Two weeks ago, however, after several days of illness, my daughter said that the room made her feel like the madwoman in “Jane Eyre,” confined and crazed. I can picture that. Even though I haven’t read the book since I was a teenager, I shivered at the comparison. I wonder how often empathy works this way, when picturing “the room where it happens” makes our emotion rise more easily.

———— After my daughter had been isolating several days and clearly was not experiencing a light case, she sent two photos that I found sweet and distressing. They were taken on her big New England-style porch, normally a lively family meeting place, 7 feet deep and running the width of the house. The nearby ground, trees and homes were covered in snow. The first picture shows her husband and young sons, wearing warm jackets and hoods but looking very chilly, squeezed together on a narrow seat. The other shows my daughter seated facing them, too far away to touch, masked, with big eyes. I learned later that they only lasted 10 minutes with each other: it was too darn cold. ———— I would not have guessed that I’d start worrying. After all, I’m well-read about COVID and I understand that being fully vaccinated almost guarantees a lessserious course of illness. And yet. Have I read enough about long COVID? How often does it strike younger people? Is anyone really safe, and if my daughter still suffers extreme fatigue after more than a week of illness,

could she be one of the unlucky ones? ———— All this thought about my daughter became mixed up with thought about my mother after I realized something about this month. My mother died in October 1987, at the age of 74 and 8 months. This month, January 2022, is when I turn 74 years and 8 months. I’m not doing any hocus pocus with numbers or claiming that they predict anything, even though a tiny part of me (maybe my appendix) thinks they might. Really, I’m just saying that death numbers are swirling around me, writ large in the statistics of people lost to COVID and writ small in the history of my own family. I’m not saying that my daughter’s illness presages any special danger, but it does make COVID feel like it’s creeping closer. For more than a year, I knew no one personally who had it. Now my own family member is ill. Not only that, but I know people who have had trouble getting care for other conditions because hospitals are full. Situations that used to exist only in the news are now part of my

daily life. This is not fun. I wonder if I’m over-worrying and things will get better as COVID becomes endemic. What’s coming next in life has never been clear, whether I’ve worried about war, nuclear threat, over-population or a scoundrel as president. All of us who have lived a while have learned to live with uncertainty. But this situation feels different, more alien and unknown and at the same time, closer to home. ———— When I say “my daughter has COVID” my words feel weighted, because it means a lot to me. But listeners don’t know the fears and memories that lie behind, and they may not hear all my emotion. How many others have told me things where I simply didn’t know the weight? In fact, weight may be the right metaphor. It’s as if I’m holding a book that looks small but is extremely heavy. My daughter’s story is in there. My mother’s story is in there, too. No one reads this book except me; no one can. Thankfully, everything keeps changing. On the date this column is due, my daughter is finally well.

Stay home, but remember to come out of your shell By Martha Bernauer and Nancy Storm Special to The Enterprise

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t is crab season, and that means the 10th Annual Yolo Crisis Nursery Crab Feed is just around the corner! We’ve gone virtual this year and are planning an evening of food, fun, and fundraising on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022. This year’s Yolo Crisis Nursery Crab Feed will be a virtual shell-ebration like no other! The Friends of the Yolo Crisis Nursery have successfully produced this event since 2013 and are committed to creating a memorable and one-ofa-kind experience again this year. Each dinner includes delicious fresh crab, Caesar salad, pasta with vegetarian red sauce, and breadsticks. Each meal also comes with a chance to win a fabulous door prize. Here’s how it works: first order online at www. yolocrisisnursery.org then on Saturday, Feb. 19, between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m., drive through for a masked, contactless,

Yolo Crisis Nursery dinner pick-up at the University Park Inn and Suites Conference Site, 1121 Richards Boulevard, in Davis. You can then return home to enjoy your dinner and favorite beverage at your leisure, and then join the virtual event from 7:30 to 9 p.m. You must be present at the online event to win the door prize. “Get ready for delicious crab and a fun virtual auction with some wonderful items to bid on.” says Yolo Crisis Nursery Board President Jennifer Thayer. “The proceeds from our annual Crab Feed are an essential piece of the Nursery’s financial health and enable the Nursery to continue to serve children and families in crisis.” The Live and Silent Auctions have a great line-up of items including one-ofa-kind art, golf outings, travel adventures, and tasty desserts. A Live Auction preview and Silent Auction will

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Martha Bernauer and Nancy Storm, are the co-chairs for this year’s Yolo Crisis Nursery Crab Feed. open on Feb. 15, 2022 at 12 noon. Please go to www. yolocrisisnursery.org to learn more. We are thrilled to announce that Clark Pacific is returning as our Premier Sponsor for the 10th Annual Yolo Crisis Nursery Crab Feed. “We are honored to be the

Premier Sponsor of the Crab Feed for the second year in a row,” said Bob Clark, Co-CEO Clark Pacific. “It is wonderful to partner with the Yolo Crisis Nursery as we share a passion for serving the youth of Yolo County.” This event historically sells out well in advance,

so don’t delay and get your tickets today. Individual tickets are $65, and several levels of sponsorship are still available starting at $1,500. Sponsorships can be purchased now by emailing Becky Heard at bheard@yolocrisisnursery. org. All Crab Feed proceeds

go to the Yolo Crisis Nursery. The Nursery is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for children and families in turmoil. Our services are free of charge, and we never turn children away. Every child and family that the Yolo Crisis Nursery serves is unique, and each one is in crisis with little or no support system, and all are in need of aid. The Nursery keeps young, vulnerable children safe and helps their parents resolve their immediate crises. The Nursery continues to work with and follow families for one year to ensure that they successfully transition out of crisis, the children remain safe, and the family stays whole. Please join us on Feb. 19 for crab and fun to keep families whole and help our most vulnerable in their time of need. To learn more about the Nursery or to donate, please visit www.yolocrisisnursery.org — Martha Bernauer and Nancy Storm are co-chairs of the 10th Annual Yolo Crisis Nursery Crab Feed.

Davis High’s Mishra receives a perfect score on SAT Name Droppers

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By Andy Jones Special to The Enterprise 1. Last name Makeba, and nicknamed “Mama Africa,” what was the first name of the South African singer that she shared with the sister of Moses? 2. The Elizabeth Arkham Asylum for the Criminally Insane is found in what fictional city? 3. The salinity of the world’s oceans is closest to which of the following: 1%, 4%, 10%, or 15%? 4. Located inside the Davis Varsity Theatre, what is the name of the Second Street cafe with sidewalk seats that offers gelato in classic and specialty flavors? 5. The champion purebred hairless Sphinx cat named Ted Nude-Gent appeared in a 1987 film as Mr. Bigglesworth. Name the film. Answers: Miriam, Gotham City, 3.5% (closest to 4%), Icekrimski Café, “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.” — Dr. Andy Jones is the former quizmaster at de Vere’s Irish Pub and author of the book “Pub Quizzes: Trivia for Smart People.” His pub quiz is now seeking a new home. Meanwhile, Dr. Andy is also sharing his pub quizzes via Patreon. Find out more at www. yourquizmaster.com.

Every year, 2.2 million students take the SAT nationwide and a fraction of 1% of those students receive a perfect score. This year, Apurva Mishra, a senior at Davis High School is one of them. Moreover, he is a National Merit Semifinalist as well, which means he also scored in the top 1% of students who took the PSAT. Aside from academics and the several AP classes that he has already taken in high school, Apurva is also engaged in several extracurricular activities including biotechnology research, Quiz Bowl and Science Bowl. Apurva has also served as Student Body President for Davis Senior High School and co-captain of his World-Championship-winning robotics team. As a motivated and driven student, Apurva wants to pursue studying bioinformatics and engineering in college. He dreams of studying and pursuing medicine and aspires to have his own biotech start-up one day. Apurva’s mom, Shalini Mishra, is a teacher at Woodland High School, his father, Rajiv Mishra, works for the California Department of Public Health, and his elder brother, Aakash, is currently a senior at Harvard University. In his free time, Apurva likes

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Davis High senior Apurva Mishra recorded a perfect score on his SAT and is a National Merit Semifinalist. to write poetry and play his acoustic guitar. ———— Julianna Morgan of Davis is among the students named to Emerson College’s Dean’s List for the Fall 2021 semester. The requirement to make Dean’s List is a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for that semester. Morgan is majoring in Interdisciplinary and is a member of the Class of 2023. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, opposite the historic Boston Common and in the heart of the city’s Theatre District, Emerson College educates individuals who will solve problems

and change the world through engaged leadership in communication and the arts, a mission informed by liberal learning. The College has 3,780 undergraduates and 670 graduate students from across the United States and 50 countries. ———— Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 GPA (on a 4.00 scale). Annie Oberholtzer of Davis made the list. Oberholtzer was among more than 5,000 students named to the fall 2021 dean’s list. Missouri State University is a public, comprehensive university system with a mission in public affairs. Our purpose is to develop fully educated persons with a focus on ethical leadership, cultural competence and community engagement. ———— Mya Gbriel, of Davis has been named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List at Roger Williams University, in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who complete 12 or more credits per semester and earn a grade point average of 3.4 or higher are placed on the

Dean’s List that semester. With campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I., Roger Williams University is a forwardthinking private university committed to strengthening society through engaged teaching and learning. At RWU, small classes, direct access to faculty and guaranteed opportunity for real-world projects ensure that its nearly 4,000 undergraduates — along with hundreds of law students, graduate students and adult learners — graduate with the ability to think critically along with the practical skills that today’s employers demand. ———— The Georgia Institute of Technology presented degrees to approximately 4,900 undergraduate and graduate students during the Institute’s 261st Commencement exercises on Dec. 17-18, 2021, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. Included were Davis natives Kyle Stachowicz (bachelor’s degree in computer science with highest honors) and Kristy Nguyen (bachelor of science in industrial engineering with highest honors). Georgia Tech is a top-10 public research university developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition.

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Yolo Beer Ranch to round up local brews A

new beer venue is in the works for rural Woodland. Yolo Beer Ranch will be a fun gathering place with games, outdoor fun ­— and a wide selection of local beer. The taphouse will fill the former Satiety Winery & Café barn at 40101 County Road 25A, Woodland, just off Highway 113. The owners hope to have it open in about four months. Yolo Beer Ranch owners Gregg Herrington and Tim Beeman are two South Davis fathers who brainstormed the idea while their kids played at a neighborhood park. Beeman owns Bullseye Farms, which is near the former winery. Herrington is president of Yackzan Group, a Davis real estate developer and commercial property manager. Herrington said they are leasing the building and a few acres around it. Work began on Thursday. The barn, previously filled with wine-making equipment and cases, was cleared out, leaving a large ground-floor space for the taproom and indoor seating. They also plan a retail space to sell local agricultural products like nuts and honey. Fresh produce may be added later. The barn will provide shelter from the wind and rain, with large roll-up doors. The setup will allow those patrons to keep an eye on the fenced play area. Improvement plans include landscaping and building the taproom bar. Since it already served as a winery tasting room and cafe, there aren’t a lot of changes necessary.

Herrington expects to offer 10 to 15 beers on tap, and a selection in cans and bottles. The focus will be on Yolo County and other regional beers. (No doubt there will be some Sudwerk on tap. Herrington’s brother-in-law Trent Yackzan is co-owner of that brewery.) They also plan snacks and food trucks. The outdoor space will focus on family fun. Along with a shade structure, there will be a large, fenced grassy area for kids to play; and lots of games, like cornhole, horseshoes and roping. Amplified music is not part of its permit. Herrington is excited about the project. “These type of outdoor beer venues have been popping up all over the state, and all over the country,” especially during the pandemic. Though he thought they’d be opening this just as the pandemic wrapped up, it’s still a great option for open-air fun. He said they’ve learned a lot from others in the bar and restaurant industry about how to operate safely during COVID-19. He said improvements to County Road 25A and the direct connection to the Spring Lake community make it a great location. “This seems like a unique opportunity to provide the city of Woodland and the rest of Yolo County with an

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Yolo Beer Ranch is being developed at the site of the former Satiety Winery on County Road 25A near Highway 113. easily accessible, safe and fun place for families to come and enjoy themselves,” he said. Cheers to that. ———— Lester Farms Bakery in Winters is closing after more than 30 years. Friday was its last day. Stan and Sheri Lester are retiring. Their farm-totable bakery is at 606 Railroad Ave. in Winters. In a Jan. 14 social media post, the Lesters joked that “making hundreds of doughnuts daily gets tiring after a while.” They said they learned some important life lessons along the way. The most important one? “Life is better with sprinkles!” Two generations of Weitzels were once bakery owners, so I concur.

———— Ume Tea opened Wednesday in The Marketplace. It replaces Gong Cha, another boba tea and dessert shop at 1411 W. Covell Blvd., Suite 110. Ume’s slogan is “It’s all about U & me.” It has cafes in Cupertino, Milpitas, Fremont and Palo Alto. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. See the menu or preorder online at http://www. umeteaca.com/. ———— The Davis Travelaires is back to remote work. The nonprofit has an office at the Davis Senior Center but its volunteers are helping people virtually. They arrange outings in Northern California and beyond, including a trip to a tea room in Santa Rosa on

April 21 and a “Dear San Francisco” trip on March 26. All travelers must show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. For more information, visit https://davistravelaires.org. ­­———— As I’ve mentioned, The Smart Axe opened Friday at 720 Olive Drive, Suite U2. The entertainment venue lets you rent spaces where you can throw an ax at a target. Visit https://www. thesmartaxe.com/ to learn more, or to reserve a 75-minute session. Reservation start times are noon to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the first three days. After that, Thursdays and Fridays begin at 3 p.m. It’s closed

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GRANT: UCD Health is recruiting participants for research program

A new approach All of Us will contribute data from existing participants who agree to be a part of the NPH study. That may include genomics, electronic health records, and survey data, such as information on daily life experiences, family health and more. This rich information will be measured in a diverse pool of 10,000

participants, allowing the NPH team to identify factors that define specific physiologic responses to different foods and to see how these responses associate with health. The unprecedented research effort will be one of the largest, most diverse precision nutrition efforts in the country. “Food brings people together, and this unique nutrition component of the All of Us Research Program has great potential to communicate to people the value of biomedical research,” said Hugo Campos, a participant ambassador in the UC Davis All of Us Research Program since 2018. Campos' enthusiasm for the All of Us Research Program is driven in part by his background. He has a chronic genetic condition called hypertrophic cardio-

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Childhood obesity is a serious medical issue affecting children around the world, but notably in North America. While the issue has been around for decades, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says American children and teenagers have witnessed a significant increase in weight gain since the COVID-19 pandemic began. To reverse course, parents, guardians and educators can focus

on helping children become more physically fit. The following are a few ways to do so. • Encourage participation in sports or other physical activities. • Use exercise as a reward and not a punishment. • Offer a variety of foods. • Limit screen time. Children may be inclined to entertain themselves by heading for the television, mobile phone or tablet first, especially after a year-plus of being stuck indoors.

myopathy, a disease in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick, making it difficult for the heart to pump blood. “The inclusion of participants with all types of health status as partners is what makes All of Us so unique,” said Campos.

UC Davis Health is recruiting and enrolling adults for the All of Us Research Program. The nutrition component is expected to begin in January 2023. Everyone 18 and older is eligible to join. To learn more about the All of Us Research

Program, visit the allofus. ucdavis.edu website. If you have any questions or concerns, contact the UC Davis All of Us Research Program team at allofus@ ucdavis.edu or 916-5025605. — UC Davis Health News Metro/Courtesy photo

and lifestyle data from more than a million people living in the U.S. The data is being used to answer questions that will help improve public health and treat diseases. The nutrition study, NPH, will add yet another component to provide a more complete picture of better health. “Participants in the All of Us Research Program study are our partners. It is a major team effort,” said Alexander Borowsky, professor of pathology and laboratory medicine and the principal investigator for the grant. The study presents an opportunity for participants to contribute to research and learn about their health. For example, individuals might learn about genetic traits,

medicines that may work best for them, personal disease risks and other health parameters. “We engage and empower our participants in the process through representation, advice, plans and protocols. But more importantly, we allow them to learn what the researchers find, and take action from the results we return to them,” said Borowsky.

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Tantalizing college football playoff thoughts

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o, after tantalizing college football fans with the prospect of a new-andimproved 12-team playoff to decide the national championship, the committee in charge of such things has left us for the time being with the same old four-team playoff. The only people happy about this are Southeastern Conference fans who frequently see their league grab two of the four playoff spots, as happened this year. Which is not to say the SEC doesn’t deserve two teams in the playoff or that Georgia and Alabama weren’t the No. 1 and No. 2 best teams in the country. Behind those two were Michigan and Cincinnati, both deserving, but not necessarily any better than Notre Dame or Baylor or Ohio State or several others.

Will there still be arguments and close calls if the playoff is expanded to eight or 12 or even 16 teams? Of course. UC Davis competes one division down in the Football Championship Subdivision that takes 24-teams to its playoff, and there are still grumblings from talented teams that were left on the outside looking in. Some folks saying expanding the four-team playoff would make the season too long for the playoff participants, but FCS champion North Dakota State played 15 games this season while Georgia and Alabama also each played 15 games. You won’t convince me that academics and athletics are any more demanding on a student at Georgia or Alabama than they are at North Dakota State or

playoff game. Let’s say the FBS decides to expand to 16 teams. That’s eight first-round games that would require eight host stadiums. Those first-round games would have tremendous fan interest, much more indeed than what most bowl games attract now.

UC Davis. One concern with playoff expansion is the fate of the numerous bowl games that provide a postseason reward for teams with 6-6 records and sometimes even a 5-7 record. An expanded playoff doesn’t necessarily have to have any effect on those bowl games. In fact, it would make sense to allow some of these so-called “lesser” bowls host a first-round

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he reason is simple. Those eight games would be on the path to a national championship. The second round requires four more host stadiums, which brings us to 12. The semifinals need two more stadiums, plus one more for the championship game, which brings us to a grand total of 15 sites. That’s 15 bowl games taken care of with almost certain

full-capacity crowds and huge TV ratings compared to what they would draw otherwise. The remaining 25 or so bowl games can still invite participants as they always do, but hopefully all of those bowls would be put into a playoff rotation so they would receive at least a first-round game every two or three years. The SEC would likely continue to regularly win the national championship, but a great many other teams would at least have a chance to participate in a meaningful playoff. Not perfect, but certainly a much better plan than the fourteam playoff we are stuck with now. — Contact Bob Dunning at bdunning@davisenterprise.net.

Blue Devil boys falter in OT By Mike Bush Enterprise sports editor ELK GROVE — Two Davis High boys basketball players scored in double figures in Friday’s Delta League game against Pleasant Grove. But the host Eagles had four players who also scored in double figures. On top of that, Pleasant Grove hit free throws at the right time, while the Blue Devils’ chances did not see the net at the end. That led to Pleasant Grove notching a thrilling 78-71 overtime win over Davis (6-9 overall, 2-3 league) inside the Eagles’ gym. The game was tied at 68-68 at the end of regulation. Entering Friday’s game, Elk Grove (13-4, 3-0) was alone in first place, followed by Sheldon (11-9, 3-1) in second and Davis in third. But Pleasant Grove’s win improves it to 3-2 in league and 15-6 overall. The game concluded the first round of league play. Both teams are battling for an final 2:48 of overtime. inside track toward landing one Toward the end of overtime, of the league’s playoff spots. Pleasant Grove sank 5 of 6 free According to the Sac-Joaquin throws. The Eagles made 23 of 36 Section’s Website, www.cifsjs.org, free throws in the game. the Delta League will send the Davis’ only points in overtime top four qualifiers into the play- came when Jackson Isidor made offs, which is scheduled to start three free throws. on Feb. 18. The Blue Devils In overtime, the went 3 for 5 at the Eagles took a 69-68 line in overtime, and lead with 3:36 left 7 for 10 in the game. when Xavier Porter Davis and Pleasant sank one of two free Next game: Friday Grove had coast-toat Jesuit, 7 p.m. throws. coast plays toward The Eagles only the end of the fourth made 1 of 4 free quarter. throws during a 1-minute span, The Eagles had the first trip for a 70-68 score. from one side of the gym to the But Pleasant Grove’s defense other, thanks to a Blue Devils forced the Blue Devils into two turnover for a basket and turnovers, which helped gain trimmed Davis’ lead to 66-65. extra offensive possessions. But with 1:38 left on the clock, Those chances helped Pleasant Davis junior guard Noah Salmon Grove outscore Davis 8-3 in the forced an Eagle turnover near

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Left, Davis High’s Jackson Isidor (3) drives toward the basket in Friday’s Delta League basketball game at Pleasant Grove. Isidor finished with 13 points. Below, Blue Devil Younes Chantit (24) splits two Pleasant Grove players in Friday’s game. Mike Bush/ Enterprise photos

Pleasant Grove’s bench, and then went coast-to-coast to take the basketball to the Blue Devils’ net and extended their lead to 68-65. However, the Eagles soared back in the final minute of the game. Pleasant Grove center Joesph Espy, who finished with 14 points, sank 1 of 2 free throws to cut the Blue Devils’ lead to 68-66. Then Eagle teammate Colin Billy, off an inbound pass, dropped a basket that tied the game at 68-68. Davis and Pleasant Grove entered the fourth quarter tied at 54-54. Both teams traded various leads in the final eight minutes. The story of the game was about ties. The Blue Devils and Eagles

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the three-point play. After another field goal from Cordone and a 3-pointer from Anasco, Davis finished the first quarter with an 18-8 lead.

Enterprise correspondent The Davis High girls basketball team dominated on Friday evening, taking the 60-33 win over Pleasant Grove in a Delta League game at Davis’ north gym. After a Next game: close 46-40 Monday vs. victory Dixon, 7p.m. over Franklin on Tuesday, Davis (5-11 overall, 4-1 Delta) looked to get back-to-back wins against the Eagles (7-10). Alia Cordone led the Blue Devils with 17 points. Mara Bledsoe was close behind with 16, while Pauline Anasco finished with 15. Pleasant Grove struck first in the first quarter

The second quarter began with a 2-point shot from Abrenica. After another field goal from Cordone, Bledsoe added another two buckets as well. Anasco closed out the half with three baskets, including two 3-pointers. At the end of the second quarter, Davis maintained its lead by a score of 35-15.

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Davis High forward Alia Cordone (13) gets ready to take the shot in a Jan. 17 Delta League girls basketball home game against Cosumnes Oaks. with a field goal. Cordone then started the scoring for Davis with two free throws and a field goal.

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Williams then hit another 2-point shot for the Blue Devils. Bledsoe was fouled on a shot and completed

To kick off the third quarter, Cordone hit a field goal after a nifty steal from the Eagles. Bledsoe added another 7 points and Anasco hit a 2-point shot after a terrific steal by Williams. Cordone finished up the quarter with two free throws and another basket. Davis held Pleasant Grove

to only 4 points in the third quarter. Going into the final eight minutes of the game, Davis held onto its lead 50-19. In the fourth quarter, Pleasant Grove went on a 6-0 run. Izzy Cherry then hit a field goal, but Pleasant Grove hit right back with a 3-pointer from Kaili Wang. Davis’ Somya Singh hit a bucket and Abrenica made two free throws. To finish the game, Grace Obrien of the Eagles made one of two free throws. The Blue Devils let the clock wind down and secured two wins in a row. Abrenica finished with 6 points while Williams, Singh, and Cherry finished with 2 each. Davis will host Dixon (13-3) on Monday at 7 p.m. — Follow Rebecca Wasik on Twitter: @BeccaFromTheBay.

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f Taylor Swift sat next to me on a bus — an unlikely confluence — I wouldn’t know that she was a famous singer, an idol to millions of young people (who call themselves Swifties), and especially to young women. But I have fallen for her big time. Popular culture — with which I’ve never been very familiar, even when I wrote about movies and the theater — has given me a wider and wider berth as time has passed. Truth is that I am more familiar with the evolution of technology than I am with the history of pop music, more comfortable with Turner Classic Movies than I am with this year’s releases. This from a man who was paid by the London Dispatch to follow Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton around London when they were making “Cleopatra” — and making whoopie — in 1962. I might mention that when I did catch up with the most famous lovers of the day, they were lunching in a pub near where I lived in the leafy Dulwich area of South London. They were everything you would want of lovers: They glowed, held each other’s eyes, and were so clearly in the thralls of enchantment that I didn’t call for a photographer, or in any way fulfill my assignment for the newspaper. It was an active dereliction of duty, but they were so compelling. The Romantic poet Lord Byron — who knew a thing or two about adulterous love — described an adulterous pair as “happy in the illicit indulgence of their innocent desires.” Taylor and Burton seemed to be lost in their affair, and then it was adultery — they were both married, although later they wed, twice.

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o much as I have been aware of the couplings of the rich and famous since those days, I have thought of them as tawdry. If you had seen Taylor and Burton in love, you would have dined at the table of the gods: love, fame, wealth, and talent in one sublime package. Enter Taylor Swift. I had gleaned indirectly — the way one picks up information about subjects that don’t really interest one — that she has had a string of lovers and almost ritually wrote songs about them. Self-indulgent, I thought. So many not very good modern singers seem to sing about themselves and their luckless love lives. Sing what you know, as it were. So how come I’m head-over-heels for Swift? I have said I don’t know what she looks like, and I don’t believe I would recognize her music — that is until I listen to the lyrics. I met Swift and fell for her on one of those websites that aggregate quotations. I tell you the woman is a poet, a remarkable poet of love and its turbulence. Just take just these lines from four different songs: “Who could ever leave me, darling/But who could stay?” “You’re not my homeland anymore/So what am I defending now?” “You kept me like a secret/But I kept you like an oath.” “Cold was the steel of my axe to grind/ For the boys who broke my heart/Now I send their babies presents.” They are so elegant and so true that they belong up among the great lyrics of the great love songs of the musical theater, the world of Ira Gershwin, Cole Porter, Lorenz Hart, Oscar Hammerstein, and others from the golden age. I don’t expect to meet her, nor do I have any special desire to. But if I did, I would say, “Keep writing, Taylor. You comfort young hearts and light up old ones.” — Llewellyn King is executive producer and host of “White House Chronicle” on PBS. His email is llewellynking1@gmail. com and you can follow him on Twitter @ LlewellynKing2. He wrote this for InsideSources.com.

ov. Gavin Newsom habitually oversells the policies and programs he advocates, claiming that they are groundbreaking and will have transformative and positive impacts on Californians’ lives. It is, therefore, with a healthy dash of salt that one considers his announcement in December that California’s “Cradle-to-Career Data System” (C2C) is being formally launched. The system, some months in the making, will — at least theoretically — provide Californians with comprehensive data on how well their massive public education system, all the way from pre-kindergarten to college, is preparing students for productive careers. Newsom said “California is now poised to launch a transformative system that will enable us to both learn more about how — and do more — to serve students and families in an equitable way.” California is one of only eight states that lack such a system, which researchers and education reformers say is needed to gauge the efficacy of the state’s many educational programs, particularly the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)

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he proactive tools, such things as electronic transcripts to aid college enrollment, would come later. As much as such a system is needed, some healthy skepticism is warranted. The state’s track record on implementing digital technology is, putting it charitably, poor. As the state’s auditor has frequently reported, efforts to digitize governmental operations have often either failed or faced years of expensive delays. They are launched with promises of more transparency and efficiency — just as C2C is being touted now — but rarely deliver such benefits. The second caveat is about how the data would be

utilized once it is available — if it is. California’s education establishment is not fond of oversight. Its attitude is that taxpayers should provide the money and trust educators to spend it wisely. Brown’s hands-off posture on LCFF is a case in point, as is the obfuscating “dashboard” published by the state Department of Education, supposedly telling the public how its schools are doing but merely adding to the confusion. It’s one thing to collect data, but using it productively is another. In theory, the new system will identify what’s working and what’s not as millions of kids cycle through schools and colleges, and persuade those in charge to change what needs to be changed. Newsom should get credit for trying to create more transparency and accountability in education, but whether it pans out will not be known, most likely, until he’s joined the ranks of exgovernors. — CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters. For more stories by Dan Walters, go to Commentary.

Funding Paul’s Place We, the Interfaith Housing Justice Davis alliance of faith organizations, thank the Davis City Council for the unanimous vote to allocate up to $1 million, from the City of Davis American Rescue Plan, to help fund construction of Paul’s Place. Paul’s Place will be an innovative, multifunctional facility to serve the needs of our community members who experience homelessness, or those who are lowincome and struggling to make ends meet. This facility will replace the building used by Davis Community Meals and Housing (DCMH) since 1994. DCMH currently serves an average of 75 individuals daily. The previous building had one bathroom/ shower, and one washer/dryer. Within these limitations, DCMH provided resource and referral services such as hot showers, laundry facilities, access to make phone calls, food, and help finding housing or rental assistance. DCMH also provided a transitional housing program, to help people work toward becoming self-sufficient and permanently housed. Paul’s Place will be located in a new fourstory building at the same location. The people in transitional housing on the second floor no longer will share a crowded dorm room. Each person will have an individual bedroom. This new first floor resource center will have more showers, bathrooms and a bigger laundry facility. There will be four emergency shelter beds on the first floor. The third and fourth floors will be permanent supportive housing for 18 homeless individuals and households, including an accessible unit on each floor. We truly appreciate the City supporting this wonderful new resource. At last count, made in 2019, 190 people were experiencing homelessness in Davis. Today there are undoubtedly considerably more. Many of these people have lived in Davis for years. We need facilities like Paul’s Place, to end homelessness in our community. Gayna Lamb-Bang Interfaith Housing Justice Davis

Mace Blvd. draft concept The proposed Mace Boulevard redesign does not protect children living in my neighborhood who bicycle to Pioneer. It doesn’t accommodate how people currently use the Mace bike path. And it doesn’t take advantage of the way bike use mitigates traffic congestion. The redesign of Mace should include a multi-use path on the west side. It’s wrong to expect children to cross Mace without adequate protection. Kids riding from the Putah Creek Bike Path or Redbud neighborhood are directed to cross

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that’s supposed to close a yawning academic achievement gap in elementary and high schools. While Newsom’s predecessor, Jerry Brown, persuaded the Legislature to adopt LCFF nearly a decade ago, increasing state aid to schools with large numbers of poor and English learner students at risk of failure, he was reluctant to have the state oversee how the extra money was being spent. Monitoring LCFF and other targeted programs would require the comprehensive collection of data and Brown would not embrace such a system. However, Newsom supported legislation to create not only a data collection system but extending it into tools to help educators, students and parents navigate the education maze. It won’t happen immediately. The C2C project has been

lodged in the state’s Governmental Operations Agency and Mary Ann Bates, a data maven who most recently worked for the White House Office of Management and Budget, is its first director. Under the current timeline, it will take four years to build the complete system, although the early stages will involve merging current data from various sources and releasing initial findings on educational and career achievement.

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three lanes of traffic at the Mace-and-San Marino intersection on a new greenpainted bike crossing — because the path on the west side of Mace does not continue north to Cowell. (Students crossing at El Macero face a daunting five lanes!) Our children should be able to ride north on a multi-use path to Cowell so they can safely cross Mace with a guard. Many people in my neighborhood bike the “wrong” way up Mace to go to school and pick up takeout or grocery items. We ride both north and south in the bike path on the west side of Mace because it’s safe, fast, and we live on the west side of Mace. Would you cross Mace twice and sit through long traffic lights to go a block or two? Or would you just go the “wrong” way up the bike path? There are two solvable problems with the west side path: 1. It’s 6 to 8 inches below the sidewalk and too narrow for two-way bike travel (fill it in so it’s level with the sidewalk.) 2. It has arrows falsely implying that the path is one way (paint them out.) Every bike used for school or errands is one more car off the road. The Mace redesign does not provide safe crossings for our children and it favors vehicles without considering how biking mitigates traffic congestion. We need a multi-use path on the west side of Mace Boulevard. Kris McLeod Davis

Nuclear treaty anniversary Jan. 22 of this year is the first anniversary of the day that the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) entered into force. This treaty was adopted on July 7, 2017, after two rounds of negotiations at a conference of the United Nations General

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

U.S. Senate Sen. Dianne Feinstein, 331 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510; 202-224-3841; email: http://feinstein. senate.gov/public/index.cfm/e-mail-me Sen. Alex Padilla, B03 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., 20510;

Assembly, and entered into force on January 22, 2021 when ratified by 50 nation states that do not possess nuclear weapons. The text of the treaty can be found at (https://www.un.org/disarmament/wpcontent/uploads/2017/10/tpnw-info-kit -v2.pdf ). For a list of several events celebrating this anniversary, go to the events site of ICAN, the organization that received the Nobel Peace Prize for its work on the TPNW. (https://www.icanw. org/events) In a resolution passed by our City Council on May 19, 202,0 that advocated the United States entering the TPNW, it was noted that the TPNW “offers the opportunity to prohibit and delegitimize nuclear weapons and provide the impetus and obligation for the elimination of nuclear weapons and the framework to achieve it.” These goals remain vitally important today, especially in light of our government’s recent pursuit of replacing the Minuteman III nuclear missiles with the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GDBS) program, a land based intercontinental ballistic missile system with a total estimated long-term cost of $264 billion. If you agree that ending the nuclear arms race should take priority over fueling this race with even more dangerous nuclear weapons, now is the time to take action by writing or sending an email to our senators and representatives and President Biden, asking them to support the signing and ratifying of the TPNW. If possible, join one of the anniversary celebrations of the TPNW. Together, we can eliminate nuclear weapons from the face of our earth. Judy Reynolds Davis Committee Against Nuclear Weapons

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n 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a critical piece of the 1965 Voting Rights Act when it nullified the law’s 50-year “pre-clearance” provision. Yet the Court also reaffirmed the law’s principles and advised Congress that a revised version that considers contemporary practices could provide a path toward restoration. After several years of bipartisan negotiation, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act now offers an opportunity to reaffirm those voter protections. The bill awaits Senate approval. A second, House-approved bill that contains additional protections also awaits Senate approval. The Freedom to Vote Act became a legislative priority in 2021 after 33 laws in 19 states were fast-tracked by partisan state legislatures imposing numerous voting restrictions. New laws shortened voting periods, limited polling locations, reduced registration sites, created complex registration documentation requirements, and even restricted non-partisan voter assistance services. While

Commentary promising to better protect election integrity, these laws disenfranchise specific communities and target voter groups of opposing political affiliation. Together, the Freedom to Vote Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act create national standards for transparent election practices. They facilitate and protect civic engagement and safeguard the right to unobstructed voter participation for all eligible Americans regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, party, place, or community identity. Far from subverting the authority of state legislatures and local election officials to conduct legitimate free and fair elections most appropriate to the unique needs and resources of their communities, these federal guardrails genuinely ensure election fairness and equity without prejudice or exclusion. “The League of Women Voters and our civil rights partners have been calling on our leaders to get federal voting protections passed,” said League of Women Voters CEO Virginia Kase Solomón. “We call on the Senate to do everything in its power to pass these voting rights bills.” Yolo County offers an example of voting done right. Elections officials served nearly 220,000

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residents in 2020. They sent vote-by-mail ballots to every registered voter in the county — nearly 120,000 residents — and staffed 13 ballot drop boxes. Despite the pandemic, Yolo County saw an 83 percent voter turnout, the highest presidential election turnout in 30 years. A strong partnership with the UC Davis campus resulted in an 87% registration milestone and a voting rate of 76%, 10-points above the national average, earning the campus a national award, according to Chief Elections Officer Jesse Salinas. This was not the voting

experience across the nation. In 2020, we witnessed many voter disenfranchisement efforts. Harris County, Texas, population 4.7 million, provided a single ballot drop box in November’s election. Ten percent of in-person polling locations in suburban Atlanta were closed in 2020, causing voter lines five hours long in the hot June sun. All Americans should be outraged for these voters. We cannot stand by as our democratic institutions engineer discriminatory voting restrictions across our nation. Today, absent federally guaranteed voting standards, our

fellow citizens experience obstructed registration, reduced ballot eligibility, and restricted in-person polling access. Voting protections and election integrity must be a priority for our senators. Failure to guarantee voting rights for any of us, is a failure to protect voting rights for us all. To protect our Democracy, federal voting rights legislation must become law. — Michelle Famula is a board member with the League of Women Voters Davis Area.

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icture this: You sign a contract with your cell phone provider or cable company locking in a price for two years. Then, just a few months into the deal, the company informs you that it is unilaterally shortening your contract by six months. You’d be angry. And you’d have a right to be — you trusted them, and they reneged on the deal. You’d probably vow never to do business with them again. You might even call someone in state government to help make matters right. So, it’s nothing short of bizarre that an agency of state government — the California Public Utilities Commission — is proposing to pull a similar stunt on Californians who have invested in rooftop solar power. Last month, the Public Utilities Commission proposed a new set of utility-backed rules that would pull the legs out from under California’s

tops-in-the-nation market for rooftop solar. The rules would slap a big new “solar tax” on rooftop solar consumers and slash compensation for the power that solar owners supply to the grid. Given the importance of a clean energy transition for our health and welfare, it’s bad enough that the Public Utilities Commission wants to impose those charges on consumers who are considering “going solar.” But the commission also wants to apply them to many owners of existing solar panels — after explicitly promising those customers that it wouldn’t. When the Public Utilities Commission last updated its solar compensation rules in 2016, the commission stated that it would compensate solar customers in the same way for the first 20 years they owned their panels. Guaranteeing consistent rate treatment, the commission wrote in its decision,

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Letters Unprecedented spread Yolo public health officer Dr. Aimee Sisson should be congratulated for her support of UC Davis in its effort to deal with “their current COVID crisis.” While she focuses on the younger population in Yolo County, however, its citizens who are 50-plus years of age — more numerous and more vulnerable than those aged 18-24 — continue to remain among the most affected by this crisis. Beyond repeated appeals for vaccination and reporting of COVID case numbers, it would be helpful if Dr. Sisson, encouraged and supported by the Board of Supervisors, would offer aggressively publicized COVID treatment to those infected with the virus among our most vulnerable

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would provide past and future solar customers a “uniform and reliable expectation of stability of the … structure under which they decided to invest in their … systems.” Now, six years after that decision, the Public Utilities Commission is proposing to go back on its promise. With the exception of low-income consumers, for whom the 20-year guarantee will remain in place, existing California solar customers will have their rate treatment locked into place for only 15 years after their

citizens in clinics throughout Yolo County. This is now being done in San Joaquin County, for example, where free monoclonal antibody treatment is available in county-sponsored clinics to anyone 12 years of age and older. That county is also ensuring that information about the clinics is widely disseminated by broadcast news organizations in its region. Here in Yolo County, we trust and utterly rely upon our public health and elected officials to exercise their obligation to fully and aggressively protect the public amid a health emergency. Providing free vaccination against severe COVID symptoms, hospitalization, and death without providing public education about COVID treatment and establishing free treatment clinics is doing only half the job, causing otherwise preventable death among the elderly in our communities.

interconnection date. For Californians who installed solar panels in the 2000s, that means waking up some morning soon to find that they owe their utility as much as $57/month in solar fees and will receive roughly 80% less in compensation for the solar power they supply to the grid. What a shock. And what a way to treat Californians who invested their own money to help clean up the massive social problems of climate pollution and dirty air. The Public Utilities

Commission argues that its reversal of policy is justified because solar customers will still receive what it judges to be a “reasonable payback on their investment.” But that is beside the point, for two reasons. First, Californians who bought solar panels for their homes and businesses took a risk — one that was not guaranteed to pan out. Can you imagine utilities pressuring the Public Utilities Commission to increase payments to solar consumers if the benefits had been less than expected? If your answer is “yes,” I have a Golden Gate Bridge I’d like to sell you. When it comes to the utilities, the Public Utilities Commission seems to be telling consumers, “tails they win, heads you lose.” Second, if the state wants Californians to continue to be enthusiastic partners in the clean energy transition, the least it must do is ensure that when it makes a promise, it will follow through.

It is encouraging that at least one California county has begun to provide its citizens with effective COVID treatment. It is equally disappointing and profoundly distressing that Yolo County is not among them. Why our public health and elected governmental officials are not doing everything possible to protect the well-being of our citizenry, as is now being done elsewhere in the state, is a question that requires answers and immediate response — lives depend upon it. Jon Sugarman Davis

Kindness in time of COVID Like all of us, I am COVID-weary, tired of isolation, and sometimes completely despairing of the world in all it's messiness. And then, things happen and the sun

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Failing to do so in this case will show that the state is not good on its word — a message that will make Californians less likely to take part in future clean energy programs, and further erode our already fragile trust in government. Fortunately, there is someone you can call in state government if you’re upset about the commission’s proposed solar switcheroo. Gov. Gavin Newsom has the power to push the Public Utilities Commission to undo the worst parts of its solar proposal, including the rollback of the guarantee to existing solar customers. It’s time he used that power. After all, a deal is a deal. — Jenn Engstrom is the state director at California Public Interest Research Group, CALPIRG. She wrote this for CalMatters, a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California's Capitol works and why it matters.

comes out. I was at Trader Joe's today. I had intended to buy sunflowers for a friend. I saw them as I walked into to the store and thought, I'll get them after I have a look around. Of course, I filled my cart and bought a lot of things. Then, as I was walking out I saw the sunflowers that I had completely forgotten. Sigh. I picked some out as well as some statice, and went back to the checkout to pay. "Oh, you forgot flowers?" said the clerk, smiling. "Yes, that's what I came for and now, $100 later, I still didn't get the flowers!" We shared a chuckle and then she said "I tell you what, they're on me. Our gift to you." And there it was. Totally unexpected, that ray of sunshine reminding me how good and kind human beings can be. Thank you! Vivienne Roseby Davis

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Dear Annie: I’m sitting at this wedding writing to you because I was asked to get child care for this event, but everyone here brought their kids. My nephews, over whom I have custody, have disabilities, but they are well-

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23, 2021 behaved at public events like this. I feel that I was purposely told not to include them, and I feel terrible because there are family photos at the end of this, and they will not be included. This is embarrassing. I care about my boys as if they were my own. I have no other children, and I feel so disappointed in my family for hiding them away. — Hurt Feelings Dear Hurt: How someone treats you and your children says more about them than it does about you. If you know that your children behave well in public, just feel proud of the job you are

doing, and continue to build them up. Don’t write a narrative of the reasons why the bride and groom didn’t invite your children to the wedding. Without having a conversation with the bride, you don’t know what her thought process was in making the invitation list. Try to let it go, and do your best to forgive her for any hurt feelings. Congrats on doing such a great job with your nephews. Dear Annie: A dear neighbor has just lost her husband. In addition to the shock and grief that she is experiencing, she has confided in me that she has no

idea of how to manage the financial aspect of her household. Her husband took care of all of that, and he is gone. Fortunately, she has children who I believe will be helpful to her, but can you please remind everyone that household finances, including mortgage payments and taxes, are the responsibility of both members of any partnership? In this case, my neighbor knew for quite some time that her husband was facing the end of his life, but apparently, the household finances are something that they never discussed.

Yes, it is difficult to do, but I hope that, especially in these difficult times, more couples will address the financial aspects of their lives, and if either of them has not made a will, there is no time like the present. — Concerned in Connecticut Dear Concerned in Connecticut: Thank you for your letter. Yes, everyone should make a will and have their finances in line, either by doing the accounting yourself, with your spouse or with professionals who have earned your trust. I hope your letter helps others who have not done so.

00 11 16 – NOTICE INVITING BIDS Wastewater Treatment Plant Sedimentation Basin #2 Concrete Resurfacing (Re-Bid) Program No. 7313 1. Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Davis (“City”) invites and will receive sealed Bids up to but not later than February 15, 2022, at 2:00 PM, at the City Clerk’s office of the City Manager, located at 23 Russell Boulevard, Davis, CA 95616, for the furnishing to City of all labor, equipment, materials, tools, services, transportation, permits, utilities, and all other items necessary for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Sedimentation Basin #2 Concrete Resurfacing – Re-Bid, Program No. 7313 (the “Project”). At said time, Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the City Office. Bids received after said time shall be returned unopened. Bids shall be valid for a period of 90 calendar days after the Bid opening date. *Note* If you choose to mail your Bid Pro posal 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: Wastewater Treatment Plant Sedimentation Basin #2 Concrete Resurfacing – Re-Bid, Program No. 7313. DELIVER IMMEDIATELY TO CITY CLERK'S OFFICE] TIME WINDOW TO DELIVER BIDS (either by delivery service or dropped off in person by bidder): Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. No bids will be accepted outside of this time window. Bids Due Date And Time: February 15, 2022, 2:00 PM; WINDOW FOR DELIVERY 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; DEADLINE: 2:00 PM The envelope shall bear the title of the work and the name of the bidder. No oral or telephonic bids will be considered. No forms transmitted via the internet, e-mail, facsimile, or any other electronic means will be considered unless specifically authorized by the City as provided herein. Bids received after the time and day set for the receipt of bids shall be returned to the bidder unopened. The envelope shall also contain the following in the lower left-hand corner thereof: Bid of _____(Bidder’s Name)_____ for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Sedimentation Basin #2 Concrete Resurfacing – Re-Bid, Program No. 7313 2. Requesting Plans And Specifications Plans and specifications (not including standard specifications and other documents included by reference), and proposal forms, may be obtained by logging on to www.blueprintexpress.com/davis or by calling BPXpress. The cost is $40 per set (plus shipping and handling) and is non-refundable. Any bidder that Reprographics at (916) 760-7281 fails to purchase a complete set of plans, specifications and proposal forms from BPXpress Reprographics prior to the bid opening date and time OR is not included on the BPXpress plan holder list shall have their bid deemed non-responsive. In other words, the bidder must purchase the plan set from BPXpress Reprographics AND be on the BPXpress plan holder list to be deemed responsive. The only exception shall be in the event a bidder’s name is not included on the plan holders list but the bidder can produce proof of purchase of the plans, specifications and proposal forms from BPXpress Reprographics with a purchase date that occurred prior to the close of bidding. Any bid produced from plans, specifications and proposal forms obtained from sources other than those purchased from BPXpress by bidder shall be deemed nonresponsive. Only bidders on the plan holders list shall receive addenda notifications. 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. 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 contractor plan room service, the City shall provide an electronic copy of the Contract Documents at no charge to the contractor plan room. Contract documents will not be available for inspection or purchase from the City by potential Bidders. 3. Description Of The Work Wastewater Treatment Plant Sedimentation Basin #2 Concrete Resurfacing – Re-Bid, Program No. 7313: The work includes limited removal of existing coating, concrete resurface on basin walls, basin floors and hopper bins, expansion joint replacement in floors and walls, concrete crack repair for active leaks on basin walls, concrete resurface for spalling on strut beams and perimeter overhangs, corrosion prevention on exposed rebar, galvanic anodes embedded within concrete patch repairs to provide corrosion prevention, concrete surface repair at appurtenances: slide gate framing and handrail anchorange points, and moist curing materials and protection. All work shall be performed in accordance with the Contract Documents and all applicable laws and regulations. 4. Engineer Engineer's Estimate: $325,000 Project Engineer: Kennedy Jenks 5. Contractor's License Classification and Subcontractors Unless otherwise provided in the Instructions for Bidders, each Bidder shall be a licensed contractor pursuant to sections 7000 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code in the following classification(s) throughout the time it submits its Bid and for the duration of the contract: Class [A] General Engineering Contractor’s License, Class [C-8] Concrete Contractor’s License, or Class [C-33] Painting and Decorating Contractor’s License. Subcontractor 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. 6. Bid Security Each Bid shall be accompanied by cash, a certified or cashier’s check, or Bid Bond secured from a surety company satisfactory to the City Council, the amount of which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the submitted Total Bid Price, made payable to City of Davis as bid security. The bid security shall be provided as a guarantee that within five (5) working days after the City provides the successful bidder the Notice of Award, the successful Bidder will enter into a contract and provide the necessary bonds and certificates of insurance. The bid security will be declared forfeited if the successful Bidder fails to comply within said time. No interest will be paid on funds deposited with City. The Bid Bond submitted shall be provided by a surety duly authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact surety business in the State of California. 7. Performance Bond and Labor and Material Bond The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Faithful Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond each in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Price. Each bond shall be in the forms set forth herein, shall be secured from a surety company that meets all State of California bonding requirements, as defined in California Code of Civil Procedure Section 995.120, and that is a California admitted surety insurer. Pursuant to Section 22300 of the Public Contract Code of the State of California, the successful Bidder may substitute certain securities for funds withheld by City to ensure its performance under the contract. 8. Labor Code Requirements Pursuant to Labor Code Section 1773, City has obtained the prevailing rate of per diem wages and the prevailing wage rate for holiday and overtime work applicable in Yolo County from the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to execute this contract. A copy of these prevailing wage rates may be obtained via the internet at: www.dir.ca.gov/dlsr/ In addition, a copy of the prevailing rate of per diem wages is available at the City’s Public Works Department and shall be made available to interested parties upon request. The successful bidder shall post a copy of the prevailing wage rates at each job site. It shall be mandatory upon the Bidder to whom the Contract is awarded, and upon any subcontractors, to comply with all Labor Code provisions, which include but are not limited to the payment of not less than the said specified prevailing wage rates to all workers employed by them in the execution of the Contract, employment of apprentices, hours of labor and debarment of contractors and subcontractors. Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be 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. This Pr oject 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. Award City shall award the contract for the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible Bidder as determined by the City from the BASE BID ALONE. 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. 12. Notice to Proceed This Project, if awarded, will be awarded for a spring start date. 13. Further Information/Questions For further information, contact Terry Jue, at tjue@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. 14. Pre-Bid Conference A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM to review the Project's existing conditions at the Davis Wastewater Treatment Plant, 45400 County Road 28H, Davis, CA. Representatives of the City and consulting engineers, if any, will be present. Questions asked by Bidders at the Pre-Bid Conference not specifically addressed within the Contract Documents shall be answered in writing, and shall be sent to all Bidders. Bids will not be accepted from any bidder who did not attend the mandatory Pre-Bid Conference. 15. Award: City shall award the contract for the Project to the lowest responsive bidder. ———————————————————————— 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: Wastewater Treatment Plant Sedimentation Basin #2 Concrete Resurfacing – Re-Bid, Program No. 7313 . DELIVER IMMEDIATELY TO CITY CLERK'S OFFICE] TIME WINDOW TO DELIVER BIDS (either by delivery service or dropped off in person by bidder): Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. No bids will be accepted outside of this time window. Bids Due Date And Time: February 15, 2022, 2:00 PM; WINDOW FOR DELIVERY 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; DEADLINE: 2:00 PM The envelope shall bear the title of the work and the name of the bidder. No oral or telephonic bids will be considered. No forms transmitted via the internet, e-mail, facsimile, or any other electronic means will be considered unless specifically authorized by the City as provided herein. Bids received after the time and day set for the receipt of bids shall be returned to the bidder unopened. The envelope shall also contain the following in the lower left-hand corner thereof: Bid of _____(Bidder’s Name)_____ for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Sedimentation Basin #2 Concrete Resurfacing – Re-Bid, Program No. 7313 ———————————————————————— End of notice inviting bids Published January 23, 30, 2022

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Smyte can motivate Blue Devil gridders N ice to see Steve Smyte back and coaching Davis High football. He has a way of motivating young men to play as a unit for the common good. n In light of the chaotic ending in last weekend’s San Francisco 49ers-Dallas Cowboys game, why not limit first-half timeouts to two and leave four for the second half, when timeouts are so precious and valuable? n On Saturday, the 48th installment of the Pig Bowl/ Guns & Hoses football game will be played at Capital Christian High School in Sacramento. Kickoff is 1 p.m. and all proceeds go to local charitable organizations. Public Access Sacramento will televise the game that matches local law enforcement against area firefighters. It’s the oldest game of its kind in the country. n With all the pressing issues we have in our immediate vicinity, why are our legislators

busying themselves with frivolous bills banning ketchup packets and forcing consumers to request plastic “silverware” for their takeout orders? n The number of people on NFL sidelines who have no discernible duties is ridiculous. n So far, the Major League Baseball lockout is going the same way as has always been the case. Lots of empty rhetoric at the moment and not much else. People in Arizona and Florida are especially concerned, since spring training is a major revenue producer for the two states. n NFL coaches leave their starting quarterbacks in blowout games way too much. What was Tom Brady doing on the field in Tampa Bay’s lopsided win over Philadelphia last weekend? What was Josh Allen doing on a frozen field in Buffalo’s frigid 30-point beatdown of New England?

n In most corporate settings, meetings serve little purpose other than people sitting around a table talking about things that they should be accomplishing. n The first year of LSU football coach Brian Kelly’s contract will pay him $8.6 million. In no year through 2031 will he make any less, topping out at $9.6 million in ‘31. He also gets $500,000 if he achieves bowl eligibility (6-6 record or better). That escalates to $1 million if he wins the national championship. Incentives for postseason play? Isn’t that what the annual $8-million-plus is supposed to produce?

n A nondescript righthanded pitcher named Charlie Williams was traded in 1972 from the New York Mets to the San Francisco Giants. What was notable about the deal? Answer below. n Since the upcoming baseball season is not likely to start on time, that’s going to mean more than a few doubleheaders. One of those needs to be a single-admission, two-for-theprice-of-one double dip that begins at noon on a Saturday. Make it a family-friendly afternoon with special pricing (i.e., lower) for families of four in all price points. n How many think Beijing 2022 could be an el bomb-o? n It was announced lsat week that Triple-A teams, including the Sacramento River Cats, will play this season with robot umpires at home plate. How do you argue balls and strikes with a robot? The objective is to create a uniform strike

zone for all players. More details to emerge shortly. n For many years, we’ve enjoyed Bruce Jenkins’ sports perspectives in the San Francisco Chronicle. After 50 years, Bruce, 73, is leaving daily journalism, but will continue to write his popular 3-Dot Lounge notes column for the Sunday edition. His voice will continue to resonate. n Trivia answer: Williams was traded to the Giants in exchange for ... Willie Mays. Clearly on the downside, Mays played 1 ½ seasons for the Mets and retired after the ‘73 World Series. Unlike today, the early 70s Giants were strapped for cash and could no longer handle Willie’s contract financially. The Mets could. — The longtime radio and television color man on UC Davis football broadcasts, Doug Kelly is director of communications for Battlefields2Ballfields and managing general partner of Kelly & Associates. Contact him at DKelly1416@aol.com.

BOYS: DHS goes cold in overtime From Page A1 went into the locker rooms at halftime with the scoreboard showing 37-37. In the third quarter, Davis had its way behind the arc. The Blue Devils hit five 3-pointers; Younes Chantit hit two and teammates Salmon and Will Ackerman each had one. Chantit had 7 points in the quarter and finished with a teamhigh 18 points. Toward the end of the second quarter, Davis looked like it might have momentum on the offensive side. Center Zane Pickus, on an inbound pass, threw the basketball to guard Colin Walsh, who hit a short jumper at the buzzer. That tied the game at 28-28. Pleasant Grove jumped

out to a 9-2 lead in the early minutes of the first quarter. But Davis head coach Dan Gonzalez kept the Eagles off balance in the final four minutes, as he substituted hockey-style in groups of five. Isidor, along with Walsh, Chantit, Pickus and Keandre Burns starting the game. Then Isnala Bull Bear, Tavi Maes, Salmon, Jordan Sacramento and Ackerman came in. Then a mixture of various lineups during the quarter and throughout the game. Chantit and Isidor, who had 13 points in the game, were the only Blue Devils scoring in double digits. Salmon finished with 9 points, Walsh 8, Ackerman 7 and Burns 6. Taison Pierce had 23 points for the Eagles.

Porter also had 14 points, and Billy 13. Davis and the Eagles will meet again in the league finale at the Blue Devils’ north gym on Friday, Feb. 11. Davis has two league games entering the final week of January. On Friday, Jan. 28, Davis will play at Jesuit. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. Then on Saturday, the Blue Devils host the Marauders in a rescheduled game, which was originally postponed earlier this month because of COVID-19 protocols. That game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. — Contact Mike Bush at mike@davisenterprise. net. Follow on Twitter: @MBDavisSports.

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220021 01/11/2022 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: River Delta Consulting, Inc. Physical Address: 313 Sandpiper Drive Davis, CA 95616 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 73386 Davis, CA 95617 Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): River Delta Consulting, Inc. 313 Sandpiper Drive Davis, CA 95616 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 01/03/2022 s/ Gilbert Cosio, Jr. Official Title: President Corporation Name: River Delta Consulting, Inc. I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2022 #1643

FILED IN YOLO COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE Jesse Salinas, Yolo County Clerk/Recorder F20220002 01/04/2022 Business is located in YOLO County Fictitious Business Name: The Nexus Station Physical Address: 2880 5th St. Suite 110 Davis, CA 95616 Mailing Address: Names of Registrant(s)/Owner(s): Noah Berkoff Licensed Clinical Social Worker Inc. 2880 5th St. Suite 110 Davis, CA 95616 Business Classification: Corporation Starting Date of Business: 10/28/2021 s/ Noah Berkoff Official Title: President Corporation Name: Noah Berkoff Licensed Clinical Social Worker Inc. I hereby certify that this is a true copy of the original document on file in this office. This certification is true as long as there are no alterations to the document, AND as long as the document is sealed with a red seal. Jesse Salinas, County Clerk/Recorder, State of California, County of Yolo Published January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2022 #1635

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Victoria Romero Garibay CASE NO. PR2021-0236 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Victoria Romero Garibay A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Rodolfo Garibay in the Superior Court of California, County of: Yolo The Petition for Probate requests that: Rodolfo Garibay be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: February 1, 2022 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept.: 10 Room: N/A located at 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed 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. 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: Marissa Sirota Attorney for petitioner 510 4th Street Davis, CA 95616 (530)231-5853 Published January 16, 19, 23, 2022 #1645

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Diana D. Holmes CASE NO. PR2022-0009 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Diana D. Holmes A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Daniel D. Gee in the Superior Court of California, County of: Yolo The Petition for Probate requests that: Daniel D. Gee be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: February 24, 2022 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept.: 9 Room: N/A located at 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed 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. 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:Barbara Sonin Attorney for petitioner 21 Court Street Woodland, CA 95695 (530)662-2226 Published January 16, 19, 23, 2022 #1642

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case Number: CV2021-2250 To all interested persons: Petitioner: Deborah Neumann and Alan Perlstein filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name Elana Elizabeth Perlstein to Proposed name Ilana Elizabeth Perlstein THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: 2/16/2022 at 9:00 a.m. Dept. 10 Room: Zoom The address of the court is Yolo Superior Court Clerks Office - Civil 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: The Davis Enterprise. Date: 1/3/2022 Samuel T. McAdam Judge of the Superior Court Published January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2022 #1644

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF Lilburn Clyde Lamar CASE NO. PR2022-0012 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Lilburn Clyde Lamar A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Franklin A. Lamar in the Superior Court of California, County of: Yolo The Petition for Probate requests that: Rodolfo Garibay be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent's will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: February 24, 2022 Time: 9:00 A.M. Dept.: 10 Room: N/A located at 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed 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. 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: William S. Bernheim Attorney for petitioner 255 North Lincoln St. Ste. H Dixon, CA 95620 Published January 21, 23, 28, 2022 #1648

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Yolo County judge shares his struggles with mental health By Lauren Keene

Enterprise staff writer WOODLAND — Tim Fall’s mental-health struggle began with a bout of uncontrollable yawning. The Yolo Superior Court judge had just received a phone call from a Davis Enterprise reporter, who informed him a local prosecutor planned to challenge him in the upcoming 2008 judicial election. “I found my heart was racing, my breath was shallow, my hands shook, and somehow I was yawning,” Fall recalled. He’d later discover a name for his condition: stress yawn, brought on by body tension, shallow breathing and a racing heartbeat. And it didn’t stop there. While Fall had experienced anxiety in the past — a college algebra final sparked his first panic attack — this cycle took a far more physical toll: sleepless nights, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss. It dogged him for nearly five months, lifting only after he prevailed at the polls. Eleven years later, Fall’s campaign — and the parallel mental-health battle — provided the framework for his book, “Running for Judge,” which he wrote in late 2019 and had published during the early months of the Covid pandemic. The book offers insights on being a judge and navigating a re-election campaign in addition to discussing mental illness, which according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) affects one in five U.S. adults each year. Fall wants his story to be a resource to others by urging them to seek the help they need and, ideally, making mental health as easy to talk about as physical ailments. “I’d been thinking about mental health our society more and more,” Fall, appointed to the bench by Gov. Pete Wilson in 1995, said during a recent interview in his Yolo County Courthouse chambers. “There is so much stigma still attached to people having mental illness, and there shouldn’t be. It’s a health issue.

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Yolo Superior Court Judge Tim Fall writes about his mental-health struggle during his 2008 re-election campaign in his book, “Running for Judge.” “I was in conversations with people who needed encouragement in their own mental-health struggles, and I realized I didn’t need to keep mine to myself. So I thought I’d write it out,” Fall continued. “I didn’t think it would turn into a 40,000word memoir, but it did. It just kept going.”

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Fall’s race against then-Deputy District Attorney James Walker marked the first time in 18 years that someone challenged a sitting Yolo County judge. Much of Walker’s campaign focused on how Fall conducts himself on the bench. "We have a judge up there who ridicules, intimidates and embarrasses crime victims, jurors, witnesses and lawyers," Walker told The Enterprise at the time. He alleged that Fall chastised people for having their hands in their

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MCNAUGHTON MEDIA pockets and making religious references, and that he once told a weeping witness to "stop crying." Fall disputed those claims, but did acknowledge setting high standards for his courtroom. "The courtroom is run fairly and formally. People who wish to act informally in my courtroom may need to be corrected, but they are never ridiculed," Fall told the newspaper. "It can take attorneys a little while to get used to it, but once that happens, my courtroom runs very smoothly.” Just as his campaign got underway, Fall came down with a bad case of pneumonia. His doctor prescribed antibiotics, but Fall knew something more afflicted him. “Stress can reduce your immune system’s ability to fight off infection. I figure that’s what led to me having my one and only bout with pneumonia crop up during that election,” he wrote. “Being sick can in turn worsen the effects of stress, leading to anxiety or depression or both. That’s what was happening to me; I just didn’t know it yet.” Fall returned to his doctor, who diagnosed him with generalized anxiety disorder resulting from stress and prescribed medication that helped, but didn’t make the symptoms vanish. That didn’t happen until Election Night, when Fall prevailed with 76.5 percent of the countywide vote. After months of insomnia, “I slept through the night. And my body felt odd. Something was different. … Rested. I felt rested,” Fall wrote. Later, as he drove around the county collecting campaign signs, “I felt a yawn coming on. It wasn’t stress. I was just tired.”

Now, however, he recognizes the signs and symptoms of his anxiety, which resurfaced years later when his father suffered from health problems and required constant care for which Fall was primarily responsible. Again, he sought treatment from his doctor. “And then March 2020 came along,” Fall said, referring to the onslaught of Covid-19. He found his usual stress level compounded by other work-related issues, such as “trying to keep the courthouse a safe place for people to be.” Nearly two years later, Fall says he’s frequently enforcing safety protocols in his courtroom. That very day, he noted, he had to interrupt court three times to remind people to wear their face masks properly. Fall, whose seat came up for re-election again in 2020, said he considered holding off on publishing his book until after the filing period, in case a challenger came along and turned his mental health into a campaign issue. But in the end, “I didn’t wait for the 2020 election cycle,” he said. “I thought, this is too important a topic to keep in my back pocket because of concern over an election.” Since the book’s publication, Fall said he’s received numerous calls from other judges across the state, thanking him for sharing his story. Some shared their own struggles with anxiety, which they’ve hesitated to talk about for fear of jeopardizing their jobs. Fall notes that mental illness is a health issue that, like diabetes or a heart condition, shouldn’t preclude someone from being a judge — or any profession, for that matter. “A mechanic with a rotator-cuff issue finds a way to accommodate this and gets the job done,” Fall said. “The same goes for judges with anxiety. It’s not a disqualification from holding a responsible position.”

“Being sick can in turn worsen the effects of stress, leading to anxiety or depression or both. That’s what was happening to me; I just didn’t know it yet.” Tim Fall Yolo Superior Court Judge

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Fall notes he didn’t become stress-free after his 2008 victory, but rather returned to his “status quo … because I’m always under stress.”

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COVID-19 booster rate falls below 40% in most counties By Kristen Hwang and Ana B. Ibarra CalMatters

Hospitals are at capacity. COVID-19 infections are at record highs. Testing lines stretch for hours. Yet even as the omicron variant batters the state, only 38% of vaccinated Californians have gotten a booster shot. As with initial vaccinations, acceptance of the booster shot has varied throughout California: Counties in the far north and rural areas continue to see lower numbers, with as few as 23% of vaccinated people getting a booster in Mariposa, Colusa and Merced counties, according to a CalMatters analysis of state data. The Bay Area boasts the highest rate, at 55%, and only three counties have more than half of their

vaccinated population boosted: San Francisco, Marin and San Mateo. In 19 California counties, less than a third of eligible residents are boosted. In Imperial County — the border community that led the state in vaccination rates last spring after it was hit hard by the virus — only a quarter of eligible residents have gotten a booster shot. The health officer there blames “pandemic fatigue.” “I do think there’s been some fatigue after nearly two years of this pandemic, not just in Imperial County, but everywhere,” said Health Officer Dr. Stephen Munday. “People want to get back to their normal lives. They want to go to work, they want to take care of their families. It’s kind of like, well, gosh, I got my two doses, why do I have to get another one?” It’s not just people in rural counties

C4 MCNAUGHTON MEDIA where a majority of people have refused so far to get the extra shot: Los Angeles, Kern and Santa Barbara and 28 other counties have lower booster rates than the 38% statewide average. Major population centers such as San Diego, San Bernardino and Riverside are lagging behind. State and federal recommendations for booster shots have changed several times, making them difficult for the public to follow. Current guidance advises a booster for all adults, while children as young as 12 can only get an additional Pfizer shot. Immunocompromised children as young as 5 are also eligible for another Pfizer dose. Studies show an additional dose can double protection against infection and is highly effective in preventing severe disease and hospitalization even against the omicron variant, said UC San Francisco epidemiologist George Rutherford. “Run, don’t walk, to go get your boosters,” Fresno County Health Officer Dr. Rais Vohra said. Most older adults throughout the state have listened to the advice: Nearly 64% have been boosted. In Marin County, as many as 80% of those 65 and older have been boosted, and only four counties have boosted fewer than half of their older population. But for younger Californians, getting an additional dose is far less common. Only 47% of those aged 50-64 have been boosted. Forty-four counties have boosted less than half their population in this age group. “The case spikes are being driven by the unvaccinated, which are 25 to 45 years old, largely,” Rutherford said. “That’s where we’re seeing the majority of cases, and that’s where the majority of unvaccinated or under-vaccinated people are.” Unlike early in the pandemic when vaccines were limited, the slow booster uptake has little to do with availability. “There’s a very robust supply,” said Imperial County Health Officer Munday. According to the state health department, the state stockpile currently has 5.6 million available doses — a 39-day supply. MyTurn, the state’s vaccination portal, recently added booster appointments for children ages 12-15. “Omicron is here. We can’t abandon the tools that

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“For the unvaccinated folks, they basically are the ones who are super vulnerable and those are the ones we’re worried about because they’re the ones that land in the hospitals and ICU.” Dr. Rais Vohra Fresno County Health Officer have allowed California to be one of the safest states throughout the pandemic. Those are vaccines and boosters,” Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said during an update Wednesday. All-patient hospitalizations are approaching 51,000 people, a number just shy of the peak capacity reached during last winter’s surge. Approximately 8,000 of those patients are COVID19 cases. “To those who haven’t been vaccinated at all: Get your vaccine as quickly as you can. And those who have been vaccinated but haven’t been boosted, please consider getting boosted,” Ghaly said. In Fresno, where COVID-19 has prompted deployment of the National Guard, many health care workers are unable to work due to COVID-19 exposure or infection, further straining their hospital system, officials said.

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Florinda Matias Pablo receives a COVID-19 vaccination on Jan. 4 at the La Clinica de la Raza community vaccination site in Oakland. As of Jan. 5, Yolo County reported a rate of over 41 percent boosted; Solano County reported over 37 percent.

Only a third of eligible residents in Fresno County are currently boosted, according to state data. “The boosted vaccination population is fending off the omicron infections really quickly,” Vohra said. “For the unvaccinated folks they basically are the ones who are super vulnerable and those are the ones we’re worried about because they’re the ones that land in the hospitals and ICU.” North of Fresno, officials in sparsely populated Mariposa County are relying heavily on the state’s MyTurn portal to distribute booster shots. Less than a quarter of eligible residents have been boosted. County Health Officer Dr. Eric Sergienko said mass vaccination clinics have subsided due to decreased demand, fewer resources and privacy concerns in their small community. “Rather than doing clinics with hundreds, we have clinics through MyTurn that are booked out with 30 to 100 people at our scheduled clinics on Tuesdays and Thursday,” Sergienko said. Cases and hospitalizations in Mariposa County have trended younger with a majority of cases occurring among those ages 20-40 and a majority of hospitalizations among unvaccinated people ages 40 to 55, department spokeswoman Lizz Darcy said. The statewide surge in infections and hospitalizations is expected to peak during the third week of January, experts say. Hospitalizations remain substantially below pre-vaccine levels. Community organizations and health centers, which have been at the forefront of vaccine education and distribution, say interest in the booster has increased during this current surge. “It seems our community is much more receptive to receiving the booster than they were originally to get the first dose,” said Bryant Macias, emergency relief supervisor at the United Farmworkers Foundation, which has advocated for priority doses for farmworkers and helped organize clinics. “The main challenges we have identified are individuals not knowing how long they need to wait before getting the booster shot, whether or not they can get a booster that is different from their initial vaccine, and some folks only wanting the booster if it’s the same kind as their initial dose.” In agricultural counties, like those in the Central Valley, workplace vaccine clinics played an important role in increasing access last spring. Those events for boosters may not be as visible yet because it’s the off season for many crops. But they’re in the plans, said Irene de Barraicua, director of operations with Lideres Campesinas, a nonprofit network of farm workers based in Oxnard. “We’ve heard from counties and workgroups that are enthusiastic about continuing these efforts,” she said.

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If you’ve settled into a more sedentary lifestyle, it’s critical not to overdo it when beginning a new exercise program. There’s a period of adjustment, both in terms of determining the right schedule and in finding the right duration and limits for your routine. Overdo it, particularly early on, and you might risk becoming overwhelmed and end up right back on the couch where you started. Begin with a regimen that takes into account other responsibilities. Eventually, you could settle on a full hour each day, or perhaps more, depending on your personal parameters. Adding time in small intervals smooths the transition, and keeps new gym members from wearing down early on. Make sure you exercise three to five times a week for maximum positive impacts. No matter the approach, give yourself some down time for

recovery. Also, remember that these daily goals — whether it’s a half hour, an hour or more — don’t have to happen all at once. Breaking exercise routines into smaller chunks can help you stay on the right track when other duties call.

Your path to well-being

Physical activity unlocks the secrets to better living in so many ways, from stress reduction to cardiovascular health. The American Heart Association recommends some 150 minutes of moderately intense aerobic activity per week, a goal that’s easily achieved with the right kind of regimen at your local gym. Regular workouts provide opportunities for reflection and problem-solving, while exercise also releases endorphins — a group of neurotransmitters that make us feel good. In both cases, significant stress reduction can follow. Visits to the gym can also increase self confidence, help you wind down and relax, improve your mood and address a mild sense of depression, according to the Mayo Clinic. Think of it almost like motionbased meditation. A trip to the gym takes your mind off the distractions and irritations of the day, while giving you a chance to set and achieve regular goals.

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fter almost two years of imposed restrictions, the last thing we need in our lives are more limitations. As we advance through the month of January, we will surely be bombarded with messages designed to exploit our insecurities. For many of us, these “new year, new you” messages will contribute to a previously formed and perhaps harmful perspective on what health and wellness looks like in our culture, and possibly in our own lives. Diet trends, fitness challenges, and January resolutions become our focus. What our bodies may really need often takes a back seat to these insidious fads. The damaging cycle of restriction and indulgence, dependent and forever feeding upon our low feelings of selfdoubt and uncertainty. This bidirectional battle leads to feelings of not enough-ism. Not disciplined enough. Not successful enough. Not fit enough. Not good enough. The list goes on and on and I’m sure we all can fill in the blanks with our own individual struggles. And let’s not forget about the abundance of misinformation looming at our fingertips. Misinformation from the diet and weight loss industry, the fitness industry, and even purported well-meaning self-proclaimed health gurus and influencers that may not have the appropriate education or experience to be weighing in on such significant matters. If indeed the goal is to achieve optimal health and wellness, we must first discover for ourselves what makes us truly healthy and well. As individuals, our needs will certainly differ from one another, that is in part due to our bio individu-

ality, but as a collective there are basic foundations of health that we must achieve in order to optimize our overall wellness. Nourishment. Movement. Stress Reduction. Rest. Sleep. As we work to achieve these foundations in our life, we should be aware of the misinformation that may have anchored as strongholds in our lives at some point, if not currently in this present time. The simple truth is if diet trends worked, there

By Amanda Harlan wouldn’t be a multi-billion dollar diet industry designed to make us feel badly enough to keep going back for more. Trends like Keto and Intermittent Fasting may be popular in the moment, and may show benefits in specific populations, but are not necessarily beneficial for all populations. The diet industry and the misinformed are quick to generalize positive effects seen in nutritional studies across groups of people who may not benefit, or may even be harmed, from such diet trends. Juice “cleansing” is another popular January activity claiming to be a great way to kick off the new year. However, in order

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to detox, our bodies must have vitamins, minerals, and protein. Juice often contains little to no protein and may be counterproductive when utilized as a means of detoxification. Shifting our focus away from these deleterious trends towards a nourishing and sustainable approach may require some adjustment but is absolutely worth the effort. Finding the balance between feeding ourselves with nutrient rich foods and satiating our hunger is key in determining our own individual nutrition needs. Finding a balance in moving our bodies may also be a challenging prospect during this time. Exercise is an essential part of our wellness and how we move should be tailored to meet our individual enjoyment and capabilities. Too much exercise can be as problematic as too little. Incorporating your favorite type of movement can be a good way to ensure you achieve your exercise goals. You may enjoy gardening and walking while another may prefer weightlifting and group classes. It is important your chosen movement feels supportive and regenerative for optimal benefit in your body. These practices may be implemented yearround and should not be defined by new year challenges or competitions only. In addition, many of us are experiencing levels of stress much higher than ever before. Choosing activities that help to alleviate and reduce our stress load leads to improvements in health as well. Practicing mindfulness through meditation and breath work has been shown to reduce markers of stress in the body. Allowing

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What to look for in a gym

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yms aren’t all created equal. Depending on what your needs are, finding the right one can be a challenge. Some larger gyms are also adding features that heretofore weren’t considered part and parcel of the average experience, from basketball courts to swimming pools. You may be looking for child care to make scheduling time to exercise easier, while others could choose the personal attention of an in-house trainer. In the end, however, there are several far more mundane things that make or break the average gym experience.

Location and hours

You might come in thinking about amenities, but if the prospective gym isn’t open when you’re available or presents too much of a travel challenge, it’s going to make sticking to a regimen very difficult. The straight-forward issue of where it is and when it’s open can often be the principal contributing factor in whether a gym membership is worth it. Many busy people are more likely to go if a gym is open early or late, when they’re already commuting to and from work or school. Look for gyms that are near where you spend those critical working hours — or, even better, along the route you already take to those places. Also,

keep in mind that your schedule may require working out in the morning on one day and an evening session the next. Make sure your gym is flexible enough to accommodate those needs.

Atmosphere and feel

Exercising can be a completely different experience, depending on how you approach it. Is there a hardcharging atmosphere when you’re looking for a lighter workout or vice versa? Making sure the place is kept clean has never been more important, of course, but it’s also a critical part of enjoying time spent among perspiring fellow exercisers. Remember too that how comfortable you get with some of a gym’s special features might come down to feel. Try out that treadmill or the stationary bikes. Confirm that they’re comfortable and fit your frame.

Contract cost and length

Read the contract. Is it a monthly agreement, and for how long? Can you go month-to-month? Is there a trial period? Visit more than one gym to see which of those agreements is available, and decide on a personal commitment that works for you. Keep an eye out for specials. Some gyms will also negotiate with prospective new members, so you might be able to leverage sessions with a trainer or even a special class or two.

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A massage practice for every body

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While it seems like there's a massage parlor around every corner these days, Caitlin Eichorn’s A Room of Our Own Massage is a diamond in the monotonous rough. After serving the community for almost five years, this savvy business owner reflects on the broken road of a career path that led her to her calling. Born and raised right here in Davis, Eichorn attended and graduated from UCD in 2015 with a degree in English. With her crosshairs aimed at a teaching career, her next step was to get her Master’s in education. Life — as it so often does — had other plans in mind. “I had a major health crisis and ended up losing eyesight in one eye and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. That ended up being a misdiagnosis, but I was in full patient mode for two years. My life was thrown off track and I struggled with mental and emotional health,” Eichorn explained the struggle that forged her new ambition. “I was spending time with my sister one day and she asked if I could give her a massage. I did and she suggested I go to massage school. I thought I had nothing to lose so I signed up. It was a real struggle at first because I’d been in this mindset where I was sick and had no confidence in my physical abilities.” In her time at school, Eichorn learned more than the art of massaging. Through her own struggles of mind and body, she harnessed her empathy for those uncomfortable in their own

“I think of massage as an insurance policy. If you maintain your body and keep your tissue soft enough, you’ll be less prone to injury. It’s also a great stress reliever too. People enjoy the social aspect and I found they’re starved for touch and also for someone who they can open up to.”

“In my identity as a queer woman and my history of mental health, struggles and trauma, I wanted to tap into that market and help people who weren’t comfortable going to a traditional massage place.” Caitlin Eichorn A Room of Our Own Massage, owner

Caitlin Eichorn massages a client’s hand at her practice, A Room of Our Own Massage. Jeff Rawlinson/ Enterprise photos

Caitlin Eichorn bodies. Moreover, she realized how uncomfortable those people would be getting a massage. It’s this acknowledgement that helped bring Eichorn’s business philosophy to life. “In my identity as a queer woman and my history of mental health, struggles and trauma, I wanted to tap into that market and help people who weren’t comfortable going to a traditional massage place,” Eichorn said. “After opening my doors in 2018 I reached out to LGBTQIA+ organizations and my practice has really

expanded since. It was important to me that people knew my identity, and as a therapist, I never wanted to be in a position where someone comes in and says homophobic things. I want people comfortable coming to me and for me to feel comfortable around other people. That’s why I created a room especially for women and the LGBTQIA+ community.” Beyond providing a mental and emotional safehaven, Eichorn maintains a hands-on approach to physical health and wellness — literally. Since the pandemic has brought upon a more sedentary lifestyle, aches and pains from poor posture and lack of mobility are more commonplace. These facts compound to beget the necessity for regular massage therapy. “It’s critical for a number of reasons. On a physical level, it’s incredible in keeping you limber and allowing people to live their daily lives. It also creates great body awareness, even if you

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MCNAUGHTON MEDIA come in every week. What we do on the table allows you to go ‘oh wait, my hip’s hurting, what can I do to self-correct?’” said Eichorn. “I think of massage as an insurance policy. If you maintain your body and keep your tissue soft enough, you’ll be less prone to injury. It’s also a great stress reliever too. People enjoy the social aspect and I found they’re starved for touch and also for someone who they can open up to.” While COVID poured difficulty on every business, it presented Eichorn an opportunity to out-create the challenge and make her business truly unique amongst other massage practices. Not only with her clientele, but the above-andbeyond, human-centric service. “I shifted last July to an outdoor only practice. I worked outdoors for 11 months then just transitioned back indoors recently. I take COVID very seriously, and some people don’t feel comfortable coming into a closed space. So, we’re still offering in-office stuff, but if people aren’t comfortable, we’ll come to you,” Eichorn talked about her business’ house calls and fullyvaccinated staff. “People were struggling when we opened back up. I was in backyards and people needed someone to talk to. We also go see a lot of elderly clients and immunocompromised clients because safety is the number one thing

NOURISH, from Page 6 time for play, music, and artistic expression also helps to mitigate the effects of stress. Making space for self-care can help combat the negative effects we incur throughout the day too. Even something as simple as a book and warm cup of tea can induce feelings of relaxation and wellness. Although rest and sleep are closely related and of equal importance, they are not the same. Ensuring proper sleep hygiene and identifying the type of rest you need is crucial in establishing a strong foundation of good health and ought to be practiced continuously to the best of each of our abilities. Studies show that just 10 minutes a day of rest (laying down, no electronics) improve our overall health significantly. As sleep is tied to our immunity and health status, it should be a yearlong priority for

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“I take COVID very seriously, and some people don’t feel comfortable coming into a closed space. So, we’re still offering in-office stuff, but if people aren’t comfortable, we’ll come to you.” Caitlin Eichorn

right now.” To Eichorn, there’s a million places one can get a massage that’s cheaper or easier, but A Room of Our Own Massage is an organization clients

us as well. Some may argue that January is a great time to start anew. That this is the perfect opportunity to set and crush new goals. You may have heard experts say that you need a reset, especially after the holidays. I would argue that restricting eating, imposing unwanted exercise goals, and increasing your stress load may not only cause discomfort, but it may in fact harm you. Pushing yourself to achieve something that may not be in your best interest is not only unkind and out of balance, but it is often ineffective. Cheers to continuing healthy habits that you enjoy and make you feel good and nourished in the new year! Amanda Harlan is an expert in human nutrition and functional medicine at Functional Nutrition Advocacy. Email her at functional nutritionadvocacy@gmail.com or by phone at 530-759-3738.

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can trust. Void of judgment or shame, it stands as a testament to the community it’s a part of. To book an appointment or house call, one can visit www.aroomofourownmassage.com, their physical address at 423 F St. in suites 108, 111 and 205 in Davis or call them at 530-217-9322. — Reach Aaron Geerts at aaron.geerts@ mcnaughton.media.

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What’s working out (and not) at the gym this year T

By Jacquelyn McNaughton

o say that the past two years have been a challenge is an understatement. While both emotionally exhausting and extremely isolating, this pandemic has pushed us to the edge and forced us to adapt. As a result, many of us have discovered new and safer ways of socializing, though we still may feel disconnected. Our favorite social outlet that includes the benefits of both stress relief and endorphin rushes — the gym — has experienced drastic changes as a result of the pandemic. For many, including myself, the gym is a place to sweat and work on one’s physical wellbeing; however, it’s not only a place to overcome physical challenges and discover a sense of empowerment but also a place to socialize and feel a sense of community. Countless studies have shown that exercise leads to decreased stress levels, anxiety and depression, as well as better sleep, cognitive performance, and

increased self esteem. Unfortunately due to social distancing guidelines, mask mandates, and forced shutdowns, many gyms have become ghost towns with decreased attendance and very little social interaction. For many, mental and emotional health has suffered tremendously. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) about 4 in 10 US adults reported symptoms of anxiety or depression, up from one in ten in 2019. A KFF Health Tracking Poll found that many adults are noticing other negative impacts on their mental well-being such as difficulty sleeping (36 percent), increases in alcohol and substance abuse (12 percent), and worsening of chronic conditions (12 percent) due to stress from the pandemic. Humans are social creatures and we need social interaction and a sense of community to thrive. Favorite outlets for these social cravings

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Coming back from injury

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obody likes being sidelined with injury. Unfortunately, coming back too soon isn’t usually the best idea. You can lengthen recovery time, or even worsen an injury. But when’s the best time? Slight pain can be pushed through, sometimes to a healthy benefit. But anything more than that means you’re not there yet. Never return to the gym when there’s still excessive pain or swelling, and not typically until stiffness has dramatically improved. Any subsequent comeback should follow these recommended steps.

First, check with a pro

The best person to determine if you’re really ready to return is a personal physician or physical therapist. The fact is, you might not be — even if your heart is saying otherwise. They can give you specifics on how far you’ve come, and what (if anything) you still need to accomplish before you’re back at full strength. For instance, therapists teach injured gym members specific activities meant to strengthen injured areas, so they are intimately familiar with their progress. Doctors have in-depth knowledge on the history of swelling, and can monitor

unseen injury through scans.

Take it easy

Whatever the regimen, start slow. If you used to run five miles a day on the treadmill, begin at 50% of your typical level or less. Increase only 10 or 15% each week, provided there are no setbacks. It might be smart to begin by jogging or even walking, rather than running. Watch carefully for swelling or excessive soreness during or after each trip to the gym. Those are warning signs that you might need to recalibrate.

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Consider a trainer

One of the best ways to avoid an injury is also one of the best ways to come back from one: Work with a professional trainer. People tend to focus on their work designing programs that help with a variety of healthy goals, while limiting the risk of hurting yourself. If an injury has already happened, however, trainers can then develop a plan that ensures you don’t do additional damage while on the path to recovery. They can also assist those who suffer from conditions like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis or hypertension, making sure routines doesn’t create additional stress points.

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SOCIAL, from Page 10 were shut down, offered remotely, or modified in ways that made them far less desirable. While remote social interactions can be helpful, it often feels like a bandaid over a social bullethole. Not surprisingly, Americans have become even more emotionally and physically unhealthy. Studies have found that exercise is as beneficial to physical well being as it is for mental well being. Repetitive movements relax the brain, allowing the subconscious to problem solve. A Polish study by Monika Guszkowska found positive effects from exercise in both healthy individuals as well as those with emotional disorders regardless of age or gender identity. In other words, the mental benefits of exercise work on everyone. Moreover, the positive results of exercise were reported after as little as one 15 to 30 minute session. Guszkowska theorized that exercise “increases body temperature, blood circulation in the brain and impact on hypothalamic-pitu-

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itary-adrenal axis and physiological reactivity to stress. The possible psychological mechanisms include improvement of self-efficacy, distraction and cognitive dissonance.” Alarmingly, University of California, San Francisco researchers

services for exercise. For example, businesses like Peloton and SoulCycle offer online workouts with a social aspect to them but is it enough? During the first year of this pandemic, countless Americans doled out millions of dollars for bikes and online access but now find streaming uninteresting or unsafe. Lack of supervision has

normal circumstances can be an intimidating environment, and that’s without the face mask requirements and general fear of Covid exposure from heavy breathing. In the past, some have interpreted the gym culture as toxic with it’s judgy elitism and perceived body and exercise comparisons. Now with the rush to get the “fast-

How do we get people moving again? And, more importantly, how do we keep them moving?

have found that physical activity has dropped worldwide by as much as 50 percent during this pandemic. This significant decrease will no doubt have long term overall health implications. How do we get people moving again? And, more importantly, how do we keep them moving? This debate raged in the healthcare and fitness fields pre-COVID but now has reached a crisis point. Fitness professionals have tried to adapt by offering streaming

resulted with any increased risk of injury due to poor form and improper technique. In addition, many have discovered that they miss the support and encouraging smiles of an in-person fitness instructor or trainer. In my experience, many livestreaming clients tuning into an online class have their cameras turned off so when we, the trainer/ instructors, call them out on the stream, we really have no idea if they’re performing the exercise correctly or even if they are actually there. (Psst! That’s the insider truth.) Unfortunately, for many, the gym under

est result” has led many to military style workouts which have produced little results and increased risk for injury. Are there exercises that are in theory “better” than others? Yes. Are there workouts that will achieve “faster” results? Absolutely. Still, the best exercise is the type that produces enjoyment and gets results. In my experience resistance training with bands, balls, weights, or gliders are fun and get results. If you’re brand new to exercise, completely lost, or desperately in need of a change up, then try a group exercise class. Many studios and gyms

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offer both outdoor and indoor classes. If the class is offered indoors, make sure the equipment and people are spaced apart and the room is well ventilated. More importantly, overcome any fear around wearing a facemask while exercising. The human body is highly adaptable and you will adapt, too. Just remember to take it easy the first time and give yourself plenty of grace. You may need several breaks. There is no shame in self care. Find a gym or studio where you feel supported. If the thought of joining a class terrifies you, try a personal trainer. Trainers like me can be expensive and worth it. We can get you started on your exercise journey by creating a well-rounded exercise plan. If your wallet doesn’t allow for a trainer, convince a friend to go for a brisk outdoor walk. You’ll feel better after, and not just from the physical activity. Jacquelyn McNaughton is a personal trainer at FIT House. Email her at jacquelyn.mcnaughton@ gmail.com.

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Staying safe at the gym

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here have always been traditional worries about germs at the gym. More than a year into the pandemic, however, concerns about exercising indoors revolve around COVID-19. Fully vaccinated exercisers, who are usually shielded from the worst of the virus’ impacts, may still want to wear a mask in order to protect other vulnerable patrons. In all gyms, it’s a requirement meant to stop the spread of respiratory droplets, small airborne particles called “aerosols” released when we talk, sneeze, breathe or cough. Here are some additional ways to protect everyone’s health during the ongoing outbreak while still maintaining an active exercise routine.

Avoid crowded equipment

The CDC has long recommended staying six feet or more apart to limit exposure to COVID-19. That can be difficult to achieve when everyone is crowded around a favorite piece of equipment. Gyms have increased disinfectant efforts, but there’s not much they can do if everyone gathers near the stationary bikes. That kind of behavior is particularly worrisome with gyms, which didn’t originally create the same kind of superspreader events as churches and bars

because people don’t closely socialize while going through their routines. Continue wiping down any equipment you use, including treadmills, barbells and ellipticals. Consider using hand sanitizer throughout the workout.

Don’t go during peak hours

Social distancing is an important tool in the fight against COVID, since this infection spreads person to person through droplets that are breathed in. Exercising when fewer people are in the gym helps reduce the chances that you’re near someone who is perhaps unknowingly infected. If you’re not familiar with the gym’s peak hours, a phone call to their staff can typically help. Some apps also track this information.

Don’t touch your face

Keep your hands away from your eyes, nose and mouth. As with the flu or common cold, these are primary entry points for respiratory viruses — a family that includes the coronavirus. And of course, stay home if you’re feeling sick, even if you’re vaccinated. Even those with mild symptoms can place others at risk for developing a life-threatening case of the coronavirus.

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s many as 75 percent of Americans may be functioning in a state of chronic dehydration, according to medical experts — and the negative impacts can be particularly damaging for those who are exercising. We’ve become inundated with buzzy beverage alternatives that make drinking water seem a tad old fashioned. But dehydration is a serious situation, and water remains one of the essential requirements for our bodies to function properly — in particular at the gym. Here are some tips for staying hydrated.

Perspiration is the principal concern at the gym, where those exercising can lose a critical amount of water during their every-day routines. The basic rule for hydration is 8x8, meaning eight glasses filled with eight ounces of water per day, but regular gym patrons will need more. Listen to your body while you’re working out. Water carries critical oxygen and nutrients throughout our system, while helping to flush waste from our bodies. If you’re not getting enough, the results can be catastrophic.

Why it’s important

Bring water with you

The human body is mostly water, but it needs to be replenished constantly because of natural every-day processes like urination and breathing.

Everyone should carry a water bottle with them, wherever they go. This makes achieving — or even exceeding — the traditional 8x8 recommendation far

easier. It’s particularly important at the gym, where dehydration can lead to muscle fatigue, spikes in body temperature that cause overheating, and issues with mental function including fainting or dizziness. Bring properly hydrated is also critical to limiting soreness, improving endurance, reducing muscle injuries and even aids with weight loss.

Mix it up

With so many new alternatives, water might sound (and more importantly taste) pretty boring. But there have always been plenty of flavor options that can completely transform that familiar glass of H20. Avoid store-bought flavorings, which can be loaded with unhealthy ingredients. Opt instead for

natural enhancers, including slices of watermelon or cucumbers. Sprigs of mint also provide a healthy jolt. If you’re a cola fan who’s trying to drink healthier, consider trying sparkling water. It has the fizzy kick of a soda, but without the artificial flavors and unneeded sugars.

Water isn’t always enough

As important and undeniably healthy as water consumption is, sometimes it’s just not enough: If you exercise for more than an hour, you may need a drink that proves electrolyte replacement to restore potassium and sodium being lost through increased levels of perspiration. Be careful to look for light versions of these drinks, to avoid excess caloric intake.

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Do I need a trainer?

ometimes finding advanced success at the gym requires more expertise, and that’s where trainers come in. They can also play a key role in motivating exercisers. Trial offers to get started with these professionals are sometimes offered, followed by a deeper commitment for regular sessions. Together, you can achieve fitness goals more effectively and often on a shorter timeline. Here’s a more in-depth look at what the right training partner can provide.

Meeting goals

Gym members, in particular new ones, typically have a goal or set of goals that follow certain general guidelines: They may want to tone or build specific muscle groups, decrease pain in the back or joints, improve posture, increase flexibility or pump up their metabolism. Trainers can develop a specific program to help accomplish those goals in a more targeted way, saving time and money. They also have valuable experience in creating a routine for warm ups and cool-down periods to help reduce injury — a key element to exercising that many either don’t know enough about or wrongly disregard.

Helping with intensity

Even a seasoned gym member can end up wasting

time on routines that don’t help achieve their larger aims. Trainers make sure every action leads directly to the desired reaction. They also play a critical role in keeping gym members on track. Starting an exercise regimen is much easier than sticking with it. Trainers are tasked with making sure exercisers are focused and moving forward — even when work, family and other responsibilities make it difficult to stay on track. If you’ve ended up quitting after starting a prior workout, it’s likely to happen again. Trainers provide a critical back stop. And as they push you, you’ll be getting the most of your scheduled workout.

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Building consistency

Amateur exercisers often struggle with following the basic strategies that lead to the best result, or even getting to the gym on a regular basis. Trainers add another layer of motivation to exercise, and they also hold gym members accountable to the agreed-upon regimen. They help maximize busy patrons’ workouts, too. Most people these days have a very limited amount of time to exercise. Trainers make sure not a moment is wasted by focusing on the most efficient routines. The best trainers even work to better position exercisers on the days when they’re not in the gym, discussing things like sleep patterns and eating habits.

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