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Local projects get $12M in federal funds By Caleb Hampton Enterprise staff writer

Sacramento City College trains students for careers including aircraft dispatcher, air traffic control, airframe technology and flight technology. Pat Hogarty Photography/ Enterprise file

Sac City students spread wings By Aaron Geerts

the core classes, they’ll choose which of the three paths they wish to embark on.

Enterprise staff writer Sacramento City College’s aviation program on the Davis campus is easily one of the school’s most unique offerings. Not only is it the only program of its kind in northern California, but teems with a variety career opportunities in the aviation industry.

“There’s the flight technology program which prepares the students interested in going down a pilot track. During the course of that program, they can earn the instructor endorsement that’s needed to take all of their FAA written exams,” explained Sac City College Aviation Professor, Thomas Burg. “We also have the air traffic control program. Students who

The coursework is broken down into three separate programs. After students complete

graduate from that — assuming their grades are up there — get into a preference hiring pool with the FAA. The last program is the best thing nobody’s ever heard of. It’s the aircraft dispatcher program. An aircraft dispatcher is best described as the captain on the ground. They have all the same knowledge of an airline captain, they just don’t fly.” While a career in aviation presents a worthwhile challenge, the industry itself promises not

only job security and growth, but benefits that even frequent flyers would be jealous of. “For flight attendants, people on the ramp or baggage handlers, all by their hire dates they can do a stand-by flight and usually doesn’t cost them anything. They can get discounted flights as well,” said Burg. “Pilots and dispatchers have another advantage, though. They can do what’s called ‘jump

The federal government has approved Community Project Funding worth $12,183,898 for several projects in Yolo County, Rep. John Garamendi, D-Walnut Grove, announced last week in a press release. The funding, which was included in the recent appropriations government funding package, is designated for specific infrastructure and healthcare projects. “These investments support underserved areas and foster economic development, making a real difference in the lives of so many in our community,” Garamendi said. “I am proud to have fought for funding that will make our community healthier, safer, stronger, and even more resilient.” The funding package includes $5 million to reactivate the Sacramento River basin flood plain and restore salmon habitat. According to Garamendi’s description of the project in his request to Congress, the project will provide fish rearing habitat, generate fish food, improve fish passage, and enhance the overall ecosystem. It will also maintain farming, flood

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State could boost financial aid for Howl at the moon: Dos Coyotes marks 31 years private colleges B A G y

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Enterprise staff writer The Dos Coyotes Border Café is celebrating 31 years of serving Davis authentic, Southwestern cuisine. With flavor as authentic as the service, it’s no wonder 10 other Dos Coyotes locations have joined the pack since the original opened in 1991. Dos Coyotes creator — Bobby Coyote — grew up in Los Angeles, where he developed a love for the culinary arts and the amazing Mexican food that surrounded him. After a trip to Santa Fe, N.M., Coyote was immediately taken by the vibrant culture, colors and flavor. Little did he know, these life experiences would

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make the ingredients for a successful — and delicious — franchise. “Dos Coyotes was conceived from my love of the food out in New Mexico, like the green and red chilis and how they prepared their food. That’s how I put together the concept before moving to Davis,” explained Coyote. “I had to find a contractor and a kitchen equipment company and get the project rolling. That’s what I did pretty much all summer and fall of 1990.” Unfortunately, in Halloween of that year, Coyote’s contractor went out of business for not paying taxes. Undeterred, Coyote’s

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Bobby Coyote is just as much a fixture in the community as his restaurant, Dos Coyotes, is in the Davis dining scene.

State lawmakers are considering a proposal to increase the amount of money private college students can receive through California’s main financial aid program. Senate Bill 851 would stabilize state aid for these students by ensuring their award won’t be reduced if private colleges fail to accept a certain number of community college transfer students. It would also allow the award to grow with inflation — and make it possible for private college students to receive as much as $6,000 in supplemental aid if they are raising children or if they are current or former foster youth. Supporters say the measure would help make private college more

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Briefly CHP looks into two fatalities The California Highway Patrol is investigating two fatalities that occurred in separate incidents last week. Shortly after 4 p.m. Thursday, the driver of a Subaru was traveling south on Jefferson Boulevard north of Pumphouse Road near Clarksburg, when the vehicle went off the west side of the roadway and overturned into a canal. Rescue personnel administered CPR after pulling the driver from the submerged car, but he died at the scene from his injuries. Coroner’s officials identified him as Scott Carpenter, 33, of Sacramento. On Friday at about 4:45 a.m., officers responded to a pedestrianversus-vehicle collision at County Roads 98 and 25A. According to the CHP, a man was running westbound on the shoulder of Road 25A and entered the intersection with Road 98, into the path of the southbound vehicle. The runner, who sustained fatal injuries at the scene, had not yet been identified as of Friday afternoon.

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They reached out to the right guy “D ear Bob Dunning, Pew Research Center invites you to take the 2022 Survey of Journalists,” began the kind but unsolicited email I received the other day while minding my own business. I mean, after 53 years of typing for a living, it’s nice that someone has finally given me a respectable title. “Journalist: one who writes for a journal.” Turns out the Pew Research Center is pretty much the gold standard for conducting surveys, so I read on. “If you only participate in one survey this year, please make it this one.” Nuts. I already participated in the “Who makes the best chicken sandwich?” survey, so I hope I’m not disqualified from taking this one as well. “Your responses will remain completely anonymous.” As opposed, apparently, to just being anonymous. That word “completely” adds an extra layer of protection. Bu what journalist wishes for his or her views to remain anonymous? We are all seekers of the limelight. After all, we do sign our work and sometimes even toss in a mug shot lest there be any question who was actually the author. “In your current job, do you report, edit or create original news stories?” None of the above. I make everything up. “What one word to you think describes the news industry these days?” Resilient. “How satisfied are you with your job these days?” I have the best job in the world.

However, it would be considerably better if the boss would move the decimal point on my paycheck a couple of spaces to the right every now and then. “How good of a job do you think news organizations do at reporting the news accurately?” I think print journalists do an excellent job, but round-the-clock cable outlets no longer try to hide their bias. “How good of a job do you think news organizations do serving as a watchdog over elected leaders?” Excellent in our tiny town, but not so good in Moscow. “How many years have you been working in the news industry?” Fifty-three, all at the same address. So much for upward mobility. “Is your news organization’s coverage intended to primarily reach a particular demographic group, such as a specific racial or ethnic group, age group or sexual orientation?” Nope, we are an equal opportunity offender. We hope everyone in town reads our stuff.

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ow proud are you of the work you produce?” I am extremely proud of the work my colleagues produce. “What impact, if any, does your job in the news industry have on

your overall emotional wellbeing?” Excellent impact, except when someone with a Ph.D. behind his or her name writes a letter to the editor saying I’m full of beans. “Which topic areas do you report on in a typical month? If more than one, write up to three that you mostly report on.” My three are Davis City Council good decisions, Davis City Council bad decisions and Davis City Council drop-dead funny decisions. “When covering a news story, how often do you feel you know which sources to turn to?” When covering a college basketball game I know to frequently turn to the scoreboard. “What is the most common way that you communicate with your sources these days?” Dark-of-night meetings in the parking lot behind the University of Beer. “How connected do you feel to your readers?” Joined at the hip. “In the past 12 months, how often did you discuss with your colleagues the makeup of your readers?” Most of our readers do not wear makeup. “How often do you discuss the safety of people in the news industry?” We discussed it on May 24, 1983, after someone slipped on a banana peel in the lunchroom and missed deadline by 10 minutes. “When working on a story, have you ever falsely identified yourself?” I once tried to gain access to the Sacramento Kings locker room by telling the security guard I was LeBron James.

When news organizations present the news, do you think journalists should always strive to give every side equal coverage?” When Ted Cruz took his family to Cancun while Texas froze, there was no other side to the story. “When you are working on a story, how confident are you in your own ability to recognize information that is false.” I know right away when I’m making stuff up.

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o you think your news organization has enough employee diversity in the area of socioeconomic status?” No, we’re all poor. We need more rich people in the newsroom. “In the past 12 months, has your salary at the organization you work for decreased, increased or stayed the same?” Salary? I’ve been told it would be a conflict of interest for me to be paid for expressing my opinion. “Are you concerned about potential restrictions on press freedoms in the United States?” No, I’m concerned about actual restrictions on press freedoms in the United States. “Should people be allowed to practice journalism without a license?” No, they should be required to have a dental license because talking to elected officials and football coaches is like pulling teeth. (Please keep my responses completely anonymous. I’d hate for anyone to know exactly how I feel about things.) — Reach Bob Dunning at bdunning@davisenterprise.net.

FUNDS: UCD gets pandemic help DOS: Plugged in to From Page A1 protection and managed wetland operations. “Decades of established science have now proven that increasing the duration of continuously flooded acres increases high-quality habitat, rich in food resources, that support the development, growth, and survival of salmon,” Garamendi said. “Additionally, shallow, inundated floodplains produce high densities of zooplankton and invertebrates that are important food sources for salmon and other federally protected species.” Meanwhile, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will receive $2 million to work on the Lower Cache Creek Flood Risk Management Project. That funding will allow the Army Corps and the City of Woodland, a non-federal sponsor for the project, and California’s Central Valley Flood Protection Board to proceed with planning, engineering and design for flood risk management on Lower Cache Creek.

Medical research UC Davis will receive $1 million to establish a Future Pandemic Prevention and Rapid Response Institute. According to Garamendi’s description of the project, the funding

will help UC Davis “enable the development of the next generation of pandemic specialists, while immediately accelerating access to research findings from laboratory to bedside through a more holistic and publicly-accessible lens.” Project lead Jonna Mazet, who serves as vice provost of Grand Challenges at UC Davis and is a distinguished professor of epidemiology and disease ecology, spoke about the project to UC Davis’ news service. “Emerging infectious diseases do not have to define our near or longterm future, but we must take decisive, coherent action now to address the threat of future pandemics,” she said. “Now is the time to converge science, reason and political will to prepare for, and hopefully prevent, the next pandemic.”

Building up Additionally, CommuniCare Health Centers, which is based in Davis, will receive $400,000 to purchase modular units for the Hansen Family Health Center in Woodland, which will expand the center’s capacity and help to meet increased demand for behavioral health and substance use programs. The funding package approved this month also

includes $1 million for Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity to build lowincome housing in Fairfield, $867,648 for an accessible pedestrian pathways and parking project at Lake Solano County Park, $431,259 for an accessible recreational trails project at Rockville Trails Preserve, $985,000 to expand the hours and programs at the Lake County Restoration House and establish a Yuba-Sutter Restoration House, and $500,000 to equip the new Capay Valley Health Center with five dental operatories, four medical exam rooms, 20 computers and other medical equipment. “The 12-bill government funding package will help middle-class families with the cost of living, create American jobs, supports the vulnerable, and works to help small businesses and restaurants that are key to our economic future,” Garamendi said. “Taken together, the funding for California’s 3rd Congressional District and the funding increases for critical government programs will reverse decades of disinvestment in our communities and strengthen our nation.” — Reach Caleb Hampton at champton@ davisenterprise.net. Follow him on Twitter at @ calebmhampton.

help community causes From Page A1 wily resolve led him to finish the construction himself and officially open on Jan 5 of 1991. It wasn’t until 1994, however, that Coyote’s executive chef, Mark Casale, joined the ranks to help bring the southwestern flavor to Northern California and help Dos Coyotes stand out from one’s average Mexican-food restaurant. As proud as Coyote is of his restaurants’ culinary prowess, it’s only a small part of the accomplishments he fondly reflects upon in three decades of service. “Being open for 31 years for one thing, but also how much we’ve been able to give back to the communities that we do business in. Another is all the kids we’ve been able to employ over the years, like high schoolers or kids going to college around the area,” said Coyote. “Another thing that I’m really proud of is the profit share program we’ve had in place since 1992. I’ve had a lot of workers who’ve left and ended up making a lot of money because of that.” From the food prepared day-of to the vibrant interior and customer experience, Coyote cultivates a culture of freshness in

every aspect of his franchise. Coyote also attributes the franchise’s success to a few key components including the town where it all started. “Davis has really supported us through all these years, so I really have to thank the community for doing that,” Coyote lauded. “The biggest thing, though, is Dos Coyotes wouldn’t be where it is today without the amazing employees we’ve had. Past and present. Without them none of this would have been possible.” While many restaurants didn’t survive the pandemic, Coyote was pleased to announce the reopening of the Dos Coyotes at the Arden Fair Market Square in Sacramento after being shut down. A storefront with 25 years of service under its belt, Coyote is excited to see it come back to prominence. Through its philanthropic efforts to serving top-notch food with quality service, Dos Coyotes has become an integral part of Davis’ litany of culinary offerings for the past 31 years. As there’s no sign of business slowing down, one can expect Dos Coyotes to be around for 31 years more. — Reach Aaron Geerts at aaron.geerts@ mcnaughton.media.

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have a shorter column this week, after last week’s whopper. Casablanca Restaurant has been closed since early March because of a family emergency. Owner Ibrahim Zabad said he planned to reopen it on Friday and resume normal hours. The Mediterranean and Moroccan restaurant is at 640 W. Covell Blvd. in Anderson Plaza. Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. ———— There’s progress on the remodeling that has forced Raja’s Tandoor to remain closed since Oct. 29. UC Davis owns the Third & A Building, and is doing some upgrades to improve accessibility and outdoor dining areas. The Indian food eatery is at 207 Third St., Suite 230, upstairs.

Rare Tea, which remains open on the ground floor, is the only other private tenant. The remainder of the 9,500-squarefoot structure houses campus offices. Mark Rutheiser, executive director of Real Estate Services at UC Davis, cited COVID as a reason for construction delays, but says work is wrapping up. “We should be substantially complete by April 4, with only minor items being addressed after that.” Aamit Chowdhury, whose parents own the business, said, “I’ll believe it when I see it.” His family has gone into debt from the effects of COVID and the recent closure. ———— A Better Place to Bead is temporarily closed as it moves. On March 12, it shuttered its

downtown store. It plans to reopen April 16 in Oak Tree Plaza, 1520 E. Covell Blvd., Suite 2. It started in Mansion Square, 132 E St., Suite 150, 27 years ago. ———— Tea List is shortening its hours for three weeks. The teahouse at 222 D St. will pare down to weekend hours through April 12. Temporary hours will be Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. On April 13, regular hours return: Wednesdays and

Soroptimist honoree wins regional-level Ruby Award Special to The Enterprise A Davis woman has been named the regional winner of the Soroptimist Ruby Award, which honors women who inspire other women. Earlier this month, Soroptimist International of Davis announced that Dzokerayi Minya won its 2022 Ruby Award. The prize comes with a $1,000 grant and honors women who m ­ ake extraordinary differences in the lives of women and girls. Minya is the founder of the Tese Foundation, formed in 2015 to support the education of rural girls in her native country of Zimbabwe. Minya’s nomination went on to win at the Soroptimist International Sierra Nevada Region level, after competing with club winners from Northern California and Nevada. As regional winner, Minya receives another $1,000 prize, which will be awarded April 3 in Reno. Both club and regional grants go to the nonprofit of the recipient’s choice. According to nominator Cathy Farman, the Tese Foundation helps girls in Zimbabwe who don’t have access to free schooling, and whose families can’t afford boarding schools. The girls stay home to work, and are often offered into marriage well before adulthood. Tese pays for school, books, supplies and clothing for these pupils, and has funded some 750 scholarships since 2015. Tese raises funds through an annual tea which celebrates the talents of African women; as well as Minya’s catering company, Zim Cuisine, which specializes in Zimbabwean food. Minya came to the U.S. as a college

Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ———— Marrone Bio Innovations, founded in Davis, has been purchased by an Argentine-based Bioceres, according to a report by the Sacramento Business Journal. The all-stock sale was valued at $236 million. According to my colleague Mark Anderson, “Bioceres works in agricultural bionutrition and seed care products. Marrone develops and sells biological controls to replace chemicals in farming.” Founder Pam Marrone retired in 2020, shortly before the company moved its headquarters from Davis to Raleigh, N.C. ———— I have reached out to the

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Dzokerayi Minya won the regional Ruby Award, which honors women who inspire others. student, and lives in Davis with her husband and three children. She also “engages tirelessly in local social justice movements to improve the lives of people of color in her community,” Farman wrote in her nomination form. Minya is a founder of Women in Leadership, Davis, which supports and promotes women of color who seek leadership positions. She also speaks at local events honoring Black history. Soroptimist is a global volunteer organization that provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. The service club was founded in Oakland in October 1921. Soroptimist International of Davis was chartered in 1954. Another

local club, SI Greater Davis, formed in 1985. Local members join some 75,000 Soroptimists in 122 countries and territories to contribute time and financial support to communitybased projects benefiting women and girls. Its core values are gender equality, empowerment, education, diversity and fellowship. Besides its Ruby Award, SI Davis offers cash Live Your Dream Awards to female heads of household seeking education or training, and assists King High students through its Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls program. It also funds high school scholarships, grants to nonprofits that align with the Soroptimist mission, and anti-trafficking efforts. Visit sidavis.org to learn more.

Gerber Award nominations open Special to The Enterprise The Davis Sunrise Rotary Club is seeking nominations for its Jay Gerber Young Community Leader award by April 15. Community members are encouraged to nominate applicants who are no older than 45 years, who place community service above themselves, who act as role models for others, and who live their lives in accordance with the Rotary four-way test —

showing that they value truth, fairness, friendship and the wellbeing of all. The application and more information can be found on our website at https://portal. clubrunner.ca/3544/. At its April 29, the Davis Sunrise Rotary Club will honor its Pandemic Edition Jay Gerber Young Community Leader Award Ceremony. Community members are welcome to attend.

owners of Chando’s Tacos and El Toro Bravo for updates but have not received any recent responses. ———— I keep track of Davis businesses on my Google spreadsheet, which includes more than 325 Davis businesses affected by COVID-19. It’s at https://bit.ly/ DavisBusinesses. In it, there are sheets for Restaurants-open, Restaurants-closed, Coming soon, Businesses-retail, Businesses-service, and more. Email me (address below) to suggest updates. — Wendy Weitzel is a Davis writer and editor. Her column runs on Sundays. Check for frequent updates on her Comings & Goings Facebook and Instagram pages. If you know of a business coming or going in the area, contact her at wendyedit@gmail.com.

Yolo Federal Credit Union announced they have donated $20,000 to Cool Davis through a donation matching program in partnership with The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco. The funds will go to support programs promoting rooftop solar, electric vehicle adoption, home energy efficiency and household engagement for diverse audiences across the Davis area. “Cool Davis has done important work to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the quality of life for our community,” said Jenee Rawlings, president and CEO of Yolo Federal. Cool Davis partners demonstrate synergy with its mission and are committed to implementing the city of Davis Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. “We are excited to partner with Cool Davis to support their sustainability efforts and reach more households in Davis,” said Kelley Jacobsen, Vice President of Marketing & Operations for Yolo Federal. In 2010, Cool Davis was formally launched following a unanimous vote by the Davis City Council to work towards total carbon

“Cool Davis has done important work to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve the quality of life for our community” Jenee Rawlings president and CEO of Yolo Federal neutrality by 2050, a date since moved to 2040 by the city of Davis. The mission is to inspire others to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate change, and improve the quality of life for all. “Yolo Federal Credit Union is a founding partner of Cool Davis that has supported our mission in the community since 2010,” said Chris Granger, Cool Davis executive director. “It is fitting as we move further into our next decade of work to have Yolo Federal again partner with us to support the expansion of our programs to meet our community goals for 2030 and beyond.” The Cool Davis Coalition is a network of 80 plus partner organizations and individuals committed to its mission. The Coalition organizes educational forums, advocates on climate issues, and participates in projects. “As we enter 2022, Cool

Davis is working right now on the expansion of our programs to households in the Davis community and beyond,” said Jason Bone, president of the Cool Davis Board of Directors. “This funding will help ensure stable programs and services to households this year, especially as they make difficult decisions to change their homes and households to reduce greenhouse gasses and adapt to a new climate.” “We are delighted to amplify the financial support that our member Yolo Federal Credit Union is providing to Cool Davis with our matching funds,” said Marietta Núñez, senior vice president and community investment officer at FHLBank San Francisco. “Cool Davis’ approach to helping people in the community reduce their greenhouse emissions and adapt to a changing climate is unique, highly creative, and clearly having an impact.”

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ave you been paying attention to a “controversy” about people sharing their salaries online? I didn’t know this was a thing until last month when I heard a woman named Victoria Walker in an an NPR interview — “It’s Been a Minute” with Sam Sanders — where she explained how she was leaving her job as a travel writer and decided to put out a recommendation to anyone considering applying for the position. Wrote Walker on Twitter: “Oh! Before I forget — if you apply for my old job as Senior Travel Reporter, you should ask for no less than $115K, a signing bonus, and a relocation bonus if you’re moving to NYC. In full transparency, I was at $107K. I believe being transparent is one way to achieve equity in media.” This struck me as audacious and admirable, although on further thought, I wasn’t sure why. I mean, what’s so crazy about telling other people your salary? But you know it is. It’s just not something we do in polite society. During the discussion about pay transparency Walker said, “Ultimately, when you’re not transparent (about pay), it

doesn’t serve the worker.” As many in our university town know, various databases keep public employees’ compensation, well, public. Both the University of California and California State University systems have this information readily available online for anyone who knows how to Google. And as a pathologically curious person, I sometimes look up people’s salaries there. And yes, sometimes I gossip to my husband, “Holy &=#+! Can you believe a (person who is terrible at her job/person who is amazing at his job) earns (that/only that) much?!” But it would never have occurred to me to share this info more widely, for fear of embarrassing people. Which begs my next question ... who is this embarrassing to? Further into the interview by NPR’s Sanders — I highly recommend you read the whole thing at https://www.npr.org/ transcripts/1079872725 — he talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Weber, who covers work and employment issues for the paper. When Sanders asked her what she thought

about Walker’s pay revelation, Weber said, “Good for her ... more people need to do this.” Tell us more, Ms. Weber! The reason sharing pay is valuable, she explained, is it can be a morale booster. “You know, it gives people a sense of trust that the company is not keeping any secrets, that in some cases there is a formula that these companies are using to set pay, and employees know what the formula is, so there’s no mystery around how pay is set.” This, of course, assumes that there is perceived fairness. Because she also referenced the aforementioned availability UC compensation as a morale killer. Said Weber, “Some economists did an experiment (about 10 years ago) where they sent employees of the University of California system information

about how to access the salaries of, you know, other employees within that system. When people found out what others were making and looked in particular at what their peers were making ... the researchers found that those who were below the median of what others in their roles were making got very resentful. They were more likely to leave their jobs. Morale really plummeted.”

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o, yeah. People have their morale boosted when the pay rates show equity, and not so much when they don’t. As for the overall movement of people deciding to share their own salaries, Sanders asked Weber something I wanted to know, too: “Are we actually allowed to talk about our pay with our colleagues? There are a lot of contracts that people sign when they work that have language that says you can’t discuss this.” Weber was unequivocal. “It is perfectly legal to discuss your salary and compensation with other people. This is a right that Americans have had since the 1930s, when the National Labor Relations Act was signed ...

Many employers have put into employment contracts, you know, that you’re not allowed to discuss your compensation with other people or with your peers. That’s illegal.” So back to Walker. She explained in a lengthier story for Nieman Reports in February (https://niemanreports.org/ articles/journalism-salarytransparency/) “Wage gaps persist for people of color and women — in journalism and across the job market — and keeping salaries a secret doesn’t help anyone but employers. In fact, it gives companies ample opportunity to take advantage of applicants just looking for their next gig,” adding that the “more information we share, the harder it will be for employers to lowball offers.” I could not agree more. And while I’m a believer, I’m still reluctant to share my UC salary here. It just seems weird or impolite. Obviously, though, you can just Google it if you have pathological curiosity. — Tanya Perez lives in Davis with her family. Her column is published every other Sunday. Reach her at pereztanyah@ gmail.com. Follow her on Twitter at @californiatanya.

Wear blue Friday to support Child Abuse Prevention Month By Heather Sleuter Special to The Enterprise

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t is estimated that one in four adults have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences. These experiences cause toxic stress that negatively alter a child’s development. The higher your ACEs score, the greater your risk for physical illnesses like heart disease and cancer, mental illness, addiction, and the more likely a person will be incarcerated. ACEs are a root cause of some of the most harmful, persistent, and costly societal and health challenges facing our world today. The COVID-19 pandemic has added substantial fuel to this pervasive issue. Friday, April 1, is the start of Child Abuse Prevention month. Over the past six years, Yolo County’s annual rate of substantiated cases of child maltreatment have exceeded California’s overall percentages for children birth to five years. Last year in Yolo County, this group made up over 47% of all cases of child abuse and neglect. These are the most critical years in a child’s development. Early intervention during this period changes the course of children’s lives. The

1. Libraries. The Library Congress has the largest annual budget of any library in the world, but only the second-largest collection. In what country do we find with the largest catalogue size? 2. Food and Drink. Cider is the alcoholic beverage derived from apples. Which of the following is the word for an alcoholic beverage derived from pears: ambrosia, nectar, peary, schnapps? 3. Science. What sort of

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Wear blue Friday to show your support. Nursery offers 24/7 trauma-informed respite care and wrap around services for families. We have nine programs designed to mitigate the impact of past and prevent future ACEs. Yolo County has one of the highest poverty rates in California. 20.9% of our county’s families and 15.3% of our children live in poverty. Over 95% of the families we serve at the Yolo Crisis Nursery are low-income, Medi-Cal eligible, and headed by a single parent.

The children we serve at the Nursery are experiencing the most dire of crises: 65% come from families experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity and 62% live with families at risk of or experiencing domestic violence (FY21 data). At the Nursery, we take a whole family early intervention approach that targets the root cause of these crises. We offer trauma-informed care and wraparound services for families. Protecting

jawless fish may be characterized by a toothed, funnel-like sucking mouth? 4. Oscar Winners. Mary Steenburgen and Cate Blanchett both received the Best Supporting Actress award for films about the same historical figure. Name the figure. 5. Countries of the World. Starting with the letter K, what was the first country in the world to use desalination to supply water for large-scale domestic use?

Answers: The British Library in the United Kingdom/England; peary; lamprey; Howard Hughes: “Melvin and Howard” (1980) and “The Aviator” (2004); Kuwait. — 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.

children and preserving families is what we do best, with 99% of the respite care families we serve not entering child welfare services. While the numbers tell the story, often the best way to understand the Yolo Crisis Nursery’s life transforming work is by sharing a client experience. Recently, we had the opportunity to provide services to Lori and her children. She was shattered and unsure when her storybook romance and

marriage of 10 years evolved into an abusive relationship. Lori was in an unanticipated place — fearful for her and her children’s lives. When a rare opportunity presented itself, she gathered her girls and fled. Suddenly homeless with two young daughters, Lori was isolated and scared. She found help at the Nursery, where our trauma-trained caregivers welcomed her with open arms. While Lori attended court hearings, job interviews, housing appointments, and counseling sessions, the Nursery provided the care, comfort and support that she and her daughters needed to make a fresh start. Lori also worked with a Nursery coach through our 10-week Family Life Skills program. During this time, she got a restraining order, filed for divorce, enrolled in community college, established a daily nutrition and exercise routine, secured a job, and began to save money. After completing the program, Lori moved into a new home where she and her girls are safe and thriving. While every client family we serve is in need of assistance with nowhere else to

turn, Lori’s success is a wonderful example of how the Nursery’s services can be life altering and in some cases, life saving for families. For the last 20 years, the Yolo Crisis Nursery has provided early intervention service to protect children and preserve families. We work to prevent future ACEs and to mitigate the impact of past ACEs for the children we serve. Child abuse and neglect affects everyone, and we all have a role to play in making sure our Yolo community is a great place for children and families to thrive. Please join me in wearing blue on Friday to raise awareness and show your support for Child Abuse Prevention Month. Gather your family, friends, and colleagues and post a photo wearing blue online with #wearblue4kids and #4yolokids to spread the word. Please visit our website www.yolocrisisnursery. org to learn more about our trauma-informed care approach, programs and services, volunteer opportunities or to make a donation. — Heather Sleuter is the executive director of the Yolo Crisis Nursery.

Obituaries

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James Francis Sorensen

April 10, 1943 — March 18, 2022

James Francis “Frank” Sorensen passed away on March 18 at age 78 from acute myeloid leukemia. He was born on April 10, 1943, and lived in Junction City for 49 years. The only son to Wilbert and Evelyn Sorensen, he learned to work hard and was very active in Boy Scouts, earning his Order of the Arrow, and worked at Camp McBride as a young man in Merced. He moved on to work in Yosemite at Crane Lookout Fire Tower as a fire lookout. He and Beth met at Fresno State and married in 1965, then moved to Junction City in 1972. He was a skilled builder and worked his entire career in the building industry, mainly as a building contractor. He served as volunteer firefighter, trained EMT, and battalion chief for several years in the Lane Rural Fire Department. During retirement,

Frank enjoyed photographing local birds, landscaping and working SORENSEN on his property, along with a daily exercise routine with others at the Peace Health Gym. He is survived by wife Elizabeth; daughters Patricia and Deborah, and her husband Chris; and grandsons Joshua (Kristyn), Zachary and Andrew. The Sorensen family held a service for friends and family at MurphyMusgrove Funeral Home in Junction City. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Frank’s name to the charity of your choice. The family would also like to thank the Peace Health ICU for their compassionate care.

Vernon Joseph Hunerlach Aug. 18, 1927 — March 19, 2022

Born Aug. 18, 1927, in Garden City, Kan., Vernon Joseph Hunerlach passed away peacefully on March 19, 2022. Vern was a World War II U.S. Navy Veteran who enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with family and friends as well as “rockhounding and prospecting” with his sons. He especially enjoyed hunting with his best friend Wallace E. Reiswig, “Wally,” for over 75 years, who preceded him in death only a month earlier. He was a dedicated family man who enjoyed organizing annual family gatherings. Always the sports fan, he cherished attending his grandchildren’s many sports activities. He especially enjoyed whenever he was fishing in local mountain streams and in Alaska where he spent many summers with his sons and grandson. Vern was a dedicated 4th Degree Grand Knight of the Fraternal Order of the Knights of Columbus, Chico Council No. 1137, for more than 60 years. He practiced his faith, serving both God and country wherever he lived throughout his life. He had something special, something magical, and something powerful we couldn’t explain. It would come as a surprise when he

would reach up into the sky, pull down the stars and made a little heaven HUNERLACH here for all of his loved ones who held him so dear. He was preceded in death by his parents, Friedrich and Emily Hunerlach; brothers Donald F. Hunerlach and Harold L. Hunerlach; sisterin-law Vivian R. Hunerlach; and sister Nathalie Panelli. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Dorothy Jean Hunerlach of Davis; sons Michael P. Hunerlach (Rene’) of Folsom and Mark D. Hunerlach (Francesca) of Sacramento; daughter Mary A. Brown (Ronald) of Davis; siblings Mary Hall of Allen, Texas, and Ronald Hunerlach (Midge) of Auburn. He was the cherished Grandfather of Shauna, Michael, Emily, Sara, Hanna, Clair, Dominic and Dillard. He was the great-grandfather of Hailey, Brandon, Natalie, Lydia, Connor and Remington. A graveside service will begin at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, at The New Auburn Cemetery, 1040 Collins Drive in Auburn (530-885-5922).

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Barbara Anne Venard

March 30, 1965 — March 2, 2022

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.

Mary Clark Schroeder Mary Clark Schroeder was born in Great Bend, Kan., to Johnette Harrold Clark and Warren Williams Clark at a time when her engineer father was working on construction of a pipeline bringing natural gas from Texas to the Midwest. In 1942, her father began military service at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas, and then spent the rest of World War II in the Pacific. Mary, her mother and younger brother Jim spent the war years with her grandmother in Shelby, Mont. Following the end of the war, the family settled in Salem, Ore., and her father began a civil engineering consulting career and her mother taught kindergarten. Mary completed grade and high school in Salem and then became a home economics major at Oregon State University in Corvallis. In spring quarter of her freshman year, a civil engineering student “spotted” Mary in their English class and arranged a coffee date. Her interest was evidently limited because Mary’s roommate had to tell the very interested Ed that she was sleeping when he came to pick her up. The coffee date did happen, Ed kept pursuing and they were married on Sept. 2, 1961. Mary spent the following year as a graduate student in child development and in 1962 the couple moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where

Mary worked in the Children’s Hospital playroom. In 1963, Mary and Ed moved to Houston, Texas, and Mary became director of the Harris County United Way day care centers. Their first child, Margaret was born in August 1964. Peter was born in May 1966 just as Mary and Ed were preparing to move to Davis. Katherine, 1968, Michael, 1969, Timothy, 1971, Phillip, 1972, and Matthew, 1974, completed the Schroeder family. Mary became active in Davis Parent Nursery School when Margaret was 3 years old. She served as president of the association prior to becoming an assistant session director and then session director. Mary was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1988 and retired from teaching in 1990. Many of her closest friendships were developed during her 23 years involvement at DPNS. Mary loved to travel. Going to the grocery store was fine, but longer trips were preferred. The family camped in summers, particularly along the California and Oregon coasts. Seven people in a tent made for particularly interesting memories. She loved the two sabbaticals in the U.K. with the entire family and the ones with just Ed in Hong Kong and New Zealand. A family trip to Sweden while Margaret was at Uni-

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Stephen Judd died March 2, 2022, in his home in Davis. Born March 30, 1965, he was a loving husband, father and friend. He was an entrepreneur and inventor. He was the founder and CEO of Axenia BioLogix. His passion for science drove him to produce products which profoundly enhanced research and pharmaceuticals. He was dedicated to the International Serum Industry Association and served as their CFO and chairman.

versity of Lund was extended to Denmark, Poland and Norway. Other SCHROEDER places on Mary’s travel list included Mexico, Germany, Austria, Italy, Israel, South Africa, Australia, Japan, Thailand and Mauritius. When her Parkinson’s symptoms made air travel difficult, they continued to travel by car to visit Peter in San Diego and Margaret in El Paso and family and friends in Oregon several times a year. The best bathrooms on I-5, I-8, and I-10 between Portland and El Paso could be cited by name and location. In recent years when Mary became more homebound, her friends visited her often. Nancy Kelter, Mary Hayden and Connie Romstad were with her almost every week and sometimes there were groups of five or six making much noise and laughter. The family will be forever grateful to these friends for

He loved to spend time with his family, cook, hike and ride his Harley. His is survived by his wife of 34 years, Jill Judd; daughter Caitlyn Judd; sons Alexander and Connor Judd; mother- and father-in-law Charlotte and Robert Adler, who were like parents to him; brother-in-law Michael Adler; father David Judd; sister Lisa Judd; and brother Brian Judd. Steve's life was cut short by suicide. A tragedy for all who knew and loved him. He will forever be missed.

making Mary’s life so wonderful. Mary is survived by her husband Ed; children Margaret (Guillermo Medina), Peter (Theresa), Michael, Phillip (Lora) and Matt (Heather); brother James Clark; sister Karen Clark; grandchildren Fernando, Luis, Jose, Katherine and Emily Medina, Joshua, Molly, Noah, Scot, Jacob, Jakob, Delaney, Amy and Kaitlyn Schroeder, and Madison Pike; and greatgrandchildren Camila, Jade and Emma Medina. She was predeceased by her parents, children Katherine and Timothy, and grandchild Samantha Young. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at St. James, Davis at 10 a.m. Friday, April 1. A Rosary will be prayed at the Smith Funeral Home at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 31. (www. smith-funerals.com) Donations in memory of Mary can be made to the Davis Parent Nursery School, the Edward And Mary Schroeder Fund For Civil And Environmental Engineering Students at UC Davis or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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AID: With state schools overflowing, what’s the alternative? From Page A1 affordable for low-income students, increase diversity at those schools, and ease the capacity crunch in the state’s public universities. Researchers told the CalMatters College Journalism Network the bill is important to consider, as the University of California and California State University systems are overflowing with students. At least one advocacy organization warns, however, that aspects of the legislation could have the unintended effect of reducing the number of students who transfer from community colleges to private colleges. Joshua Elizondo, an international studies major at Pepperdine University, is among those advocating for increasing state financial aid to private college students. A former foster youth, Elizondo said that the state aid, known as the Cal Grant, has been vital to his educational success at Pepperdine, where tuition is nearly $60,000 per year.

Foster youths have to support themselves, and “in a lot of ways, the state is their parents,” he said. “State aid is the access to private institutions that historically marginalized students wouldn’t have,” added Elizondo, who is set to graduate in 2024. He is dual-enrolled at Santa Monica College, where he is the student body president and one of two student members of the California Community College Board of Governors. The Senate Education Committee advanced the bill — which was authored by Sen. Anthony Portantino, a San Fernando Valley Democrat — unanimously on March 9 and referred it to the Appropriations Committee. Legislators must pass a budget by mid-June. The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, one of the bill’s supporters, estimates that it would cost up to $25.8 million annually, though the exact annual price tag depends on the student enrollment and

covered about half of tuition and fees. It now only covers about a quarter, Portantino’s office said.

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Joshua Elizondo, a student at Pepperdine University, says state aid has been vital to his educational success. population. The University of Southern California and the Loyola Marymount School of Education have also endorsed it.

Aid stagnant The size of a Cal Grant award depends on the school a student chooses to attend. Private college students can receive as much as $9,220 per year towards tuition and fees. That’s

compared with as much as $12,570 for students at the University of California and $5,742 for students at California State University, where tuition is less expensive. (Separate grants cover books and living expenses for some students.) At the public universities, the award increases along with tuition hikes. But the award amount for private colleges has remained relatively stagnant since 2001, when it

The bill comes at a time when lawmakers are also considering a broader overhaul of the Cal Grant. AB 1746 would increase the number of eligible lowincome students by lining the grant’s eligibility requirements up with those of the federal Pell Grant. Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar measure in the fall, saying it should have been part of the state budget process, given its price tag. Measures like the private college proposal could be a step toward making those schools as affordable for lowincome students as the state’s public universities, said Michal Kurlaender, an education professor at UC Davis. That’s especially relevant given the concern about colleges’ capacity and expansion in the state, she said.

WINGS: Sac City focuses on training skills for real world From Page A1 seat.’ That means they can walk up to any airline counter, or FedEx or UPS office on the flight line and ask the captain if they can jump seat with them and they get to ride in the cockpit.” Before the benefits fly into their lives, aviation students at Sac City will receive instruction from teachers who’re all veterans of the industry. Burg himself has been in the industry since the mid-eighties, and his career path has landed him in places like Thailand, Poland, the Vir-

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A Sac City student checks out the equipment for the aviation classes at the Davis Center. gin Islands and, of course, Davis, Calif. “We start students off

with a prerequisite course. That’s as much for people who are enthusiasts, but

broad enough to give people an introduction to all the different topics that are important in aviation,” Burg said as he explained the increase in intensive instruction. “We have a philosophy, ‘we train like we do in the industry.’ We run our courses anywhere from three to five hours a day, four days a week. So, they’ll run a topic in, say, weather. That’ll go for four weeks then they graduate from that. Then it’s on to regulations, aerodynamics, human factors, instruments and then we split off. We do this so students are used to it when they go out and get

a job in the real world.” Although intensive, Sac City accommodates as much as possible in full acknowledgement that their students may have jobs, families and lives that add to the rigors of coursework. To Burg, his philosophy is “anyone can do this if they want to.” Although the “if ” factor is an imposition to some, why not take a chance on a career path less flown? For information, log on to https://scc.losrios. edu/. — Reach Aaron Geerts at aaron.geerts@ mcnaughton.media.

The percentage of California high school students applying to the state’s public universities has been increasing steadily for years. But the percent enrolling has stayed relatively flat from 2001 to 2020, according to data from the Campaign for College Opportunity. Still, Kurlaender questioned whether increasing aid to the relatively small population of Cal Grant recipients at private colleges will make a big difference in the state’s broader goal of increasing graduation rates for historically underrepresented students. In 2020-21, 34,533 students at private nonprofit institutions were offered a Cal Grant — only 6% of all grants offered. Several previous attempts to increase Cal Grants for private college students have stalled in the Legislature. “There’s just not an infinite pot of money,” Kurlaender said. “You really want to think about, what is additional money here going to take away from?”

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March Madness: college football version Y ou remember college football, the sport that precedes March Madness? Well, it’s a strange time for college football. Players who were long considered strict amateurs can now sell their postgame autographs to the highest bidder. Heck, they can even sell their pre-game autographs to the highest bidder. Some have become millionaires through endorsement deals before they’ve even played a single down of college football. The “transfer portal” now allows players to switch schools on a moment’s notice, making rosters extremely fluid and completely unreliable. Don’t like the fact the coach benched you after you threw three straight interceptions? Goodbye, I’ll take my helmet and play for someone who

appreciates just how talented I am. The portal has become so packed that it’s now a major source of recruiting, with its own “portal rankings” that rate which teams have successfully raided the transfer cupboard. Even college football’s latest hero, Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett IV, said for a while that he might consider playing for someone else next fall before deciding to remain a Bulldog. With all the above, it stands to reason that I wasn’t even shocked when I read in The Oregonian out of Portland that “Tosh Lupoi’s $5.1 million contract as Oregon Ducks’ defensive coordinator approved.” Of course, that’s spread over three years, but even at a mere $1.7 million annually, Tosh can

probably come up with something posh in affordable Eugene. Coaches, of course, have always been able to switch schools without penalty, unlike players who for a long time had to sit out of competition for a year if they dared to transfer. “Lupoi also receives a $35,000 signing bonus is lieu of relocation expenses.” That ought to be enough to rent a U-Haul. “The University of Oregon’s

Executive and Audit committee of the school’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the contract.” Not a naysayer in the room to explain why it is that an assistant football coach makes twice what the university president does. “Lupoi’s contract includes up to $130,000 in performance bonuses.” Ah yes, performance bonuses. As if $5.1 milion spread over three years isn’t bonus enough.

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o what exactly is this bonus for, like maybe how many “student-athletes” he mentors graduate? Well, not exactly. “He’ll earn bonuses for winning the Pac-12 North ($10,000), winning the Pac-12 championship game ($15,000), competing in any bowl game

with at least seven regular season wins ($15,000), competing in a New Year’s Six game ($15,000), competing in a College Football Playoff semifinal ($10,000), winning a CFP semifinal ($25,000) and winning a CFP national championship ($35,000).” A clarification here about the word “competing.” The new coach will not actually be competing in the games he’s being rewarded for. His players are the ones who will do the competing. But wait, there is an academic element to this whole bonus structure after all. “He is also eligible for an annual $5,000 bonus if the Ducks have an Academic Progress Rate score of at least 985.” Go Ducks. — Contact Bob Dunning at bdunning@davisenterprise.net.

UCD baseball robbed by Gauchos By Rebecca Wasik Enterprise correspondent

‘Granny’ gets her Ph.D.

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ethany Hammer is savoring every moment in the circle and softball diamond this year. The redshirt senior pitcher/ infielder on the University of the Pacific softball team has seen her fair share of ups and downs on and off the field in the last five seasons. In upcoming months, Hammer will continue to build more memories with her Tiger teammates. That includes Tuesday. That is when the UC Davis softball team plays Pacific in a nonconference game at Bill Simoni Field on Pacific’s campus in Stockton. Game time is 6 p.m. The Aggies are 12-14 and 1-2 in the Big West Conference, entering this weekend’s best-ofthree series at Long Beach State. Pacific is 8-21 overall and start West Coast Conference action in April. Hammer is one of five pitchers on the Tigers’ roster this season. “We have a really good staff,” Hammer said “We mesh well together.” Entering Tuesday’s game against UCD, Hammer has a 1-6 record with a 4.78 ERA. At the plate, she has an even .200 batting average,

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ne look at the Tigers’ overall record, and yes, this team has had limited success on the field. Nine freshmen and five sophomores make up the bulk of the team. However, one look at the Tigers’ schedule, and most of their losses have been by three runs or less. “This year’s team is really, really young,” Hammer said. “Really, a rebuilding year, if anything.” Hammer is seeing her role in her final year of collegiate softball similar to her senior year at Union Mine High, which is in El Dorado outside of Placerville in El Dorado County. Showing and teaching younger players what their roles are in the circle and situations when opponents are at the plate. That is when I met Hammer, then a freshman pitcher on the 2014 Union Mine softball team. I was a staff writer at the Mountain Democrat in Placerville. McNaughton Media, which owns The Enterprise, also owns the Mountain Democrat. During her run at Union Mine, Hammer and the Diamondbacks won Sierra Valley Conference titles and Sac-Joaquin Section Division IV playoff berths.

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Robbery is a crime. The UC Davis baseball team knows this all too well after its loss to the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos on Friday at Dobbins Stadium. Still seeking their first win of the season, the Aggies showed signs of life, but nonetheless dropped the first game of the weekend series, 5-3. In the ninth inning with one on base and two outs, UCD third baseman Kyler Arenado smacked a pitch that sailed back to the wall in left field. Gasps echoed through the park with anticipation and quickly turned to groans as UCSB left fielder Christian Kirtley robbed Arenado with a slick grab at the wall. “We could have tied the game,” said UC Davis head coach Tommy Nicholson. “We fought hard until the very last out. That’s all you can ask for. Daniel Carrion did a great job coming in relief and holding it there to give us a chance. We got the tying run to the plate in Kyler and he gave it a ride but it’s just not our time yet.” Aggies starting pitcher Nate Freeman pitched 6 2/3 innings with 113 total pitches. Freeman allowed five earned runs and seven hits. He walked four and struck out four. Although he received the loss, Freeman pitched a strong game until he began to fatigue in the seventh frame. “Freeman threw the ball really well,” said Nicholson. “He was pounding the zone early but made one mistake —

gave up that home run. He was really competitive and kept us in the game. We battled back and swung the bats better. We struck out a lot fewer times than we did last weekend in Irvine. That was an improvement against a good pitching staff and pitcher. We’re making strides.” In the third inning, UCSB’s Zander Darby smashed a home run to right field to give the Gauchos the 1-0 lead. The Gauchos struck again in the fourth inning. Davis High alum, Nick Vogt hit an infield single with one out. This coming after he made a diving catch in the bottom of the third inning in centerfield once again robbing Arenado. Vogt moved to second on a wild pitch and then stole third base. A groundout by Kyle Johnson brought in Vogt to score, giving UCSB the 2-0 advantage. In the bottom of the fourth inning, Nick Leehey hit a single, marking the Aggies’ first hit this season from the cleanup spot. Santa Barbara got to Freeman in the seventh inning. With one out, Jason Willow hit a double. He then moved to third on a wild pitch. Consecutive walks to Darby and All-American Jordan Sprinkle loaded the bases. Broc Mortenson followed with a basesclearing single, making the score 5-0. The Aggies offense peaked in the seventh inning. With one out, Mark Wolbert singled down the left field line. Jake Brandel then singled to right center, with Nick Iverson coming in

to pinch run. Wolbert moved to second base. Gauchos starting pitcher, Cory Lewis was then replaced with relief pitcher, Michael Rice. Raul Sandoval hit Davis’ third straight single to load the bases. J.D. Mico hit yet another single, bringing in Wolbert to score. On the single, an error was committed, allowing Mico to move to second and Iverson and Sandoval to cross home. Davis showcased strong defense and pitching in the contest. Once the offense sparks, Nicholson believes his team will find success. “We have been focusing a lot on offense, making more contact, taking better at-bats, and not giving at-bats away,” said Nicholson. “If we continue playing hard, we’re right there with them (Santa Barbara) – and that’s a good team over there.” UCD finished the game with eight hits, as did UCSB. Mico had two hits in the game, while Leehey, James Williams III, Nathan Peng, Wolbert, Brandel and Sandoval had one hit each. The final game of the series is slated for today at Dobbins Stadium at 1 p.m. — Follow Rebecca Wasik on Twitter: @BeccaFromTheBay.

Aggie third baseman Kyler Arenado, middle, applies the tag late as UC Santa Barbara’s Nick Vogt pops up with a stolen base under the watchful eye of the umpire. Christoph Lossin/Enterprise photo

Knights vanquish Blue Devil softball By Mike Bush

Nakayla Williams doubled to center field and a Davis error led to those Enterprise sports editor runs. RIO LINDA — Five of the six The Blue Devils had a runner innings that the Davis High softball reach first base in the top of the third team played against Rio Linda’s inning, but only to see her stranded. squad were played well. Romero led off the inning by reachBut one inning proved to be fatal in ing first base on a Rio Linda fielding terms of allowing the host Knights to error. But the next three Davis batscore often. That led to Rio Linda to ters lined out to Williams, who recording a 12-2 victory over Davis in picked up the win, a grounder and six innings. The game strikeout. was called in the bottom Rio Linda erupted for of the sixth because of eight runs in the bottom the mercy rule. of the same inning, send“It was one of those ing 12 batters to the innings where we Next game: Tuesday plate. The Knights had weren’t playing with six hits, which included vs. Sheldon, 4 p.m. energy and enthusiasm; three doubles and three it was quiet out on the singles. On the base field,” said Davis head coach Tyler paths, the Knights also took advanGibson. tage of a Blue Devil error and two Davis (4-8) jumped out to a 2-0 walks. That added up to a 10-2 score. lead in the top of the first inning. “One little mistake led to three, led Carolena Morales led off the game to five, led to seven or eight runs, with a single, and moved around the whatever it was,” Gibson said. bases to third when Ella Shorts, on a “That’s what we’ve discussed every bunt attempt, reached first base on a game, practice with this team. These Knights error. are things that we can’t have hapThen Maia Romero hit into a pening. No excuses, right?” ground out, which plated Morales Rio Linda was able to put runners for a 1-0 lead. Shorts made it 2-0 on the bases again in the fourth and when Erika Wenner singled. fifth innings. But the Blue Devils Rio Linda (7-6) tied the game 2-2 in the bottom of the second inning. See SOFTBALL, Back page

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Davis High pitcher Erika Wenner gets ready to release the softball in Friday’s nonleague game at Rio Linda.

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here is a rough road ahead for the world, and our political class isn’t leveling with us. As Steve Odland, president and CEO of The Conference Board, one of the nation’s premier business research organizations, said in a television interview, inflation will continue at least until 2024, and longer if things continue to deteriorate with the supply chain and the war in Ukraine. Particularly, Odland, who serves as a director of General Mills, fears a global food crisis with famine in Africa and many other vulnerable places if Ukrainian farmers don’t start seeding crops to start this year’s harvest. Already, Ukraine — known as the world’s breadbasket — has cut off exports to make sure there is enough food for its own people. Odland sees U.S. inflation continuing at 7 percent to 8 percent for several years at best. But his primary worry is global food supplies. His second worry is stagflation. If the rate of productivity falls below 3 percent, “then we will have stagflation,” Odland told me during a recording of “White House Chronicle” on PBS, the weekly news and public affairs program I produce and host. Odland faults the Federal Reserve for being timid in raising interest rates to counter inflation. I fault the political class for not leveling with us — both parties. As we are in a state of perpetual election fervor, we are also in a state of perpetual happy talk. “Get the rascals out, and all will be well when my band of happy angels will fix things.” That is what the political class says, and it is a lie. We are in for a long and difficult period, which began with the pandemic that disrupted supply chains and set off inflation, and now the war in Ukraine has compounded that. Supply chains won’t magically return to where they were before COVID-19, and more likely they will have further constrictions because of the war. New supply chains need to be forged, and that will take time.

he budget that Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed in January totals $286.5 billion — big money by anyone’s measure — and likely to grow because state revenues continue to surpass expectations. However, as large as the budget may be, it still understates the full extent of state spending because it excludes an under-the-table way of spending money called “tax expenditures.” Sometimes dubbed “loopholes,” dozens of exemptions, exclusions or credits from taxation for specific activities by individuals or corporations amount to about $75 billion a year in foregone revenue. The larger and more obvious ones include the deductibility of mortgage interest on state income taxes and the exclusion of drugs and food from sales taxes. However, many are virtually unknown to the general public but greatly benefit narrow interests. One example: Consumers must pay sales taxes on overthe-counter computer software programs, such as the popular Quicken program for personal financial management, but custom software purchased by corporate clients is tax-exempt.

Another: Film producers can receive hefty state tax credits for making their movies or television shows in California, rather than in other states or nations. Each year, the state Department of Finance quietly publishes a list of the tax expenditures and their projected costs, but despite their multi-billion-dollar impacts, the list is not formally included in the budget’s expenditures. Occasionally, tax expenditures become a political issue, particularly for those on the political left, who complain that they benefit corporations and wealthy individuals and indirectly deprive the needy of support by limiting revenue. Two years ago, the California Budget & Policy Center, a left-leaning organization that pushes for more support for the poor, published a paper decrying $63 billion in

personal and corporate income tax expenditures. “This is revenue that otherwise could go to Californians who need additional support to be able to live and work in the state while strengthening the state’s economy,” the report declared. Last year, Assemblyman Bill Quirk, D-Hayward, introduced legislation that would have asked the University of California to conduct a detailed study of tax expenditures to evaluate their justification. The bill passed the Assembly but died in the Senate without a vote.

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ne of the most questionable tax expenditures is the aforementioned ability of film production companies to obtain hefty tax credits. Supported by the film industry and its unions to counter production subsides offered in other states and nations, it reflects the industry’s close ties with the Capitol’s dominant Democrats. Newsom’s new budget sweetens the film credit even more by allowing recipients a longer carryforward period, and the industry appears to be mounting a drive to go even further. It commissioned a study by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. that

extols the benefits of the current subsidy and suggests that it be made even more lucrative. Newsom issued a Twitter item promoting the study, which declares that every taxpayer dollar spent on the film subsidy increases “total economic activity” in California by $24.40, labor income by $8.60, state economic output by $16.14 and state and local tax revenue by $1.07. The rosy numbers are aimed at critics, such as the Legislature’s budget analyst, who has questioned the program’s justification. It singles out one major naysayer by name, the University of Southern California’s Michael Thom, who contends that tax credits don’t deliver the net benefits backers claim. Unlike most direct budget spending, tax expenditures remain in place year after year with little or no scrutiny. At the very least, they should appear in the budget and go through the same annual processes as other claims on the state treasury. — 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.

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or example, nickel, which is used in the batteries that are reshaping the worlds of electricity and transportation and for stainless steel, will have to come from places other than Russia. At present, Russia supplies 20 percent of the world’s voracious appetite for high-purity nickel. Opening new mines and expanding old ones will take time. The world’s largest challenge is going to be food: starvation in many poor countries, and high prices at the supermarkets in the rich ones, including the United States. There are technological and alternative supply fixes for everything else, but they will take time. Food shortages will hit early and will continue while the world’s farms adjust. There will be suffering and death from famine. The curtailing of Russian exports will affect the United States in multiple ways, some of which might eventually turn out to be beneficial as the creative muscle is flexed. In the utility industry, someone who is thinking big and boldly is Duane Highley, president and CEO of Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association in Denver. Highley told Digital 360, the weekly webinar that emanates from Texas State University in San Marcos, the challenging problem of electricity storage could be solved not with lithium-ion batteries but with iron-air batteries. In its simplest form, an iron-air battery harnesses the process of rusting to store electricity. The process of rusting is used to produce power when it is exposed to oxygen captured on site. To charge the battery, an electric current reverses the process and returns the rust to iron. Clearly, as Highley said, this won’t work for electric vehicles because of the weight of iron. But in utility operations, these batteries could offer the possibility of very long drawdown times — not just four hours, as with current lithium-ion batteries. And there is plenty of iron stateside. Another Highley concept is that instead of dealing with all the complexities of transporting hydrogen, it should be stored as ammonia, which is more easily handled. This isn’t magical thinking, but the kind of thinking that will lead us back to normal — someday. Politicians should stop the happy talk and tell us what we are facing. — Llewellyn King is executive producer and host of “White House Chronicle” on PBS. He wrote this for InsideSources.com.

Letters DA election With the candidate list finalized for the June 7 primary election, we now have a better idea of who is seeking to represent our community at all different levels of government. One in particular that I have watched closely, is the race for Yolo County District Attorney. Two candidates are running for district attorney this year. Incumbent Jeff Reisig and attorney Cynthia Rodriguez. Whenever I do my research on candidates, the first place I look is their campaign finance disclosures. By seeing who is funding their campaigns, we can often tell what kind of elected official a candidate will be. In doing so in the race for district attorney, the results are most concerning. Rodriguez has accepted multiple donations from people affiliated with child sex predators. Included in her filings are thousands of dollars in contributions from individuals associated with high-profile child rape and sex offense cases here in Yolo County. While I won’t list the offenders out of respect for the victims, the names on her donor list are forever engrained in the memories of Yolo County residents who saw those sex offense cases working through the courts and felt the fear and disgust that these things could happen in our own backyard.

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This to me, this is horrific and immediately disqualifying for any candidate seeking to become the top prosecutor in any county. As I said, campaign finance is often the best way to see the true intentions of a candidate. Couple this with the fact that Rodriguez has zero prosecutorial experience having never been a prosecutor in any capacity. If she has never been a prosecutor and is receiving donations from those associated with high profile sex crimes cases, what are Rodriguez’ intentions as the Yolo County district attorney? I hope we will never find out. I strongly urge the voters of Yolo County and the residents of Davis specifically to reject Rodriguez and her sex offender funded campaign. James Hechtl Davis

Eliminate nuclear danger What response can be given by those of us who support the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons when Vladimir Putin threatens a nuclear attack after invading Ukraine? Considering the devastating effects of a nuclear war on the world’s populations and environment, the answer is that we can only press harder to rid the world of these terrifying weapons. The International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, recipients of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize for its work on

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this treaty, has recently stated that the force of today’s nuclear weapons are enough “to destroy the earth many times over. The use of just one nuclear weapon could kill and injure hundreds of thousands if not millions of civilians and poison the environment with radiation that lingers for generations. There is no adequate health response to this catastrophe.” These are reasons that ICAN gives for why the majority of the world’s nations have adopted the treaty. They urge all governments to join the TPNW without delay, saying the time to act is now. Will the Ukraine invasion by Russia lead us to the “next nuclear crisis?” Vladimir Putin has heightened tensions by threatening to use nuclear weapons in the ongoing, insupportable Ukraine war. Let us help eliminate the nuclear war danger and support ICAN’s plea to join the TPNW without delay by writing to President Biden and our elected Congress members, asking our government to lead the world toward nuclear disarmament by urging all nuclear armed states to support the TPNW, and ultimately signing and ratifying it. For the TPNW’s text, see https://www.un.org/ disarmament/wp-content/ uploads/2017/10/tpnw-info-kit-v2.pdf. In addition, vote in upcoming elections for candidates who support nuclear disarmament and the TPNW. Judy Reynolds Davis Committee Against Nuclear Weapons

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ach human on Earth seems to have a social media identity as unique as a fingerprint, so we all see what the cybergods algorithmically feed us. (Disclaimer: I am a social scientist, not a brain scientist.) One driver is conflict, especially negative, destructive interactions. People seem to feel that sitting in their home behind locked doors is the perfect time to insult, threaten, demean and just generally crudely attack others. Another driver, which fits into the first one in many cases as part of a an amplifying feedback loop, is “news” that is crafted to outrage. When we read something that makes us mad, we tend to engage on the platform that brought us that news. Our eyeballs, so to speak, are thus delivered to advertisers. And of course there is confirmation bias. When we like or love a post, the digital demons file that knowledge into our relentlessly updating cyberprint and we are fed more of the same. So what we hate the most and what we like the most is what we

get. Social media seems to be creating our own personal polarizing instrumentalia. Nice. For at least some folks, social media is addictive, triggering dopamine into our brain’s reward pathways, say the neurobiologists. Most humans want to replicate those bursts of reward, and of connection with others who tend to support, praise, agree, and compliment them. So, we can become poseurs, reposting, retweeting terribly incorrect information that our favorite people like, love, share, and comment on with the approbation we seek. And sure enough, we have some regions of the net amplifying and exaggerating disinformation, such as “Ukraine is a paragon of freedom and one of the most democratic countries on earth,” or, conversely, “Ukraine is riddled top to bottom with Nazis.” The former statement naturally increases outrage at Putin. The latter statement naturally excuses Putin. Neither is true. Looking at one of the most

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own heart, as someone who also knows that the character of Mimi in the opera will very soon die, is broken, too. As the opera crescendos, so does the poem. Gaspar’s knowledge of how death frames all beauty and beauties leads him to ask why we squander our lives on anything but love. And then, in the last lines of the poem, he brings us into the beyond of the duet, the grief and mourning and death of the duet, as it is preserved in the computer language of ones and zeros. In this powerful moment of almost-silence, Gaspar lets us feel the almost unbearable regret and longing. The speaker and, I believe, the reader, wonder now, isn’t it too late? Isn’t there anything more we can do? Can’t we save somebody? This is not the first time a poet has asked why we live in a world where we squabble and fight knowing how quickly it will all end. Given the current situation in Ukraine, we are no doubt, at times, left like the speaker in this poem, with a perpetually broken heart, as well as an overwhelming sense of helplessness. Of course, we are so privileged to be watching all of this from a great remove. But in such a terrible moment in time, I think, we can sometimes feel our closeness to every life. In a passively altered state of helplessness and connection, we can see how death frames all beauty. Now, as a world is being torn apart and the blood earth drinks us up again, we cannot help but ask ourselves, can we not agree to spare these lives? Don’t we have to save somebody? — Julia B. Levine, Davis poet laureate

to 83 points in the 100-point scale. We are now ranked number 62, less free than 61 other countries. Of the 210 countries and territories they rank, Ukraine is more in the middle, with a score of 61 points, rated “partly free” nearly the same as Liberia and Madagascar. Russia is in the not free group, with just 19 points out of 100.

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e hear justifications, excuses, and many convoluted reasons for Putin invading Ukraine, just as we heard excuses for the Sept. 11 attacks on the U.S. Yes, there are reasons. But none are good enough unless we suspend all ethics, morals, and compassion in favor of a litany of criticisms of NATO, of Germany and the U.S. in particular, and unless we ingenuously swallow Putin’s lies about needing to deNazify Ukraine and his lies about WMD in Ukraine. Yes, there are Nazis in Ukraine, but none more egregious than Putin’s repressive, militaristic regime. No, Nazis do not control Ukraine. Meanwhile, Nazis demonstrate openly, brazenly, in the U.S., simultaneously holding swastikas and

pro-Trump signs, including in the attack on the Capitol last year. Do we give Putin a pass to invade the U.S.? Yeah, didn’t think so. WMD in Ukraine? Again, this is projection. Russia has nukes, chemical weapons, and even biological weapons today and Ukraine does not—as we should all know, Ukraine had thousands of nukes when it seceded from the Soviet Union and signed a treaty with Russia to give them all the nuclear weapons in exchange for Russia’s promise to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty. Maybe Putin should give back the nukes, since he broke the promise on Ukrainian sovereignty. Putin’s lies may tragically be promoted in order to set the stage for a truly horrific false flag event that would literally benefit nobody, not even him. If he is still capable of thinking strategically he will realize this. — Dr. Tom H. Hastings is Coördinator of Conflict Resolution BA/BS degree programs and certificates at Portland State University, PeaceVoice Senior Editor, and on occasion an expert witness for the defense of civil resisters in court.

DISC is anything but ‘sustainable’ By Stephen M. Wheeler

Puccini, late, late, the earphones warm on my skin and one cat against my bare leg, and one curled, just a soft touch at the back of my wrist. My heart is broken perpetually. It’s all a quandary of errors. I am equal to nothing. How, I ask myself, will I ever manage to pull a sound from my own body after five minutes and fourteen seconds of Sono Andati, which I can’t even understand any better than my own chronic soul and its unending wars and armistices. I, who have not wept aloud for my own losses, now sob quietly for what I know is coming—O Dio, Mimi! Can we not agree to spare her life for just once? It’s an altered state. I don’t repent of it yet, either. If death frames all beauty and beauties, tell me then—why are we not in one another’s arms in every breathing moment before that blood earth drinks us up again? Here’s when the horns come in— that crescendo—and the violins and then something else, I don’t know what it is—it would be ridiculous to care at this moment. And then—I love this even as I know it will kill any hope of sleep for the night—the almost silent hiss from the ancient recording caught there in the fuzz of ones and zeros. The almost-silence that stands for nothing. You can hear it. We have to save somebody. — Frank X. Gaspar from “Late Rapturous,” Autumn House, 2012 ———— Frank X. Gaspar is the author of five collections of poetry, two novels, and his latest hybrid collection, “The Poems of Renata Ferreira,” (Tagus Press, 2020). Among his many awards are the Morse, Anhinga and Brittingham prizes for poetry, multiple inclusions in Best American Poetry, four Pushcart Prizes and an NEA fellowship. Currently he teaches at the Pacific University MFA program in creative writing. Gaspar will be reading with me at the Natsoulas Rooftop Gallery on Thursday, April 7, at 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Long before I ever heard “Sono Andati,” I loved this poem. Along with the inclusive title and the first lines of this poem, I feel completely present with the speaker — up late with his earphones and two cats beside him, listening to an old recording of La Boheme. When Gaspar states, My heart is broken perpetually, It’s all a quandary of errors, I, for one, feel a closeness to the speaker for his vulnerability. Then, as the pure beauty of the music moves the speaker into deep, emotional presence, Gaspar begins to make sweeping statements about the nature of life. In this altered state, the speaker understands not only his own losses that he has yet to fully grieve, but the universal dilemma of death, as it is anticipated in the speaker’s knowledge of the opera (I, who have not wept/for my own losses, now sob quietly for what I/know is coming, and for the unending wars and armistices of his own soul). Can we not agree to spare her life just once? he asks, and my

unbiased examiners of measures of freedom in the world’s nationstates, Freedom House, they rank the least free countries as Syria, South Sudan, and Tibet, barely better in that respect than North Korea, Turkmenistan, Eritrea, Western Sahara, and Eastern Donbas — the last two of which are not actual nationstates but rather territories, at least currently. The most free countries, by Freedom House rankings, are Sweden, Norway, and Finland, followed closely by New Zealand, Canada, Ireland, and Uruguay. The rankings are based on 100 possible points, and the worst are just 1-4 points, with the best at 97-100. Freedom House links to their methodology so you can judge for yourself how much stock you place in it, though they have been doing these rankings for decades. Newer similar ranking systems have similar results. The U.S. just a few years ago had rankings routinely in the mid-90s and we were usually in the top 10 most free countries in the world. Now (latest rankings only reflect through the end of 2020), after four years of Trump, the U.S. slid precipitously approximately 12 points, down

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avis residents have begun receiving calls and mailings from backers of the so-called Davis Innovation and Sustainability Campus (DiSC 2022) in preparation for the June 7 election, when the project will be on the ballot as Measure H. Don’t be fooled by the rosy promises and endorsements on the developer’s materials: DiSC represents neither innovation nor sustainability. It is another big piece of suburban sprawl promoted by one of Davis’ most aggressive sprawlbuilders, Dan Ramos. DiSC is essentially a greenwashed business park. Business parks are a traditional, much-discredited economic development approach in which cities designate a large area of land on their periphery for whatever commercial development they can manage to attract. These projects are highly motor-vehicledependent and undercut efforts to revitalize more centrally located downtown areas. DiSC materials talk about bike and pedestrian connections, renewable energy, use of native and drought-tolerant species for landscape design, energy-efficient construction, and shuttle buses to downtown. This is greenwashing. These environmentally oriented details are nice (and many are required by existing regulations). But they aren’t nearly as important as the fact that 1.34 million square feet of new commercial space would be allowed by a freeway exit far from downtown. Approving huge projects that will build out over 20-plus years — almost certainly

Commentary in different ways than originally envisioned — is just not a good way for a city to move towards sustainability. Ramos has no clients signed up for this site who will represent innovation or sustainability. If none appear once the project is approved, he will come back to the city asking for changes in previous agreements about uses and types of buildings at the site. If past history is any guide, the city’s staff and city council will let him out of any promises he has made. Indeed, five or 10 years down the line no one is likely to remember what was agreed to now. The result 20 years from now is likely to be a motley collection of freewayoriented retail and commercial businesses on our eastern edge, along with high-end housing catering to commuters with jobs in Sacramento or the Bay Area. The I-80 causeway will be even more congested than it is today. And with those homes and businesses attracting drivers from around the region, our greenhouse gas emissions will be higher as well.

another discussion — the state absolutely needs to end that shortsighted limit on how local governments can raise funds. But just because local city councils are searching everywhere for revenue doesn’t mean they should make bad land use decisions locking in unsustainable patterns of development for generations. What might better forms of development look like? There is strong international consensus that cities should seek to revitalize existing, centrally located urban land rather than sprawling onto farmland. New building should take place in walkable, transit-accessible locations near existing homes, shops, offices, and schools. For Davis this means more incremental development of our downtown, the commercial centers in each neighborhood, and opportunity areas such as the East Fifth Street corridor (which is walkable and bikable to downtown).

Yes, it takes more leadership to revitalize those areas than it does to approve greenfield developments at the urban edge. Existing, low-intensity land uses will need to be relocated, and creative new plans developed. But with leadership these things can be done. Don’t be fooled by DiSC proponents. Ramos and his friends will use terms like “innovation” and “sustainability” as much as they can to get the initial entitlements to build. But once the project is in motion, they will work the city to let them build whatever will make the most money. And Davis will be the poorer for it. — Stephen M. Wheeler is a professor of urban planning and design in the department of human ecology at UC Davis, and author of “Planning for Sustainability, Reimagining Sustainable Cities” and “The Sustainable Urban Development Reader.”

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hy has our City Council and staff signed onto this project and the previous version, which was defeated at the ballot box in 2020? Because they’re desperate for short-term revenue (fees, construction taxes, sales taxes, and property taxes), and because they’ve failed to take leadership to bring better forms of development to town. Davis, like most California cities, is desperate for tax revenue because of Proposition 13 constraints. Prop. 13 is

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Was it a mistake to call the cops on my son? Dear Annie: I am a 45-year-old single man. I have three children: two sons from my marriage, both in their 20s, and my daughter, who is 14, from an ex-girlfriend. When my oldest son was thrown out of his mother’s home, I had him move in right away. He got a good job, and I added him to my insurance and charged him $100 a week for rent. That was really to help out with the insurance and to teach him responsibility. Well, after a few years, there was a nightmare one night. My son’s friends were over, and unfortunately, he had too much to drink and smoke. He blacked out and started attacking his friend’s younger brother. He started attacking me as well. After an hour of trying to calm things down, I had to call the police to have him removed for the safety of everyone in the house. Well, my son remembers that he spent the night in jail. When he got out, he came to my place and grabbed his belongings, and his mother picked him up. This was a year ago, and since that time, neither he nor my other son will visit or even talk to me. The worst part is that they are ignoring their sister, who lives only two miles away from them. This really hurts me, and I have reached out, trying to mend fences and come to an understanding. Neither of them will respond. When my daughter texts them, they mostly ignore her, or when they do answer, they give her a hard time. She is as ashamed of them as I am. I have even touched base and told them via text that they only have one sister and they need to be there for her, as they are her older brothers. Be mad at me, but please, be there for her. What else can I do? My daughter visits on a regular basis, and I love our time together. I want the boys to join us, but they won’t answer any invitations. They haven’t even met the dog I adopted. Do you have any advice? I don’t want to give up, as they are my children. — Lost Dad in Massachusetts Dear Lost Dad: Your sons are not taking any responsibility for their actions. Instead of thanking you for calling the police, and hopefully helping them clean up their act, they are blaming you for the night spent in jail. It was your son who committed the assault, not you. The anger they feel might be old anger they felt

Legals@DavisEnterprise.net toward you for the divorce or other things when they were young. But now that they are adults, they must take responsibility for their actions. They are acting very entitled. As for your daughter, just continue to love and appreciate her. Hopefully, your son will get into treatment for his drinking, and once he is sober, he will realize that what you did was for his own good. Continue to tell both sons how much you love them, even if they push you away.

Brother is deserting the family Dear Annie: My slightly older brother and his spouse (in their mid-30s) are moving to Texas from California with their three toddleraged children for no other reason than politics — politics to which no one else in the family subscribes. I am unmarried and childless and have loved being “Auntie” from the moment these kids debuted. Actually, I moved back across the country after graduate school because I wanted to be a regular in their lives and not a “twice a year” relative. My parents are retiring within the year and were looking forward to being highly involved grandparents. My parents, my brother and I all live within 20 minutes of one another, and this move will bring our family life as we know it to an end. FaceTime is not a substitute for weekly hugs. Neither I nor my folks will be moving to join them as they hoped we would. It wasn’t up for discussion. The news was sprung on us suddenly and is in its final stage, and we never had the chance to say how having them live so close by has been an irreplaceable blessing. When they announced it, all I could muster to say was that I had no idea they were so unhappy here. I think I was too diplomatic in our initial conversation and responded by admitting that they needed to do what they believed was best for their family. Our dilemma now is that if we tell them how much their close proximity means to us, they might stay and forever blame us for their unhappiness. Or, if we express our hurt, they may use this as a reason to not only leave but cut us out for good. How do we let them go and move forward with our

lives while also communicating that their decision is truly devastating for those they are choosing to leave? If they stayed, we would have an established family of four living, loving generations in one place. I do not believe moving to Texas, where they know no one, will make them happy. I am willing to admit that I might be wrong. — California Brood Dear California Brood: Tell your brother how you feel — not as an ultimatum, but in the spirit of honesty and vulnerability. Don’t tell him what he should do; just tell him how you feel, and leave the decision up to him. Be sure to let him know that you will support whatever he decides. It sounds like your family comes first, and that is a beautiful and commendable thing. But not everyone has the same priorities. Perhaps your brother needs to spread his wings and leave the comfort of his hometown. Or perhaps his priority is his own family rather than the preferences of you and your parents. Part of being a family is supporting one another’s goals, even if we don’t necessarily agree with them. Besides, 1,500 miles has nothing on a strong family bond.

38-year-old child Dear Annie: I am 38 years old with three kids ages 18, 15 and 13. I just recently moved back home with my mom because I was in an abusive relationship. Well, my mom is treating me like a 15-yearold. I cannot come and go as I please, and I do not even go anywhere except to run basic errands. I do all the cooking, most of the cleaning and whatever else she asks me to do. I do not complain about anything; I just do it. Last weekend, I wanted to go out with a friend for dinner. Well, you would have thought I slapped my mom in the face. She got so mad, stomping around, slamming doors and cabinets. And she is so mean and rude to all my friends. It’s just pure silliness. What can I do to make her realize that I’m not a 15-year-old? — Full-Grown Adult Dear Full-Grown Adult: First of all, congratulations on getting you and your children out of an abusive environment. That was a brave and absolutely cru-

cial decision. Your mother was kind enough to let you — and, presumably, your kids — stay with her while you get back on your feet. But since it is her house, you’re going to have to play by her rules. If you want to be treated as the adult that you are, you’ve got to act like one — and that includes paying your own rent. You’ve already made progress for your family by bringing them to a safe environment. Keep looking forward, and find a place of your own to call home. ——— Dear Annie: I’m writing in response to the father who has been in “Toothy Turmoil” with his wife’s concern for their children’s ability to brush their teeth on their own. As an orthodontist, I see children with various levels of tooth-brushing abilities every day. For those still struggling, we offer “disclosing tablets.” These are little tablets which, when chewed and swished around the mouth, stain the bacteria (plaque) in the mouth a pinkish color. The child can plainly see this and is instructed to brush until the stains are gone. This allows the patient to learn where they need better care, and in the case of “Toothy Turmoil,” would allow Mom the confidence to let her children brush on their own while still giving her the ability to monitor their thoroughness without hovering. — See It and Believe It Dear See: You’ve posed a fun, interactive solution for kids and parents alike — a win-win all around. Here’s to healthy habits and happy brushing.

Destructive drinking drives a wedge Dear Annie: I am a 64-year-old man with a 54-year-old wife. We’ve been married for 21 years now. About eight years ago, we moved to Butte, Montana, so my wife could take a supervisor position for her work. It was a better job for her, and I reluctantly agreed to move, though it pretty much shut me down in my work and outside life where we were. We both have drunk over the years, but as I got older and developed medical issues, I pretty much stopped, both at home or out and about around town. My wife has gone the other way and uses drinking as a way to cope with work and life in general. Her drinking has become a daily thing, and now most of it is hidden and done in private. Sure, she opens a

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bottle of wine at home in front of me, but she drinks the whole bottle or more. I don’t say a thing anymore because it’s just caused arguments and problems, so I’ve stopped. The majority of the drinking is done with liquor or wine hidden in her tote bag, her clothes bin, or stashed in her vehicle. I’ve found wine cartons, empty liquor bottles and beer cans in various places around the house. She drinks on her way home from work and walks in the house already lit up, which creates different moods and personalities. She keeps her tote bag in her dressing room and, throughout the evening, drinks whatever she has hidden. She even drinks at work, going out at lunch, getting something and drinking through the afternoon, coming home already drunk. She pretends everything is normal, but I know better. Through advice from Alcoholics Anonymous counseling, I’ve been documenting and photographing each day’s drinking. Doing that has helped me cope with her daily drunkenness, but it’s just getting old now. Although I’ve told my wife several times that I know what she’s doing, she keeps it up — hiding her drinking and getting drunk nearly every day. She usually passes out on the couch early and then goes to bed, but other times, she messes around in the kitchen, leaves things in disarray and puts things anywhere. I never know what I’ll find. It’s almost like taking care of a little kid. It’s aggravating dealing with this kind of person all because they’re drunk. Our relationship has drifted apart because I become judgmental or don’t want to listen to her when I know she’s drunk. I just saw a half-empty bottle of vodka in her bag; she just walked in the door, complaining about the people who work for her or some other issue she has today — this mood, this drunk.

I’ve talked to her about this. I’ve asked her to stop — or just stop the hard liquor — and the hiding many times, but she keeps on. I’ve written letters to her stating my concern for her health and our relationship, and she says, “Yes, I have a problem, and I’ll stop,” but she never does. She finds ways to blame me, and uses me in some way as an excuse or reason for it, but they all prove foolish. I just don’t know what to do. I obviously love and support her, but the years are going by, and my life and health are starting to suffer. Our life together is suffering, and I don’t know what to do. I’ve gotten advice from ALANON counseling, and it doesn’t look good. What can you say and advise me on? Please help me with my situation. — Alcohol Creating Distance Dear Alcohol: Your wife’s drinking is out of control. Hiding her booze and keeping secrets from you takes the situation to a new level. It is a miracle she has not killed someone driving drunk. Consider speaking with her in the presence of a counselor, where you can express your feelings in a safe, sober space outside the home. Another option is to stage a small intervention with only close friends and family in attendance. You’re likely not the only one who misses the woman your wife used to be and wants to see her get the help she needs. Perhaps reinforcements will speak to the gravity of the situation and remind her how many people she has in her corner who only want her to get better. “Ask Me Anything: A Year of Advice From Dear Annie” is out now! Annie Lane’s debut book — featuring favorite columns on love, friendship, family and etiquette — is available as a paperback. Visit avidreaderbooks.com and search for “Annie Lane”. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators.com.

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UCD roundup

Good day on beach for Aggies Special to The Enterprise

The UC Davis beach volleyball team downed No. 9 Hawaii to open the Big West Challenge at Rosie’s Dog Beach on Friday in a tournament hosted by Long Beach State. The Aggies finished the first day of action, 2-1. On top of defeating Hawaii, UCD blanked CSU Bakersfield, 5-0. The only loss on the day was to host No. 15 Long Beach, 4-1. Tabitha Mitchell and Kylie Miller won in straight sets, 21-15, 21-14 at the No. 4 spot and then Megan Luly and Ashlee Goycoochea won at No. 2 in straight sets, 21-18, 21-19. The Aggies secured the victory when Mia Olen and Madelin Smith came back from a set down to defeat Sarah Penner and Ilihia Huddleston, 18-21, 21-15, 15-13.

Women’s water polo Six Aggies scored as No. 11 UC Davis edged No. 12 UC San Diego on Friday. Alyssa Lengtat, Hailey Williams and Noelle Wijnbelt had two goals each, while teammates Emily Aikema, Tess Fundter and Julia Hartmann each put a ball in the back of the net.

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BUSH: Hammer at home in the circle and the classroom From Page B1 In her senior year, the pitcher spent a lot of time working with the underclassmen on the team their roles that range from the circle for pitchers, catchers, infielders and outfielders. “It’s definitely life’s lessons to the younger ones,” Hammer said. “I’m OK with helping them out, teaching them what I do know, helping in any way that I can.” Today, Hammer’s Tiger teammates nicknamed her Granny. That is because she’s the oldest player on the team at 23. Hammer has endured a lot since stepping onto Pacific’s campus as a recruit in 2017. From posting victories in the circle to tough losses. From injuries to the last two seasons cut short because of the pandemic.

“It’s definitely been a long journey,” Hammer said. “It’s been rough. It hasn’t been sunshine and rainbows all the time ... it helped me grow.” Two people Hammer is bound to have in her corner are her parents Mark and Charlene. “They really did everything they could to get me to this point,” said Hammer of her parents. “It’s just been so cool for them and being able to finish.” During her growth of walking onto Pacific’s campus as teenager to now a woman, Hammer is thankful for the people and friendships that has been built and will continue to grow long after she leaves the Stockton campus. “I’ve met a lot of girls along the way,” Hammer said. “I’ve learned so much from being here so long, and I have all of these connections.

SOFTBALL: DHS 5 hits From Page B1 were able to leave runners stranded, which ended both innings. Davis, in its last at-bat in the top of the sixth inning, got two runners on the bases. But once again, only for the runner to be left stranded. Mia Acosta singled for the Blue Devils. She moved to second base on a ground out, which gave the Knights two outs. Bea Taormino walked, as Acosta remained at second. But a fly out to right field ended the Blue Devils’ threat. Rio Linda ended the game in the bottom of the sixth when two batters were hit and scored on singles to make the score final. The Blue Devils had five hits in the game. The

Knights finished with 11 hits. On Tuesday, Davis opens Delta League action at home against powerhouse Sheldon (4-3). Game time is 4 p.m. “You play like this against teams like Sheldon, it’s over really quickly,” said Gibson of his Blue Devils’ performance against the Knights. “They understand that. I think Monday is going to be a different day for us (at practice). I hope to see that effort and energy.” On Thursday, the Blue Devils continue league play at home against St. Francis, which is also scheduled to start at 4 p.m. — Contact Mike Bush at mike@davisenterprise. net. Follow on Twitter: @MBDavisSports.

I do love it here.” Hammer is going to continue loving the Pacific campus for two more years. This summer, Hammer, who is a health exercise and health science major, will be enrolled at the University of the Pacific’s Doctor of Physical Therapy, a two-year program in which she will leave with a doctorate degree. After earning her doctorate, she would like to become a physical therapist. “I’ve thought about working with kids, or potentially somewhere in the athletic field, or even stroke patients, “ Hammer said. “We’ll see where that takes me.” In May, Hammer will earn her master’s degree in health exercise and health science. Last spring, she earned her bachelor’s degree in the same field. “I applied to a few different

schools, and I got rejected,” Hammer recalled. “Then I got a call from the (Pacific) program, saying that I had earned an interview in January (this year). I went through the interview process, which was so stressful, so scary. I really didn’t know what to expect.” A few weeks after the interview, Hammer was notified that she has been accepted into the doctorate program. And, at the time she was quarantined due to COVID-19. “Which is crazy to me,” Hammer said. “I’m so happy that I got in.” Hammer has accomplished a lot in the classrooms and softball diamond. But for this woman to have the goal of earning her doctorate shortly after turning 25 in 2024 is beyond impressive. — Contact Mike Bush at mike@ davisenterprise.net. Follow on Twitter: @MBDavisSports.