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Duck Days returns to bypass

Both sides claim victory in DiSC ruling

By Anne Ternus-Bellamy Enterprise staff writer

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Special to The Enterprise California Duck Days Festival is back! Join Yolo Basin Foundation at this popular family-oriented, community-based, outdoor, wetlands festival with activities for people of all ages.

On-site activities include interactive exhibits, wetland themed arts and crafts, demonstrations and workshops. See live ducklings, bats, snakes and raptors up close and personal, dissect owl pellets, wade

into the water to explore and enjoy nature-themed music. Food trucks will be onsite for your eating pleasure.

The celebration is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters, 45211 County Road 32B, east of Davis. The entrance fee is $20 per car. For information, see www.yolobasin. org/californiaduckdays, www.facebook.com/ CADuckDays or 530757-3780.

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Healthy Davis Together reports slight uptick in COVID cases due to sub-variant

Knives reportedly out in pair of Davis incidents

By Anne Ternus-Bellamy

By Lauren Keene

Enterprise staff writer Overall COVID-19 case rates and hospitalizations remain low in Yolo County compared to the height of the Omicron surge in January, but there has been a recent uptick in cases due largely to the Omicron subvariant BA.2, Healthy Davis Together reported on Thursday.

The county’s case rate has increased in recent days, from 5.5 cases per 100,000 residents on Monday to 6 on Wednesday and the countywide test positivity rate, which had been below 1 percent since March 7, has slowly ticked

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A Yolo County judge on Wednesday ordered one word removed and a single number changed in the ballot argument opposing the Davis Innovation and Sustainability Campus, but declined to strike or amend three other statements that Davis City Councilman Dan Carson had argued were false or misleading.

CARSON Carson, who is Pushed for leading the effort to pass the DiSC 2022 changes from court proposal — which will be on the June ballot as Measure H — had sought a writ of mandate ordering changes to the ballot arguments related to compliance with the city’s General Plan, traffic mitigation requirements and greenhouse gas emissions.

Opponents of DiSC have frequently cited those issues in their criticism of the project, which would bring 1.1 million square feet of office, laboratory and advanced manufacturing space, as well as 460 housing units, to open space directly east of Mace Boulevard and north of I-80.

Named as real parties in interest in Carson’s suit were the six individuals

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back up to 1 percent as of Wednesday. The county reported a total of SISSON 103 new County health cases on officer Wednesday and Thursday, 33 of them in Davis.

According to the UC Davis Genome Center, about 57 percent of cases detected through Healthy Davis Together and UC Davis testing during the week of March 20-26 were caused by BA.2.

WEATHER Saturday: Sunny, warming up.

High 80. Low 48.

Total testing was significantly lower that week due to Spring Break for both UC Davis and Davis Joint Unified School District students, with about half as many tests performed as the week before.

During the week of March 13-19, more than 24,000 tests were performed, resulting in 47 positive cases. Last week, 11,300 tests turned up 46 positive cases.

“While the current situation is much improved compared to the height of the Omicron wave, it remains important to get vaccinated and boosted and

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Enterprise staff writer Two people reported being threatened with knives earlier this week, and Davis police are investigating whether the same suspect is behind both incidents.

The first occurred at about 3:50 p.m. Tuesday at Second and G streets, where police reports indicate the victim admonished two men who were riding their bicycles on the sidewalk, Lt. Mike Munoz said.

A confrontation ensued, during which the victim and one suspect, a Hispanic male, spit on one

another and the suspect brandished a knife after punching the victim in the face, Munoz said.

Police searched the area but were unable to find the suspect.

Roughly a half-hour later, around 4:20 p.m. two men with similar descriptions entered the T.J. Maxx store on Second Street and one left with items in a shopping cart that he didn’t pay for, according to Munoz.

An assistant manager reportedly tried to find the alleged thief, then contacted his companion,

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Briefly Unity puts focus on forgiveness The Rev. Richard Carlini of the Unity Center of Davis will present a virtual service titled, “Forgiving From Within” which will include music, talk, and meditation.

The virtual service will begin at 10 a.m. but everyone is invited to join conversation with congregants at 9:30 at www.unityofdavis.org.

After service completion, Unity will have breakout groups available for socializing and prayer in private with a prayer chaplain.

To join, go to the website and click on the bottom right, “Join Sunday Service on Zoom.”

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UCD athletics to add boxing program heart,” magnetic UC Davis Chancellor Gary May enters the transfer portal to “explore his options” in Hollywood.

n Editor’s Note: Today is April 1. The following column should be read with that in mind.

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HERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY ... Rumor has it that UC Davis plans to resurrect its long-dormant NCAA intercollegiate boxing program and has hired Will Smith as head coach.

MAD AT VLAD ... While many folks in town have gone glutenfree, one humble East Davis family is taking things one step further and declaring themselves Putin-free.

No more Russian dressing on their dinner salad.

No more lazy Sunday afternoons rafting on the Russian River.

No more summer vacations in Moscow, Idaho, St. Petersburg, Fla., or Volga, S.D. No more caviar, vodka, stroganoff, borscht or blini.

No more watching “From Russia With Love” on the Movie Channel.

H MAD VLAD ... In the so-called “peace talks” in Istanbul, Vladimir Putin has demanded the return of Alaska to Russia.

House Democrats have agreed to the deal if it includes Sarah Palin.

YOU CAD, VLAD ... Vladimir Putin announces he also has his eyes on Fort Ross, Russian Gulch State Park and the city of Sebastopol, all in Sonoma County.

GLAD VLAD ... UC Davis campus Young Republicans invite Vladimir Putin to be Picnic Day Parade Marshall.

GOING, GOING, GONE ... Saying he’ll “always be an Aggie at

ERE COMES PETER COTTONTAIL ... Davis City Council votes 3-2 to rename the “Easter Bunny” as the “Spring Bunny” to avoid protests at the city’s annual Breakfast with the Bunny celebration.

MOVING ON UP TO THE SOUTHSIDE ... Hoping to dramatically increase the value of their homes, residents of Woodland vote overwhelmingly to change the name of their city to North, North Davis.

SWEARNG TO UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION ... After Clarence Thomas resigns from the United States Supreme Court in the wake of his wife’s involvement with the attempt to overthrow the 2020 presidential election, UC Davis Law School Dean Kevin Johnson is nominated for Thomas’ empty seat on the court.

In a bizarre case of mistaken

identity, former Sacramento Mayor and NBA legend Kevin Johnson is approved by the Senate and sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the ninth member of the court.

SPEAKING OF BASKETBALL ... The Stanford women’s basketball team knocks off Duke’s men’s basketball team, 83-82, in triple overtime to conclude Super March Madness after Stanford coach Tara VanDerveer “double dares” Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski to play one final game “for all the marbles.”

A FINE WINE ... Top scientists from the UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology announce plans to spend Holy Week in Cana, Israel, learning how to turn water into an adult beverage.

THE PEPPERONI PRESS ...

Davis Enterprise merges with Woodstock’s, promises an extralarge pizza with every homedelivery subscription.

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Drain standing water to prevent mosquito breeding

Recycle your bicycle at CCE Bike Swap

By Anne Ternus-Bellamy

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Enterprise staff writer The recent rain, combined with warm temperatures in the days ahead, make for the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos.

That’s why the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District is urging everyone to “drain the rain” to protect against mosquito-borne illnesses.

“Mosquitoes complete their life cycle much faster in warm weather,” said district manager Gary Goodman. “We urge all residents to do their part and help us drain standing water from common backyard sources such as buckets, flower pots, bird baths, old tires and other small containers that may breed mosquitoes.

“Getting rid of areas where mosquitoes can breed now will go a long way later in the season,” he added.

This is especially important for the prevention of invasive mosquitoes which have been rapidly spread-

ing throughout the district since 2019.

Last year, invasive mosquitoes were found for the first time in Elk Grove and the city of Sacramento along with other known areas in Yolo and Sacramento counties, including Winters and Davis.

Invasive mosquitoes are a public health threat and are capable of transmitting debilitating diseases such as Zika, dengue and chikungunya, the district warned, adding that with the beginning of spring, along with dry and warm weather conditions, mosquitoes will likely keep thriving In addition to draining standing water, “the best protection against mosquitoes is to wear an effective mosquito repellent when spending time outdoors,” Goodman said.

To report any stagnant water, mosquito breeding problems or to request a free home service inspection, including mosquito fish for a pond or fountain,

call 1-800-429-1022 or fill out a free service request online at www.FIGHTtheBITE.net As always, the district recommends following the “D’s” of mosquito prevention: n DRAIN standing water that may produce mosquitoes. n DAWN and DUSK are times to avoid being outdoors. n DRESS appropriately by wearing long sleeves and pants when outside. n DEFEND yourself by using an effective insect repellent. Make sure to follow label directions. n DOOR and window screens should be in good working condition. n DISTRICT personnel are also available to address any mosquito problems.

Call 1-800-429-1022 or visit www.FIGHTtheBITE. net — Reach Anne TernusBellamy at aternus@ davisenterprise.net.

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César Chávez Elementary School at 1221 Anderson Road will its ninth annual citywide CCE Bike Swap from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 10.

At the 2021 event, more than 250 bikes were sold — adult and kids bikes, and several bike trailers, too. “Not only is this a great fundraiser for the school bike program,” event coordinator Jill Bonner said, “but everyone who bought a bike was happy with the great deal that they got on their new gently used bike.”

At the bike swap, you can: n Sell your bike on consignment; you get 75% of the sale prices and Chávez will get 25%. n Donate your bike; Chávez will get 100% of the sale price; or designate participating Davis schools to receive a portion of the sales price. n Buy a bike — get a great deal on a gently

used bike or bike gear.

“This is a great affordable way for growing kids to get the next size bike and a great way for you to maybe make some money on a bike that may not be getting used and is taking up space in the garage,” Bonner said.

Bikes for donation or for consignment to sell must be dropped off either the day before the sale between 3 and 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 9, or between 7 and 9 a.m.

Sunday, April 10, the day of the swap at César Chávez Elementary, 1221 Anderson Road. Donated bikes and the 25 percent commissions for consigned bikes are taxdeductible.

New this year, a city of Davis representative will be available to register bikes into the new city Bike Index Register.

For information, visit www.davisbikeswap.org or contact Bonner at davisbikeswap@gmail. com or 530-330-4315.

Flower arrangers get spring special as past president returns to present Special to The Enterprise The Davis Flower Arrangers are thrilled to feature Rhody Vallejo for the Wednesday, April 6, program. Vallejo, a past president of the Davis Flower Arrangers has supported the group in many leadership capacities.

She is equally involved in the Sacramento Arrangers Guild and Ikebana International Sacramento, and served as president for both groups. She recently judged

in the Sacramento Camellia Festival.

Vallejo was first introduced to Ikebana, the ancient art of Japanese floral design, by her aunt, who was a national Garden Club judge and a member of the Sacramento Arrangers Guild.

Vallejo’s aunt inspired Rhody’s children to enter their own arrangements into local county fairs and from then on Vallejo’s passion for flower arranging took off.

Her aunt introduced Vallejo to Shuko Kobayashi, who taught Sogetsu-style Ikebana in Sacramento.

Vallejo began her studies with him in 1989 and upon his retirement continued monthly studies with Kimi Kika Shibata and continues courses with the Sacramento Ikebana Design Group.

To join Davis Flower Arrangers for the 20212022 season, which runs from September through

May, send a check to Davis Flower Arrangers for $40 to Jo Anne Boorkman, 2205 Butte Place, Davis, CA 95616. Members have access to all monthly Zoom presentations held at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday, from September to May. Members receive a monthly newsletter from Myra Appel, the president of the Davis Flower Arrangers, with the description of each month’s program or workshop.

An invitation to the Zoom meetings will be sent to you prior to the meeting.

Garden and farm tours are planned for the end of this year’s season, plus Davis Flower Arranger members will showcase arrangements at one of the gardens on the Pence Art Gallery Garden Tour on May 1.

For questions, contact Stephanie DeGraff-Hunt, programs and publicity, at sdegraffhunt@gmail.com.

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Making fact of science fiction

By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise

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cience fiction has been around for centuries and has been used as a form of entertainment with fanciful and seemingly outrageous topics. It is a topic that continues to entertain and is a genre that will likely never disappear. Even though the topics in these stories are often farfetched, it doesn’t stop some from turning parts of science fiction into science fact.

Our night skies have been sources of stories, studying, and mapping for as long as we have been able to mark images on rocks, likely even before.

Our imaginations can also dream up countless worlds, galaxies, and inhabitants of these places to create colorful and fantastic stories.

Inspired by these stories and by seeing birds fly, mankind has tried to become airborne. Some as simple as using fabricating wings from leaves, all the way to building countless varieties of machines.

Finally, in 1903 the first flight was completed by the Wright Brothers. From here our flight capabilities grew exponentially, and we were able to set foot on the moon just a few decades later in 1969.

Space travel is still one of the more popular forms of science fiction, but modern scientists and engineers are still inspired by these stories and continue to develop technologies for us to travel to other planets, and perhaps to other galaxies.

Scientific and technological advancements do not need to be groundbreaking such as space travel. Some everyday items have also been created by science fiction

Explorit Science Center inspiration. In many science fiction stories both in novels and on screen show people interacting with computers and technology just by speaking to it.

Computers in general are already a technological masterpiece but being able to simply speak to it to perform a task is a more recent development.

Many of us have home or phone assistants that we simply ask a question, and we get an answer.

Even the ability to store music on our phones or other music players was inspired by science fiction when characters in shows could access any song they desired from a limitless cache of music.

Most modern robotics have also started as inspiration from science fiction stories. Beginning as simply metal men, robots in science fiction have countless varieties, as many as our imaginations can produce. Human-like androids have also been included in stories, being almost indistinguishable from people. Many modern robots are used in factories and production, but engineers and scientists are making some for the home as well.

Robotic vacuums are becoming more popular to help keep our homes clean.

In recent years, engineers have been trying to develop robots with a human appearance.

We are still a very long way away from many of the technology and science required to do the things found in many science fiction stories, but we will continue to be inspired and entertained by them.

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The cover of a science fiction book from 1958 shows an orbiting space station similar to the ISS we have today.

Exploit’s coming events: n Limited spaces available for our Summer Science Camps for those entering grades 3-6. All camps run from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday and will have both indoor and outdoor components. Price is $175 Members/$200 NonMembers. Register for summer camp at https:// www.explorit.org/camps. n Explorit is open to the public on Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Explorit Members, ASTC, and those age 2 and under free. Explorit strongly encourages all guests above the age of two to wear a mask while indoors. n A Membership to Explorit not only supports us but grants the recipient

free visits to Explorit’s regular public hours, discounts on events, summer camps and workshops, and gives you ASTC benefits to visit other museums throughout the world. To purchase or for more information visit https:// www.explorit.org/ membership or call Explorit at 530-756-0191. n Like many small businesses the closures have had a significant impact on our income and sustainability. Now is a great time to donate and help Explorit continue to educate and inspire the scientists of tomorrow: https:// www.explorit.org/donate.

— Explorit Science Center is at 3141 Fifth St. For information, call 530-7560191 or visit http://www. explorit.org, or “like” the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/explorit.fb.

Human reference genome opens unexplored regions

By Andy Fell Special to The Enterprise A complete sequence of the human genome has finally been published by an international consortium of scientists. The new reference genome fills in gaps left by earlier drafts, which will help researchers better understand genetic variation and how it can sometimes lead to disease.

The work is described in a series of papers published April 1 in Science by the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) Consortium. A number UC Davis investigators contributed to the studies, including Megan Dennis, assistant professor of biochemistry and molecular medicine at the UC Davis School of Medicine and MIND Institute, with integrative genetics and genomics graduate students Daniela Soto and Colin Shew, as well as Charles Langley, distinguished professor of evolution and ecology at the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences along with his daughter Sasha Langley, a project scientist at UC Berkeley.

The original human genome sequence, published in 2001, left out about 8% of the DNA, Dennis said. The areas left out included nearly identical duplications containing functional genes as well as centromeres and telomeres in the middle and at the tip of chromosomes respectively. These areas contain long runs of repeated sequences.

“These are important regions but difficult to sequence,” Dennis said.

Sequencing a genome is rather like slicing up a book into snippets of text then trying to reconstruct the book by piecing them together again. Stretches of text that contain a lot of common or repeated words and phrases would be harder to put in their correct place than more unique pieces of text.

Earlier DNA sequencing

technology could only read relatively short runs of sequence.

“A major leap in technology has been long-read sequencing,” Dennis said.

Newer generation sequencers can decode much longer pieces, as much as a million base-pairs or “letters” of DNA. That means the chunks are much larger and easier to assemble back into the original sequence.

“It’s a game changer,” Dennis said.

UC Davis researchers contributed to the project by carrying out some of the long-read sequencing with machines at the Genome Center, and by analyzing variants and duplicated sequences.

The new reference genome comes from a single human sample, although not exactly a person. The DNA came from a cell line derived from a bundle of cells called a hydatidiform mole. These form when an

egg in the uterus loses its own genome but gets fertilized by a sperm. The resulting cell ends up with two identical copies of each chromosome, unlike most human cells, which carry two slightly different copies.

Despite its odd origin, there’s nothing to suggest anything out of the ordinary with the cell line’s genome, Dennis said.

The sperm came from a person of European descent.

In contrast, the original human reference genome was stitched together from several people, creating some errors and artifacts.

About 90% of the new sequence actually comes from the centromeres of chromosomes, Langley said.

Structurally distinct and containing long stretches of repetitive DNA, these regions are notoriously difficult to study.

“We used to say that you would warn young geneticists not to venture into the

centromere because you’ll never get out,” Langley said.

But these days centromeres are a hot topic in biology. This is where the machinery that separates paired chromosomes during meiosis — formation of sperm and eggs — attaches, a fundamental step in inheritance. It contains large amounts of heterochromatin, or areas where DNA and proteins seem to be more condensed and compact.

Geneticists have known about heterochromatin, seen as dark spots in chromosomes, for decades.

Recent thinking suggests that heterochromatin plays an important role in how genes are turned on and off by shifting parts of the DNA into a different phase from the rest of the chromosome, like blobs of oil in water.

This would effectively create compartments in the nucleus where specific genes could be turned on or off.

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

Among them is Rusty (A187364), a 5-year-old female kelpie mix She has been waiting at the shelter since Thanksgiving. Rusty is a smart girl who is playful, knows basic obedience commands and is housetrained. Rusty is shy with new people but loyal once you become friends.

Rusty Also hoping for a good home is Rinchen (A192918), a very gentle 1-year-old white-andgray male shorthair cat.

Rinchen was brought in by a good samaritan with serious wounds to his arm, neck and face after a possible altercation with a wild animal. He is kind with a soft soul and will melt in your arms.

He is an inside cat only.

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

Staff is available to assist via phone during business hours at 530668-5287. Shelter hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. To meet any adoptable YCAS animals, visit friendsofycas.org. To volunteer, sign up at tinyurl. com/yolovolunteerapp.

Follow on at @ycas. shelter and Instagram at @yoloanimalshelter.

At Rotts of Friends Animal Rescue, you’ll find Doodle, a little, 4-month-old neutered

Doodle male Terrier mix puppy.

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

Howdy is a 6-monthold neutered male Rottweiler-hound mix. He’s a handsome, shy guy who doesn’t have a mean bone in his body; he just was never socialized properly.

He’s loving and peoplefriendly with tons of potential. Howdy also likes other dogs.

The next Rotts of Friends’ adoption event is from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 2, at 34505 County Road 29 in Woodland.

Come by 10 a.m., as it takes at least an hour to meet and adopt a dog; everyone who will be living with the dog should come out to meet it.

Howdy Bring proof of homeownership, such as a mortgage statement or property tax bill. If you rent, please bring proof that you are allowed to have a dog in your home, such as a pet clause in your lease or a note from your landlord.

All dogs are healthy, microchipped, up-todate on their vaccines and come with free lifetime obedience-training classes. For more information, visit facebook. com/rottsoffriends.

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DISC: Pros, cons parse words in court From Page A1 who signed the ballot arguments against Measure H: Alan Pryor, Michael Corbett, Stephen Wheeler, Darrell Dickey, Juliette Beck and Roberta Millstein.

With a tight time frame before ballots must be printed, a court hearing was held on Tuesday where both sides presented their cases and Judge Daniel Maguire issued his ruling on Wednesday.

The two changes he ordered to the ballot argument opposing Measure H included a correction agreed upon by both sides Tuesday related to the numbers used for greenhouse gas emissions (which Maguire deemed an "inadvertent error" and not one made in bad faith) and removal of the word “only” from the statement on traffic mitigation that developers’ “only promise is to develop a traffic demand management plan if the project is approved.”

In ordering removal of the word “only,” Maguire said, “the court finds clear and convincing evidence that this statement is verifiably false, because the Transportation Demand Management Plan is one of nine separate traffic-related commitments in the baseline project features.

“Real parties in interest are free to argue that the other eight commitments are vague, speculative, contingent or otherwise ineffectual,” Maguire said in his ruling, “but as a matter of objective fact they cannot deny the existence of these commitments, which the word ‘only’ does.”

That’s all Maguire declined to order the other changes Carson sought.

One was to the statement that DiSC “is still non-compliant with the city of Davis General Plan.”

Carson’s attorney, Amber Maltbie, had argued Tuesday that while DiSC is not compliant with the current General Plan, approval of Measure H would amend the General Plan to make it compliant.

“So at this point, it can’t be non-compliant with the General Plan because Measure H hasn’t passed yet, which would amend the General Plan to allow for the designation of an innovation center,” she said.

During the hearing, Maguire had asked, “how is this statement false if it is referring to the current General Plan?”

Maltbie replied that the statement is misleading in its context.

“The reasonable person reading this ballot argument would believe that if they vote for Measure H, they will be voting on a project that, at the passage of Measure H, would be inconsistent with the General Plan. So the real issue here is that voters will be led to believe that they will be voting on something that, if passed, is essentially illegal.”

In turning down that argument, Maguire said in his ruling, “first, as all agree, the project does necessitate a change to the current General Plan” and “second, real parties in interest are entitled to express their opinion that the project is incompatible with certain goals and policies in both the current and proposed amended General Plan.”

He cited elements of the General Plan that cite as goals maintaining “Davis as a small, university-oriented city surrounded by and containing farmland, greenbelt and natural habitat and reserves” and that the city “should aggressively work to prevent urban sprawl on the periphery of Davis.”

On the issue of traffic mitigation, while Maguire ordered the word “only” to be deleted from one portion of the ballot argument on traffic mitigation, he declined Carson’s request to strike or amend another statement that “the developer had made almost no binding commitments and has no viable ways to improve this traffic mess.”

Maguire said the evidence is not clear and convincing that the statement is objectively false or misleading, the requirement for issuing a writ in this case.

Instead, Maguire said, “the qualifier ‘almost’

imports an element of subjectivity or opinion, which brings the statement within the wide ambit of acceptable political speech.”

Finally, Maguire declined to strike from the No on H ballot argument the heading “unmitigated greenhouse gas emissions,” as requested by Carson.

“Petitioner argues that this phrase should be interpreted as a factual statement that the project contains no greenhouse gas emission mitigation measures,” Maguire wrote. “So construed, it would be objectively false.

“However, real parties in interest construe the phrase as a prediction that the project will result in significant unmitigated greenhouse emissions.

So construed, the phrase would stand as an opinion ‘about the future effects… if the measure was enacted,’” said Maguire, quoting from case law.

“These words are challenging to interpret because they are a heading,” Maguire noted, “not a sentence or assertion. The text following the heading discusses the Environmental Impact Report, lending credence to (Carson’s) interpretation that this is a false assertion that the project contains no greenhouse gas emission mitigation measures.

“However, the brevity of the text and the inherent ambiguity in converting a heading to an assertion lead the court to conclude that the evidence is not ‘clear and convincing’ that this heading is objectively false or misleading. Therefore, the court will not amend or strike this heading.”

Aftermath Both sides claimed victory after the ruling was released.

The ruling, said Carson, "proves that our campaign opponents made false and misleading statements about Measure H, and should undercut their credibility with all voters.

“We are thankful that Judge Maguire has taken a stand in support of truth in politics at a time when the spread of political

disinformation is a growing national concern,” Carson added.

But the other side claimed victory as well.

“The No on DiSC campaign is thrilled that Judge McGuire’s ruling upends Dan Carson’s lawsuit alleging our ballot statement was filled with lies and misinformation," Pryor said. "The ruling leaves our ballot argument unchanged but for the suggestion the No on DiSC campaign itself recommended, making clear that, contrary to Councilmember Dan Carson’s allegations, our campaign has been honest and forthright.

"This is a clear victory for the rights of Davis residents to speak out against a bad project and have their voices heard free of political bullying," said Pryor.

But that victory came at some cost, Pryor and others said.

Pam Gunnell, who was not named in Carson’s lawsuit but was one of the authors of No on H’s rebuttal ballot argument, said she has "been an active and involved citizen in Davis for over 25 years and such a lawsuit by a seated member of the city council is unprecedented.

“The fact that our grass roots campaign was sued has imposed a huge financial burden on us and compromised our ability to campaign against deeppocketed developers.” “(T)he relief we feel about Judge McGuire’s favorable ruling is overshadowed by the emotional and financial toll this lawsuit has taken, especially on the constituents Councilmember Carson named as defendants in his lawsuit," said Gunnell. "The lawsuit is completely unwarranted in the setting of Davis’ democratic tradition, which champions robust public debate. The filing of this cynical lawsuit by a sitting city council member who serves as the honorary chair of the Yes on DiSC campaign committee is not at all keeping with ‘the Davis way.’ ” — Reach Anne TernusBellamy at aternus@ davisenterprise.net.

UPTICK: Testing still widely available in Davis From Page A1 to get tested when you have symptoms or after close contact with someone who has tested positive,” said Yolo County Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson. “Masks are also strongly recommended in most indoor public settings.”

COVID-19 testing continues to be widely available thanks to Healthy Davis Together, with testing at DJUSD campuses as well as at the three Davis community testing sites — Research Park, Veterans Memorial Center, and the UC Davis ARC. Health officials also encourage residents to take advantage of more widely available rapid antigen test kids for home testing.

“If you test positive for COVID-19, whether the results are from an administered saliva or nasal PCR test or an athome antigen test, it is important to stay home and away from others,” an HDT press release noted.

“You can end your isolation period once you feel better and you test negative using an antigen test on day 5 or later after your initial positive test result. You should not take another saliva or nasal PCR COVID-19 test for up to 90 days after testing positive for COVID-19, as the highly sensitive PCR test can detect trace amounts of inactive virus long after the initial infection period.”

Healthy Davis Together testing days and hours in Davis are as follows: n HDT at Research Park Sunday: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Closed for lunch: 12:45

Mary Clark Schroeder 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 University of Lund was

extended to Denmark, Poland and Norway. Other places on Mary’s SCHROEDER 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 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.

to 1:30 p.m. n Veterans Memorial Center Tuesday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Closed for lunch: 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.

Saturday: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. n UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center (The ARC) Monday through Sunday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Extended hours on Wednesday: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Closed for lunch: Noon to 1 p.m.

The county also continues to host vaccine clinics in Woodland and West Sacramento and still offers the Door Vax inhome vaccination program.

The Door Vax program is open to anyone ages 5 and up, providing any dose of the vaccine needed at home. Call 530-902-3230 to schedule an appointment.

For those who prefer to visit a vaccine clinic, the county hosts a clinic on Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Health and Human Services Agency building at 500 Jefferson St. in West Sacramento as well as on Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. at the HHSA building at 137 N Cottonwood St. in Woodland.

All doses are available and walk-ups are welcome.

According to state data, just 40 percentage of Yolo County children ages 5 to 11 are fully vaccinated and 56 percent of 12- to 17-year-olds. Ninety percent of those over the age of 50 are fully vaccinated as are 70 percent of those ages 18 to 49.

— Reach Anne TernusBellamy at aternus@ davisenterprise.net.

Follow her on Twitter at @ATernusBellamy.

KNIVES: Police working to ID suspect(s) in altercations From Page A1

Obituary Mary 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

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also a Hispanic male, to seek his help in getting the items returned.

The man called the employee “racist names and caused a disturbance inside the store,” Munoz said. When the worker escorted him outside, “he took a folding knife out of his pocket, threatened to stab her and made a stabbing motion in her direction.”

Police continued to investigate both incidents as of Thursday and are seeking additional witnesses to the confrontations who can provide further descriptions of the two men.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Davis Police Department at 530-747-5400.

— Reach Lauren Keene at lkeene@davisenterprise.net. Follow her on Twitter at @laurenkeene

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Michelangelo exhibition comes to Davis Special to The Enterprise The internationally acclaimed “Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition” opens Friday, Apr. 8, in University Mall, 871 Russell Blvd. in Davis.

The exhibition is a presentation of museum-quality, near-life-size reproductions of one of the world’s greatest artistic achievements.

“This exhibition gives visitors a chance to engage with Rome’s most iconic treasures in ways that were never possible,” said Martin Biallas, CEO of Los Angeles-based SEE Global Entertainment, producer of the exhibit.

The exhibition is a collection of the artist’s renowned ceiling frescoes from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, reproduced in a format that allows viewers to get face-to-face with the masterpieces.

Through 34 artfully displayed reproductions, this

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“Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition” is a collection of the artist’s ceiling frescoes from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, reproduced in a format that allows viewers to get face-to-face with the masterpieces. innovative presentation includes world-renowned pieces like “The Creation of Adam” and “The Last Judgement,” bringing them just a few feet away from

the audience.

“This exhibition is like a sanctuary, you’re transported into a completely different world,” said Biallas. “When I visited the Sis-

tine Chapel in Rome, there were long lines and we were rushed through.

“This exhibit in Sacramento allows everyone an opportunity to see the

amazing art at their pace and up-close, at an affordable price, and enjoy an inspiring and unforgettable experience.”

Guests’ experiences will

be enhanced by an audio guide, with narrative accompaniment available in multiple languages to include Spanish, French, Chinese, Korean and German.

“We have had sold-out openings in San Diego, Cleveland, Dayton, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Dallas in recent months and it is our privilege to bring one of Rome’s most iconic artworks to Sacramento,” said Biallas.

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition runs for a limited time starting Apr. 8, with tickets sold Thursdays to Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tickets start at $20.50 per adult, $16.30 per child.

Discounts for seniors, students, military and family bundles are available.

The exhibition will be closed Easter Sunday. Tickets are on sale at https:// chapelsistine.com/exhibits/ sacramento/.

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Above and right, through 34 artfully displayed reproductions, this innovative presentation includes world-renowned pieces like “The Creation of Adam” and “The Last Judgement,” bringing them just a few feet away from the audience.

A trio of chamber music concerts set for early April

By Jeff Hudson Enterprise correspondent Several chamber music concerts will be performed in Davis during the opening 10 days of April: n Sinfonia Spirituosa, a period instrument Baroque chamber orchestra, returns to the Pitzer Center on the UC Davis campus at 7 p.m.

Friday, April 1, performing music of French composers Jean-Baptise Lully, Francois Couperin, and JeanPhilippe Rameau, as well as a suite by German composer G.P. Telemann (with a prominent part for the viola da gamba). $24 general, $12 students. n Duo Axis, featuring flutist Zach Sheets and pianist Wei-Han Wu, will be resident artists hosted by the UC Davis music

department. At noon Thursday, April 7, in the Pitzer Center, Duo Axis will premiere new works by UCD grad student composers Emily Joy Sullivan, Joseph Donald Peterson, Joseph Vasinda, Bryndan Moondy, and Dean Kervis Boursiquot in a free recital.

Then, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 8, also in the Pitzer Center, the duo will present new works by living composers Anthony Cheung, Carolina Heredia, Christine Burke and Matthew Ricketts, which were composed to honor the 50th anniversary of Aaron Copland’s Duo for Flute and Piano (1971), $24 general, $12 students. n The Chamber Music Society of Sacramento, which is in its 34th season, performs at The Episcopal

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Duo Axis will play at the Pitzer Center on campus next week.

Church of St. Martin, 640 Hawthorn Lane in Davis, on Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. On the program will be two works by mainstream European composers — the String Quartet in D Major, K. 575 by

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (part of a set of three string quartets Mozart composed in 1789, toward the end of his all-too-short life); and the Sonata No. 3 in D minor for Violin and Piano, Op. 108, by Johannes

Brahms (which was Brahms’ final violin sonata, premiered in 1888).

Also on the program will be the Piano Quintet of British composer Adela Maddison (1863-1929).

Maddison grew up in London, where she married in 1883; two children followed. She began publishing her musical compositions in 1882 and moved to Paris in 1898, where she became acquainted with French composer Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924), who regarded her as a gifted composer and dedicated his Nocturne No. 7 to her.

Maddison later moved to Berlin, where she composed an opera that was performed in Leipzig. She returned to London when World War I started in

1914, and she became involved with the Glastonbury Festival, which was a summertime classical event featuring performers who were affiliated with the political left, from 1914 to 1925.

(Long after Adela Maddison’s passing, in 1929, the Glastonbury Festival would return in the 1970s as a pop/blues/jazz event, featuring headliners like The Kinks, T. Rex and David Bowie.)

Tickets for the Chamber Music Society of Sacramento concert on Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of St. Martin, 640 Hawthorn Lane in Davis are $30 general, $25 seniors (age 60-plus), and $12 students with ID/children, at the door.

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‘Better Nate than Ever’: Broadway dreams

By Derrick Bang Enterprise movie critic A film that opens with George Benson’s “On Broadway” definitely gets off to a good start.

And yes: For the most part, writer/director Tim Federle’s endearing teen fantasy achieves its modest goals. This is a fairy tale for young theater nerds, and while the first act is a bit ragged, the story — and its talented title character — easily win us over in time.

That said, the relentless “Disneyfication” is quite distracting.

This appears to be a world dominated on stage and screen solely by other Disney efforts, which is rather boorish. The Mouse House may desire world domination, but they could be more diplomatic along the way.

Anyway …

Thirteen-year-old Nate Foster (Rueby Wood, in an energetic film debut), a small-town kid, has long nurtured massive Broadway dreams; alas, nobody else shares his view of his own talent. His parents are quietly tolerant; older brother Anthony (Joshua Bassett) is horrified to discover that Nate attends school wearing — gasp, shudder — lip gloss.

The story opens on what Nate assumes will be his big day, with the newly posted school play cast list granting him the starring role in a musical about Abraham Lincoln. Instead, to his horror, he’s relegated to an ensemble part.

As a tree.

Disappointed beyond words, he’s all but immune to the comforting words of best friend Libby (Aria Brooks), who counsels patience and calls him out at the slightest whiff of a bad attitude.

Ah, but Libby also has Big News. A hot-shot New York director is mounting a Broadway musical adaptation of the 2002 animated film “Lilo & Stitch” (ahem), and has announced an

‘Better Nate than Ever’ Starring: Rueby Wood, Aria Brooks, Lisa Kudrow, Joshua Bassett, Norbert Leo Butz, Michelle Federer Rating: PG, for no particular reason Available via: Disney+ open casting call for the mischievous, blue-furred title character.

Better still, this will take place on the same upcoming weekend when Nate’s parents will treat themselves to a spa experience … and therefore won’t be home to monitor their sons’ activities.

Libby has it all worked out (well, mostly). They’ll claim sleepovers with their respective parents, then hop a red-eye bus for the long trip to Manhattan.

Once at the casting studio, everything will fall into place … right?

Well, no. Predictably.

The subsequent crises and setbacks are gentle and kid-level; Federle’s script doesn’t stray anywhere near the notion of New York’s mean streets being unsafe for two unchaperoned teens. The major issues are rain (they didn’t bring umbrellas) and the surprise audition edict that requires minors to be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

Enter Nate’s beloved and worshipped-from-afar Aunt Heidi (Lisa Kudrow), who long ago pursued her own Broadway dreams, estranging herself from her sister — Nate’s mother — in the process.

Kudrow isn’t well directed, and — at least initially — she seems uncertain and uncomfortable in the role: torn between mild spasms of mature reliability, and

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At low ebb, with everything apparently going wrong, Nate (Rueby Wood, center in green) stumbles across a busking band that happens to be playing — what else? — “On Broadway.” a preference for her signature Lisa-Kudrow-total-ditz mode. As introduced, Heidi is disheveled and verbally scattered to a degree that’s almost off-putting; fortunately, her performance smoothes out as the story progresses.

The same is true of Wood.

Nate’s initial hyper-passion is more disconcerting than endearing; one wants to reach into the screen, push him into a chair, and tell him to take it down several notches. His behavior becomes more reasonable once we reach Manhattan, with Nate’s quirks, tics and eccentricities now making him more sympathetic (and less startling).

Brooks’ Libby is much too cool (in a real world manner) to be seen with somebody as nerdy and

frenetic as Nate, which makes their relationship here a sweet touch. Libby is equal parts best friend and surrogate parent, and Brooks handles her character with intelligence, perceptive wisdom and quiet charm.

Little Kylie Kuioka is hilarious, in a few quick scenes, as a condescending stage brat who does her best to unnerve Nate.

Although promoted as a musical, all but one of the not-thatmany songs in Federle’s film are organic to a given sequence; only once does the story grind to a contrived halt, when Nate indulges in a Broadway fantasy sequence. A later busking sequence is delightful, as is the duet Wood and Brooks share over the end credits.

And if the happy ending is totally predictable, it’s also somewhat realistic, in a that’s-a-clevercompromise sort of way.

Federle comes to this project — his feature debut — quite appropriately, having created and supervised the two seasons of television’s “High School Musical: The Series.” He’s clearly comfortable with the genre, although he could have worked harder to get more harmonious performances from his stars.

That said, it’s hard to complain about a good-natured little film that leaves us with a smile.

— Read more of Derrick Bang’s film criticism at http://derrick bang.blogspot.com. Comment on this review at www.davisenter prise.com.

Paint Chip will show Kalb’s photography

No fooling, B Street Theater is back

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By Jennifer Goldman

Two local businesses in Davis will host photography exhibits as part of Photography Month Sacramento. This annual event, which takes place each April, celebrates the photographic arts throughout Yolo, Sacramento, Placer and Nevada County. One of these events, “Portraits at The Paint Chip,” will feature Davis resident David Kalb. “Seeing Nature Through Artist Eyes” will be at Logos Books highlighting photographs by Elk Grove residents Gay and Dave Kent.

According to Kalb, “I’ve been a street photographer for the past 10 years; however, with recent travel limitations, my focus expanded to include portraiture. My aim is to capture a model’s beauty and personality by using creative lighting, interesting backdrops, and evocative poses.”

Maia Sturges, co-owner of The Paint Chip said, “it’s an honor to have David display his work. We have matted and framed some of his prior exhibits and award-winning photography and enjoy seeing his unique images”. To meet David in person, stop

by The Paint Chip for an informal artist reception on Saturday, April 2, from 4-6.

His exhibit of portraits will be on display the entire

month of April. The Kent’s photographs will be displayed from April 2 to May 6th.

Kalb’s framed portraits at The Paint Chip were selected from thousands he has taken in the past few years. While many of his images are from local studio sessions, several were made at Valley Of Fire State Park and Nelson Ghost Town as part of a recent photography workshop in Southern Nevada.

For Kalb, it’s like eavesdropping on the world as he roams the streets of a city, camera at the ready. He keeps his eyes open for humorous situations, intriguing expressions, ironic moments, and touching interactions. This has served him well as he ventured into the field of portraiture. “Street photography has helped me develop an eye for expressions and gestures which is crucial when making a portrait,” said Kalb.

Kalb is an award-winning photographer whose work has been exhibited throughout California. Among his prior solo exhibitions at local nonprofit venues,were: “Big City Streets: Small Moments in Time” at International House in 2016, “The People of Cuba” at Logos Books in 2017 and “Street Photography: A People Safari” at

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“Ivy Rose” by David Kalb.

Viewpoint Photographic Art Center in Sacramento in 2020.

Kalb serves on the board of directors for Viewpoint Photographic Art Center as president. Viewpoint is one of the prime sponsors of Photography Month Sacramento and the only 501(c) (3) nonprofit art gallery in the Sacramento region which exclusively exhibits photography. Kalb also volunteers as a photographer

with the Yolo Basin Foundation (YBF), which use his images in a variety of their promotional and social media materials.

The Paint Chip is open Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For information on Photography Month exhibits and other program information, visit https://www. photomonthsacramento. org.

B Street Theater is open again. What a treat to see professional theater at the new Sofia Center, 2700 Capitol Ave. in Sacramento.

“Lovers and Executioners” is a play about a European nobleman who suspects his wife of infidelity and decides to abandon her on a desert island.

Three years later, she reappears in her home town in disguise. Her quest is to find an explanation for her husband’s cruelty and to seek her revenge. All the while, her oblivious husband is looking for a new wife. This brilliant story includes not only love triangles, but love quadrilaterals as well.

I found this performance to be hilarious and impressive all around. The opening scene used Shakespearean English and then a much easier to comprehend modern rhyming verse was used for the rest.

The style of the verse reminded me of the fun Dr. Seuss books. Playwright John Strand definitely succeeded in adapting this 17th century comedy, written by Montfleury, into a show we can all understand and relate to.

The nobleman Bernard, was played by the dashing actor Kevin Kantor.

Although his character was a sad sack and guilt ridden, he made the audience feel empathy and hope for his happiness. Julie/Frederic (Melinda Parrett) was a joy to watch in the many different personas she portrayed. Her strength and persistence exemplified how far women have had to come to be treated as equals in our society.

This cast was proficient at sword fighting (kudos to fight choreographer Karen Vance), slapstick comedy and plenty of jokes, with the audience anticipating the punchlines because they just had to rhyme!

Peter Story (Don Lope) had me laughing out loud with his macho moments, followed by bouts of narcolepsy.

All of the cast works well together and producing artistic director Buck Busfield should feel proud of what they have done.

I highly recommend you take the opportunity to see “Lovers and Executioners,” open now through April 10 at Sofia. You will need to show proof of a COVID vaccination. Tickets run $43-$47 and the show is 2½ hours. Get tickets through bstreettheatre.org.

Logos hosts exhibit and reception for photographers Music for Natalie returns Special to The Enterprise Photographers Dave and Gay Kent will present “Seeing Nature Through Artist Eyes” from April 2 to May 6 at Logos Books, 513 Second St. in downtown Davis. The bookstore will host a public reception from 6 to 8 p.m.

Friday, April 8.

Dave Kent graduated from Sacramento City College and CSU Sacramento with degrees in art, music, history and English. He went on to teach ceramics for 27 years at Elk Grove High School and 11 years at

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Cosumnes River College.

His work has been shown in galleries and museums in northern California.

Gay Kent graduated from Sacramento City College and CSU Sacramento with a major in music and minors in education and home economics. She has taught courses in art, calligraphy, sewing, fiber arts, and graphic design at the elementary through high school grade levels.

Dave and Gay met at Sacramento City College in 1964 and were married in 1968. During one summer

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“Seeing Nature Through Artist Eyes” is at Logos Books April 2 through May 6. in the 1970s they attended the University of Florence (Italy) and studied Italian and art history. When they retired from teaching in

2003 they began to nurture a serious interest in photography. They are founding members of the Elk Grove Art Center and the Artist Collaborative (Old Sacramento) and have served on the boards of the Viewpoint Photographic Art Center (Sacramento), the Sierra Camera Club, and the Photographic Society of America. A love of travel and landscapes inspires their work.

Logos is open 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and until 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The Davis Odd Fellows invite the community to “Music for Natalie 2022” on Saturday, April 2, from noon to 5 p.m. in the Odd Fellows Hall at 415 Second St. in downtown Davis.

The event will be, behind the Odd Fellows and Lyons Realty properties.

Music for Natalie is an opportunity to celebrate the memory of Davis Police Officer Natalie Corona, who was gunned down in the line of duty in 2019. The Odd Fellows host Music for Natalie annually to support the

Officer Natalie Corona Odd Fellows Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship program was started to help high school seniors who want to follow in Natalie’s footsteps and is funded by an endowment started by the Davis Odd Fellows Lodge.

“Her service to our community was special,” an Odd Fellows release said.

Program information and how to donate are available online at https:// www.davislodge.org/ officer-natalie-coronaodd-fellows-memorialscholarship.

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Ex-boyfriend claims he has changed Dear Annie: I am a 54-year-old man who has been a teacher for over 20 years. I’m a confident and intelligent person who graduated with honors from a very good university. I am married with two children, and I’m a veteran of the U.S. Army.

My problem is that there are two people in my life, my boss and my wife, who speak to me like I’m a complete idiot.

Much of what I say to my boss and my wife is contradicted, corrected or outright disagreed with. It’s gotten to the point that I don’t even feel like talking to them anymore.

I have begun to predict what they’ll call me out on, and I’m almost always right.

The thing is I’m not as wrong as they would have me believe. Their point of view is just different from mine.

I’m tired of trying to talk to them, and I hate that feeling. When I do stand up for myself, I’m suddenly an overreacting jerk who they are shocked and appalled at. This has been a problem all my adult life, from other ex-bosses and ex-girlfriends to former co-workers.

My current co-workers and my few friends have noticed it, too, and can’t understand why they treat me this way. I don’t understand it either. Any suggestions?

— Confused and Frustrated Dear Confused and Frustrated: Either you are a wonderful human being who is surrounded by unhappy people or you are interpreting someone having a different opinion as he or she treating you like an idiot. If you really feel that you are being bullied, then the next time your wife or boss makes you feel stupid, ignore them. If they see that they get a reaction from you, they might keep doing what they are doing. Bullies feed on seeing their victims affected by their actions.

Marriage counseling would be a wonderful place for you and your wife to figure out whether she is taking you for granted and mocking you, or if you are feeling like an idiot because she has a different opinion.

——— Dear Annie: I have an ex-boyfriend, and our relationship has been off and on for more than eight years. He has a drug addiction problem, though he is clean for now. During those eight years, he cheated on me all the time.

He is now telling me that he has changed his life and wants me back, which is a pattern for him every time he breaks up with someone. I have taken him back before, and every time, he wants money from me. He also has me constantly doing things for him.

He makes me feel as if it is my fault if something happens to him if I refuse to take him back — that he will start doing drugs again or something else that is harmful to him. I don’t like feeling this way.

My question is, is eight years too long to start over?

Can someone change their ways? I was raised to listen to my gut. And my gut is telling me that nothing has changed. — Torn Dear Torn: Always listen to your gut — and your entire body. A lot of times, our body knows something

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is not right before our mind figures out why. This guy sounds like a loser who thrives on taking advantage of your feelings of guilt, which he creates.

Say no to him, and explain that if, over a long period of time — at least a year or two — he stays clean and sober and still wants you back, you will reconsider. But if he harms himself in the meanwhile, that’s his problem, not yours.

Send your questions to dearannie@creators.com.

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Commentary Reasons why community college enrollment is down

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By Sandra Ericson Special to CalMatters

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he collapse of enrollment in California Community Colleges has been a long time coming, but it is no surprise.

There are some common denominators on why community colleges are running into a wall. Take a look at some of the reasons why we see more students dropping out now: n Community college students often lack the practical life skills needed for personal maintenance. Personal needs can overwhelm the best intentions. n Community college students are less likely to have lived independently and lack the management skills to do so. n Significant numbers of systemically discriminated, marginalized students are in community colleges and have less ability to navigate the complex social systems of housing, finance, food, education, transportation, technology and social connection. n Lack of child care. Single mothers are among the most impoverished cohort of struggling students. n Community college students typically engage in less long-term life planning and are more tempted by short-term rewards, like current higher wage rates, than the distant rewards of a degree. n Today, they have less family support, and poorer physical and mental health.

Ask yourself, how come all this was not a problem before 1980? Because home was different.

We are now in the second generation of those who have never experienced a well-managed home or access to instruction on how it happens.

Many have survived via the military, incarceration or have been overly-helicoptered, relieved of personal solvency and maintenance, or maybe they are immigrants unfamiliar with U.S. social systems — in other words, more simply they do not know how to live and go to school or work at the same time.

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hy? One big reason: Traditional Home Economics classes, which included financial management, were required for women in high schools and were offered in many community colleges, but discontinued in the 1980s; often for a good reason — to encourage women for professional roles. Before then, women were the source of traditional home and child maintenance. Now, that does not automatically happen. Schools did not teach men the science, child development or consumer savvy needed to meet basic family needs. Psychologist Abraham Maslow made fulfilling those needs the first thing in his Hierarchy of Needs for a reason, because those needs are the highest priority for all people.

Another reason for dropping enrollment: Since the 1980s, the complexity of U.S. survival systems has grown to exceed the bandwidth and cognitive load of even those with graduate degrees, let alone that of a young, immature or disadvantaged person. From poor foods and nutrition to medical bankruptcy, the penalty path for not understanding physical health is now pretty direct and costly.

Avoiding that fate requires expertise and constant vigilance of the food and medical industries.

Even the advantaged now wind up spiraling downward in this fragile society while just trying to live and show up on time. To retire fear-free requires lifetime direct instruction, constantly updated.

And here’s another reason: Community colleges have steered away from one of their fundamental missions, developing human capacity, and toward appeasing employers and utility-based economists who see workers as units.

Community colleges have become the taxpayerfunded, outsourced training grounds for many employers, some of which only speculate on what jobs might be there, causing more people to retrain repeatedly. Because community colleges are the start of adult life after leaving home, at 18 or on the second try, they should serve both employers and workers for the long, not short, term. Community colleges must educate students to be productive in all human environments — personal, professional, social, civic and natural — to be the best employees.

The one-stop solution is to mandate core Human Ecology education (contemporary, gender-neutral Home Economics Plus). Make it a requirement to graduate. Human Ecology is personal failure insurance in an educational package.

It is as valuable to success as math, English or science. There is no other entity in U.S. society, aside from community colleges, that can provide this education on the scale required.

— Sandra Ericson chaired the Consumer Arts and Science Department at City College of San Francisco for 28 years.

’m thrilled that Picnic Day is returning in person this month. Like nothing else, Picnic Day brings past and present Aggies together to celebrate all that makes UC Davis shine. Our campus “open house” day, full of activities and fun for all ages, is set for April 23.

What a way to reconnect with our broad community after living virtually for two years. Once again, we’ll be showcasing our world-class research, our experts, our animals and our unique programs. I can’t think of a better way to welcome visitors and residents who can discover or rediscover all that UC Davis offers.

The excitement generated by this special day reminds us of the bond UC Davis shares with the community.

It’s been this way since 1909, when our campus served as the University Farm. The neighbors were invited to celebrate the opening of a new dairy barn,

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his year’s theme is “Rediscovering Tomorrow,” which sets that tone of revitalization and optimism, one that I wholeheartedly support.

The parade grand marshal is Dr. Nam Tran, a professor and senior director of clinical pathology at UC Davis Health. Dr. Tran was instrumental in developing UC Davis Health’s COVID-19 testing strategies and a

member of California’s COVID-19 Testing Task Force.

The rest of the day then gets underway. You can see the full list of activities on the official Picnic Day website.

We’re looking forward to more in-person activities, including the Whole Earth Festival from May 6 to 8.

Our graduating Class of 2022 will celebrate during a refurbished series of commencement ceremonies at UC Davis Health Stadium from June 10 to 12. Later this year, the Mondavi Center will celebrate its 20th anniversary, and you can count on another season of world-class performances and events.

In the meantime, LeShelle and I look forward to seeing you on Picnic Day. We’re grateful to be part of continuing this proud Davis tradition.

— Gary May is the chancellor of UC Davis; his column is published monthly.

Fighting for residents Kudos to the Old East Davis Neighborhood Association for their efforts to keep the city faithful to the plain meaning of its planning and zoning rules and to protect the setting and feeling of their neighborhood. Larry Guenther is absolutely right that their appeal of the Trackside decision is for every neighborhood in the state that values its sense of place.

It is sad that this sort of action is necessary in Davis, but unfortunately the City Council has shown time and again that they cannot be trusted to follow their own rules and look out for the interests of neighborhood residents. We in South Davis have seen that, for example, with the city’s actions regarding the Pacifico homeless shelter.

Hopefully the association will be successful in their appeal, but in any case it is perhaps time for residents of all neighborhoods to elect council members who take seriously their obligations as custodians of the public trust.

Britt Ferguson Davis

District attorney race Having worked in the Yolo County court system for 30 years, between 1989 and 2019, I found it interesting that there was a candidate running for District Attorney that I had never seen nor heard of. So, I did some research, read candidate Rodriguez’s web page, background and “platform,” and took a look at who is contributing to her campaign.

What I found was most disturbing.

Her “platform” talks a lot about drugs, homeless programs and equity but is virtually silent by comparison when it comes to victims; especially those of crimes of violence and sex crimes. Furthermore, her list of campaign contributors, as found on the Yolo County website, includes a convicted child molester (Brett Pedroia) and the brother (Sanjay Dev) of a convicted serial child rapist (Ajay Dev) — both of these convictions occurring in Yolo County over the last dozen years or so.

The only conclusion I can draw is that either Rodriguez is so woefully out of touch with the local criminal justice system she seeks to lead that she is oblivious to the backgrounds of those financially supporting her; or worse, she is aware of this and simply doesn’t care about the victims of these horrendous crimes or their families. Either way, it is shameful.

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and about 2,000 people showed up, many of them with picnic baskets, to enjoy the day and soak in the sun.

Now, more than 70,000 people participate in a typical year, bringing a different vibrancy to campus. I know local businesses and restaurants benefit from this boost of visitors, too.

So much has changed on campus and in the world since the original Picnic Day in 1909. One thing, however, has remained the same: the communal spirit of friendship and celebration.

This year will feel like a rebirth. In 2020 and 2021, our tenacious and creative

student organizers shifted Picnic Day to online activities, where participants could enjoy craft workshops, yoga sessions and virtual tours of our campus departments from remote locations.

I commend our student organizers, past and present, for their wise and thoughtful planning during the pandemic and this year.

For many of our students and their families, this will be their first Picnic Day.

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oversight/choice and publicly renounce any connections to these individuals as well as return their tainted donations to her campaign. Yolo County deserves better than a candidate who doesn’t know or care about victims of serious crimes in the county.

Steve E. Mount Retired Yolo County assistant chief deputy DA

Protect black bears The California Fish and Game Commission must eliminate the current hunting season on black bears.

Why? To start, the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s black bear population estimates in hunt zones are declining, not increasing.

Over 1,000 bears in California are being killed by trophy hunters every year, and close to 14,000 bears have been killed in California in the last 10 years. Trophy hunters’ motivations to kill black bears are photo opportunities to display bear parts. Not self-defense.

Unfortunately, hunting large carnivores for food is unsustainable and can lead to extinction.

In addition, bears’ forest homes and food sources are disappearing due to drought and fires. A warming climate will make it even harder for bears to find food, shade, and get sleep for hibernation.

Why kill more bears? Especially when most of the negative human-bear interactions are caused by a failure to properly secure food and keep it away from bears. After all, the 500-pound black bear named Hank that broke into 30 Lake Tahoe homes did so because he was food habituated. People need to store their food so that bears can’t access it. This is a human-caused problem that we are fully capable of resolving peacefully.

With black bear populations down, hunting solves nothing. Hunting will not resolve human-bear conflicts. However,

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public education campaigns could. State agencies should be more focused on teaching people how to avoid conflict and respect the habitat of bears, rather than killing them. Furthermore, trophy hunting is unpopular with most Americans.

A 2022 poll found that 76% of American voters oppose trophy hunting of black bears. A 2020 poll of Californians found that 70% of us do not want black bears killed for sport or for a trophy.

Finally, bears form strong family bonds and spend 1.5 to 2 years raising their cubs. But they have to change their normal behavior in response to hunting pressures. It is fully within our control and the government’s control to coexist with bears. Hunting them is unnecessary. It will only exacerbate the real problem: losing more bears.

Sherman McFarland Davis

Mikuni helps foster youths

Make It Happen for Yolo County is honored to be one of several local nonprofits supported by the generous Mikuni Charitable Organization.

Thanks to the most recent donation we received from Mikuni, we can continue to ensure that transition-age youths in Yolo County, mostly foster youths, have the supplies and resources they need to become successful first-time renters when they move out on their own — especially during the prolonged pandemic and housing crisis.

Everyone knows that Mikuni provides delicious and unique food and is a staple restaurant here in Davis. But many people do not know about the hard work they do for our community through their generous charitable giving.

Please continue to frequent Mikuni and know that your money not only buys you incredible sushi, it makes our community stronger.

Jan Judson Board president, Make It Happen for Yolo County

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Davis girls lacrosse remain undefeated in league Enterprise staff The Davis High girls lacrosse team bounced back 24 hours later against St. Francis' squad in a Delta League game on Wednesday.

An early lead in the first half helped Davis (5-0 in the DL, 9-2) post a 13-9 road win over St. Francis (4-1 in the DL, 8-3). The Blue Devils held a 7-2 lead at halftime.

Devon Morris had four goals for Davis, and teammates Colette Quaas and Katie McMullen had three goals each. Tory Agnew had two and Devin Hawkes one.

Blue Devil goalie Stella Cardenas had eight saves.

On Tuesday, Vista del Lago defeated the Blue Devils by a 9-6 score. The host Eagles soared to a 5-2 halftime lead en route to the win.

Quaas and Morris had two goals each, and Grace Scheuring and Agnew had one each. Cardenas also had nine saves in this game.

Before those two games, Davis last played on March 18, when it

posted a 15-7 home win over Woodcreek.

On Friday, Davis will host Bella Vista at Ron and Mary Brown Stadium. Game time is 7 p.m.

Next Monday, the Blue Devils play at Woodcreek of Roseville.

Game time is also 7 p.m.

Aggie gymnastics The UC Davis gymnastics trio of senior Kyla Kessler and freshmen Keanna Abraham and Megan Ray were selected to participate in the National Collegiate Women's Gymnastics Regional Championships.

On Wednesday, the trio left for the Seattle Regional, hosted by the University of Washington. The regional will run through Saturday.

UC Davis keeps its impressive regional streak alive as the Aggies have had at least two representatives in the NCAA postseason every year since 2010.

Kessler will compete in the allaround, while Abraham qualified on the vault and Ray continues her

season on the floor.

The MPSF Gymnast of the Year, Kessler competed in the all-around in nine of the 10 regular season meets, in which she accumulated three MPSF all-time top-10 totals.

Abraham garnered first-team accolades on the vault and was a second-team selection on the floor.

The newcomer had a season average of 9.830 on the vault, posting a 9.85 or better four times, including a best of 9.90 against San Jose State. Abraham tied for second at the MPSF Championship on the vault with a score of 9.825.

Ray, the MPSF Champion in the floor exercise, paced the conference on the floor during the regular season with an NQS of 9.895.

The freshman nabbed firstteam honors on the floor and was a second-team selection on the vault and beam. Ray averaged a floor score 9.877 and posted scores of 9.85 or above eight times during her rookie campaign.

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UC Davis gymnastics member Megan Ray goes into a routine during a recent home meet.

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Blewett is the most accomplished athlete of five siblings. In the classroom he enjoys science and engineering.

On the court he imparts focus and wisdom to teammates. Mental toughness “is our biggest issue,” he said of his team.

“I like how we’re all friendly with each other. It’s a fun group to be with,” he said. “I just try to do my best and help lead others along with me.

“Even when you mess up, you keep

trying and you give it your all, instead of focusing on what went wrong.”

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groundout to Cloe Lamoureux at second base.

In the top of the seventh In another league road match on frame, a popup was Thursday, the Blue Devils posted a followed by a single from 25-22, 20-25, 25-23, 25-20 win over Garrett. Grace Jenkins hit the Huskies. a ball hit to second base, On Monday, Davis continues league which allowed Lamoureux action at home against Jesuit inside to throw to Morales to get the South Gym. Garrett at second for a Match time is scheduled at 6 p.m. fielder’s choice.

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third. Gibson made the decision to have his team intentionally walk Garber, setting up a groundout, which Vela fell into, getting the Blue Devils out of the inning against St. Francis, which had nine hits in the game.

In the bottom of the seventh frame, Lester and Romero both hit fly outs to right field for two quick outs. Ella Shorts followed with a single, but it was fruitless.

Kalanetra, Romero and Shorts each had one hit in the contest.

The Blue Devils play at Oakmont of Roseville on the road Friday at 4 p.m.

This will be a non-league game On Tuesday, Davis returns to league action, as it plays at Elk Grove at 4.

— To read the rest of Rebecca Wasik’s story, visit www.davisenterprise.com and click on the Sports tab.

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Davis High squad shows promise in loss

By Mark DeVaughn Enterprise correspondent The Davis High boys volleyball team introduced two new things to home fans Wednesday night: one of game-changing substance, another of style.

The Blue Devils recently scrapped their two-setter offense in favor of a rotation with one setter. But neither novel approaches, nor new jerseys — which arrived finally, weeks late — were enough to beat visiting Pleasant Grove. The Eagles utilized superior size and athleticism to claim a 25-23, 25-11, 25-13 decision inside South Gym. Davis (2-3 in the Delta League, 6-7 overall) showed early promise before falling to the league-title minded Pleasant Grove (5-1 in the DL, 8-1).

Mick Dunning again started as the lone Davis setter.

He contributed all 18 of the Blue Devils’ assists.

Sophomore Ethan Wells led the team with seven kills.

The defeat marked a fifth loss in six tries.

Davis head coach Rachel Hinojosa wears a figurative hard hat at work in the South Gym. Davis is in construction mode under its first-year head coach. She said the match of the one-setter attack weeks ago “went horrendously.”

While acknowledging the formation’s failure to produce immediate results, Hinojosa believes in its longtermpotential She pointed to Wednesday’s first set — when Davis led for long stretches — as evidence.

“I think they did really well in that first set,” explained Hinojosa, who also coaches the Blue Devil girls junior

varsity squad. “(Changing offenses) was a risky thing to do, which I knew ahead of time. I was hoping they’d take it in stride and adjust quickly.”

Davis spent the season’s first half proving it could overpower physically inferior foes. The Blue Devils have all-league talents: Senior middle blocker Marcus Blewett stands 6-foot-8 and hopes to play junior college volleyball next year in Southern California. Junior outside hitter Owen Buzbee is often the highest leaper on the court from either team.

Pleasant Grove entered the match half-game behind Delta League unbeaten Jesuit. The Blue Devils benefited from the visitors’ faulty serving early in the first set.

Later in the stanza, a Wells kill gave Davis a 21-19 edge.

But the Eagles won six of the final eight points.

“The team that played the first set is the one I want to see for the rest of the season.”

Throughout the night, Davis had no answer for Pleasant Grove’s double-shot of offensive firepower: 6-foot-10 Joseph Espy and 6-foot-3 Nathaniel Sweitzer.

The pair’s collective performance was equal-parts hitter and Howitzer.

“We need to learn consistency,” Blewett said. “We need to keep our mentality up and our morale, so we don’t lose because of mental things, or not giving 100 percent.”

His head coach echoed the same sentiment.

“Consistency is one of those things we talk about all the time,” Hinojosa said “It’s not just about skill.

It’s their energy level, their excitement, confidence, all of

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Davis High boys volleyball players Ethan Wells (left) and Owen Buzbee go after the ball in Wednesday’s Delta League home match against Pleasant Grove.

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UC Davis second baseman Sommer Kisling throws the softball to first base in Tuesday’s game at Pacific. To view more photos, visit www.davisenterprise.com and click the Sports tab.

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Davis High third baseman Naomi Kalanetra takes the throw to tag out a St. Francis runner on Thursday. To view more photos, visit www.davisenterprise.com and click the Sports tab.

Home runs give Aggies win Blue Devils lose league game

By Mike Bush Enterprise sports editor STOCKTON — Anna Dethlefson picked the right time to be in her zone at home plate.

The leadoff hitter on the UC Davis softball team delivered against University of the Pacific's squad in Tuesday night's non-conference game at Bill Simoni Field. That led to the Aggies posting a 6-3 win in nine innings. The game was tied 3-3 after seven innings.

The contest lasted 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Entering the top of the ninth inning, Dethlefson, a sophomore who is a molecular and medical microbiology major, clubbed a two-run homer that cleared the leftfield fence to give UCD (14-16) a 5-3 advantage.

“It was a little inside,” said Dethlefson of the pitch that went over the fence. “I just told myself, before that (home run) I was going to rip the ball. And, thankfully, that time it actually happened.”

UCD head coach Erin Thorpe added, “Oh my gosh, she just crushed that ball.

We had a real tough series with Long Beach State (last weekend, as LBS won two of three games) and we got to the last game and we were down to the last out, and Anna crushed a home run to tie the game (UCD won also 6-3). She's just feeling it right now. You get a player in a zone, you just hope it lasts.”

Reese Mattley walked and scored on Dethlefson's dinger.

Dethlefson, who went 3-for-5 with 3 RBIs in the game, is the team leader in

batting average at .327. She's had a combined three home runs in three days.

“She's hitting the ball hard right now,” said Thorpe of Dethlefson.

Sarah Starks scored the Aggies’ final run in the frame to make it the final score. She also walked and scored on Claudia Kim's single to leftfield.

Pacific had its chances to get some type of offense going in the bottom of the inning with one out. Emily Budelli walked but was left stranded, as UCD pitcher Kenedi Brown struck out Tiger batters Rian Dirmeyer and Carly Lucchetti.

The Aggies and Pacific had their chances of winning the game in the seventh inning.

In the top of the seventh, Mattley beat out an infield single. After Dethlefson struck out for the first out, Aggie second baseman Sommer Kisling singled to leftfield, which moved Mattley to second base. But a flyout and strikeout ended the Aggies' threat.

Moving to the bottom of the seventh, Pacific's Hannah Glad was hit by a pitch.

Then Marissa Fabin beat out a bunt single, which moved Glad to second base. After Nikki Enriquez struck out, Tiger pinch-hitter Nina Davis singled to centerfield to place Glad at third and Fabian to second. But Dirmeyer struck out and Luchetti grounded out to end the Tigers’ chances.

— To read the rest of Mike Bush’s story, visit www.davisenterprise.com.

By Rebecca Wasik Enterprise correspondent The Davis High softball team held St. Francis scoreless for six innings on Thursday.

However, the visiting Troubadours scored early against the Blue Devils. which led to a 3-0 win over Davis (0-2 in the Delta League, 4-10).

St. Francis starting pitcher, Hope Jenkins, halted DHS’ offense, which had three hits in the game.

The loss was the Blue Devils' second at home this week. Sheldon posted a 12-1 win on Davis' field on Tuesday.

Blue Devils starting pitcher, Sydney Tuss, pitched 2 2/3 innings and allowed three runs. Erika Wenner, who started for the Blue Devils on Tuesday, threw the rest of the game after coming in to pitch in relief and allowed no runs.

Davis head coach, Tyler Gibson was very impressed with his team’s defensive dominance and pitching performance.

“This was one of the best defensive games I’ve seen since I’ve been here,” said Gibson. “Even with the three runs in the first inning, that wasn’t because of bad defense, they (St. Francis) had some good hits. Sydney and Erika shut them down. It was a lot of really good pitching and defense. It was amazing. I am very proud of them.”

Amy Abueg of the Troubadours led off the first inning with an infield single, followed by another single from Kylee Garrett. A triple by Grace Jenkins, Hope Jenkins’ twin sister, cleared the bases, bringing in Abueg and Garrett.

Next, DHS third baseman, Naomi Kalanetra, made a fantastic play on a groundout from Hope Jenkins to hold Grace Jenkins at third.

Another groundout from Kayla Garber allowed Grace Jenkins to cross home for the Troubadours’ third run.

After four straight strikeouts from Davis hitters, Maia Romero was responsible for the Blue Devils’ first hit in the second inning with one out when she singled.

In the top of the third frame, Romero made a great throw from left field to Kalanetra at third to get Garrett out, thus removing St. Francis from scoring position.

After Garber led off the fourth frame for St. Francis with a triple, she was caught in a rundown after a passed ball

by DHS catcher, Isabella Lester.

Kalanetra showed some offensive spark from the Blue Devils with a single in the bottom of the fourth inning. Then she stole second base, beating the throw from St. Francis catcher, Isabelle Vela.

The Blue Devils followed with two strikeouts, leaving Kalanetra stranded on second.

In the sixth inning, DHS found itself in a bit of trouble with two St. Francis runners on the bases and no outs. However, three straight groundouts saw them out of the frame unscathed.

A hard grounder to Kalanetra at third was thrown to first base for the first out, followed by a grounder to Carolena Morales at shortstop and finally a

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