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D.A.’s ad goes after challenger’s donors

A pandemicmotivated pause on federal student loan payments is scheduled to expire on May 1. If that happens, more than a half-million borrowers will miss payments they still can’t make.

Rodriguez calls it ‘dirty tactics’

By Lauren Keene Enterprise staff writer The race for Yolo County district attorney recently took a contentious turn, when incumbent DA Jeff Reisig released an ad accusing his challenger, Cynthia Rodriguez, of taking campaign contributions "connected to convicted sex offenders and child rapists seeking a soft on crime district attorney."

Rodriguez, meanwhile, told The Davis Enterprise the ad’s allegations are inaccurate and amount to “dirty campaign tactics.”

Reisig identified the donors as Woodland resident Brett Pedroia, who is listed in campaign finance documents as giving Rodriguez’s campaign two donations totaling $3,500; and Sanjay Dev, the brother of former Davis resident Ajay Dev, who gave $500.

“This is a perverted assault on the integrity of the DA’s office,” Reisig said this week. “Rodriguez needs to return every dollar she took from

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Deferred bills may come due Half-a-million risk missing student loan payments if pause expires

By Caleb Hampton Enterprise staff writer A new analysis by the California Policy Lab and the Student Loan Law Initiative showed that a pause on federal student loan payments, in place since March 2020, has had far-reaching benefits for most of the 26 million affected borrowers, the nonpartisan Policy Lab said Wednesday in a press release.

“The pause was a key way Congress alleviated financial pressures on Americans during the pandemic,” said co-author and California Policy Lab executive director Evan White. “We hope our analysis provides helpful context for federal officials as they consider how to handle the pause and student loan debt more generally.”

According to the study, the

average student loan balance for affected borrowers was approximately $36,800, though nearly a third of borrowers had a balance under $10,000. People who had their loan payments paused reduced their use of credit cards and improved their credit scores by an average of almost 30 points. Many of them also paid off other debts, such as auto or mortgage loans or credit card debt.

“It’s important to keep in mind that the pause coincided with Congress providing a tremendous amount of additional

financial stimulus, which also impacted people’s financial situations,” said co-author Vikram Jambulapati, a graduate student research fellow at the California Policy Lab. Even accounting for those factors, the study found that the credit scores of people who benefited from the pause on student loan payments rose much more sharply during the pandemic than the credit scores of people unaffected by it. To conduct its analysis, the researchers

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Still crazy: Historic equipment stolen from UCD Governor proposes gasoline rebate; legislators not so sure

Special to The Enterprise

UC Davis police are investigating the theft of a historic distillation column stolen from the Jackson Sustainable Winery building on campus sometime on the weekend of March 19-20.

Officials fear the copper column, which was used for teaching distilling on campus for 50 years and was to have formed part of a historical display, may be sold for scrap.

Police believe that the thieves gained entry to the building through an upper window and dragged parts of the distillation column, which was already disassembled, out to a waiting

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Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to send California drivers as much as $800 each and encourage public transit systems to offer free rides, the latest proposal from state policymakers seeking to offset the soaring cost of gasoline and other goods for struggling residents.

Newsom first floated the idea of a gas rebate earlier this month during his annual State of the State address, but details of his approach were slow to emerge, giving legislators time to surface several plans of their

own. The governor’s Republican opponents have become increasingly critical of the lack of progress during the weeks since his announcement.

Under Newsom’s proposal, unveiled today, California would send registered vehicle owners $400 debit cards, limited to two rebates per person.

Those would likely arrive starting in July, after the state adopted a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

The governor’s office estimates the rebate would cost about $9 billion.

“That direct relief will address the issue that we

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Briefly Incident leads to multiple charges A domestic-violence arrest led to further drug- and weaponrelated charges against a 21-year-old Davis man, according to police.

Omar Ramirez was taken into custody at Fourth and L streets late Wednesday morning after his alleged victim reported the domestic disturbance, saying Ramirez had left the area with a firearm and suspected fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid, Davis police said in a news release.

No drugs or firearms were found with Ramirez upon his arrest, police said.

However, a subsequent search of the arrest scene by the Davis Police Department’s Community-Oriented Policing and ProblemSolving unit led to the recovery of a bottle of suspected fentanyl and a Glock 9mm pistol with a 17-round magazine hidden in the bushes.

“Investigators determined that this was the firearm that Ramirez had possessed earlier in the day,” the news release said, adding that police found additional firearm parts and ammunition — both of which he’s barred from possessing — after serving a search warrant at Ramirez’s residence.

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The sun will come up regardless J ust between you and me, I don’t have a problem with adjusting our clocks twice a

year.

In fact, in this day of electronic wizardry, some of our clocks reset automatically. Imagine that.

The only one of the two time changes that anyone complains about is the one that comes in March when we theoretically lose an hour of sleep between Saturday night and Sunday morning. But who says you can’t sleep in?

And right off the top let’s say that if the hardest thing you ever have to do in your life is change your clocks twice a year, you have it made in the summer shade.

Nevertheless, this seemingly controversial issue is back in the news after the United States Senate suddenly, unexpectedly and — you’d better sit down — unanimously passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make Daylight Saving Time permanent across the United States.

And yes, it is “Saving,” not “Savings.”

How the Sunshine Protection Act actually protects sunshine is unclear, but maybe there’s a provision hidden deep within the bill that calls for chopping down any tree that blocks sunshine from ever reaching the ground.

Several years ago the voters of

California gave our state legislators permission to do what the feds just did, but so far there’s been no action. We are now, so to speak, behind the times.

Apparently, some state legislators are confused about what a time change might mean for crops in the Central Valley, the literal breadbasket of the world.

As one state senator famously noted a few years ago in defense of Daylight Saving Time, “Our crops have gotten accustomed to that.

They’ve in fact been bred to deal with that longer harvest season.”

As I noted at the time, while Daylight Time does not actually lengthen the number of hours of daylight — Mother Nature controls that without legislation — apparently corn and tomatoes and strawberries ripen much more quickly when they realize the sun sets an hour later at night, even if it also rises an hour later in the morning.

Of course, farmers have to erect gigantic clocks in full view of their

crops so the crops know exactly what time it is at any point in their growth cycle.

While the vote for year-round Daylight Time was unanimous in the Senate among those senators who bothered to vote, inside sources report that Sen. Ted Cruz was disappointed in the legislation because it did not extend Daylight Time to Cancun.

Marco Rubio of Florida was a strong supporter, claiming that permanent Daylight Time will “reduce car accidents involving pedestrians,” while at the same time saying it will be better for overall health because research shows that the extra hour of evening daylight “increases pedestrian activity by 62 percent.”

I don’t know what kind of math the good senator is using, but it’s hard to figure how increasing the number of pedestrians out for an evening stroll will reduce the number of car accidents involving pedestrians.

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t this point, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has yet to weigh in with her thoughts on the bill, which still has to pass the House before heading to the White House for President Biden’s signature.

Asked about his position on the issue, Biden said he had “bigger fish to fry,” an apparent reference to the Lenten guidelines of the

Catholic Church, of which he is a member.

Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri explained his favorable vote by saying “I just think the extra hour at the end of the day consistently is better than having it dark when kids go to school and dark when kids get home.”

Wait a minute, Senator. I believe the bill adds an hour of daylight only in the evening, not the morning. In fact, it steals an hour of daylight from the morning to make this all possible.

It does not, in any way, shape or form add an extra hour of daylight within a 24-hour period.

You may want to have your staff explain this to you. I know you’re from the “Show Me State,” so have them show you.

Although the exact hours of sunset and sunrise across the country are a closely guarded secret, I have learned that if we go to permanent Daylight Saving Time, sunrise in Davis on January 2 will come at 8:25 a.m., right about the time the school bell rings.

In Portland on that same day sunrise is at 8:58 a.m., in Seattle it’s 8:58 a.m. and in Missoula, Montana it’s 9:21 a.m.

School buses presumably have headlights.

— Reach Bob Dunning at bunning@davisenterprise.net.

City makes community-engagement hire Suspect arrested in Islamic Center burglary Special to The Enterprise

The city of Davis announced today that City Manager Mike Webb has appointed Jenny Tan as the City’s new Director of Community Engagement. Tan starts on April 4 after the current director, Diane Parro, retires on April 1.

“The city is excited to have Jenny join our team,” Webb said. “Jenny was a key part of the robust COVID-19 response and outreach when she was Yolo County’s Public Information Officer.

She showcased leadership, collaboration and a commitment to transparency that aligns perfectly with the City’s values.”

During her tenure with Yolo County, Tan directed the County’s COVID-19

communications response, appearing in ‘Daily Briefing’ videos on Facebook and Twitter, clarifying complex health orders for the public and building a network of organizations, including among others, the City of Davis, Healthy Davis Together, UC Davis and Yolo County. Tan also oversaw the County’s 2020 Census effort that bridged demographics of multiple communities and led to higher participation rates across Yolo County.

“As a Davis resident, I am passionate about local government and public service,” said Tan. “One of the many lessons I’ve learned in my career is that you should be passionate about what you do, and I am passionate about communities, communications and

the City of Davis. This position is the nexus for all of these things I value.”

Tan has more than 10 years of experience in communications and administration and more than four years in strategic planning.

Tan most recently served as the Senior Manager of Public Affairs and Member Services for the California State Association of Counties. In 2021, Tan was named “Yolo County’s Woman of the Year” by State Senator Bill Dodd and selected as “40 Under 40” by the Sacramento Business Journal. Tan received her bachelor’s degree in English Literature from UC Davis in 2007. Tan lives in Davis with her husband and three sons.

Arts Foundation emerges from pandemic Special to The Enterprise For 40 years The Davis School Arts Foundation (DSAF) in partnership with the Davis Unified School District has funded teachers and artists to provide art experiences to students beyond what the district can provide alone.

Board President Lorraine Visher said that “DSAF adapted to Covid in 202021with a very successful program to provide art kits and teacher curricula to all the third-graders in the district. This year we have launched a district wide education through music program for 4th graders.

The pandemic has opened a door to new ideas and partnerships but we need new board members willing to make them happen” DSAF is launching a campaign to celebrate their long service to Davis children and welcome new board members this spring.

DSAF used the following two years to refresh and rebuild to meet the needs of children and teachers in the 21st century.

They created a new mission statement, new bylaws and a new board structure.

Grant funding equity and cultural relevancy across all DJUSD schools is a priority. A new process has begun for grants that reduces the burden on teachers, reaches more children and still allows for individual ideas, interest and participation by all.

This year DSAF launched a three year grant with The Richards Institute Education Through Music and the Davis Joint Unified School District Elementary Music Department. Reaching the Next Generation with Education Through Music will support and expand a DJUSD staff development project led by Clyde Quick and the Fourth Grade Music Program. The program incorporates music, movement, social/emotional skill/cognition and language skill. DSAF funding will provide mentorships for teachers, ETM instruction for 3rd and 4th grade students across the district and special events open to the larger community.

If you are interested in board membership, fill out a form at https://forms.gle/ zrAULNo4tbffrqAB8. For information, email dsafstudio@gmail.com.

Barbara Anne Venard d. Feb. 26, 2022

Barbara Anne Venard passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Feb. 26, 2022. Known as Barb, but more lovingly as Aunt Barb, she will be fiercely missed by all who knew and loved her.

Barb grew up in Vacaville and attended Vacaville High School. She graduated from Davis High School where she achieved numerous accolades in swimming. She went on to attended college at CSUS, obtain a Bachelor of Nursing and spent her adult life as an ICU Nurse — a job she loved.

Barb’s greatest joy, however, was her family and countless friends. She loved

her nieces, nephew, grandnieces and grandnephews and spent much of her free time active in their lives.

She is survived by her sister, Blanche McNaughton (Richard McNaughton); brothers William Venard and Tom Venard;

nieces Jacquelyn McNaughton Buley (Taylor), Berkeley Strelich (Jack), Elisabeth Lloyd (Brian); nephews Josh Venard (Nicole) and Kris Venard; and their children.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

By Lauren Keene Enterprise staff writer Davis police arrested a man suspected of stealing donations from the Islamic Center of Davis earlier this week.

According to a Davis Police Department news release, officers responded at about 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday to reports of a burglary in progress at the 539 Russell Blvd. mosque, establishing a perimeter around the building as they arrived on scene.

“Officers had access to a

live camera feed inside of the Islamic Center and were able to see a suspect who was accessing a lock box,” the news release said.

“The suspect appeared to be fishing money out of the lock box and was putting it in his pocket.”

The suspect, identified as 47-year-old Ashraf Hussein Hegaz of Hemet, exited the mosque a short time later and was taken into custody, allegedly with cash and burglary tools in his possession. He was booked into the Yolo County Jail.

STOLEN: Vintage distilling column could be sold for scrap From Page A1 vehicle.

When fully assembled, the copper tower is 24 feet tall.

The column was commissioned in 1949 for Professor James Guymon by the Oscar Krenz company of Oakland. It was used for 50 years for teaching courses in distilled beverages, as well as in Guymon’s research on whiskey and brandy distilling.

Guymon’s work formed the basis for several whiskey and brandy

businesses after the Second World War, said Roger Boulton, professor emeritus of viticulture and enology.

It is the only distillation column of its kind in the U.S. and was to be a historical centerpiece of a future Teaching and Research Distillery building, Boulton said.

Anyone with information about this crime or the whereabouts of the distillation column should contact UC Davis police at 530-752-1727.

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DONORS: One donation redirected From Page A1 Pedroia and Dev and apologize to the victims in those cases and every victim of child molestation and rape in Yolo County.

I’m going to talk about this every day of the campaign until that happens.”

Harriet Salarno, founder and chairwoman of the advocacy organization Crime Victims United, released a statement Wednesday calling the donations’ acceptance “an affront to all victims and demonstrates a clear lack of character on Rodriguez's part.” She, too, called for Rodriguez to return the money and apologize.

“It’s such a dirty tactic,” Rodriguez said of Reisig’s ad, ”I don’t feel it deserves much response. I believe Yolo County voters deserve a campaign focused on the issues — public safety, homelessness, mental health, drug abuse, discrimination and transparency — and I’ll continue to focus on those.”

However, Rodriguez noted that her campaign has forwarded one donor’s contribution — she declined to specify whose — to Empower Yolo, which provides services to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking and child abuse victims.

As for the claim she’s soft on crime, “that’s a strawman argument. It’s completely inaccurate,” Rodriguez said.

Meanwhile, a group calling itself Citizens for a Safe Yolo started an online petition through change.org calling for Reisig’s resignation in response to the ad. It hadn’t garnered any signatures as of Thursday afternoon.

Donors respond Pedroia, who pleaded guilty to a sex offense in his 2009 case, said the act occurred while he was in the throes of a drug addiction from which he’d since recovered. Prosecutors sought a state prison term, but Judge Paul Richardson sentenced him to a year in county jail, eight years of probation and sex-offender registration.

Reached for comment, Pedroia said his family, which collectively made the contribution, doesn’t know Rodriguez but considers her the best candidate for DA. He confirmed they have since contacted her campaign to request the funds go to a local nonprofit.

Pedroia called Reisig’s ad “hurtful” and “a very low blow” in light of his recovery and those of other former addicts.

“I’ve worked extremely hard throughout my treatment, including therapy and victim empathy. I would have thought Mr. Reisig would be proud of me, on how I turned my life around, like he shows through his reforms,” Pedroia said, adding that many of Reisig’s donors are Pedroia’s personal friends.

“It’s OK for him to treat me like this, but I hope

that he doesn’t have those same feelings for all those reform graduates that the community was proud to witness.”

Ajay Dev is serving a 378-year prison sentence following his 2009 conviction on charges of repeatedly raping his adopted daughter. He has maintained his innocence, saying the alleged victim manufactured the rape claims after Dev thwarted her dating relationship.

Dev appealed his conviction, asserting that trial errors denied him a fair proceeding, but the Third District Court of Appeal upheld the decision in 2017. His attorneys have since filed a writ of habeas corpus — a legal petition challenging a defendant’s conviction and/or sentencing — that’s being heard in Yolo Superior Court.

His brother Sanjay Dev said he and his family supported Reisig in his first campaign, but now back Rodriguez because Reisig “took my belief away from the justice system.”

“I think she will be fair and objective and not of the mentality (of) ‘win by any means necessary,’” Dev said. “I believe that someday someone will restore my faith in the justice system, and that could be very well Mr. Reisig, but he will have to show by example, and not with ads that try to scare and destroy someone's character. Has anyone questioned why there would be more than 1,000 people supporting a convicted rapist unless something is wrong somewhere in the justice system?”

Rodriguez, a Winters resident, is a former county and federal public defender who also served as general counsel and deputy director of forensic services at the California Department of Mental Health.

Her platform emphasizes approaching public safety with “integrity and compassion,” saying Yolo County has experienced “ineffective” mass incarceration, overcharged cases and bias against marginalized communities under Reisig’s watch.

Reisig, who is seeking his fifth term, was a local prosecutor for 10 years before his election to district attorney in 2006. He also serves as president of the California District Attorneys Association.

He acknowledges being tough on violent criminals and sex offenders but also points to his office’s creation of restorative justice and treatmentbased diversion programs as well as a race-blind charging unit among his reform efforts.

Campaign finance documents filed on Jan. 31, covering the donation period of July 1 to Dec. 31, 2021, show that Reisig received $65,950 in cash contributions, while Rodriguez collected $57,490. Donations for the 2021 calendar year totaled $62,378 for Rodriguez, who announced her candidacy last May, and $100,606 for Reisig.

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PAYMENTS: Program helped borrowers From Page A1 used an anonymized dataset of consumer credit information from 2019 through December 2021.

“Put plainly, the pause on student-loan payments worked," said Professor Dalié Jiménez, director of the Student Loan Law Initiative at UC Irvine Law. "This new research shows that when people with student debt were thrown an economic lifeline by the government, they caught it — building stronger credit, paying down other debts, and weathering the pandemic while limiting damage to their financial lives.”

With the pause on student loan payments set to expire May 1, the study also made repayment projections, which suggest the resumption of payments

will put a heavy burden on borrowers, many of whom will be at risk of missing payments.

The researchers categorized borrowers into three groups: likely repayers, possible strugglers and unknowns. The study projected that nearly half of affected borrowers — about 48%, or 13.5 million people — will likely make the student-loan payments they owe when the pause ends.

“Borrowers were placed in this group if they made voluntary payments on their paused loans; paid down principal on other debt during the pause; took out a new mortgage; or if their most recent credit score is considered ‘prime’ or ‘super prime’,” the California Policy Lab said in its press release. “The authors caution this grouping does

not reflect whether or not repayment would be a financial hardship, but merely whether or not the borrower is likely to begin repayment.”

Meanwhile, nearly one in three borrowers — about 28%, or 7.8 million people — are projected to be at “high risk” of missing a payment if the pause ends in May. Among them are roughly 545,000 Californians, according to the policy research groups, both of which are affiliated with the University of California.

“Borrowers were placed into this group if they were delinquent or in default on any loan in the year prior to the pause; if they were in default on any pause-ineligible loan during the pause; if they had a new collection or bankruptcy

appear on their credit report during the pause; or if their most recent credit score is considered ‘deep subprime,’ ” the Policy Lab said.

About one in every four borrowers “did not exhibit clear positive or negative patterns in their credit records,” the press release said. These borrowers were categorized as unknowns.

According to the report’s authors, people who take out student loans generally repay them, but there is an expectation that the upheaval from the pandemic may cause some borrowers in this group to struggle with repayment.

— Reach Caleb Hampton at champton@ davisenterprise.net. Follow him on Twitter at @ calebmhampton.

REBATE: No legislative action likely until June From Page A1 all are struggling to address and that is the issue of gas prices,” Newsom said in a video posted to Twitter.

The average price for a gallon has reached $5.88 in California, according to AAA, the highest in the country.

Following extensive criticism in progressive circles that a rebate based on car ownership would send the wrong message about the state’s climate goals and leave out many poor Californians, the governor is now also proposing $750 million in grants for local bus and rail agencies to offer up to three months of free transit, benefiting about 3 million daily riders.

The plan would also pause part of the sales tax on diesel and pause the scheduled inflationary increase to the state gas tax this summer, backfilling more than $1 billion in revenue for transportation projects. Legislative leaders have been cold on the proposal to pause the gas tax increase since it was included in Newsom’s budget in January.

Any relief is subject to negotiation with the Legislature and will likely arrive months from now through the state budget. Lawmakers must pass a balanced spending plan by June 15 or lose their paychecks.

A group of Democratic Assembly members put forward a more far-reaching proposal last week to send every California taxpayer a $400 check, a plan that supporters estimate would also cost about $9 billion.

Days later, Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, D-San Diego, and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon, a D-Lakewood, endorsed an idea to give $200 payments to each California taxpayer and their dependents. Unlike the governor’s proposal, their approximately $7 billion plan would cap eligibility to households making less than $250,000 per year, a nod to concerns from some liberals that relief should be more targeted to the neediest Californians.

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A sign displays the prices for fuel at a gas station in Oakland on March 7. oping another option to bring relief to Californians experiencing the rising cost of fuel and consumer goods,” Atkins said in a statement. “The Senate is focused on ensuring that state money is targeted to those who actually need relief.”

Republicans, who unsuccessfully pushed last week for the Legislature to immediately suspend the

state gas tax, have slammed Democrats for not acting more swiftly as gas prices continue to rise.

Earlier this week they debuted a timer tracking “how long it’s been with no results since Governor Newsom promised relief in his State of the State address.”

“July? Seriously?” Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher of Yuba

City said in a statement.

“Californians are struggling and Capitol Democrats are dragging their feet.

How could it possibly take that long? Capitol Democrats are all talk and no action.”

Gallagher said Republican lawmakers would bring up their gas tax suspension bill for another vote this week.

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Commentary Looming threat to American rights Make California a E state of belonging

By Robert K. Ross and Minerva Carcaño Special to CalMatters

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alifornia is one step closer to becoming a health4all state.

In the state budget proposal, there is an effort to expand health coverage for undocumented Californians in the state’s Medi-Cal program. From the perspective of California’s largest private health foundation, it’s the smart thing to do because providing health insurance coverage for all reduces health care costs and pricey emergency room visits for a sizable portion of California’s workforce.

It’s also the right thing to do because undocumented Californians are part of the fabric of our state, and how we all come together to create the tapestry of California.

We must move past the divisive narrative of who belongs and who doesn’t.

California must lead the way and show our nation another way — a way that offers complete democratic participation, inclusion and a narrative of “Belonging.” California must be unapologetic on this front in the years ahead.

This is fundamentally the best path forward for this nation — and especially as we approach the year 2026, the 250th anniversary of our nation. July 4, 2026, will provide our nation with a critically important opportunity to answer the question of who we are as America.

For California, there should be no hemming and hawing about the answer to that question: all of us matter and belong.

While “Belonging” is a lofty term, spiritual in orientation, it has profound moral and policy implications for community wellness specifically, and the most robust democratic and economic future for California and the nation generally. America cannot achieve “liberty and justice for all” unless all are valued and included in the equation. “Belonging” must be translated into practice.

Here is the beginning of how we can be a more inclusive state where everyone belongs: n Health for All: Statewide affordable, quality health coverage for all, inclusive of immigration status. We absolutely must finish the job of assuring health coverage for all Californians. Immigrants are our neighbors, friends and colleagues. They are Californians. n Housing for All: Housing the homeless may be daunting, however, we simply cannot rest until all who need housing or an affordable home can do so. This means policies and practices that not only get unhoused residents off the streets but prevention policies that “go upstream” to stop creating homeless individuals in the first place. n Voting for All: California must lead the nation in countering the attack on voting rights and ensure that voting access is a priority. n Schools for All: School districts must be equipped with resources and services to keep kids in school, safe, healthy and well. We must further reduce and ideally cease school suspension and expulsion practices for young people with behavioral health needs. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated isolation, anxiety and depression in young people, and schools and communities must have the capacity to address these needs and provide a welcoming, safe and inclusive learning environment. n Justice for All: There is no research or scientific data to support the premise that incarcerating young people has therapeutic benefits. The research underscores the harm caused by locking kids up. Incarcerating young people should be rare. This means strengthening the capacity of communitybased providers and schools to address the trauma that has been historically inflicted on these children. California should be the first state to transform the juvenile justice system by closing all youth prisons. n Equality for All: The overall justice system is laced with racial inequality, as Black and Brown communities are disproportionately impacted by incarceration. California should lead the nation in reimagining public safety through a public health approach: more prevention and community-based mental health and substance abuse support and treatment. This does not mean the obliteration of budgets for law enforcement, but it does mean building the capacity of effective community-based programs, like Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles and Neighborhood Thrift in Fresno.

— Dr. Robert K. Ross is the president and CEO of The California Endowment. Bishop Minerva Carcaño is the chairwoman of The California Endowment Board of Directors.

very day, major pundits and others — mostly on the liberal Democratic side of the ledger — bewail the threat to democracy in new laws adopted by several Republican-controlled states that appear to restrict minority voting rights.

They’re mostly correct.

With no proof, backers of those new laws assume every person living in this country legally has the government documents the new laws require before many voters can vote by mail, vote early or even go to an ordinary polling place.

But there’s a far bigger threat waiting in the weeds, one that could threaten not only voting rights, but many others assured by the federal and state constitutions, from abortion on demand to emergency room health care and much more.

This threat goes by the name of “Convention of the States Action.” It is the work of far-right activists who claim they mean no harm to anyone, but want a new constitutional convention similar to the one conducted in Philadelphia in the summer of 1787, several years after the Revolutionary War. This putative new convention is authorized by Article V of the existing Constitution and would have the authority to change almost everything in that most hallowed

Letters Wild accusations As an engaged citizen concerned about disparate outcomes for minorities and the misuse of our criminal justice system to address mental health issues including substance abuse, I became interested in the Yolo county DA race — and became a contributor, albeit a small one, to Cynthia Rodriguez’ campaign.

On Friday, I was shocked to see an attack on me and others who have contributed with the unfounded assertions from DA Reisig’s campaign that Rodriguez was receiving “campaign funding connected to convicted sex offenders and child rapists seeking a soft on crime District Attorney.” Such a blatantly offensive charge to kick-off a campaign is beneath the dignity of the office and an embarrassment to the community. And it lays bare the facade that DA Reisig has been nurturing that his approach is “balanced.”

It’s not; it’s bullying!

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blueprint of American democracy, so long as 38 state legislatures agree.

Right now, that seems like an impossible number. But only 34 legislatures need to vote for a convention for it to happen, and 18 have already approved, most recently West Virginia, whose state House and Senate OK’d the convention on just one day in February. One legislative chamber in each of eight other states has also approved.

So a new constitutional convention is now more than halfway to reality, with no time limit on when other states can join the effort and no time limit on when the other halves of partially approving states can vote.

So far, the effort looks like a purely GOP thing, with approving states including Florida, Texas, Alabama and more than a dozen other GOP-controlled states. No Democratically-run state is on the list.

Individual backers include Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Donald Trump

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cabinet member Ben Carson, former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee and ex-Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum. That’s essentially a list of conservative Republican luminaries.

Sponsors of the potential convention say it would be strictly limited to discussing Constitutional amendments that “limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, impose fiscal restraints and place term limits on federal officials.”

But there is nothing in Article V limiting what a new convention could pass.

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ow many Americans today believe the current Bill of Rights, with its freedoms of speech, press and assembly, plus its ban on formal connections between church and state would survive in a convention dominated by Republicans loyal to exPresident Trump?

Even if the convention were to observe the limits its sponsors suggest, it’s plain that health care, freedom of movement between states, allowing states to make almost all land use decisions within their borders and the basic rights guaranteed today have fiscal implications. A convention could pass an amendment banning abortions that would supersede state laws like those assuring the procedures would continue in California

At the recent forum, Reisig asked: “Why should you care who the DA is? … the DA is maybe the most important elected official in the local community in any location… Once the DA is elected, the next time you’re judged is four years later.

There is no one who decides that you made a bad decision or not.”

And my response is: Yes, I care. Based on your judgment displayed by using this ad is that it’s time for a change. It’s time to replace a DA who attacks anyone who doesn’t share his views. The community should demand more of our elected officials.

And in the meantime, Mr. Prosecutor, just the facts, please.

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Putin’s drive for empire Jane Burbank’s guest essay “The Grand Theory Driving Putin to War” in the March 22 New York Times presents in brief the critical piece that is missing from the public discussion in the West,

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Wade decision.

It could also end birthright citizenship, under which anyone born here is automatically a citizen, wherever their parents hailed from. That could be done in the name of ending immigration by pregnant women, the rationale being that schooling their children here is a public expense.

So in reality, there would be no limits on such a convention and its products, if 38 states ratify them. Article V sets no time limit for ratification, so these things could be voted on in various states years or decades down the line, when political leanings in many places may have changed.

There’s a reason why no constitutional convention has been held since the original one: A general sense of the danger in letting anyone tinker with or reverse basic American principles. That’s exactly what a convention of the states could bring, and that’s why it’s such a dangerous possibility.

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both in the media, and in the political arena. In both of these, the assumption seems to be that Putin will act “rationally” per our way of “seeing” things, both geo-politically, militarily and economically. Since he is not acting as we expect, speculation abounds that he must be “irrational,” or crazy.

But the question is, acting “rationally” towards what end? And we assume the only rational ends are the ones we embrace. If Burbank is right, and Putin’s motivation is a drive for “Eurasian empire,” the West needs the insight Burbank’s essay provides as to the source of the ideology behind this drive, and the extent to which the various elements of Russian society align with this ideology or view it sympathetically.

Hopefully, Burbank’s essay will inspire Western leaders, diplomats, and reporters to consider more carefully the role played by this ideology in the background behind the Ukrainian war, and thereby to develop a deeper appreciation of the present crisis.

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A rainbow experiment to try in the home

By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise Spring is here and vibrant colors are appearing in the world around us. Light shows up beautiful rainbows from spring rain showers or through glass prisms.

You can make these colors in your own home using some simple supplies that many of you already have.

The supplies you will need for this experiment are: five short, clear cups (small plastic or glass mason jars work well); red, blue and yellow food coloring; water; a spoon; scissors; paper towels; and optionally a tray or large baking dish to contain any spills.

Line up your clear cups in a row. Fill cups 1, 3 and 5 with water about half to three-quarters full. Add red food coloring to the first cup, blue food coloring to the 3rd cup, and yellow food coloring in the fifth cup, about five or six drops each should work. Use the spoon to mix the colors in with the water.

Next, take a paper towel fold it in half lengthwise. The experiment recommends the perforated half sheets, but if you have full sheets, use your scissors to cut them in half lengthwise.

Continue folding until your paper towel is around 1 to 2 inches wide. Place one end in the red cup and other end in the empty cup next to it. Use the scissors to trip any excess paper

Explorit Science Center towel so it is not sticking up too far out of the cup.

Place another folded paper towel in the yellow cup and the other end in the empty cup beside it.

Next, place two more folded paper towels in the blue cup in the middle, with each of the ends in the empty cups on either side of it. You should now have five cups lined up with paper towels connecting them.

The next step should only take a couple of minutes so you can sit and watch the process or leave and come back after a few minutes to see the results. The paper towel absorbs the colored water all along its length, this is called the capillary effect. The water will travel along the whole paper towel and some will begin to fill the empty glasses in between the cups originally filled with water.

Because each empty cup will have two paper towels leading into it with a primary color, the colors will mix making the secondary colors of purple between red and blue, and green between blue and yellow.

You can also do this experiment with seven cups, producing

An example of the setup of the rainbow home experiment in progress.

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even more colors! Set up the experiment the same way as above, but in the seventh cup water with red food coloring.

The empty cup between the yellow and red color will produce orange.

We hope you enjoyed this fun and colorful home experiment with your family. For more hands-on experiments for the whole family visit our current exhibit “Healthy Planet, Healthy You.” Explorit is open to the public on Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Explorit Members, ASTC, and those age 2 and under free. Masks will continue

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Oscar fever: Going for gold Several races have tightened in the past two weeks

By Derrick Bang Enterprise movie critic Ordinarily, I’d call this an intriguing year.

But those of us who hoped for a “return to normal,” after last year’s train wreck at Los Angeles’ Union Station, were dismayed by the sucker punch delivered by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Dave Rubin, when he announced that eight categories would not be included in the live ceremony.

In an effort to “streamline” (i.e. “shorten”) the show, these categories have become second-class citizens that will be presented prior to the broadcast: editing, production design, makeup/hairstyling, score, sound and the animated, live action and documentary short subjects.

Can you imagine John Williams not being allowed to accept an award on live television?

(I know he isn’t nominated this year. That’s beside the point.)

Journalist and film historian Mark Harris said it best, with a quote that has gone viral: “The holy grail of the Oscars has become this imaginary ABC viewer who is eagerly waiting for there to be fewer awards, no old people, no artsy movies, a super-fast pace, and Spider-Man. I guess the Academy is going to chase that mirage right over the edge of a cliff.”

Reaction has been swift, and scathing. Several highprofile individuals resigned from the Academy, and there’s a strong possibility

the ceremony will be boycotted by some nominees and scheduled presenters (which could seriously screw up the Oscar Bingo cards that a lot of movie buffs have downloaded).

On a happier note, this year’s nominees led to lots of fun facts: n At 179 minutes, “Drive My Car” is the thirdlongest best picture nominee of the 21st century, behind only “The Irishman” (209 minutes) and “Return of the King” (200 minutes). Several ran longer back in the day, such as 1959’s “Ben-Hur” (212 minutes) and “Lawrence of Arabia” (218 minutes). n Steven Spielberg (“West Side Story”) has tied Billy Wilder as the third most-nominated director, with eight. Spielberg still trails Martin Scorsese (nine) and William Wyler (12). n With her best director nomination for “The Power of the Dog,” Jane Campion is the first woman to be nominated twice in that category (following 1994’s “The Piano”). n With his nomination for producing and writing “Belfast,” Kenneth Branagh is the only person to have earned nominations in seven different categories: picture, directing, original screenplay, adapted screenplay, live-action short, lead actor and supporting actor.

He now has surpassed Walt Disney and George Clooney. n Denzel Washington now is tied for third place — with Spencer Tracy, Al Pacino and Paul Newman — as the most-nominated

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“Dune” is guaranteed to take quite a few “below the line” categories, including cinematography, production design and — needless to say — visual effects. male actor, with nine nods.

Only Laurence Olivier (with 10) and Jack Nicholson (12) have more. Washington also joins Frances McDormand as the first two actors to be nominated during each of the past five decades. n At 87, supporting actress Judi Dench (“Belfast”) is the third-oldest acting nominee of all time, behind only Christopher Plummer (“All the Money in the World”) and Gloria Stuart (“Titanic”). Dench earned all eight of her nominations after the age of 63. n Supporting actress nominee Ariana DeBose likely will win for the same role that garnered Rita Moreno a supporting actress Oscar, in the 1961 version of “West Side Story.” DeBose would follow Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro (Don Vito Corleone), and Heath Ledger and Joaquin Phoenix (the Joker).

n Troy Kotsur is the first deaf male actor to receive an Oscar nomination. He’s also the first deaf nominee since his “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin won best actress, for 1986’s “Children of a Lesser God.” n Ari Wegner is only the second woman to be nominated for best cinematography, following Rachel Morrison (“Mudbound”). If Wegner wins, she’ll become the first woman to do so. n “Flee” pulled off an unprecedented triple-play of nominations: international feature film, animated feature, and documentary feature. I doubt it’ll ever happen again! n Lin-Manuel Miranda once again is a best original song contender, making him just an Oscar win away from scoring an EGOT (winner of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony).

If he triumphs, he’ll become the 17th EGOT winner, joining stars such

as Whoopi Goldberg, Rita Moreno, Mel Brooks and John Legend. n At 20 years old, Billie Eilish is the second-youngest nominee for original song.

Markéta Irglová was one month shy of her 20th birthday, when she was nominated for “Falling Slowly,” in 2007’s “Once.”

Ironically, if “No Time to Die” hadn’t been delayed by COVID, Eilish would have been the youngest ever.

But enough stalling, I hear you cry; let’s get on with it. OK, fine: Let’s see how many right answers I can talk myself out of this time ...

Visual effects No doubt whatsoever.

Given their astonishing feat of world- and galaxybuilding, I expect to see Paul Lambert, Tristan Myles, Brian Connor and Gerd Nefzer take the stage, for “Dune.”

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Disney’s “Encanto” is almost certain to win the Oscar for animated feature film … but will it also take the prize for best song?

As of last year, what used to be two categories — Sound Mixing and Sound Editing — have been compressed into just one (a wise move, since both Oscars often went to the same film).

The Motion Picture Sound Editors’ Golden Reel Awards generally aren’t much help, since they divide the spoils within numerous sub-categories. The top three feature film winners at their 69th annual ceremony, held March 13, were “Nightmare Alley,” “Dune” and “West Side Story”; the latter two are Oscar contenders.

But it isn’t a contest, for the same reason as the previous category. Mac Ruth, Mark Mangini, Theo Green, Doug Hemphill and Ron Bartlett are a lock, for their stunning work in “Dune.”

Production design The 26th annual Art Directors Guild Awards, presented March 5, were divided into three branches, for period, fantasy and contemporary; the winners were, respectively, “Nightmare Alley,” “Dune” and “No Time to Die” (a rare feat, for a Bond film).

Alas, 007 isn’t among the Oscar nominees.

This also seems obvious: Patrice Vermette and Zsuzsanna Sipos, for “Dune.”

Makeup and hairstyling The ninth annual MakeUp Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards, which took place Feb. 19, didn’t even mention what seems the inevitable winner in this category. I mean, seriously: How could it go to anything but “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”?! Linda Dowds, Stephanie Ingram and Justin Raleigh, it’ll be your moment.

Costume design The 24th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards, presented March 13, also are divided into the same three branches: period, fantasy and contemporary. The winners were, respectively, “Cruella,” “Dune” and “Coming 2 America.” Only the first two are up for Oscars.

You can’t beat this 11-time nominee’s streak: Jenny Beavan will collect her third Oscar, for “Cruella.”

Original song This is a tough one.

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s score for “Encanto” continues to burn up the bestselling album list, although

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the equally popular song — “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” — is not the one nominated here. Disney selected “Dos Oruguitas” instead.

Perhaps as a result, early predictions place it in a dead heat with the title song from “No Time To Die.” Could James Bond take this category a second time, after Adele won for 2012’s “Skyfall”?

I say yes: Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, for “No Time to Die.”

Director Troy Kotsur seems a lock as best supporting actor, for his marvelous work in “CODA.” But will this also become The Little Film That Could, and take home the grand prize as best picture?

Original score Ugh. My favorite is Nicholas Britell’s snarky score for the scathing “Don’t Look Up,” and my second choice would be Alberto Iglesias’ lovely, sensitive work in “Parallel Mothers.” But for reasons I can’t fathom, the world seems to love the monotonous, droning, boring score for “Dune.”

Holding my nose, then, I’ll reluctantly pick Hans Zimmer, for “Dune.”

Animated feature Another challenging category.

“Flee” deserves this Oscar, as it’s the only nominee that’s actually about something; it resonates even more at the moment, as we grieve over the Ukrainians driven from their own country. (The parallel nomination for best documentary is well-deserved.)

If we’re to be guided by traditional animation, then “The Mitchells Vs. the Machines” deserves the honor; it’s far more fresh, imaginative and

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heartwarming than the other three options.

But I fear this category will fall to a knee-jerk disregard for overall quality.

With considerable dismay, I expect to see Jared Bush, Byron Howard, Yvett Merino and Clark Spencer claim the trophy, for “Encanto.”

International feature film No debate. It’ll be Japan’s “Drive My Car.”

Editing Once more, with feeling …

The American Cinema Editors’ 72nd annual Eddie Awards ceremony took place March 5; their awards are divided between drama and comedy/musical, and the winners were, respectively, “King Richard” and “tick, tick … BOOM.” Both are nominated for this category’s Oscar, but it looks like neither has a chance.

I’m going with Joe

Walker, for “Dune.”

Cinematography It’s déjà vu all over again.

The 36th annual American Society of Cinematographers Awards banquet, which took place last Sunday, deservedly gave their award to “Dune,” which came as no surprise. I can’t argue: Greig Fraser, for his astonishing work throughout “Dune.”

Adapted screenplay “The Power of the Dog” got considerable early love from film critics associations across the country, and seemed to have a lock on this category … but, tellingly, it did not win the BAFTA or Golden Globe.

In something of a surprise, the 74th annual Writers Guild Award winner, which was presented last Sunday, was “CODA.” Sounds good to me: Siâ Heder, for “CODA.”

Original screenplay

DeBose, in “West Side Story.”

“Licorice Pizza” has been the frontrunner in this category, which defies comprehension; its so-called script is a clumsy, random mess. The Writers Guild gave this category to “Don’t Look Up”: a savvy choice, but unlikely from the broader Academy voting base.

For pathos, poignancy, gentle humor and dramatic impact — not to mention historical relevance — nothing touched this competitor: Kenneth Branagh, for “Belfast.”

Supporting actor Easy. This guy is the best part of an utterly adorable film: Troy Kotsur, in “CODA.”

Supporting actress Also

easy:

Ariana

Actor Despite the accolades that have showered Benedict Cumberbatch, I don’t think he has a chance against this fellow: Will Smith, in “King Richard.”

Actress Now, this is a race.

I’d pick Penélope Cruz in a heartbeat; her work in “Parallel Mothers” is stunning, and she deserves to win her first leading actress Oscar. Alas, she seems a distant third behind the two frontrunners, who’ve been neck-and-neck for the past several months.

Nicole Kidman could triumph, for her impressive handling of Lucille Ball, in “Being the Ricardos.” But I think not.

Her chief competitor deserves the honor, for an impersonation so thorough, it’s spooky: Jessica

Jane Campion has won every possible award, leading up to this one.

But she demonstrated a serious case of foot-inmouth disease two Sundays back, when she (likely unintentionally) dissed Venus and Serena Williams. Oscar voting began just four days later, with Campion’s gaffe fresh on everybody’s mind.

Will that hurt her in this category? Probably not: Jane Campion, for “The Power of the Dog.”

Picture Ah, but it might hurt Campion in this category.

Let’s be frank: “The Power of the Dog” is an unpleasant, mean-spirited, two-hour wallow with people who are relentlessly nasty to each other. It’s a film only an ivory-tower critic could love.

A best picture should be enjoyable and inclusive, or deeply moving, or an indelible statement of its time, or any number of positive attributes.

This year, that would be a film like “Belfast” or “CODA.” And, indeed, the Producers Guild of America — during its 33rd annual ceremony last Saturday evening — selected “CODA.” Good enough: I’m going with “CODA” as a surprise winner.

— Derrick Bang will be parked, breathlessly, in front of the television set Sunday afternoon and evening. Read more of his film criticism at http://derrick bang.blogspot.com.

Baroque music featured at Pitzer Center concerts

By Jeff Hudson Special to The Enterprise Music of the Baroque era, performed on periodstyle instruments, will be the focus of two concerts next week at the 399-seat Ann Pitzer Center, nextdoor to the Music Department building on the UC Davis campus. Both concerts are hosted by the university’s music department. n At noon Thursday, March 31, baroque violin performer (and longtime stalwart of the UC Davis music faculty) Michael Sand and harpsichordist Phebe Craig will perform a free, hour-long recital.

On the program will be transcriptions drawn from the Unaccompanied Cello Suites by J.S. Bach (16851750), as well as sonatas composed by H.I.F Biber (1644-1704).

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Baroque-instrument chamber orchestra Sinfonia Spirituosa will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, April 1, at UC Davis’s Pitzer Center.

Michael Sand and Phebe Craig have long performed as a team, and UC Davis students over several decades have studied under Michael Sand, (including violinist and conductor Angelo Moreno, who heads the orchestral music program at Davis

High School).

This free concert will be part of the Shinkoskey Noon Concert series.

The concert will be carried online on the UCD Music channel on YouTube, available for live viewing (and viewing on-demand viewing after the concert).

n At 7 p.m. Friday, April 1, the period-instrument chamber orchestra Sinfonia Spirituosa (which has roughly 15 musicians) will perform music by German composer Georg Philipp Telemann (16811767), and French composers Francois Couperin (1668-1733) and JeanBaptiste Lully (1632-1687).

Sinfonia Spirituosa has been performing since 2018 (including a wellreceived performance at the Pitzer Center in 2019); harpsichordist Lorna Peters of the Sacramento State music faculty is artistic director.

Tickets are $24 general, $12 students. The concert will also be carried live online on the UCD Music channel on YouTube, and available for on-demand viewing after the concert.

American Bach Soloists return with ‘Passion and Joy’

By Jeff Hudson Special to The Enterprise The American Bach Soloists — an internationally respected Bay Area ensemble founded in 1989 — makes a much-anticipated return to Davis on Monday, March 28, at 7 p.m. at Davis Community Church, 412 C St. It will be the ensemble’s first concert in Davis since the pandemic began in March 2020.

Titled “Passion and Joy,” the concert will feature a period instrument ensemble (violin, violas da gamba, viola, cello, violone, organ, theorbo), joined five visiting vocalists who are flying in from London, and America’s East Coast — tenor Mark Bonney, soprano Nola Richardson, male soprano Elijah McCormack, countertenor Jay Carter and bass Curtis Streetman. The vocalists have sung with notable opera companies, and at prominent early music festivals.

The music, selected by ABS artistic director and conductor Jeffrey Thomas, will include an early cantata

by J.S. Bach (1685-1750) — “Der Herr denkte an uns” (BWV 196, composed 1707-8) — which draws on verses from Psalm 115. Researchers believe Bach composed this short, celebratory cantata for a wedding.

Framing this Bach cantata will be

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Jeffrey Thomas is the conductor of the American Bach Soloists. They will play in Davis on March 28. music by two of Bach’s predecessors and one of Bach’s contemporaries. n Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) is best known today for his ubiquitous Canon in D Major. But the prolific Pachelbel composed a trove of other works, including the church cantata “Christ lag in Todesbanden,” which the American Bach Soloists will perform. Following Pachelbel’s death in 1706, the young J.S. Bach composed his own cantata setting of “Christ lag

in Todesbanden.” which scholars regard as a tribute to Pachelbel. n Dietrich Buxtehude (1637-1707) was an organist/composer Bach revered -- the young Bach even took several months off from work and walked over 200 miles (each way) to attend several of Buxtehude’s concerts. The American Bach Solists will be performing Buxtehude’s “Jesu, meine Freude,” composed circa 16801690. n Johann Thiele (1648-1724) published his setting of the St. Matthew Passion in 1673 (based on the Book of Matthew in the New Testament, with a dedicatory poem written by Buxtehude), which the American Bach Soloists will perform. Bach later completed his own oratorio setting based the same portion of the New Testament as Thiele’s cantata. (Bach’s oratorio runs longer than Thiele’s cantata, and calls for more singers).

Presently, the American Bach Soloists performance in Davis on Monday, March 28 is sold out — but a few turned-back tuckets may become available. Tickets are $101-$39, information online at AmericanBach. org. There are still tickets available for the American Bach Soloists’ upcoming Davis concert on May 2; that concert may well sell out prior to that performance.

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Shreyanshi Khanna, left, and Ian Earley are the newest board members for the Woodland Opera House.

New WOH board members from UCD Special to The Enterprise Earlier this year the Woodland Opera House Board of Trustees welcomed two new board members — business students from the UC Davis Graduate School of Management.

Shreyanshi Khanna and Ian Earley were introduced as UCD Graduate School of Management board fellows, an arrangement made possible by a partnership with the GSM’s Women in Leadership Club.

Steve Cairns, WOH

Board of Trustees president said: “Both Board Fellows have impressive resumes and we’re honored to have these two young professionals join us.”

Khanna is a consultant, project manager, entrepreneur, and STEM MBA candidate (pursuing concentration in Strategy and General Management) and expects to graduate in June 2023.

Earley is a nonprofit professional, entrepreneur, and STEM MBA candidate, and he expects to graduate in June next year.

Woodland Opera House announces latest season Special to The Enterprise The historic Woodland Opera House is proud to announce its 2022-23 theater season, providing onstage musicals and drama for all ages. “The incredible lineup is sure to be a favorite of theater goers,” a news release said.

Main Stage productions n Tom and Meg Stallard present “In The Heights” (Aug. 5 to 28) n “The Ghost of Woodland Opera House” (Oct. 7 to 30) n Sharon Joyce presents “A Christmas Story” (Nov. 18 to Dec. 11) n Roger and Judy Kohlmeier, and Kevin and Lorie Haarberg present “An American in Paris” (Feb. 10 to March 5)

n “Young Frankenstein” (April 14 to May 7, 2023) Theater for Families Presented by Jennifer Goldman, D.D.S. and Amy Thu Tran, D.D.S. n “Dear Edwina” (Sept.

9 to 18) n “Treasure Island” (Jan. 13 to 22) n “Corduroy” (March 17 to 26, 2023) Young Adult Performers n Tom and Meg Stallard present “The Lightning Thief” (June 16 to 25, 2023) Season tickets are on sale at the Box Office at 340 Second St. in Woodland and by phone at 530666-9617. Box Office hours are Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.

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Davis Odd Fellows becomes largest lodge in North America Special to The Enterprise The Davis Odd Fellows Lodge initiated 16 new members on April 23, during a ceremony at the Odd Fellows Hall, 415 Second St. in Downtown Davis. The Initiatory Degree was conferred, in full traditional regalia, under the direction of Noble Grand Kurt Roggli, with close to 70 Lodge members in attendance.

Longtime chair of the Lodge Membership Committee Dave Rosenberg said, “This is a diverse and dynamic group of new members. We are excited to welcome them into our fraternity.”

With the addition of these 16 new members, the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge membership is 342, making it the largest Odd Fellows Lodge in North America.

———— Stanislaus State University congratulates more than 3,000 students who were named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List. To qualify, students must earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher and register for and earn a minimum of 12 units of credit of graded coursework.

Local students include Jenna Newman of West Sacramento; Vaddhana Chhun of West Sacramento; Sana Khan of West Sacramento; Jordyn Cox of Woodland; Alec Van Eenennaam of Davis; and Valerie Ogorodnikov of West Sacramento.

———— Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Karen Douglas, 48, of Davis, as senior advisor for energy in the Office of the Governor. Douglas has served as a California Energy Commission Member since 2008.

Douglas was Director of the California Climate

Name Droppers Initiative for the Environmental Defense Fund from 2005 to 2008. She held several positions at the Planning and Conservation League from 2001 to 2005, including Acting Executive Director and General Counsel. Douglas earned a juris doctor degree from Stanford Law School and a master’s degree in environmental policy from the University of Colorado, Boulder.

This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $180,000. Douglas is a Democrat.

———— For the first time in UC Davis’ history, the W.M. Keck Foundation has awarded two UCD research teams with $1 million each in the same award cycle.

The two grants will support innovative research projects that have the potential to make major breakthroughs in their respective fields. One will study where chemical reactions occur in deep regions of the brain to improve the treatments for brain disorders; the other will create new technology for communications and medicine that operates at wavelengths that are not currently utilized.

Professor Lin Tian in the department of biochemistry and molecular medicine, at the School of Medicine, is conducting the research on the brain with associate professor Na Ji of UC Berkeley. Associate professors Josh Hihath and Sebastian Gomez-Diaz in the department of electrical and computer engineering are leading the technology research.

Tian and Ji aim to

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The Davis Odd Fellows added 16 new members in March. Standing, from left, are Ernie Silva, Randall Basinger, Marcus Marino, Brian Russell, Lauren Keene, Marc Erwin, Nathan Temple, Alexander Chen, Mark Grandjean and John Coburn. Seated, from left, are Dewey bandy, George Garofalo, Heidi Garofalo, Noble Grand Kurt Roggli, Kelly Fung-Chen, Amy Sinclair and Adrienne Fortini. develop a deeper understanding of when and where neurochemicals release in the brain and how these complex signals shape the function and structure of neural circuits.

Tian’s team will develop protein-based sensors that can report the presence of neural signals in the brain by emitting light in the farred and near-infrared. By collaborating with Ji’s lab at UC Berkeley, which specializes in microscopy and provides high resolution imaging in the brain, they aim to use the sensors to observe activity in deep brain structures.

“One of the current limitations with microscopy and other sensors is that there’s a limitation on penetration depths,” Tian said. “So we

only can see a very small part of the brain and how those chemicals are released.” As a result, we do not have a global picture on neurochemical release within the brain.

Hihath and GomezDiaz’s research aims to construct the next generation of miniaturized light sources, which could have significant impact in communication, imaging and sensing systems as well as in biology and medicine.

Everyday technology operates either at relatively low frequencies (radios, microwaves, smartphones) or high frequencies (LED, lasers), but there is a range in between these, known as the terahertz gap, which no practical technologies can yet utilize.

“We don’t have the technology to generate light at terahertz and far-infrared wavelengths in a simple, efficient, and portable manner,” said Gomez-Diaz.

———— The Yolo Land Trust in January added two new members to their board of directors, elected its 2022 slate of officers, and hired a new staff member.

The board voted in the addition of Duncan MacEwan of ERA Economics and Nick Gallagher of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The board of directors includes 10 Yolo County leaders who volunteer their time and provide guidance and support to the organization. Each member brings years of professional and personal experience

around agriculture, land use, and conservation practices.

Neal Van Alfen, board president, expressed his excitement for the new board members: “It’s an exciting time for Yolo Land Trust, I know Duncan and Nick will provide valuable insight and direction for our organization. They each have a wealth of knowledge pertaining to land conservation to contribute to Yolo Land Trust as we accomplish our mission of conserving agricultural land in Yolo County.”

Additionally, Yolo Land Trust has elected its 2022 slate of officers. Van Alfen as president and Vice President Mary-Ann Warmerdam, senior vice president governmental affairs at Rural County Representatives of California, will continue in the offices they previously held. Kathy Ward has moved to treasurer and Melissa Harlan, co-owner at Harlan Family Ranch, was elected secretary. Chuck Moore, senior vice president at Farm Credit West, previously served as treasurer is now an emeritus director serving on the Finance Committee.

The vacant staff position of development & communication coordinator was filled by Stacy Wear. She is responsible for the planning, coordination and operation of the Yolo Land Trust’s development and communication programs, and serves as the lead staff for community and fundraising events. “Stacy has a demonstrated background in nonprofit fundraising and event coordination,” said Michele Clark, executive director of Yolo Land Trust. “She brings new ideas, experience with donor engagement.”

Pets of the week Special to The Enterprise Lots of animals are waiting for “forever homes” at the Yolo County Animal Shelter, 2640 E. Gibson Road in Woodland.

Among them is Orange (A193026), a stunning 3-year-old male flame-point cat.

Orange is a calm and quiet boy who likes to lounge around and watch the world go by from his favorite igloo kitty bed.

Orange is very sweet and gentle when meeting new friends.

Reese

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The UC Davis team sets up instruments for real-time ambient sampling at the Mount Bachelor Observatory in Oregon. and Instagram at @yoloanimalshelter.

Research improves models to predict wildfire effects

By Emily Dooley Special to The Enterprise Aerosols carried in wildfire smoke plumes that are hundreds of hours old can still affect climate, according to a UC Davis study.

The research, published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, suggests that wildfire emissions even 10 days old can affect the properties of aerosols — suspended liquid or particles that are key to cloud formation.

Research in aerosols and particulate matter pollution related to wildfires has most often focused on the early hours of smoke plumes, not several days later after smoke has traveled to other areas.

This research helps fill in a knowledge gap and can inform future predictions about the climate and atmospheric effects of wildfire over the lifetime of aerosols, particularly in rural or pristine areas with relatively clean air, said Qi Zhang, an environmental toxicology professor and lead author of the study.

“These parameters are really useful for atmospheric and chemical models,” she

said. “It’s a really important component to solving the effects on climate. To capture those characteristics is super critical.”

Zhang, Ph.D. student Ryan Farley and others spent time in 2019 at the Mount Bachelor Observatory atop a volcanic mountain in Oregon. That year was relatively calm in terms of wildfire, but smoke plumes and aerosols were still observed. Some were at least 10 days old and came from as close as Northern California and as far as Siberia, Russia.

The properties and chemical composition of aerosols can do a number of things: scatter or absorb solar radiation affecting temperature, seed clouds to produce rain or snow, or change the reflectivity of clouds — all of which affect climate.

Scientists found that particulate matter concentrations were low, but oxidized organic aerosols from burning biomass — such as trees, grasses and shrubs — were detected throughout the samples.

The aerosols, which have a life cycle of about two weeks, were larger in aged

samples compared to those found shortly after a fire starts.

“The properties of the smoke determine the effects on the climate,” Zhang said. “The really aged aerosols can behave very differently than the fresh ones. You want to capture these aerosols over the lifetime to properly account for the effects.”

Older aerosols produced by wildfires can be present but not obvious and still affect climate.

“It’s not something you just notice but it’s in the background,” she said.

Knowing that information becomes ever more important as “biomass burning has become more and more frequent,” Zhang said.

Shan Zhou and Sonya Collier from UCD also participated in the research as did scientists from University of Montana and University of Washington.

The National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Atmospheric System Research Program, the California Agricultural Experiment Station and UCD funded the research.

— UC Davis News

At Rotts of Friends Animal Rescue, you’ll find Reese, a little 4-month-old neutered male terrier mix puppy.

He is very well socialized, loves to play with other dogs and hang out with his human friends. He is crate-trained and very affectionate. He will probably only be a maximum of 15 pounds full grown.

Orange Also hoping for a good home is Oreo (A193033). This silly girl is a 2-year-old pit bull who is fun and friendly with new friends and other dogs. Oreo has an adorable personality and is always the happiest girl in the room, according to shelter volunteers.

For information on adopting, contact adoptycas@gmail.com. All shelter animals are up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, and spayed or neutered.

Staff is available to assist via phone during business hours at 530-6685287. Shelter hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. To meet any adoptable YCAS animals, visit friendsofycas.org. To volunteer, sign up at tinyurl.com/yolo volunteerapp. Follow on at @ycas.shelter

Oreo

Pierre is a neutered male 2- to 3-year old poodle cutie. Pierre is smart, moldable and learns quickly. He is charming, gentle and has a winning personality.

He is definitely a volunteer favorite.

The next Rotts of Friends’ adoption event is from 8 to 11 a.m.

Saturday, March 26, at 34505 County Road 29 in Woodland. Come by 10 a.m., as it takes at least an hour to meet and adopt a dog; everyone who will be living with the dog should come out to meet it.

Pierre

Bring proof of homeownership, such as a mortgage statement or property tax bill.

If you rent, please bring proof that you are allowed to have a dog in your home, such as a pet clause in your lease or a note from your landlord.

All dogs adopted from Rotts of Friends are healthy, microchipped, up-to-date on their vaccines and come with free lifetime obedience-training classes. For more information, visit facebook.com/rottsof friends.

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UC Davis’ Keely Laughlin had a strong month of the regular season.

Special to the Enterprise Keely Laughlin’s standout final month of the regular season has been recognized by equestrian’s national body with the senior being named the National Collegiate Equestrian Association’s Rider of the Month for fences in March.

Laughlin becomes just the second Aggie ever to win an NCEA month award. Macey Newkirk was the last to do it in February 2021 for reining.

Competing in some of her final collegiate equestrian meets, Laughlin went 2-0 in fences in March and set her two highest career marks in the event in UC Davis two March competitions.

Laughlin won 90-89 over Baylor on March 5 to set a new career-best and won 88-79 and was named MOP on March 12 against Fresno State.

Her five fences wins this season matches the program-best mark and she’ll leave UC Davis as the winningest fences rider in program history.

UCD beach volleyball The UC Davis women’s beach volleyball team dropped a pair of duals to No. 8 Stanford on Monday afternoon at the UC Davis Beach Volleyball

Courts. The Aggies fell by identical, 4-1 scores.

In the first match, Ashlee Goycoochea and Rose Holscher earned the lone Aggie win in thrilling fashion, downing Taylor Wilson and Emmy Sharp, 21-16, 14-21, 17-15.

In the second match, Tabitha Mitchell and Kylie Miller teamed up to down Maddie Dailey and Jordan McKinney, 21-23, 14-21, 10-15.

UC Davis will head to Long Beach for six matches this weekend, beginning with a dual against Hawai’i on Friday.

Aggie women’s lacrosse BETHLEHEM, Pa. — UC Davis (4-4) scored six unanswered goals in the second half to turn around a one goal deficit and defeat Lehigh 13-11 on Tuesday.

All but one of UC Davis’ goals during the stretch were unassisted. Grace Gebhardt scored her second and third goals of the game, Alex Agnew scored twice and assisted on a Regan Arkless power play goal. Ella Brislin scored her second of the game during the run.

Agnew has now assisted in every game this season and has at least three assists in five of UC Davis’ eight games.

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UC Davis batter Anna Dethlefson watches the softball carefully in Wednesday’s home game against Boise State.

BLANK: Aggies play at the Pacific Tigers on Tuesday From Page B6 “Long Beach won the conference last year, but I think they had a lot of turnover,” Thorpe said. “Everybody is suspectable in some way.

We're just hoping to play our best and try to take some from them.

But, we're going to have to play solid; we can't go out and play like we did today and expect to beat them.

“Right now, we're kind of on a rollercoaster, and so we need to start to come up; ease up or keep going up consistently.”

On Tuesday, UCD is back on the road but a shorter trek to Stockton

to face University of the Pacific's squad in another non-conference meeting. Game time is 6 p.m.

In the first weekend of April, UCD play at Cal State University, Bakersfield in a best-of-three series.

The first two games are a doubleheader on Saturday, April 2; the first game starts at 1 p.m. and the second at 3.

The Aggies and Roadrunners wrap up their series on Sunday, April 3 in the final contest at noon.

— Contact Mike Bush at mike@ davisenterprise.net. Follow on Twitter: @MBDavisSports.

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UC Davis shortstop Ale Mota (44) gets the force out at second base on Boise State runner Kelsey Hall in Wednesday’s game at La Rue Field. To view more photos from the game, visit www.davisenterprise.com and click on the Sports tab.

Broncos blank Aggies

By Mike Bush Enterprise sports editor UC Davis softball head coach Erin Thorpe feels her squad has been riding on a roller coaster in recent weeks.

In Tuesday's non-conference home game against Boise State, the Aggies showed early signs of being very competitive against the Broncos. But Boise State's bats came alive toward the end, which led to an 8-0 victory over UCD (12-14) at La Rue Field.

The Aggies only had three hits in the game.

“Unfortunately, it didn't really work out in our favor,” Thorpe said. “We got some experience today, which I think is always good to play a good team, when we are trying to gain experience.”

First baseman Sarah Starks singled to leftfield in the bottom of the first inning, which was the Aggies' first hit.

UCD had its other two hits in the bottom of the fourth inning, as Boise State held a 7-0 lead. Sommer Kisling, the Aggies second baseman, started the frame with a single to rightfield.

Then with two outs, Aggies' Reese Mattley doubled to leftfield, which moved Kisling to third base.

The Aggies, who had two outs, were unable to generate runs touching home plate. A sharp line drive to the Boise State first baseman ended the Aggies' threat.

“I think we've seen a lot of innings this year where we are getting people on base, and we're leaving people on base,” Thorpe said. “We're still trying to work through wanting to be in that position to be the ones to score the runs, to have that opportunity.

“I think it's having our young athletes believe that they are capable of doing it, and that they are going to be the ones to get it done.”

Boise State (24-5) jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning. Bronco designated player Kelsey Hall homered, which highlighted on the inning.

Leading 2-0 entering the top of the third frame, Boise State scored four more runs for a 6-0 advantage.

Mykenzie Hanna, a Bronco freshman, smacked a towering three-run home run over the leftfield fence. That plated her

and Bronco teammates Kelsey Lalor and Jordyn Hutchins, both of whom singled earlier in the inning.

Before scoring, Hutchins drove in the Broncos' first run of the inning of which her single drove in Alison Seng, who reached first base on a fielder's choice.

Hall singled and scored in the top of the fourth inning, which gave Boise State a 7-0 lead. Seng was clutch again, singling to the rightfield corner that drove in Hall.

The Broncos' final run came in the top of the fifth frame. Hutchins walked, stole second base and rounded the bases toward home plate on Eliyah Flores' single to leftfield.

Boise State finished the game with 11 hits in the game.

In the circle, UCD's Sarah Reineman and Mia Hildebrand split time.

Reineman gave up seven hits and Hildebrand four.

Taylor Caudill and Sara Johnson split time in the circle for the Broncos. Caudill struck out seven Aggie batters and allowed only three hits. Johnson tossed in the bottom of the fifth.

Entering Wednesday's game, UCD lost its last two games to Big West Conference foe Cal State Fullerton. But the Aggies were riding on a six-game winning streak prior, which included victories over CSF, plus Idaho State, San Jose State, Utah State (twice) and Santa Clara.

“I think it's just another opportunity as we're getting into conference,” Thorpe said. “We're giving people opportunities to play that haven't been playing a lot.

We need to get people some confidence in playing, because we're going to need our full team when we get into conference.

“Right now, we have a lot of injuries, so, we're going to need some of them to gain some confidence and go.”

The Aggies travel to Southern California for more BWC action on Saturday. UCD plays a doubleheader against Long Beach State's squad; game times are 1 and 3 p.m.

The best-of-three series wraps up Sunday, also at Long Beach State, at 1 p.m.

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Davis High batter Brian Chin gets ready to put the bat on the baseball in the bottom of the first inning of Tuesday’s Delta League home game against Franklin. To view more photos from the game, visit www.davisenterprise.com and click on the Sports tab.

Davis loses to Franklin, again

By Rebecca Wasik Enterprise correspondent Allowing nine runs in an inning is hard to come back from.

This proved true for the Davis High baseball team on Thursday.

After falling to Franklin, 11-1 on Tuesday on the Blue Devils’ field, Davis (3-2 in the Delta League, 3-6 overall) dropped the second game of the series, 12-9.

“Offensively — throughout the entire game, we had really quality at-bats,” said Davis High head coach Ethan Guevin. “We did hit the ball hard and made pitchers work. We made them (Franklin) earn everything they got.”

In addition to injuries, Guevin admitted that the number of errors committed by his defense put his team in a position that made it difficult to pull ahead of the Wildcats.

“We can’t win a game with eight or nine errors,” said Guevin.

“You’re not going to be a good team when you make that many mistakes. If we can learn to not compound mistakes, then we are going to win games.

Those are the positives to take away in an ugly game overall.”

The Blue Devils struck first offensively in the second inning.

After Koen Carston

drew a walk, Joby Antony grounded out to move Carston to second base. A single from Scheiber allowed Carston to score. Keaton Carpenter and Grafton Shorts each followed with singles, with Scheiber scoring on Shorts’ base hit.

Going into the third inning, Davis held the 2-0 lead.

The third inning was ugly for the Blue Devils.

The Wildcats piled on nine total runs, with 13 batters coming up to the plate. Carpenter, on the bump for the Blue Devils, led off the inning by walking Dom Giusti of Franklin.

Hasani Johnson followed with a bunt. A throwing error sent the ball into the outfield, allowing Giusti to cross home and Johnson to reach second base.

Next, Jordy Lopez hit a double, bringing in Johnson to score. Derek Pham hit another double to bring home Lopez. Pham moved to third base on a faile pickoff attempt by Davis relief pitcher, Jaiden Temple.

Noah Meaux was then walked and Nic Abraham was hit by a pitch.

Alan Altamirano hit FHS’ third double of the day, scoring Meaux.

Giusti then came to the plate for the second time in the inning, drawing another walk,

this time from Davis relief pitcher, Scheiber.

In his second appearance of the inning, Johnson touched all the bases on another Davis error. This play also allowed Abraham, Altamirano and Giusti to score.

Lopez then hit his second double of the inning, but it was futile.

Franklin took a 9-2 lead into the bottom of the third.

Will Ackerman led off the inning for the Blue Devils by drawing a walk. He then moved to third base after a failed pickoff attempt by the Wildcats that sailed into foul territory. Gizaw Baker then reached on an error, which scored Ackerman.

Going into the fourth inning, Franklin led Davis 9-3.

The Wildcats tacked on three more runs to their lead in the fourth frame.

A single from Meaux was followed by another single from Jaydn Ramos.

Altamirano then hit a double, bringing home Meaux and moving Ramos to third.

Ramos then scored on a passed ball by Davis catcher, Carter Stoltz. The passed ball also allowed Altamiranoto move to third.

— To read Rebecca Wasik’s entire story, visit www.davisenterprise.com.

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1007 Bringhurst Lane 4 Bedrooms • 3 Bathrooms • Loft 2,635 Square Feet You will love this beautifully appointed 4 bed/3 full bath 2,635 sf home. Custom kitchen features Barbosa cabinets, granite countertop and backsplash, undercabinet counter lighting/bronze island pendants, stainless steel appliances and hardware. Oversized tile in main living areas, plush carpet in bedrooms, and Hunter Douglas window coverings finish the look.

If you enjoy fresh air, the backyard covered lanai makes for comfortable outdoor dining. Extended patio and space for potential garden is a plus. Biggest bonus is the park view which can be enjoyed from the convenience of the front porch. If you are a swimmer (or want to be!) take advantage of the most efficient workout you can find...claim your lane and get in your laps at The Cannery pool just 100 yards away!

Energy savings galore with tankless water heater, fire sprinkler system, pre-wire for flat screen/home theater in living room, media outlet wiring in all bedrooms, high performance attic insulation, 1.5watt solar panels, garage equipped with level 2 EV charging circuit, and Low-E dual pane windows. The Cannery is a wonderful community with Farmers’ Market, dog park, community pool, walking trail, garden, park, and more. Easy access to UC Davis campus, elementary/high schools, public library, Davis Art Center, downtown, parks, and restaurants.

Simplify your life with Cannery living!

Lori Prizmich DRE #01501948

530.845.3325 www.LoriPrizmich.com

$1,298,000

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YOLO HOMES · FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2022 "WHAT A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE IT HAS BEEN TO WORK WITH TANNER MOHR. SELLING MY FAMILY HOME OF 71 YEARS, THE HOME THAT I GREW UP IN, AND HOLDS SO MANY SPECIAL MEMORIES WAS TREMENDOUSLY EMOTIONAL. FROM MY FIRST MEETING WITH TANNER, I KNEW WE WERE GOING TO BE IN CARING, CAPABLE HANDS. I NEVER ONCE FELT PRESSURED IN ANY WAY. NOT ONLY DID I FEEL WELLINFORMED THROUGH EVERY STEP OF THE WAY, I FELT HEARD AND UNDERSTOOD WHENEVER I HAD A QUESTION. HE WAS INCREDIBLY PATIENT AND KIND, AND SUCH A WONDERFUL GUIDE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS. I HAVE ALREADY RECOMMENDED TANNER TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AND WILL CERTAINLY USE HIM AGAIN IN ANY FUTURE REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.

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Luxury Country Living 8461 Pleasants Valley Road, Winters Winters, CA country property offers the ultimate privacy, and features a 3 bed plus office main home, detached guest bed & bath, and detached studio apartment with spectacular views from every window. 25x25 shop building with 2 car detached garage, SID public potable water and well. Seasonal ponds with deer, quail & wild turkey, with trails to ride. Minutes to Lake Solano and 20 miles to Davis. $2,750,000

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2022 IS OFF TO A BUSY START! Contact Kim if a move is on your radar!

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2 Bedrooms • 1 Bathroom • 804 Square Feet Units in Olympic Cottages, a 62+ years senior living community, don’t become available very often!

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1111 Villaverde Lane �������$1,120,000 819 North Campus Way ������$875,000 4340 El Macero Drive����������$925,000 1201 Valerosa Way ��������������$699,000

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KIM’S 2022 SOLDS 501 Citadel Drive �������������������������������$1,776,500 822 Peregrine Avenue �����������������������$1,675,000 2020 Rivera Place ������������������������������$1,401,500 812 Zaragoza Street ��������������������������$1,305,000 1019 Miller Drive��������������������������������$1,200,000 2109 Everglades Place ����������������������$1,176,000 628 Fillmore Drive �����������������������������$1,040,000 528 Hermosa Place ���������������������������$1,000,000 3216 Oyster Bay Avenue ���������������������� $981,000

33455 Highway 16, Woodland �������������� $901,500 1707 Baywood Lane ����������������������������� $842,500 1810 Carlsbad Place���������������������������� $773,300 2710 Hatteras Place ���������������������������� $756,000 1405 Madrone Way, Woodland ������������� $740,000 2839 Loyola Drive �������������������������������� $726,030 2027 Humboldt Avenue ����������������������� $658,000 1605 Winne Drive, Woodland��������������� $637,000 2042 E� 8th Street �������������������������������� $510,000