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County set to buy St. John’s property

Electric cars charge up at Niello BMV dealership in Sacramento in 2019. California has proposed a rule that would require all new cars to be zero emissions by 2035.

By Anne Ternus-Bellamy Enterprise staff writer

But the automakers added that it’s critical for governments to ensure that “everything from (electric car) infrastructure,

Yolo County’s Board of Supervisors advanced St. John’s Retirement Village in Woodland $400,000 this week to help cover the costs of maintenance and staff as the facility winds down operations. The county has been in discussions with St. John’s about purchasing the 13-acre site in north Woodland since St. John’s announced earlier this year that it would be shutting down. As of Tuesday, there was just one resident remaining at the facility, which was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. For decades, St. John’s provided an array of services, including senior living, assisted living and memory care, as well as skilled nursing at the Stollwood Convalescent Hospital on the St. John’s campus. But the arrival of COVID-19 was devastating. Stollwood was the site of the county’s worst nursing home outbreak early in the pandemic, with 17 lives lost and many staff and residents infected. In late summer of 2020, following that outbreak, St. John’s announced

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State unveils plan to ban new gas-fueled cars By Rachel Becker CalMatters California’s clean-air regulators on Tuesday unveiled a farreaching proposal requiring a ramp-up in sales of zero-emission cars, culminating in a ban on new gasoline-powered cars by 2035. The rules to force Californians to end their dependence on conventional cars are a critical component to California’s goals to tackle climate change and poor air quality.

If adopted by the California Air Resources Board this summer, the regulations would be the first in the world and could pave the way for nationwide standards. At least 15 other states pledged to follow California’s lead on car standards on previous clean-car rules, and the federal government usually follows. Carrying out Gov. Gavin Newsom 2020 executive order ordering the board to end the sale of gas-powered cars in California by 2035, the new

proposal sets in motion the public regulatory process. Public comments will be collected for 45 days, then a hearing will be held on June 9 and the board is expected to vote in August. “This is a hugely important inflection point. This rule finally, definitively puts us on the path to 100% zero-emission vehicles,” said Daniel Sperling, a member of the Air Resources Board and founding director of the UC Davis Institute of Transportation Studies. An alliance representing

nearly all automakers said in a statement Wednesday that they are “committed to electrification and a net-zero carbon transportation future.” Many major manufacturers, including General Motors, have already announced goals to ramp up clean-car models on a similar timeframe.

Teenager avoids prison time Loopalooza returns to Davis By Lauren Keene Enterprise staff writer WOODLAND — A Davis teen who spent seven months in jail on assault charges gained his freedom Wednesday, along with a chance to turn his life around. Jesse James Cady, 18, was sentenced to probation and a suspended six-year prison term, the outcome of a March plea deal in which he admitted to felony charges of assault with a firearm and assault with a deadly weapon. Davis police said Cady brandished a loaded gun and pointed it at another teen during a Sept. 26, 2021, confrontation at an

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East Davis park, and that Cady and another defendant, 16 at the time, repeatedly kicked and punched the victim. The case’s prosecutor, Amanda Zambor, has said the victim received hospital treatment for his injuries and continues to suffer from panic attacks due to the assault. Facing potential state prison time, Cady engaged in restorative justice efforts with the victim’s family, writing them a letter of apology that Zambor described as “very sincere.” “I know that it went a long way with the victim’s family in regards to agreeing with the probation offer,” Zambor said during

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Cady’s sentencing hearing in Yolo Superior Court. “I hope you take this opportunity and make the most of it.” Cady’s defense attorney, Michael Semansky, called his client’s actions “a momentary lapse of reason.” Semansky said he met with Cady five times over the course of his court case, and “every time he was in tears — real tears, not just for his plight, but for what he had done.” In addition to the suspended prison term, which would go into effect if he violates the terms of his probation, Cady will have

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By Anne Ternus-Bellamy Enterprise staff writer Loopalooza is back! The always popular, family-friendly event that takes place along the 12-mile Davis Bike Loop will be held Sunday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hop on the loop at any location and find stations along the way featuring a variety of fun and educational activities. This year’s event even features live entertainment, including the UC Davis marching band. Organized by Bike Davis, the city of Davis, and the Bike Campaign, this annual event draws thousands of cyclists to the bike loop.

This year’s event features the following stations: Station 1: Community Park Hill — Davis Bike Park Alliance, DHS Mountain Bike and improv groups Birdstrike, Cherry Pie (10 a.m. to noon) and Island Crew (Noon to 2 p.m.). Restrooms and water available. Station 2: Holmes Junior High School — Bike Campaign/Bike Garage, Ken’s Bike Ski Board, e-bike test ride, Davis Bike Club, YoloSolano Air Quality Management District Station 3: Pole Line Road and Loyola Drive

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Briefly Crash leads to DUI arrest Davis police arrested a local man on drunkendriving charges following a crash early Thursday morning. Officers responded shortly after 2:30 a.m. to West Covell Boulevard near Denali Drive after witnesses reported an abandoned vehicle that appeared to have crashed and was blocking the westbound lanes, Lt. Ilya Bezulgov said. Police encountered John Greer, 27, who admitted to driving the vehicle, Bezuglov said. He was arrested after submitting a breath test that allegedly indicated he was under the influence of alcohol.

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Court case presents us a way back R ECONSIDERING DISTRICT ELECTIONS ... A while back, when the Davis City Council got down on its hands and knees and begged forgiveness rather than fight charges that our town has racist voting patterns, we were forced to go to district elections for City Council. The claim was that fighting the charge was futile, and if the city lost in court it would cost us millions of valuable dollars, even though the charges were without merit. It was hardly a shining moment. Rather than standing up for what was right and just, the city put its chin on its chest and said “okay, we’ll do whatever you want.” The Council called it prudence. I called it a lack of courage. Other folks weren’t as charitable. I still can’t find anyone who thinks district elections are a good idea for our town. Well, guess what? One California city with demographics similar

to our own decided enough was enough and fought the charges rather than go to district elections. That city was Santa Monica. Its leaders didn’t like being bullied into something they knew was bad for the town. Unfortunately, in the first round of the legal battle, it lost. But later, as the case worked its way up the legal ladder, Santa Monica came out on top after all. Justice was served. Now, let’s be clear about one thing. There are many cities where district elections are an absolute necessity in order to provide equal

opportunity for underserved groups to elect one of their own to the city council. Davis is not among them. Racial minorities are spread fairly evenly throughout town and there is no way to create a district where any such group has significant enough numbers to control the outcome of a local election. It’s not too late for Davis to go back to at-large elections as God intended. Sure, some folks might threaten to sue us again, but in light of the Santa Monica case, I doubt they’d have the courage to follow through. And even if they did, the smart money says we win, they lose.

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OARD CHOOSES WISELY ... I’m sure there were a few bad puns about Matt Best being the “best” candidate for the job, but after searching far and wide, the Davis School Board made the right decision in naming

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WASTE NOT ... The other day I read that the city I love was passing out bulky waist vouchers. I figured it was a ticket for a free pass to the local gym where I could work on my bulky waist. But, truth be told, I didn’t have my glasses on when I read of the city’s offer. I now know it’s a bulky waste voucher in case I ever want to toss the refrigerator out along with our 116-year-old dining room table. — Reach Bob Dunning at bdunning@davisenterprise.net.

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Best as our next Superintendent of Schools. He knows our town and our schools and our students well. His leadership qualities are unquestioned. He has served the district in a number of roles, all of which have prepared him for the job at hand. This will be a great step forward for our schools.

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Shields Library — Bike Barn, UCD Bike Program Station 8: UC Davis West Campus Bridge — UCD Marching Band Station 9: Village Homes Gazebo — Cool Davis Station 10: Arroyo Park — Purple Tree Cafe, games Station 11: Sycamore Park — Boy Scouts, water games For more information, visit https://www.thebikecampaign.org/post/loopalooza-sundaymay-1-2022.

West Sac resident indicted on drug, firearm counts Special to The Enterprise A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment Thursday against 54-year-old Rudy Tafoya of West Sacramento, charging him with being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and possession of methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, in May 2021, Tafoya was stopped for a traffic violation and found to be in possession of ammunition, a firearm and methamphetamine. At that time, Tafoya was on supervised release for a previous conviction of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Tafoya is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition on account of six prior felony convictions, including two felony crimes of violence. This case is the product of an investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office; and the

West Sacramento Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Sauvageau is prosecuting the case. If convicted, Tafoya faces a maximum statutory penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine on the ammunition and firearm counts and up to an additional year for the methamphetamine count. Any sentence, however, would be determined at the discretion of the court after considering any applicable statutory factors and federal sentencing guidelines, which take into account a number of variables. This case is being prosecuted as part of the joint federal, state, and local Project Safe Neighborhoods Program, the centerpiece of the Department of Justice’s violent crime reduction efforts. As part of this strategy, PSN focuses enforcement efforts on the most violent offenders and partners with locally based prevention and reentry programs for lasting reductions in crime.

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Sheriff’s detectives reported finding gun-manufacturing equipment in a Davis man’s home.

Davis man jailed on weapon-related charges By Lauren Keene Enterprise staff writer An investigation by the Yolo County Sheriff ’s Office resulted in weaponrelated charges against a Davis man. Samuel Robinson, 23, was under investigation due to having “expressed threats of violence,” sheriff ’s officials said in a Facebook post. He allegedly was found in possession of a loaded handgun with a high-capacity ammunition

magazine Tuesday during an Elk Grove traffic stop. During a search of Robinson’s Davis residence later that day, “detectives located additional firearms and equipment used to manufacture firearms,” the post said. Robinson was booked into the Yolo County Jail on suspicion of possessing a loaded firearm in a public place and possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person, officials said.

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ST. JOHN’S: County can get a good deal on land purchase From Page A1 it was shutting down Stollwood and a year and half later, announced plans to close the entire campus. In a Feb. 7 letter announcing the decision, the board of directors cited decreased demand for its services due to the pandemic, a labor shortage and frequent lockdowns. “The organization simply cannot continue with the forces acting against it,” the letter stated. “It is an extremely difficult decision to close St. John’s, which has been home to our residents and families, employees and community members. We have been honored to serve this community and believe the footprint of St. John’s will continue to play an important role in providing aging services.” At that time, St. John’s leadership expressed interest in either the county or Dignity Health purchasing the property. Dignity had already begun making plans for acquiring the Stollwood site for an expanded Adult Day Health Center but was not interested in the full property, according to county staff. Now the county has put forward a plan that includes purchasing the property for $2.9 million (which includes the $400,000 advance approved Tuesday) and using it to provide housing for low-income seniors as well as CalWorks families and other uses. According to county staff, the $2.9 million purchase price is likely below the fair market value

of the property, but “St. John’s is willing to sell to the county at this price to allow the county to proceed with the anticipated projects on the property… that will provide a public benefit, including working with Dignity Health to continue the planned adult day health center and other services to support seniors and the community… “The county’s anticipated use of the property is also consistent with St. John’s mission and the wishes of the former owners (the Stolle family) who gave the property to St. Johns,” county staff stated. Those possible uses under the county’s plan include: n A children’s receiving center n 23 cottages for low-income CalWorks families in need of transitional housing n 14 apartment units for the CalWorks housing support program n 32 units of low-income senior housing n A community garden and playground n A new Adult Day Health Center n A board and care facility n A commercial kitchen possibly to be used by Meals on Wheels As for where the $2.9 million to purchase the property would come from, the $400,000 advanced this week came from accumulated capital outlay funds and the remaining $2.5 million could come from American Rescue Plan funds or accumulated capital outlay and capital improvement reserve funding, according to staff. The plan is not a done deal — a

group of individuals led by Stan Levers and including a former Woodland mayor and former board members and staff at St. John’s, has put together a proposal to keep St. John’s largely running as is and county supervisors asked St. John’s leadership on Tuesday to meet with those individuals to see if they could come to an agreement. Should those discussions not lead to an agreement, the Board of Supervisors will likely consider a purchase and sale agreement at their next meeting later this month. The $400,000 advance, to be paid this week, would be secured by a deed of trust and repaid if St. John’s sells to the other group. County Counsel Phil Pogledich said the private group met with St. John’s several weeks ago and presented the outlines of their proposal “and the St. John’s board, as I understand it, opted to continue proceeding with the county.” But county supervisors on Tuesday urged St. John’s to meet and discuss that private proposal further. “This is a unique facility that offers tremendous opportunities and resources for the community as it has for so many years,” said Supervisor Gary Sandy. “As a member of the Woodland community,” he said, “this particular facility is well thought of and well regarded and deserves the extra effort it takes to preserve it. The private group that has formed… is comprised of solid individuals. I would favor some opportunity to give them a chance

to pull together their proposal and present it to the existing board if they would so choose.” Sandy added that, “probably the best use of this facility would be realized through a public/private partnership, which is to say I can see the county working with this new group, for example, on different initiatives where they might run the part where they are familiar with but we can bring in Yolo Housing Authority to provide housing vouchers to make these units more affordable and more amenable to our low-income seniors. There are a lot of opportunities here and … I would be in favor of taking a breather here and giving Stan Levers’s group a chance to get anything done.” The Board of Supervisors ultimately voted unanimously

Tuesday to advance the $400,000 to keep the facility running and pay remaining employees and also asked St. John’s to talk again with the private group. “My interest would be in our proposal going forward because there’s a lot of programs I very much care about,” said Supervisor Jim Provenza of Davis. “But at the same time, I understand if there’s a possibility of preserving the retirement village, that’s of very high interest as well.” Should those discussions come to naught, the county could approve a final purchase agreement at the next Board of Supervisors meeting on April 26. — Reach Anne Ternus-Bellamy at aternus@davisenterprise.net. Follow her on Twitter at @ATernusBellamy.

AVOIDS: ‘Horrible mistake’ From Page A1 two strikes on his record under California’s “three strikes and you’re out” law. A third serious or violent felony conviction would result in a sentence of 25 years to life. “Two strikes is a heavy, heavy burden,” Semansky said. “His family will not let him reoffend.” The victim’s mother, who also delivered a statement to the court Wednesday, said the restorative justice process left her with “a sense of healing.”

“I hope that you really take this opportunity to turn your life around,” she told Cady. “I know people make mistakes. This could have been a bad, horrible mistake that could have changed all of our lives.” Prosecutors adjudicated the 16-year-old defendant’s case in juvenile court. Details of the outcome have not been made public. — Reach Lauren Keene at lkeene@davisenterprise.net. Follow her on Twitter at @laurenkeene

Obituaries Mary Rutishauser

Dec. 4, 1936 — Jan. 25, 2022 Mary Rutishauser was born on December 4, 1936, in Sacramento to Margaret (Lyon) and August Rutishauser. She had one brother, Robert Rutishauser. She attended elementary school in Kelseyville and Arbuckle, moving to Davis in grade 5. She

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Davis High School in 1954 and attended San Jose State, where she was a member of Sigma Kappa sorority. Mary eventually made her home in Sacramento where she found a career in bookkeeping and tax accounting. She enjoyed bowling and fishing as a young woman.

Judith Eva Brady

Aug. 23, 1940 — March 25, 2022 Judith Eva Brady peacefully passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022. A longtime Woodland resident, she was 81. “Judy,” as everyone knew her, lived an interesting and fulfilling life, highlighted by her Navy service; nursing career; enjoyment of good food, movies, books, coffee, political discourse and all things Irish; and especially time spent with family and friends. She was born on Aug. 23, 1940, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to Thomas Brady and Eva (Plicto) Brady. She always spoke fondly of her Jersey upbringing — taking solo trips to New York to explore the city, playing sidekick to her father at his neighborhood watering hole, Brady’s Tavern, and spending summers at the Jersey shore. She often brought home stray animals, asking her mother, “Can they stay for lunch?” They usually stayed for good, a testament to her lifetime love of animals. A car accident that left her hospitalized when she was in high school inspired Judy to pursue a nursing career. She graduated from the Jersey City Hospital School of Nursing in 1962 and the U.S. Navy Women Officers’ School in 1963. Her Navy Nurse Corps service took her on adventures all over the world, including to the naval hospitals in San Diego; Corpus Christi, Texas; and Guam. Judy was stationed on Guam during the Vietnam War, serving as triage nurse for injured servicemen evacuated from battle. She loved meeting the locals and learning about

She was active in planning high school reunions. After retiring from RUTISHAUSER bookkeeping, Mary worked for the Sacramento River Cats, a job she thoroughly enjoyed. Mary was an avid reader and enjoyed

their culture. While there, Judy met her future husband, Albert Obermueller, a navigator with the U.S. Air Force. They married on Sept. 13, 1969, in San Diego, BRADY and later moved to Davis. Judy was honorably discharged from the Navy in August 1972, having achieved the rank of lieutenant commander. After her marriage ended, Judy moved to Woodland, where she had become a staff registered nurse at Woodland Memorial Hospital in 1971. She worked in the intensivecare unit, IV therapy department (which she helped develop), psychiatric services and, her favorite, labor and delivery/postpartum. Some of her most treasured moments involved running into her former patients around town. Even decades later, many of them recalled her support and encouragement as they brought new lives into the world. From 1982 to 1990, Judy operated her own business, Mobile Obstetrical Monitoring Services (MOMS), performing fetal monitoring tests for expectant mothers from throughout Yolo County who were experiencing pregnancy complications. One of her most prized possessions was a notebook recording all of her patients’ names and the dates of their tests, proudly showing it to people she met even in the weeks before her passing. A fierce advocate for her fellow nurses at Woodland Memorial, Judy played an active role in their vote to obtain union representation from the California Nurses Association in the

traveling with friends. Mary lived her final months in Modesto, near her brother’s family and passed away on Jan. 25, 2022. Her brother died five weeks after Mary. She is survived by her sister-in-law Ronna Rutishauser, niece Debbie Sutter Duncan, and nephews Gary Rutishauser and Paul Rutishauser.

late 1990s, which ultimately resulted in higher pay, better working conditions and, most importantly to her, improved patient safety. The latter years of her career took Judy to Kaiser Permanente, working as an advice nurse at Kaiser’s Vallejo call center until her retirement in 2016. Away from work, Judy was a proud and enthusiastic “Granny” to her grandsons Ethan and Aidan Keene, both of them frequent bragging topics. She adored babysitting them and attending their various sports events. She counted herself among their biggest fans. In addition to her grandsons, Judy is survived by her daughter Lauren Keene of Sacramento, son Kurt Obermueller of Esparto, and ex-husband Albert Obermueller and his partner Becky Tauzer of Esparto. She’ll also be greatly missed by her Maltese dog, Riley, and cat Scout, the last of the many beloved pets Judy rescued over the years. A military honors funeral service is scheduled for noon Wednesday, May 11, at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, 5810 Midway Road in Dixon, followed by a reception at Hotel Winters, 12 Abbey St. in Winters. Friends are encouraged to gather, connect and share their good memories. For more details and to RSVP, please send an email to CelebratingJudyBrady@gmail.com. Judy’s family will forever be grateful for the compassionate care she received in her final weeks from Kaiser Permanente, The Village at Heritage Park in Natomas and Suncrest Hospice. Anyone wishing to make a gift in Judy’s memory is asked to consider two of her favorite causes, the Yolo Food Bank or their local SPCA.

Alexander George Draffan Jr. June 19, 1944 — March 24, 2022

Alexander was born in New Haven, Conn., and grew up in East Haven, Conn., with his parents Alexander and Mildred Draffan (Johnson) Grandmother Anna Johnson (Dambrouckas), three siblings, and a village of aunts, uncles and cousins. A 15-year cancer survivor, Alex benefited greatly from ongoing advances in cancer treatment. He received his bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences at Fairfield University. During high school and college Alex worked as an aide in the emergency room at Yale New Haven Hospital, gaining knowledge that would guide his future. Graduate studies at Adelphi University and Stony Brook University led to a long career in clinical diagnostics. Places of employment included Cold Spring Harbor, Carter Wallace, Melloy Diagnostics, Cetus Corp., American Microscan and Hycor Biomedical. Alex

and his wife of 53 years, Merry, have lived in Davis with their family since 1985.

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Alex loved his family and friends, flying a small pane, riding his red Honda scooter and driving through the back roads to see what was growing in the fields and to see the sunset. He had a strong love of the desert, especially Anza Borrego State Park. Alex will be loved forever by his wife Merry; sons Alexander E. (Staci) of Elk Grove and Jonathan of Davis; grandchildren Tyler, Alexis and Ethan Draffan; sisters Joyce Krupp (James) of Wallingford, Conn., and Denise of Hamden, Conn.; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Douglas.

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Kids, animals have an extra-special bond Special to The Enterprise

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o you have kids? What about pets? April 26 is National Kids and Pets Day. In 2005, pet-and-familylifestyle professional Colleen Paige created this day to celebrate the bond between kids and their pets. Children benefit from having pets in many ways. Pets help children learn that animals have different personalities, understand pet behavior, and respect boundaries, e.g., no touching pets when they are eating. Like children, pets don’t always want to be picked up and carried or have their toys taken away from them. Pets also provide opportunities for children to learn about the cycle of life including birth, illness, death, and bereavement. Pets build responsibility and empathy in children. With adult supervision, even toddlers can brush a pet’s coat, keep the water bowl filled, feed pets, and put away pet toys. Older children can assume greater responsibilities such as cleaning a cage or litter box. Positive reinforcement works with kids as well as pets. So ... praise children of all ages after they’ve completed a task especially if they did it without

being reminded. Pets also provide health benefits. According to health psychologist Dr. June McNicholas of the University of Warwick, children who grow up with healthy pets have stronger immune systems and are less likely to develop childhood allergies. Physical fitness benefits include outdoor activities like playing fetch or hiking. Responsible older children can walk their dog while younger children can walk with an adult leading the dog. According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (https://www.aacap. org/AACAP/Families_and_ Youth/Facts_for_Families/FF F-Guide/Pets-And-Children-075. aspx), pets help children develop self-esteem, self-confidence, compassion, and empathy. Petting a pet or getting a slurpy “kiss” reduces stress and anxiety. A pet’s unconditional love and loyalty can bring comfort, solace, or even joy to anyone who’s had a bad day. Pets can even help children with their education. Reading to a quiet pet supports love of reading because the pet doesn’t correct mistakes. When comfortable

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Pets of the week Special to The Enterprise Lots of animals are waiting for “forever homes” at the Yolo County Animal Shelter, 2640 E. Gibson Road in Woodland. Among them is Spice (A194239) He is a handsome 1-year-old male orange tabby cat. Spice has a kind and playful personality. Also hoping for a good home is Suzie (A194184), a petite 1-year-old female tortie cat. Suzie has a lovely temperament and likes to

explore new surroundings. She would enjoy having a window perch view to keep her entertained. For information on adopting, contact adopt ycas@gmail.com. All shelter animals are up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. Staff is available to assist via phone during business hours at 530-668-5287. Shelter hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on

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Van and Eve Murdock are ready to celebrate National Kids and Pets Day on April 26 with their little dog Coco. reading, children want to read more. It’s Cool to be Kind offers fun opportunities for young readers to learn more about animals and their care. As so many people have learned during this pandemic, pets bring multiple benefits to everyone but most especially to children. So on April 26, National Kids and Pets Day, give that special pet extra love for all it’s done to enrich your life! n Caring For Pets Teaches Children Responsibility: https:// www.petassure.com/newnewsletters/caring-for-petsteaches-children-responsibility/ discusses age-appropriate pets

and tasks for younger and older children. n Free Downloads: Posters, Handouts, and More! The Art & Science of Animal Behavior. Find materials created by Dr. Sophia Yin, DVM, MS showing how to understand, interact, and work with dogs and cats. https:// drsophiayin.com/blog/entry/ free-downloads-posters-hand outs-and-more. n It’s Cool to be Kind is a humane education reading program for children ages 8-11. Program facilitator Julielani Chang oversees this online program that’s based on the Red Rover Readers curriculum. Zoom sessions meet on the second Friday of each month. Learn more and sign up at http://unleashingyolo.org/ cool-to-be-kind/. n Kids and Pets: Families with Children Adopting a Dog, Cat or Other Animal, Best Friends Animal Society https://resources. bestfriends.org/article/kids-andpets-families-children-adoptingdog-cat-or-other-animal.

Happy Tails Van and Eve Murdock are ready to celebrate National Kids and Pets Day on April 26 with their

little dog Coco. Their mother Amy writes, “After asking for a dog for many years, the time finally came for the kids to find our newest family member. We knew we were looking for a rescue dog, preferably from a local shelter. “Initially we were in search of a husky. Front Street Animal Shelter was our third stop and we had two different huskies in mind. After finding out that neither one would be a good fit, we asked to see a tiny pup simply because she was such a cutie. This sweet little dog came in and we instantly knew she was ours! Coco is a wonderful addition to our family. She loves to play with her toys, take walks, chase squirrels, and snuggle up under the blanket. “She is a shy girl with new people, but is right at home with her new family. She greets the kids with lots of tail wagging and kisses and loves to go in the car to drop them off and pick them up at school. We feel so lucky to have found our perfect pet!” — Evelyn Dale of Davis is a volunteer and advocate for shelter animal welfare. Contact her at pawsforthought.comments@ gmail.com. This column appears monthly.

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Spice Saturdays. To meet any adoptable YCAS animals, visit friendsofycas.org. To volunteer, sign up at tinyurl.com/yolovolunteer app. Follow on at @ycas. shelter and Instagram at @yoloanimalshelter. At Rotts of Friends Animal Rescue, you’ll find Vixen, a 1- to 2-year-old super-friendly spayed female Aussie mix. She needs training but Rotts can fix that with the free lifetime

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Vixen obedience training classes that come with adopting her. This blue-eyed beauty is full of energy so will do best with an active family or single. Doodle is a little 4-month-old neutered male terrier mix puppy. He is very well socialized, loves to play with other dogs and hang out with his human friends. He is crate-trained, very affectionate and will probably

only be a maximum of 15 pounds full-grown. The next Rotts of Friends’ adoption event is from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 16, at 34505 County Road 29 in Woodland. Come by 10 a.m., as it takes at least an hour to meet and adopt a dog; everyone who will be living with the dog should come out to meet it. Bring proof of homeownership, such as a mortgage statement or property tax

bill. If you rent, please bring proof that you are allowed to have a dog in your home, such as a pet clause in your lease or a note from your landlord. All dogs adopted from Rotts of Friends are healthy, microchipped, up-to-date on their vaccines and come with free lifetime obedience-training classes. For more information, visit facebook.com/rottsof friends.

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GAS: Initial goals already met, state set to raise bar on targets From Page A1 demand, critical minerals and supply chain are in place.” Even then, the companies said the state’s proposed rules “will be extremely challenging even in California and may not be achievable” in other states. If enacted, 35% of new cars, SUVs and small pickups sold in the state must be zero-emission starting with 2026 models, then increasing yearly, reaching 51% of all new car sales in 2028, 68% in 2030 and 100% in 2035. Of those, 20% can be plug-in hybrids. The rule does not apply to sales of pre-owned cars, and it wouldn’t do anything to force the millions of existing gasoline-powered cars off roads. Only about 2% of cars on California’s roads were zero emissions in 2020.

Vehicles that run on gasoline or diesel fuel are the state’s biggest sources of planet-warming greenhouse gases, smog and dangerous particles. Under the proposed regulation, about 384 million fewer metric tons of greenhouse gases will be emitted between 2026 and 2040, according to air board staff — a little less than the total amount that the state emitted in 2019 across its economy. California has already enacted standards that will require roughly 8% of new cars sold in the state to be zero emission in 2025, according to air board staff. That goal already has been exceeded: About 12% of California’s 2021 new vehicle sales were clean cars, according to state data. But the pace would have to triple in just five years to reach the new target, which the automakers

dubbed “aggressive.” One of the biggest roadblocks could be the lack of charging stations for electric cars. Nearly 1.2 million chargers will be needed for the 8 million zero-emission vehicles expected in California by 2030, according to a state report. Right now, there are only about 70,000 with another 123,000 on the way, falling far short. Another obstacle is the cost of the vehicles. “The cost to manufacturers will be high per vehicle in the early years, but significantly decrease over time by 2035,” the air board’s staff report says. The economic benefits of the mandate are expected to exceed the costs: The costs could run $289 billion over the lifetime of the rule while the economic benefits could reach at least $338 billion — a net benefit of $48 billion, according to air board staff.

Electric cars now cost more to purchase, but price drops plus savings on gas and maintenance would add up, saving consumers an estimated $3,200 over 10 years for a 2026 car and $7,500 for a 2035 car, the air board calculated. In an effort to address consumer reluctance, manufacturers would be required to meet minimum performance, durability and warranty requirements for zeroemission vehicles. Cars must be able to drive at least 150 miles on a single charge, up from the current 50-mile mandate, and batteries will need to last longer and carry a manufacturer’s warranty. The goal is to ensure that new and used zero-emission vehicles “can serve as full replacement vehicles for conventional vehicles in every household in California,” the air board says.

Environmental advocates had raised concerns about previous drafts, saying they ramped up too slowly, allowing millions of cars powered by fossil fuels to remain on the roads since the average car is driven for 12 years. Starting at a sales requirement of 35% is “a marked improvement,” said Don Anair, research and deputy director of the Union of Concerned Scientists’ clean transportation program. Still, he said, “It’s kind of the bare minimum. So we really see that as a floor, not a ceiling, to get started.” Environmental groups on Wednesday urged the board to set a more stringent target of 75% zero-emission sales in 2030. They also are seeking mandatory equity provisions that would ensure electric cars are in communities that suffer the most pollution.

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Jackson Hall will fill with piano sounds HellaCappella returns, free recitals continue

By Jeff Hudson Enterprise correspondent Three concerts — each featuring a notable visiting pianist — are coming up in the Mondavi Center’s Jackson Hall during the next 10 days: n On Thursday, April 21, at 8 p.m., the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra will present a bargain-priced short concert titled “Effects and Dances.” The orchestra will give the U.S. premiere of a piano concerto (“Kuleshov”) by FrenchArgentinian composer Oscar Strasnoy (b. 1970). The concerto is a lively dialogue between the orchestra and the piano, inspired by the “Kuleshov effect,” a film editing technique named after Lev Kuleshov (1899–1970). Kuleshov’s process involves one repeated image (or, in this case, musical motif ) taking on different meanings based on the contrasting images (in this case, musical antecedents). The soloist will be visiting pianist Ryan McCullough, who’s performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Toronto Symphony and has appeared at major festivals. McCollough was “raised behind the Redwood Curtain in Northern California;” his spouse is Davis native Lucy Fitz Gibbon, a star soprano with the Davis High School Madrigals roughly 15 years ago. (McCullough and Fitz Gibbon are now teaching at Cornell University.) Also on the program is a lively piece titled, “Fiesta! Four Pop Dances for Orchestra,” by Peruvian-born composer Jimmy López Bellido (b. 1978). The work draws on

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Above Pianist Ryan McCullough will join the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra for a concert on April 21. Below, Christopher returns to UCD on April 24 and 28 to finish taking on Beethoven’s symphonies — solo. Latin American music, AfroPeruvian music and contemporary pop music. Still in his 40s, this composer’s music has been performed by the Chicago Symphony, Boston Sympony, Philadelphia Orchestra and others around the world. Handling the baton will be Argentine-born Christian Baldini, a longtime professor of music and Barbara K. Jackson Chair in Orchestral Conducting at UC Davis. For this concert, there are discount tickets of $12 for adults and $6 for students and youth with the use of code OSCAR. Tickets are available at the Mondavi Center Ticket Office in person or by calling 530-754-2787 between noon and 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and online at MondaviArts.org.

n The intrepid pianist Christopher Taylor — who wowed local audiences in November with remarkable performances of the Franz Liszt piano transcriptions of Ludwig van Beethoven’s first five symphonies — is returning to the Mondavi Center to complete the cycle. On Friday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m., Taylor will perform the Liszt transcriptions of Beethoven’s Sixth and Seventh symphonies. And then the

project will wrap up on Sunday, April 24, at 2 p.m. with Taylor performing the Liszt transcriptions of the Eighth and Ninth Symphonies (with vocal guest performers from the San Francisco Opera Center participating in the performance of the Ninth). The great pianist Vladimir Horowitz (born in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 1903; died in New York in 1989) once described the Liszt transcriptions of the nine Beethoven symphonies as “the greatest works for the piano,” and the Los Angeles Times has described Christopher Taylor as a pianist “seemingly possessed of superhuman powers.” Tickets are $65 general, with discounts for students, MondaviArts.org and at the door.

There are more concerts and related events at UC Davis during the coming week: n The annual HellaCappella concert — a showcase for student vocal ensembles from an array of mostly West Coast colleges and universities -- returns to the Mondavi Center. The event is hosted by The Spokes, an allfemale group of singers that organized at UC Davis back in 2004 — the group’s name is a jaunty reference to bicycles, of course. Participating groups include The Liquid Hotplates (also from UCD), the California Golden Overtones (founded in 1962, their most recent album is “No Boys Allowed”) and the vocal group Dil Se from UC Berkeley (which sings music with roots in India and Hindi films), The Stanford (University) Fleet Street Singers, as well as groups from elsewhere. The concert will be at the Mondavi Center on Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m., tickets (at the door) are $21 students and $40 general, mondaviarts.org. n The popular free Thursday lunchtime concerts at the Pitzer Center recital hall (properly known as the Shinkoskey Noon Concerts series) continues on Thursday, April 20 at 12:05 p.m. with pianists Michael Seth Orland (a longtime piano instructor with the UCD music department) and Bay Area pianist Jacqueline Chew, performing two-piano music by early 20th Century composers Béla Bartók and Ferruccio Busoni. n And the “Ritual Encounters” installation — organized by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Forrest Gander and a ceramic artist and classically trained Indian dancer Ashwini Bhat — opens today in the Mondavi Center’s Vanderhoef Studio Theater. Visitors can enjoy a “ritual walk” past ceramic monuments, biomorphic sculptures, and dirt mandalas, as well as video and poetry elements. The exhibit is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and there will be a special event today at 7:30 p.m., with creators Ashwini Bhat and Forrest Gander.

The California Studio at UCD wraps up inaugural year with groundbreaking artists Special to The Enterprise The UC Davis Department of Art and Art History will host Ann Hamilton, Michael Mercil and Beatriz Cortez as the spring quarter artists in residence in “The California Studio: Manetti Shrem Artist Residencies.” Launched in fall 2021, The California Studio brings artists to campus in residencies focused on teaching and studio art education. This is the inaugural year of The California Studio during which six artists have taken part. All artists teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and give a public lecture. Hamilton is internationally recognized for her large-scale multimedia installations, public projects

and performance collaborations. She is a recipient of the National Medal of the Arts and a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship. Michael Mercil is a visual artist whose work interrogates agrarian experience through sculpture, drawing, painting, landscape architecture, film, performance and farming. In 2005 they began The Living Culture Initiative, a project that explores the intersection of art and the agricultural sciences at The Ohio State University. Hamilton and Mercil have collaborated on Teardrop Park in New York, the Allegheny Riverfront Park in Pittsburg, and “Halo,” an installation using directed sunlight in New York. Both are professors emeriti of art at

The Ohio State University. Hamilton and Mercil will also give a lecture, free and open to the public, on April 28 at 4:30 p.m. at the Ann E. Pitzer Center.

Beatriz Cortez Cortez, a visual artist and cultural and literary critic. Her artwork taps into the history and cultural knowledge of her homeland, El Salvador. Through her work she explores memory and loss in the aftermath of war and migration, and imagined possible futures. Cortez won the Artadia Los Angeles Award in 2020 and the inaugural Frieze Arto LIFEWTR Sculpture Prize in 2019. Cortez’s solo exhibition “Cosmic

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Ann Hamilton and Michael Mercil from their work, “O N E E V E R Y O N E.” Portals” is on view at Pitzer College Art Galleries until April 12. Her work is also exhibited in “FUTURES” at the Smithsonian Arts + Industry Building in Washington, D.C., until July

6. Cortez is a professor in the Department of Central American and Transborder Studies at CSU Northridge. She will give a free public talk on Saturday, April 14, at 4:30 p.m. at the Jan

Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art. The visiting artist program is supported by a $750,000 gift from Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem.

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‘Father Stu’: Inspirational drama a partial contender By Derrick Bang

While doing his best to turn his life around, Stuart Long (Mark Wahlberg, foreground) tries to make amends with his longestranged father (Mel Gibson), with less than ideal results.

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Enterprise film critic Faith-based films always run the risk of becoming too sentimental, maudlin and sappy. To her credit, writer/director Rosalind Ross doesn’t fall into that trap here … at least, not until the final act. But even those hearttugging details are justified by what befell the actual Stuart Long, who endured — and surmounted — a series of setbacks akin to the trials of Job. Although deeply steeped in Catholicism, Ross’ adaptation of Long’s life is more the saga of two hard-charging, unrepentant ruffians — father and son — who, initially against their will, are forced to confront and re-evaluate their many shortcomings. Initially, then, Stu (Mark Wahlberg) and his father Bill (Mel Gibson) have a great time boozing and brawling, showing little regard for fellow man (or woman), while spouting a relentless stream of selfserving, profanity-laden social and theological “observations” that are — in fairness — quite funny at times. The story begins in a workingclass Montana community, where Stu is on the last legs of a minor boxing career, which brought in just enough money to keep him and his mother, Kathleen (Jacki Weaver), modestly fed, clothed and sheltered. But the battering has taken its toll, and wrought enough damage to become life-threatening, should he return to the ring. On impulse, without a scintilla of performance experience — and to the dismay of his mother — Stu heads to Los Angeles, with dreams of Hollywood stardom dancing in his eyes. This also happens to be where the long-estranged Bill

Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson, Jacki Weaver, Teresa Ruiz, Aaron Moten, Carlos Leal, Malcolm McDowell Rating: R, for relentless profanity and coarse behavior Available via: Movie theaters landed, although Stu has no intention of looking up his old man. At least, not initially. Casting calls go nowhere; Stu winds up working in a supermarket meat department. One day he chances to spot Carmen (Teresa Ruiz), a Catholic Sunday school teacher who easily — even curtly — rebuffs his efforts at bad-boy charm. Not one to take a hint, and determined to win her over, the longtime agnostic begins attending her church. But it won’t be anywhere near that easy. Aside from having to navigate her rigid Catholic chastity, Stu has to deal with her equally strict parents, along with the church’s priest, Father Garcia (Carlos Leal). Despite Stu’s smug appeal — Wahlberg never has been short on charisma — it’s difficult to like the guy thus far. His churchgoing is superficial and self-serving. His one redeeming quality is a quick mind and willingness to challenge the (to him) absurdity of faith in God, with a series of hard questions. But it’s taking too long; Stu slides back into bad behavior, ignoring the wise advice of an unusual barfly (Niko Nicotera, clearly depicted as a Christ figure). Nearing bottom, Stu re-unites with

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his father under less than ideal circumstances, at which point we get a better sense of Bill’s past as a selfcentered lout who long ago abandoned his wife and son. Then … catastrophe. (Quite the throat-clutching stunner, as depicted here.) In the aftermath, an epiphany seems inevitable. Again to Ross’ credit, it doesn’t come immediately, particularly not in Bill’s case. Yes, there’s plenty of engaging drama built into what follows, as these two men struggle to become better versions of themselves. The story’s heart, however, comes from Weaver and Ruiz. The former is heartbreaking as Kathleen, a doting mother trying her best to deal with Stu’s erratic, frequently self-destructive nature, often with hilariously absurd suggestions and non-sequiturs. Makeup askew, eyes often glittering with tears, she forever seems at the end of her rope. Weaver’s performance is so raw, so persuasive, that it’s painful. Ruiz, in contrast, makes Carmen

as uncouth, profane or hard-drinking as depicted here. I can’t imagine how people who knew Stuart will react to this film. Curious readers are encouraged to read any of Long’s obituaries. More than anything else, then, this film clearly is a cynical, selfserving effort to redeem Wahlberg and Gibson, via the characters they play here: a goal that becomes obvious with the knowledge that Ross has been Gibson’s girlfriend since 2014. Both actors are legendary for their atrocious off-camera behavior, to a degree that has made the old mantra — “Admire the art, not the artist” — quite difficult. On its own merits, then, “Father Stu” is a modestly entertaining — if coarse — redemption saga that does a good job, during its final act, of tugging at the tear ducts. Alas, those who wonder why certain films get made, may be less charitable. — Read more of Derrick Bang’s film criticism at http://derrick bang.blogspot.com. Comment on this review at www.davisenterprise.com.

DSF gets back on stage

Opera House presents ‘Madagascar’

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Special to The Enterprise Coming soon to the Historic Woodland Opera House is a show that’s jam packed with fun for the whole family! Presented by Jennifer Goldman, D.D.S. & Amy Thu Tran, D.D.S. is the Theatre For Families production of Madagascar: A Musical Adventure. Based on the 2005 smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar, you’ll see all of the familiar characters from the movie come alive on stage. The story line follows all of your favorite “crack-alackin’” friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle. He and his best friends — Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippo — have spent their whole lives in blissful captivity before an admiring public and with regular meals. Marty lets his curiosity get the better of him though and makes his escape! Reserved-seating tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for seniors (62-plus), and $8 for children under 17. Balconyseating tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 17 and under. Purchase tickets online at www.woodland operahouse.org, by phone at 530-666-9617 or in person at the Woodland Opera House box office, 340 Second St. in Woodland. Box office hours are Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m., and two hours prior to each performance. The Opera House is in downtown Woodland, just 20 minutes from Sacramento. Many wonderful shops and restaurants are within walking distance from the theatre. We encourage you to visit us for a Quality Live Theatre Experience in a Landmark Venue. In accordance with the updated indoor mask requirements from the State of California and Yolo County, masks are no longer required in the Woodland Opera House facilities.

a caring, gentle and nurturing soul: always quick to say and do the right thing. At a particularly emotionladen moment, having only just met Bill, she surprises him (and us) by offering to drive him home. The astonished look on Gibson’s face is priceless; this man can’t even conceive of such spontaneous kindness, let alone be the recipient of same. All well and good … but now we get to the this film’s less palatable aspects. (Spoiler alert: Stop reading now, if you’d prefer to enjoy this movie as “just a movie.”) This is Ross’ first time helming a film, and it shows; her staging of scenes often is clumsy, and she relies far too heavily on the relentless, tight-tight-tight close-ups that are a hallmark of directors who trust neither their actors nor their audience. More damningly, her shamefully contrived script’s relationship to the actual Stuart Long’s life is fleeting at best, and insulting at worst; this carries “artistic license” much too far. For starters, there’s no indication Long — or his father — were

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From left, Collin Robinson-Burmester (Melman the Giraffe), Erik Catlan (Marty the Zebra), Shane Burrows (Alex the Lion), and Marie Campbell (Gloria the Hippo) star in the Woodland Opera House’s production of “Madagascar: A Musical Adventure.”

Check it out What: The Woodland Opera House Theatre for Families production of “Madagascar: A Musical Adventure,” presented by Jennifer Goldman, D.D.S. and Amy Thu Tran, D.D.S. Where: Woodland Opera House, 340 Second St. in Woodland When: Friday, April 22, to Sunday, May 8. Shows on Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.

Tickets: Reserved seating: $16 Adults, $14 Seniors (62-plus), and $8 Children under 17. Balcony: $10 Adults and $5, children 17 and under. Purchase tickets online at www. woodlandoperahouse. org or by phone in person at the Woodland Opera House box office at 530-666-9617. Box office hours are Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m., and two hours prior to each performance.

Join the Davis Shakespeare Festival for its first in-person production since 2019, a staged reading of “Native Gardens” by Karen Zacarías. This is the first event through Davis Shakespeare Festival’s current project, Vacancy Arts Collective. VAC’s mission is to cultivate community joy by aligning socially conscious art with equitable practice. VAC produces works that represent the identities of the artists and team members involved with each production. Vacancy means there is room. Taller Arte del Nuevo Amanecer will co-produce and host this free outdoor staged reading at their space at 1224 Lemen Ave. in Woodland. TANA will also premiere original screen prints inspired by the play. Join us an hour before the show for a welcome back reception with complimentary tacos, aguas frescas, visual art, and live music. “Native Gardens” brings us to two adjoining backyards with two very different couples: the Del Valles and the Butleys. The new

neighbors seem like they’ll get along until they discover a problem with the property line. As urgency to solve the issue ramps up, we consider pertinent themes: ownership, identity, and privilege. Native Gardens is a vibrant comedy that asks us a vital question as we emerge from the pandemic — what is our relationship to the land we inhabit? The cast features Beatriz Figueroa, Robin Fisher, Tim Gaffaney and Pano Roditis. The production team includes Gia Battista, Madeline Hamaguchi, Pablo Lopez and Rob Salas. Admission is limited and seats are assigned — reserve at shakespearedavis.org. Karen Zacarías is one of the inaugural Resident Playwrights at Arena Stage in Washington,

If you go What: Vacancy Arts Collective staged reading of “Native Gardens.” When: April 30 and May 1. Saturday reception at 6 p.m. performance at 7 p.m.; Sunday reception at 1 p.m., performance at 2 p.m. Where: Taller Arte del Nuevo Amanecer Studio and Gallery, 1224 Lemen Ave. in Woodland Tickets: Free, with donations accepted, shakespearedavis.org. Note: ASL interpreters at both performances. D.C., and is a core founder of the Latinx Theatre Commons.

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ronouncements from politicians and others came almost instantly after six people died and 12 more were wounded by gunfire as patrons poured out of downtown Sacramento bars and clubs at the 2 a.m. closing time April 3. “Enough is enough,” said Democratic U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who got her biggest career boost when she inherited the San Francisco mayor’s office after then-Supervisor Dan White murdered both Mayor George Moscone and fellow Supervisor Harvey Milk in 1978. “We can no longer ignore gun violence in our communities. Congress knows what steps must be taken.” Appointed state Attorney General Rob Bonta, frantically running for election in his own right, said his office “continues our work to get illegal guns off the street.” Those words came before police captured several suspects, including one seen with a homemodified automatic pistol at the scene barely a month after he won early parole over the objections of Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie

Schubert. One of her deputies predicted to state parole officials that if released early, current suspect Smiley Allen Martin would do more violence. Martin, apparently a pimp before he went to prison, had been serving a 10-year sentence for beating and whipping a prostitute, the offense euphemistically labeled “domestic violence.” Meanwhile, at this writing no one had been caught in the shootings of two men on a San Francisco playground less than 14 hours after the Sacramento massacre. As futile as the politicians’ words appeared, they were matched by those of Sam Paredes, head of the group Gun Owners of California, who said officials’ “knee jerk reaction is to go after guns,” when the real issues driving mass shootings may be mental, economic or medical. The talk obscured a key fact made clearly in a brand-new study from Stanford University researchers published in the peer-reviewed journal Annals of Internal Medicine the day after all the unjustifiable deaths:

As bad as mass shootings are, far more innocents are killed by home-based weapons, legal or not. Mass shootings account for only 1 percent of all gun-related deaths in America. The Stanford study establishes that Californians living with handgun owners, whether the weapons are legal or not, are more than twice as likely to die by homicide than if they lived in gun-free homes. Said the lead researcher, “Despite widespread perceptions that a gun in the home provides security … people who live in homes with guns are at higher — not lower — risk of dying by homicide.” Related here: The Feb. 28 shootings, also in Sacramento, where a father killed himself and

his three daughters in a church, despite a restraining order prohibiting him from possessing any firearm. Plus, mass killings often involve guns taken from homes by residents there who did not own the weapons. While the Stanford study focused on victims rather than perpetrators, events have long suggested guns in homes increase the chance of persons becoming mass shooters.

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his knowledge should impel authorities toward more thorough enforcement of existing gun controls, both involving legal purchases and self-built “ghost guns” that lack identifying serial numbers. The Stanford study also implies authorities should be able to check whether legally owned guns are stored securely, unloaded and away from unauthorized users. A way to enable this might be for gun shop buyers to sign waivers allowing police to check how guns are stored in their homes and make unsafely stored weapons subject to confiscation.

For sure, law enforcement lacks time and manpower to check on every gun owner, especially not those with ghost guns, but even spot checks could inspire many owners to keep their firearms safe and away from anyone likely to hurt themselves or someone else. This would not totally prevent massacres like the downtown Sacramento massacre, apparently done with illegal guns. But it would help prevent disturbed teenagers who sometimes become mass shooters from gaining easy access to guns and ammunition. This is just one compromise idea that would allow continued gun ownership, but also make life safer for those who live in homes with guns and the many who can become victims of people who live with gun owners. — Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com. His book, “The Burzynski Breakthrough: The Most Promising Cancer Treatment and the Government’s Campaign to Squelch It,” is now available in a softcover fourth edition. For more Elias columns, go to www.californiafocus.net.

Letters Vote for Jeff Reisig As a family member who has been impacted by a violent crime, I urge the citizens of Yolo County to support Jeff Reisig for district attorney. Although this tragedy occurred in 1980, each parole hearing for the past 14 years is treated with the same professionalism and expertise one would expect for a very recent case. Because of this, your community is still safe from the double-murderer who victimized my brother and his friend so many years ago. Had Mr. Reisig not been the D.A. at the time of the first parole hearing in 2008, this person would be walking your streets. The staff at the D.A.’s office work tirelessly to protect victims and all citizens of the county. This is not just a job for Mr. Reisig and his staff, but a passion to protect and serve those they represent. Your community is safer because of Jeff Reisig and his staff. We live in challenging times which require a proven track record with common sense, creativity, intelligence, compassion and hard work. Consider some recent accomplishments: n Expanding mental health court so now 100s are be served in collaborative programs. n Treating simple drug possession charges as public health, not public safety issues, and diverting them rather than charging. n First in the nation to develop and implement a third-party validated data transparency portal. n First to develop with Stanford raceblind charging, where all info identifying race is redacted from police reports. Cosponsored legislation with California Attorney General Rob Bonta to require all state D.A.s do the same. n Leading the state in taking ghost guns off the street. n Strong focus on investigating and prosecuting fentanyl poisoning deaths. n Partnering with Health and Human Services to educate the public on the danger of fentanyl. n Using DNA technology to solve cold cases including a first ever used way of checking the DNA data bank with DOJ and solving a serial child (his own) killer. n Aggressively prosecuting Human Trafficking cases. n Continuing to use Restorative Justice to divert offenses and now diverting 10% of felonies into RJP. Why would you vote for anyone else? Mary Manville Baxstresser Paso Robles

Davis needs ethical city leadership In a blatant attempt to silence and bankrupt the No on H campaign, City Councilman Dan Carson recently sued the No on Measure H ballot signers (his own constituents)and the Davis City clerk.

Although Mr. Carson is now crowing about how he “won” the lawsuit, (he did not) what I find most troubling about this clearly authoritarian action is that an official elected to serve the voters of Davis can also be the “Honorary Chair” of the Yes on H measure funded by a developer using the bully pulpit of his council seat to openly advocate for DiSC 2022. This lawsuit constitutes a clear conflict of interest: you cannot serve your constituents while simultaneously serving the interests of a developer whose only goal is to make money. All the greenwashing and gaslighting in the world won’t cover up for the fact that DiSC 2022 is a sprawling carcentric boondoggle that will compound traffic problems on Mace Blvd., destroy ag space, and exacerbate our current water shortage. Last Wednesday, I asked Mr. Carson to reveal who was paying for his Los Angelesbased lawyer to sue Davis residents: he refused to answer me. I prefer transparency and ethical standards in my representatives: our democratic system depends on it. Davis voters deserve better. Please vote no on H. Karen L. Baker Davis

Weeds are an eyesore I agree completely with the recent letters addressing the mess of our greenbelts, medians and walkways throughout the city. So sad that the city has let these areas go without maintenance over the last several years (well before COVID). I, too, used to be proud of living in Davis, but see it now as a small worn out town

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that can’t seem to handle its finances. I thought we voted yes to pay extra for greenbelt maintenance. What happened to that money? It certainly hasn’t been spent on caring for the greenbelts, medians or walkways. Perhaps it’s gone the way of the Mace Mess. Just another eye sore. I think we could do much better. We need people on the city council and working in city government that care and can assist in improving Davis’ appearance and functionality. Cindy Hanks Davis

Biden should clarify Re: the letter from Andrew Majeske. I think that when Biden said, “this man cannot remain in power,” that was a poor choice of words but spoken from the heart (like people profess to admire in Trump). I immediately understood this to mean not “We are going to effect regime change” but rather “When the full truth comes out about the bogus reasons for this war, and how badly it is going, and as the truth come out about the rising death toll, and as the economic burden on the Russian people increases, there will be a backlash. It is inconceivable that after this debacle that Putin will be able to hold on to power.” And despite Putin’s best efforts the truth will come out. Even Putin knows this and is clearly terrified! Biden should clarify what he meant. The quota for calls for regime change should only be limited to those times when it is absolutely valid, and no more. Gabe Lewin Davis

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Your vote matters On June 7, we have a primary election. The election of the right California matters. The DA, not the police decide if criminal charges are filed. The DA determines who goes to jail and who gets a second chance. Jeff Reisig worked with mental health professionals and judges to provide more appropriate and effective options for the seriously mentally ill. Our district attorney was the first in the nation to develop and implement a third-party validated data transparency and he was leading the state in taking ghost guns off the street. His use of restorative justice diverted 10% of felonies into restorative justice. He took an aggressive approach to prosecute Human trafficking. I am voting for Jeff Reisig for District Attorney. I am, also, voting for Lucas Frerichs for Yolo County Supervisor. Lucas has a strong track record on the Davis city council. I know he gets things done with less drama. He is consensus builder and can accomplish difficult tasks. Hamza El-Nakhal Davis

Thanks for donations On behalf of Folk Music Folks, our heartfelt thanks to all who stopped by to listen to us near Logos/Coldwell Banker at the Friday Art About (April 8). Our folk music group raised more than $400, all of which we donated for Ukrainian relief. We are grateful to be able to raise money for a good cause while doing something we love. Victoria Davis Davis

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WIN: Giants taking an East Coast trip From Page B6 The Aggies begin a three-game weekend series with a doubleheader against Big West Conference foe CSU Northridge. Thorpe is three games shy of notching her 400th career win. She is currently sitting at 397 wins. UCD (6-6 in the BWC, 18-18 overall) would need to sweep CSUN (3-9 in the BWC, 13-26) to hand Thorpe, who is in her eighth season running the program, reach the milestone. Friday's first game is scheduled at 1 p.m., with the nightcap game at 3 p.m. n The San Francisco Giants are on

the road through April 25. During that time, the Giants play at the Cleveland Guardians, New York Mets, Washington Nationals and wrap up their East Coast trek with only one game at the Milwaukee Brewers. n Who will hire their next head coach first — the Sacramento Kings or the Los Angeles Lakers? If I were placing a bet in Las Vegas, I'm going with the Lakers. n Last but not least — I wish you a Happy Easter. — Contact Mike Bush at mike@ davisenterprise.net. Follow on Twitter: @ MBDavisSports.

FALL: ‘Pretty rocky’ From Page B6 for a 24-24 score. Then the Huskies won the next two points and set. Sheldon won the fourth and final set by 10 points, securing its first league win of the season. Davis head coach, Rachel Hinojosa believes that her team showed fight in every set, but simply found their groove too late. “It was pretty rocky,” said Hinojosa. “One of our senior middle blockers was gone tonight, so that was a

big-time adjustment to try to figure out how to adapt to that. They started coming along a little bit too late every set.”

Owen Buzbee finished with four kills, Anthony Edson and Marcus Blewett had three each and Juan Camacho, Langley and Dunning each had one. Langley led with 22 digs, Camacho and Buzbee had 11 each, — Follow Rebecca Wasik on Twitter: @ BeccaFromTheBay.

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Blue Devil divers have strong finishes Enterprise staff The Davis High diving team competed in the Delta League championships at American River College in Sacramento on Wednesday. Blue Devils who placed were Maya Schumann, who took second place with 411.3 points. Sophia Koehler was fourth with 370.10 points and Aubrey Watts fifth at 365.25 points.

UCD women's golf SAN LUIS OBISPO — The UC Davis women's golf team finished tied for sixth at the Big West Conference Championship. The Aggies posted a final score of 88-over 952 to wrap up competition at the San Luis Obispo Country Club. Abby Leighton led the team, tied at eighth with a 12-over 228. She carded a 4-over 76.

DHS girls lacrosse Jr. Blue Devils football The Davis High girls

lacrosse team posted a 10-4 non-league win over Casa Grande on the road on Wednesday. Davis’ Colette Quaas and Blue Devil teammates Tory Agnew and Devon Morris had two each for Davis (13-4).

The Davis Junior Blue Devils youth football program is now opening fall registration for kids 6-13 years old. To sign up or more information, visit www. juniorbluedevils.com.

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Davis High diver Maya Schumann goes into the swimming pool during Wednesday’s Delta League championships at American River College.

EXTRA: Aggies’ Mico put down flawless bunt From Page B6 able to get on second base. It was a spark.” After Jake Brandel flied out, Riley Acosta stepped into the batter's box for the Aggies. Acosta became part of the Aggies' hitting parade, also singling to left center field, which moved Plascencia to third base. J.D. Mico put down a flawless bunt that the Tigers misplayed that put him on first base and allowed Plascencia to touch home plate to give the Aggies a 12-11 lead.

Raul Sandoval followed with a single to center field, which scored Acosta and Mico for the final two runs that led to the final score. Pacific showed signs of another rally in the bottom of the inning with two outs. Ben Nevmivant doubled to left field. But Jarryd Wood ended the game looking at a third strike. On the bump, UCD pitcher Kyler Arenado, a senior, picked up his first win of the season. Arenado allowed two hits and struck out two in two innings of work.

Arenado was one of seven Aggie pitchers used in the game. Pacific had eight pitchers take to the mound. The Aggies finished with 13 hits in the game. Plascencia went 3-for-4 with 3 RBIs. Sandoval and Nick Iverson were each 2-for-2. To read the rest of the story on UC Davis baseball team’s victory, visit www.davisenterprise.com and click on the Sports tab. — Contact Mike Bush at mike@ davisenterprise.net. Follow on Twitter: @MBDavisSports.

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y random thoughts as we head into the Easter weekend. n The UC Davis football team continues its spring drills this week and concludes toward the end of next week. The Aggies are planning to hold a scrimmage inside UC Davis Health Stadium on Saturday, April 23, which will be open to the public. More details to come. n The Davis High football program will be holding the Blue Devil Football Lift-A-Thon Fundraiser on Saturday inside the Blue Devils’ weight room, which is adjacent to the South Gym. In its flyer advertising the event, the Blue Devils have “been working hard to prepare for (this) football season ... the team has formed a tight bond through their commitment to each other as teammates. The players are also seeing huge gains in physical strength.”

The Blue Devils’ goal is to raise $68,000. The program believes no donation is too large or too small, as they feel that every dollar counts toward supporting the student-athletes. To donate or more information, visit www.davisbluedevilfootball.com. n Jimmy Garoppolo had successful right shoulder surgery on March 8. Now the San Francisco 49ers quarterback appears to be on the road to recovery. He is expected to be ready for

training camp this summer. Garoppolo enters his final season of his contract with the 49ers. On Feb. 8, 2018, Garoppolo signed a 5-year, $137,500,000 million contract that included a $7 million signing bonus, $74,1 million guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $27,500.000 million. The quarterback who has led San Francisco into the NFC Championship Game two of the last seasons enters this season in the final year. Here's what the 49ers should do: Reconstruct Garoppolo's contract through the 2023 season. Give Trey Lance, who San Francisco drafted in the 2021 NFL Draft last year with its No. 3 pick, another season working with Garoppolo. Garoppolo posted some big-time numbers last season. He completed 301 of 441 passes for 3,810 yards, 20 touch-

downs and 12 interceptions. He displays the leadership that fellow 49er teammates seem to like. One cannot argue the fact that Garoppolo has led the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game, which I consider myself blessed and fortunate to have seen in person as a fan. San Francisco played at the Los Angeles Rams, who ultimately won the game and Super Bowl LVI last season. The 49ers beat the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium on Jan. 19, 2020. Bottom line: Garoppolo should have his contract reconstructed through the end of the 2023 season. Let him continue to build Lance and lead the 49ers to what early signs are pointing toward a promising season, based on the many off-season signings. n The Easter weekend could be huge for UC Davis softball head coach Erin Thorpe.

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Davis High boys volleyball player Ethan Wells sends the ball over the net in Wednesday’s Delta League home match against Sheldon.

Blue Devils fall to Huskies By Rebecca Wasik Enterprise correspondent One set win was not enough to lift the Davis High boys volleyball team to victory on Wednesday night in the South Gym. Coming off a 3-1 victory against Cosumnes Oaks on Monday, Davis looked to edge out another Delta League opponent in Sheldon. But the visiting Huskies posted a 3-1 win; the final scores were 25-16, 26-24, 24-26, 25-15. Ethan Wells led Davis (4-5 in the Delta League, 8-9 overall)

with 12 kills and two blocks. Liam Langley collected 22 digs for Blue Devils, while Mick Dunning had 20 assists. Sheldon (1-6 in the DL, 4-9) led 2-0 entering the third set. That is when the Blue Devils went on a 6-0 run, which helped them pull ahead of the Huskies. The second set was a close one. Davis believed it had won the set at 25-23 when the ball went out of bounds. But the referees ruled the ball was in bounds, thus giving the point to Sheldon

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Aggies go extra innings for win By Mike Bush Enterprise sports editor STOCKTON — Tommy Nicholson has been involved in a marathon baseball game. Now his UC Davis baseball players went through similar feelings in facing Pacific on Tuesday. The final result was positive for the Aggies, thanks to one of their players who graduated from high school in the Stockton area, as they scored the go-ahead run and then some to record a 14-11 win in 11 innings over the host Tigers in a nonconference game at Klein Family Field. UCD (3-17) entered the top of the 11th inning tied at 11-11 with Pacific (11-20). Aggie catcher Omar Plascencia, a sophomore who is Lodi High graduate, smacked the baseball into the gap of left center field for a double. “Anytime you have an extra inning game, you want to get the leadoff batter on,” Nicholson said. “He put that ball in the gap and (Plascencia) was

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Davis High attacker Mason Heard (7) looks for a teammate down the field while fending off a Lincoln player in Wednesday’s nonleague game at Ron and Mary Brown Stadium. The Blue Devils posted a 15-0 win over the Trojans.

Davis too strong for Lincoln By Mark DeVaughn Enterprise correspondent Holt Klineberg secured the pass from Davis High boys lacrosse teammate Mason Bennett with time running out. The junior attacker went airborne with the ball in scoring range, then turned his back on the most important part of the play. Klineberg fired a no-look goal as the third-period clock expired Wednesday against Lincoln of Stockton. The sequence highlighted and defined Davis' 15-0 victory over the Trojans. Davis (10-5 overall and 7-1 Delta League) maintained the intensity — while scoring with high degrees of difficulty — during the convincing non-league win. “That was the first time I’ve ever done that. I scored a pretty cool goal,” Klineberg said with a sheepish grin, before turning his postgame thoughts to the team’s overall effort. “We were able to get the younger and more inexperienced players in the game. It’s great to see everyone having fun and giving it their all.” Asked what he liked about his team’s performance, Davis head coach Nick Juri answered quickly and in the affirmative.

“Their intensity,” he said. “From the beginning of the game, guys were moving around. They were finding guys who were available. They found good looks. They were playing together. That’s what made me happy about tonight.” The win provided a final tune-up for the team’s two most important contests. The Blue Devils face Jesuit on Thursday, in hopes of avenging their only league loss. Davis’ final home game is April 20 at home against Rio Americano, a team capable of ruining an opponent’s senior night. But the Blue Devils looked nothing like a team looking ahead. They consistently won face-offs and reliably held possession against Lincoln (0-8, 0-7). The home side claimed leads of 8-0 — after one quarter — and 10-0 at halftime. Sophomore goalkeeper Sawyer Schoen recorded his third shutout of the campaign. Dominic Freedland-Wolford scored six goals, including three in the third period for the Blue Devils. Mason Bennett added five goals. Mason Heard recorded a game-high four assists. Adam Perry added a goal and an assist. The second period featured some impressive goings-on that didn’t

account for goals. Jackson Chelius left two defenders grasping for air before firing a wayward shot. A steal from Adam Perry and deft pass from Freedland-Wolford helped keep the Bulldogs at bay. But the third period saw Davis increase the pressure on the visitors. In the opening minutes after halftime, Jet Aquino let loose three shots. After two more Davis shots fell by the wayside, FreedlandWolford scored with a bit over two minutes — 9:52 — into the period. Freedland-Wolford’s most impressive score occurred roughly seven minutes later and his team leading 12-0. A senior defenseman, Perry picked up a loose ball in his own territory. He then raced 60 yards the other direction to put the Blue Devils in scoring position. The ball made its way to Freedland-Wolford, who found the back of the net with 2:43 remaining in the quarter. After Klineberg’s acrobatics, Bennett capped the scoring with a goal nearing eight minutes left in regulation. “All the games matter,” Klineberg said. — Follow Mark DeVaughn on Twitter: @OrangeMarkD.