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Judge orders Carson to pay $42K in attorney fees By Anne Ternus-Bellamy Enterprise staff writer Davis City Councilman Dan Carson must pay more than $42,000 in attorney fees to the six Davis residents he sued over the ballot arguments they signed opposing Measure H, a Yolo County judge ruled on Wednesday. The ruling by Judge Daniel Maguire found that while both sides prevailed on some of their objectives in the litigation, “the real parties in interest have achieved the greater share of success and are awarded a net fees recovery of $42,209.75.” Those real parties — Alan Pryor, Michael Corbett, Stephen Wheeler, Darrel Dickey, Roberta Millstein and Juliette Beck — had originally sought more than $70,000 in attorney fees from Carson after Maguire in April left their ballot argument largely intact, ordering the removal of one word and a change in the numerical unit used for measuring greenhouse gas emissions. Measure H, if approved by Davis voters on Tuesday, would pave the way for development of the Davis Innovation and Sustainability Campus in East Davis. In their ballot argument opposing DiSC, the real

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Davis Mayor Gloria Partida speaks Wednesday at a rally in support of gun victims in Davis’ Central Park. Caleb Hampton/ Enterprise photo

Vigil honors victims of gun violence By Caleb Hampton Enterprise staff writer Several dozen community members and elected officials gathered Wednesday evening at Central Park in Davis to hold a candlelight vigil for victims of gun violence. June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to amplify gun violence awareness. Roughly 100 people are killed

every day in the United States as a result of gun violence, including deaths by suicide and accidental shootings. The vigil honored all gun violence victims and speakers reflected especially on the victims of recent mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas. “We’ve had mass shootings at hospitals, schools, music venues, grocery stores, churches —

it just doesn’t seem to end,” Rep. Mike Thompson, D-Napa, said in a speech at the vigil. “We have a gun violence epidemic in our country and it needs to stop.” On Wednesday, Thompson introduced the Protecting Our Kids Act to the U.S. House of Representatives. The act would impose more restrictive gun laws, including raising the lawful age to purchase a semiautomatic

centerfire rifle from 18 to 21 years old. “The cause (of gun violence) is no mystery,” Davis Mayor Gloria Partida said in a speech at the vigil. “The evidence is overwhelming. States with the least restrictive gun laws have the most gun deaths.” — Reach Caleb Hampton at champton@davisenterprise. net. Follow him on Twitter at @calebmhampton.

‘Predator’ convicted in Davis, Santa Rosa rape attempts By Lauren Keene Enterprise staff writer

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The Yolo County Grand Jury in May released a report on the status of Davis greenbelts and parks titled, “CLOVER TAKING OVER: Where Did the Grass Go in Davis Parks?”

City plans action as weeds proliferate By Anne Ternus-Bellamy Enterprise staff writer The proliferation of weeds throughout the city of Davis has not gone unnoticed. Beyond what many consider the unsightly

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appearance of weeds sprouting out of sidewalk cracks and medians and lining Davis parks and greenbelts, there is the danger to animals from foxtails that seem to be just about everywhere lately. In fact, the Yolo County

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Grand Jury in May released a report on the status of Davis greenbelts and parks titled, “CLOVER TAKING OVER: Where Did the Grass Go in Davis Parks?” The report urged the city

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WOODLAND — Jose Perez-Meza stood trial last month for assaulting two women in Davis and Santa Rosa, and even his own lawyer acknowledged his guilt. “We know that Mr. Perez-Meza is the one that did it,” Jesse Ortiz III said during closing arguments last week in Yolo Superior Court. “That’s what the evidence in this case showed.” But Ortiz argued that prosecutors failed to prove Perez-Meza intended to rape the women, telling jurors he

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The jury disagreed, however, returning verdicts Tuesday that convicted Perez-Meza of multiple felony charges including assault with intent to commit rape, attempted rape, forcible

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Briefly Man sentenced for park shooting A Woodland man received a 27-year state prison sentence last week for the attempted murder of another man at a Woodland park. Marvin Eugene Montgomery, 62, was convicted in March of attempted murder and weapon-related charges in connection with the June 9, 2021, shooting at Freeman Park that severely injured the 44-year-old victim. The jury found untrue an allegation that the murder attempt was premeditated. Prosecutors argued during Montgomery’s trial that the shooting stemmed from Montgomery’s belief that the victim had used counterfeit money during an earlier methamphetamine transaction. A confrontation followed at Freeman Park, where the victim refused to pay, “Montgomery grabbed a semi-automatic gun and shot the victim twice at close range, hitting him in the arm and the stomach,” the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office reported. “Friends of the victim, who were close to the shooting, rushed to his aid along with police officers who responded within three minutes of the shooting.” The victim was hospitalized with injuries including a broken arm and intestinal wounds that required surgery, prosecutors said. Montgomery left town after the incident but was arrested about two months later.

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Getting some help with the election Y ou never know when you might need a couple of friends to lend you a helping hand. Maybe you need someone to bring by a bag of groceries after your emergency appendectomy or maybe you need your next-door neighbor to arrive with a set a jumper cables to fire up your car's balky battery. According to the State of California Official Voter Information Guide, when voting at a polling place or vote center, "You may choose up to two people to help you." There are no restrictions on who these two people may be, other than they can't be your employer or your union boss.They can be 100 years old or 100 days old. They can live in Yolo County, Multnomah County, Modoc County or Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. They can be a spouse or a complete stranger, billionaire or pauper, smart as a whip or dumb as a doorknob. Presumably they have to be alive, but even that is not specified. Be that as it may, when it comes to finding two people to help me fill out my ballot, not to mention fill me in on the issues of the day, who better than Lois Wolk and Helen Thomson, who between them have been elected to more important offices than I have fingers and toes? Helen and Lois arrived June 1 at

my East Davis estate, somehow breached security and knocked on the front door at precisely 3:45 p.m. I was escorted to the curb, where a gleaming, creamy white 1963 Rolls Royce, piloted by chauffeur-for-a-day Steve Boschken, awaited me. I knew this was going to be a day to remember. And if I was receiving this kind of royal treatment for a mere primary election, my mind raced considering what splendors await me when the general election rolls around in November. We headed for the Vote Center at the Vets Memorial, where we were greeted by Yolo County elections czar Jesse Salinas, a man who is working tirelessly to ensure that every registered voter can cast a ballot easily, comfortably and conveniently. We entered the largely empty Vote Center where a number of booths were awaiting potential voters. Free popcorn and cold beer might increase in-person voter turnout, but vote-by-mail has become so popular that live poll

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From left, Helen Thomson and Lois Wolk help Bob Dunning cast his ballot in the California Primary election Wednesday at the Veterans Memorial Center in Davis. workers are now as lonely as the Maytag Repairman.

ois pulled the cap off the black felt pen and Helen helped me find my glasses as I opened the ballot I had been sent in the mail and began the timehonored and sacred privilege of voting on the candidates and issues of the day. The poll workers were so kind and accommodating and willing to explain every step in the process that I felt like I actually had six or seven people helping me vote. After carefully evaluating each race — my goodness there were a number of people running for

governor — I sealed my ballot in the envelope provided, signed and dated it on the appropriate line and slipped it through a thin slot into the ballot drop box. Then, after a brief photo session in front of the Vets, it was back into the Rolls to conclude this magical day with strawberry shortcake at Central Park in what turned out to be a glorious early June afternoon. I only hope that Helen and Lois — not to mention Steve and his Rolls Royce — will be available once again come November. — Reach Bob Dunning at bdunning@davisenterprise.net.

Yolo County’s COVID Grand jury indicts former case rate still rising UCD water polo coach By Caleb Hampton By Anne Ternus-Bellamy Enterprise staff writer Yolo County’s COVID-19 case rate continues climbing, up to 35.5 cases per 100,000 residents as of Monday. The state also reported another COVID-19 death in Yolo County, as well as six COVID-19 hospitalizations. Over the course of the month of May, the county’s case rate nearly tripled from 12.4 on May 2 to 35.5 on May 30, driven largely by new Omicron subvariants. During that time, the county saw five deaths from COVID-19, bringing to 320 the total number of county residents who have died from the virus during the pandemic. The Davis Joint Unified School District continues to be hit hard by the virus, with 105 students and 18

staff members out with COVID on Tuesday. Davis High School had 25 COVID-positive students on Tuesday as well as three staff members, while the combined Emerson/Da Vinci Junior High campus had 18 students out and five staff members. During the month of May, the first full month without an indoor mask mandate, 484 DJUSD students and 70 staff members tested positive for COVID19, more than double any other month during the pandemic except January. At UC Davis, 34 percent of on-campus isolation and quarantine housing was full on Wednesday with 325 positive cases detected over the last week, 290 of them among students. — Reach Anne TernusBellamy at aternus@ davisenterprise.net.

Suspect arrested in March store robbery By Lauren Keene Enterprise staff writer Davis police have arrested a suspect in a March robbery at T.J. Maxx. Samuel Mancillas was taken into custody Monday after being identified as one of two people who took part in the March 29 incident, according to Lt. Ilya Bezuglov. Mancillas, x, is believed to have entered the Second Street store with his companion who later walked out with several items in a shopping cart that weren’t paid for, police said at the time.

An assistant manager reportedly tried to find the alleged thief, then contacted Mancillas to seek his help in getting the items returned. Police said Mancillas hurled racist slurs at the employee, who escorted him out of the store. At that point, he allegedly “took a folding knife out of his pocket, threatened to stab her and made a stabbing motion in her direction,” Lt. Mike Munoz said. Mancillas, 22, was arrested in Amador County on charges of robbery, assault with a deadly weapon and criminal threats, Bezuglov said.

Enterprise staff writer A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment Thursday against former UC Davis assistant water polo coach Daniel Joseph Noble, 26, charging him with distribution of visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. Federal agents arrested Noble at his Sycamore Lane home in Davis last month in connection with an undercover child pornography investigation. He has been released on $100,000 bond, with special conditions including GPS location monitoring, restricted travel and a ban from using computers or other devices capable of accessing the internet. The child-pornography charge carries a punishment ranging from five to 20 years in prison and $35,000 in fines, according to a federal complaint. UC Davis terminated Noble’s employment last month shortly after his arrest. According to a staff directory writeup about Noble published by UC Davis Athletics, the San Clemente native moved to Davis in 2017 to help with the Davis Water Polo Club, coaching 12-and-under boys’ and girls’ teams. In

2019, UC Davis hired Noble to work with its men’s and women’s water polo teams. His contract with the university was set to expire June 30. This spring, a federal agent in Florida conducted an undercover investigation into chat groups on Kik, a mobile messaging application. While monitoring a particular group, the agent observed a user — later traced to Noble — post at least seven videos depicting prepubescent and pubescent girls and boys performing sex acts on themselves, on each other and on adult men. According to an affidavit filed in support of a criminal complaint and arrest warrant, the agent believed the minors depicted in the videos were real people. One of the videos, which showed an adult male raping a prepubescent girl wearing a mask, was part of a series familiar to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). “The child victim in that series was sexually abused outside the state of California, and her abuse was video recorded,” the affidavit stated. Noble was arrested on probable cause that he distributed child pornography. He is not accused of creating the content. According to the affidavit, after being read his Miranda rights, Noble willingly spoke to federal

agents and NOBLE admitted Indicted to posting sexually explicit videos and receiving gratification from them. He denied “committing hands-on offenses against minors,” the affidavit stated. UC Davis leaders learned about the investigation into Noble a few days before his arrest. The campus is cooperating with the FBI on the case. “These allegations are highly disturbing and antithetical to the values of UC Davis,” Chancellor Gary S. May said last month. “We will cooperate fully with the FBI investigation. As always, the safety of our students and the broader community remain my highest concern.” The case against Noble is the product of an investigation by the FBI in Jacksonville, Florida and Sacramento, California, as well as the Sacramento Internet Crimes Against Children task force, Lauren Horwood, U.S. Department of Justice Public Affairs Officer, said Thursday in a press release. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christina McCall is prosecuting the case. — Reach Caleb Hampton at champton@ davisenterprise.net. Follow him on Twitter at @ calebmhampton.

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Spring programs in full swing Special to The Enterprise

Davis Media Access

ne of my absolute favorite things about community media is how we take a mix of community volunteers — and sometimes staff — add in community organizers and leaders, and from that create programming that is locally relevant, and brings awareness to what’s unique about where we live. “In the Studio” at Davis Media Access is one of the main vehicles for this process locally. Generally short, 10- to 15-minute segments, the show seeks to highlight current events and community issues. In recent weeks, we’ve produced the following. “What is Hattie Weber?” DMA volunteer Madeline Hamaguchi hosts Merrily DuPree, co-director of the Hattie Weber Museum in Davis. Discussion includes who Hattie Weber was; the history of how and why a museum was created in her honor; an overview of the permanent exhibits, and an in-depth discussion of a recent exhibit focusing on three Japanese-American students from Davis, who were affected by the Executive Order to intern everyone of Japanese descent living in specific areas of Washington, Oregon, and California.https://youtu.be/nJfzKSBO-hU. How about 40 performers, one stages, three days and just one ticket? Volunteer Tim Gaffaney hosts Kyle Monhollen, co-founder of the Davis Live Music Collective about the “10th Annual Davis Music Festival.” They discuss the upcoming festival on June 17-19, how bands are chosen, including discussion of some of new and returning bands, and the wide range of genres. They also cover how they schedule the stages; where one can purchase tickets — with

proceeds going to the Davis Schools Arts Foundation and why they are the recipients—the youth band competition; how to get involved and volunteer during the event, and the Covid policy. https://youtu.be/ VhhRX0vIFsY. Last week, it was my pleasure to interview Dr. Aimee Sisson, Health Officer for Yolo County. I’ve interviewed her a number of times throughout the pandemic, and recently had been getting so many questions from the public that it seemed a good moment to check in again. Using questions curated through the award-winning COVID-19 Community Response Facebook group, I chatted with Dr. Sisson about subjects ranging from Test-to-Treat centers; what is considered “medically appropriate” with regard to antiviral medications such as Paxlovid; vaccine availability for ages 5-11, and why we’re seeing another nationwide surge in Covid cases. Watch “Q & A with Dr. Sisson” here: https://youtu. be/65f4lBykTME. The end of May also finds DMA’s small production staff busy with a range of community-and schoolbased productions. Over the past few weeks, we’ve recorded the year-end final orchestral performances for both the high schools and middle schools. And over the next week, we’ll be on hand for all five local high-school graduation ceremonies. You can also check out the short video DMA staffer Lee Navalta did for the Elmwood Community Mural. The Elmwood neighborhood in Davis painted a colorful street mural over the weekend of April 29 to May 1 that unites the community and celebrates nature. Led by local artist

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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 Rhino (A196280), a handsome, curious 3-year-old male gray-and-white cat who can be shy but willing to snuggle once he is comfortable. Rhino and his sister Lyla arrived together, so he has lived with other cats. Also hoping for a good home is Minnie (A191512), a 7-monthold female black-andwhite longhair cat who loves attention and lots of cuddling. Minnie came in with a sibling and lived with other cats. Minnie needs regular brushing, which she thinks is wonderful. For information on adopting, contact adoptycas@gmail.com. All shelter animals are upto-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 Paprika, an adorable 13-week-old female shepherd cross. She will be a medium-size dog when grown. This little girl is a cuddler who loves to play and have fun. Paprika is up to date on her puppy vaccines and microchipped. Rotts will pay for her to be spayed when she is old enough. She also comes

Paprika with free lifetime obedience training classes. Sesame is a male shepherd cross. He’s a sweet and curious 13-week-old pup. Sesame loves to play with anything or anyone. Like his sister, he’s up to date on vaccines and microchipped, will be neutered when he is old enough and comes with free lifetime training classes. Come meet this silly goofball. The next Rotts of Friends’ adoption event is from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June4, 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 obediencetraining classes. For more information, visit facebook.com/rottsof friends.

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Judy Catambay, Elmwood neighborhood lead Joy Klineberg, and the many neighbors who helped with the design and all of the logistics, the project was supported in part by the City of Davis Arts and Cultural Affairs Fund. Drone footage provided by Brian Bennett. https:// youtu.be/5nDdTFBmTfQ. Finally, DMA is delighted to once again be a media co-sponsor for Yolo County Juneteenth. Yolo County’s Early Juneteenth Holiday Celebration is a free family event, where community members come together to celebrate the freedom of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The celebration takes place Sunday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the UC Davis Conference Center and the Jan Shrem & Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art. The Juneteenth theme for 2022 is “The Road to Freedom Day,” and will honor Black artists and artisans, performers, elders, and musicians. The family-friendly celebration will include live entertainment, educational presentations, art displays, activities for youth, giveaways, artisan vendors, food trucks, sponsor tables and more. For more info about the June 5 event, visit https://yolocountylibrary.org/events/. Davis Media Access will record the celebration, which premieres on YouTube on June 19, the actual day of the holiday. — Davis Media Access is the only nonprofit community media center in Yolo County. Autumn LabbeRenault has served as its executive director since 2007, where she writes and blogs about a wide variety of media and community issues. Learn more at http://davismedia.org, email info@davismedia.org, or call 530-757-2419.

Understanding outstanding orchids By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise

rchids are one of the most recognizable and popular flowering plants there are. Their recognition may be due in part that there are almost 28,000 species in the orchid family of orchidaceae. That is nearly equal to the number of bony-fish species, more than double of the number of bird species, and over four times the number of mammal species! The orchidaceae family makes up between 6 and 11 percent of all seed-producing plants. The bright colors of orchid flowers help to attract pollinators. Many flowering plants have separate structures for reproduction, the stamen to produce pollen to be collected by pollinators, and the stigma and style to accept distributed pollen and fertilize the seeds. Orchids do things a little differently. They combined their stamen and style into a single structure called the column. Instead of releasing individual pollen grains, their pollen grains are contained in bundles called pollinia.The pollinia are attached to a sticky disk and will attach to a pollinator and will hang in a position that will contact the column of another orchid and pollinate it. Because pollination is so specialized and chances can be low, orchids stay receptive longer than other flowering plants. A single seed pod of an orchid can also contain over a million seeds, also increasing successful reproduction. A single orchid seed is about the size of a speck of dust and needs a microscope to be seen. Orchid seeds rely on the

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Orchids bloom in a brilliant purple.

Explorit Science Center symbiotic relationship with mycorrhizal fungi in order to germinate and grow. An orchid seed does not contain any nutrients for itself, and rather gets its nutrients from the fungi it is attempting to grow on. Even with successful germination, it can still take several years for an orchid plant to produce its first flowers. Many of the orchids you find in stores are already 10 or more years old. When cared for properly, orchid plants can live up to 100 years. Orchid flowers are made up of three sepals, three pedals, and have a threechambered ovary. Flowers have bilateral symmetry and are actually upsidedown. When an orchid is blooming, it will rotate 180 degrees so that the labellum is under the column making a shelf or lip for pollinators to land on and help with pollination. With so many orchid varieties it is not surprising

that they are found in all continents except for Antarctica. Most orchid species are found in tropical regions, but some are also found in temperate regions as well. With their widespread distribution, orchid species are the national flower of several nations, including Venezuela, Columbia, Singapore, Costa Rice, Honduras, Belize, Guatemala and Panama, as well as being the state and city flowers of other places around the world. Orchids are used as houseplants, in perfumes and even as food. Vanilla is made from the seed pods of one orchid genus also named vanilla. Exploit’s coming events: n Explorit is open to the public on Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. Explorit Members, ASTC, and those age

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FEES: ‘Not one battle here, but five,’ judge says From Page A1 parties had focused on the negative impacts they said DiSC could have on traffic, greenhouse gas emissions and more. Carson, who serves as honorary chair of the Yes on Measure H campaign, filed suit asking the court to order changes to five provisions of that ballot argument, claiming they were false or misleading. Maguire, in his attorney fee ruling issued Wednesday, noted that Carson prevailed on one provision, was granted partial relief on another and lost on the remaining three. Both sides had claimed victory following Maguire’s April decision and the real parties in interest subsequently filed a motion seeking attorney fees from Carson. Carson then filed his own motion seeking attorney fees. The No side ultimately sought $93,024 in attorney fees while Carson sought $76,358, though the Yes on H team, rather than Carson himself, funded the lawsuit. In determining the attorney fee awards, Maguire wrote, “(i)t is important to note that there was not one battle here, but five, since each of the challenged provisions were separately analyzed… Each statement stood or fell on its own… “The quantitative tally is one victory for petitioner (Carson), three for real parties in interest, and one split decision.” In sum, said Maguire, “the litigation was not a complete win for either side, as both petitioner and real parties in interest scored substantive victories.” However, he said, “while both sides qualify as ‘successful parties,’ they did not succeed equally, and the court proportionately reduces the fees awarded based on the extent of each side’s success.” Maguire said the real parties in

interest achieved 70 percent of their litigation goals, and thus awarded them 70 percent of their attorney fee request. Rather than the CARSON $93,024 they Tough math sought, they were awarded $65,117. And Carson, rather than receiving $76,358, was awarded 30 percent of what he sought, or $22,907. The net result: Carson must pay the six Davis residents named in his lawsuit $42,209. Following Maguire’s ruling on Wednesday evening, the Yes on Measure H team issued the following statement: “Although we are still reviewing the decision, we are pleased to see that Judge Maguire determined both parties to be prevailing parties.” Carson provided no additional comment on Thursday. Said Pryor, who chairs the No on H campaign: “We thank Judge Maguire for his thoughtful consideration of the issues and are heartened that our grassroots campaign was vindicated and prevailed over deep-pocketed developers and politicians who tried to intimidate Davis residents with meritless litigation.” Also commenting on the ruling was Millstein, who said, “I’m relieved that the judge agreed overwhelmingly with our arguments. “But there’s not much reason to celebrate. This lawsuit never should have happened. Davis residents shouldn’t be reluctant to speak out for fear that an elected city official might sue them.” — Reach Anne Ternus-Bellamy at aternus@davisenterprise. net. Follow her on Twitter at @ ATernusBellamy.

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WEEDS: City already moving on plan From Page A1 to take the following actions: n Address the weed infestation in the parks and green belts, with removal of weeds such as foxtails; n Restore turf grass areas and irrigation; promote volunteer programs already in place; use transparent bidding practices when hiring contractors; n Recruit to fill the Integrated Pest Management specialist position or outsource this function; and n Publicize an annual Measure H spending report detailing expenditures and how Measure H specifically benefits the city’s parks and aquatics centers. Measure H is the city’s $49 per parcel parks tax. The city has 90 days to provide a written response to the Grand Jury report. Mayor Gloria Partida said Thursday, “The City Council and staff take the recommendations of the report seriously and will provide a thoughtful and detailed response.” Prior to the release of the Grand Jury report, the city had already announced plans to address the proliferation of weeds. “The city is aware of the growing issue of weeds in the community,” the city posted on social media earlier in the week. “(We) are working diligently to resolve it, including hiring more crews, redirecting resources and creating long-term management plans.” Heading into summer, the city’s planned short-term actions include: n Prioritizing “high touch and high visibility areas,” including streetscapes; n Using vetted herbicides at medians and low-use areas; n Re-evaluating the schedule in which different city entities

(Open Space, Parks and Community Services, Public Works Utilities and Operations and others) abate weeds, especially in the same areas; n Working with a contractor to clean up weeds such as foxtails on the greenbelts; n Redirecting resources within Parks and Community Services to assist in weed abatement; n Hiring an additional crew to help with priority areas; n Creating additional volunteer events providing residents with opportunities to assist with abatement or clean up their neighborhood; and n Connecting with Yolo County’s Alternative Sentencing Program to perform additional landscape maintenance work in Davis. The program provides community service work in lieu of incarceration. “Residents should see an improvement and some of the work happening as early as late May or early June,” the city’s website said. “We appreciate the patience of the community as staff continue this work.” In addition to those shortterm strategies, the city plans longer-term efforts as well, including using pre-emergence herbicide two to three times a year to prevent weed growth in the future and creating management plans with scopes of work for community areas, prioritizing greenbelts first. “It’s important to note that even with all of these strategies in place, there will be areas that get missed and it takes time; everything can’t get done all at once,” according to the city. “Especially when a number of departments manage many areas of parks and open spaces. Communication is important, especially hearing from the public. The city depends on residents to relay which areas need

immediate attention and to bring it to the attention of city staff.” The My Davis app makes it easy to submit service requests, including reporting on weeds. Learn more at https://www. cityofdavis.org/how-do-i/makea-service-request. According to the city, wind and weather patterns this year have played a “huge role” in the growth and manageability of weeds. “When actively growing, weeds can produce thousands of seeds per plant that are dispersed throughout the season, spreading far and wide with the help of wind. Seeds can remain dormant for months, even years, before germinating,” according to the city’s website. “As a result of these climate patterns, weeds have been growing and regrowing, even after crews mowed or treated an area. In some instances, crews visited the same area three or more times over the course of a few months because of the regrowth. “If intermittent rains and windy weather patterns continue, weeds may re-sprout, requiring additional staff time and resources.” In addition to the role wind and weather patterns play, the city’s ability to eradicate weeds has been hampered in other ways, the Grand Jury noted. The City Council voted in early 2020 to end the use of herbicides containing glyphosate (such as Roundup), acknowledging as it did that there would be greater burden on city staff to eliminate weeds without it. Meanwhile, the position of integrated pest management specialist has been empty for some time. The Grand Jury recommended the city immediately begin recruiting for the position and if it is not filled by Septem ber, to outsource the job.

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Man jailed for arson at Woodland library By Lauren Keene Enterprise staff writer A Woodland man faces arson charges after allegedly scorching an exterior wall at the Woodland Public Library early Monday morning. Firefighters and police responded to the 1:50 a.m. blaze at the First Street library, arriving to find someone had set fire to “miscellaneous items”

that were burning the stucco wall, according to a Woodland Police Department Facebook post. A witness reported seeing a person wearing a red sweatshirt walking away from the scene, and officers located a man in the area who matched that description, the post said. Joel Michel, 27, was booked into he Yolo County Jail on suspicion of arson.

Guns, drugs seized during Olive Drive home search By Lauren Keene Enterprise staff writer Davis police seized guns, ammunition and drugs Tuesday while serving a search warrant at a residence in the 1100 block of Olive Drive. Officers also arrested two Davis men during the search, which police said stemmed from a monthlong investigation by the Police Department’s Community-Oriented Policing and ProblemSolving Unit (COPPS). “Detectives located numerous firearms and a large amount of ammunition,” police said in a Facebook post. “One of the firearms recovered was a sawed-off shotgun, which detectives determined had been modified at the residence and is illegal under California law.” Police reported finding fentanyl, ketamine and

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Davis police reported seizing several guns, along with drugs and ammunition, from an Olive Drive residence. methamphetamine — an anesthetic with hallucinogenic effects — “along with items commonly possessed by those who sell narcotics including packaging material and digital scales,” the post said. Detectives arrested Kyle Ray Lucas, 33; and 28-year-old Isaac Shane Trujillo on numerous narcotic and firearms-related charges. Both were booked into the Yolo County Jail.

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‘PREDATOR’: Faces 20-year sentence From Page A1 assault, sexual battery and robbery. The 37-year-old Sacramento resident now faces up to 20 years in state prison for the attacks, his arrest stemming from the August 2020 attempted rape of a woman walking along the Putah Creek bike path in South Davis. Two years earlier, he assaulted another woman outside her Santa Rosa apartment, tackling her to the ground as she walked toward her car while on crutches from an injury. “Predators like Mr. Perez-Meza look for opportunity, vulnerability and chinks in the armor wherever they can get it,” prosecuting attorney David Robbins told jurors in his closing remarks. “In 2018 and 2020, that is exactly what happened — he went hunting for an opportunity, for a vulnerable woman, and he found (the two victims).” Although one of the crimes occurred in Sonoma County, prosecutors there ceded jurisdiction to the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office to try the two cases jointly. Perez-Meza already was a registered sex offender for prior sexual batteries in Sacramento and Sonoma counties when he attacked the 23-year-old Davis victim on the night of Aug. 2, 2020. “The defendant strangled

her in a headlock and the victim then awoke on the ground. The defendant told her not to scream and that he had a gun. The defendant demanded the victim’s cell phone which he took so she could not call police,” Robbins wrote in a bail motion in the case. Robbins went on to describe the rape attempt, which the woman convinced her assailant to halt. “The defendant then insisted that he walk her home,” tightly gripping her hand as they headed to her apartment. “The defendant tried to convince the victim to sit outside alone with him on a chair in the apartment complex, but the victim told the defendant to come inside of her apartment,” where the victim apparently intended to ask her roommate in another language to call the police, the bail motion said. “The defendant was given a cup of tea which he left a fingerprint on,” as well as his DNA, prosecutors said. He also allowed the victim to enter her phone number into his cell phone, and it remained there when officers arrested him several weeks later. At the time, police said they had “evidence to suggest” Perez-Meza had committed similar assaults in the region, one of which came to light with the filing of new charges for a June 17, 2018, attack at a Santa Rosa apartment complex.

According to court documents and trial testimony, the 27-year-old victim was walking on crutches through her apartment complex when a man tackled her from behind and sexually battered her. Security cameras captured the suspect passing through area several times in the half hour before the attack, stopping at one point to stare at the woman’s apartment. The perpetrator fled when several witnesses heard the woman’s cries for help and intervened. Despite the camera footage, Santa Rosa police investigators were unable to identify a suspect until February 2020, when they obtained a geofence search warrant — an investigative technique through which they collected data from mobile devices used around the time and location of the assault. The warrant yielded information from four people — two women, a man who did not match the suspect’s description, and

Perez-Meza, who did, court documents noted. But it wasn’t until months later that Davis police, while investigating the South Davis assault, photographed a distinctive-looking jacket in Perez-Meza’s residence also worn by the suspect in the Santa Rosa attack. Perez-Meza “took what he wanted without any sign of remorse for his victims; his acts can only be categorized as heinous,” Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig said in a news release. “Through the tremendous courage of the victims and the excellent law enforcement investigations by Santa Rosa PD, Davis PD and our investigations unit, justice was served.” Ortiz, Perez-Meza’s attorney, could not be reached for comment about the verdicts. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for July 15. — Reach Lauren Keene at lkeene@davisenterprise.net. Follow her on Twitter at @laurenkeene.

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Chamber closes season with two orchestral works By Jeff Hudson Enterprise arts writer The Chamber Music Society of Sacramento is putting a larger-than-usual ensemble onstage for their final program of the season, which will feature two 20th-century works for chamber orchestra in addition to a famous string quartet and a pair of pieces for violin and piano. The concert will be on Saturday, June 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Brunelle Performance Hall at Davis High School, 315 W. 14th St. The two chamber orchestra works are the twomovement Petite Symphonie Concertante for Piano, Harpsichord, Harp and Strings by Swiss-born composer Frank Martin (1890-1974), and the twomovement “Dances Sacred and Profane” (for harp and string accompaniement) by Claude Debussy (18621918). Martin was commissioned to write the Petite Symphonie Concertante in 1944, and the piece premiered in 1946 in Zurich. It became his best-known composition — neoclassical in style and set to a waltz tempo, as the composer reflected on concertos from the 1700s and 1800s that incorporated danceable themes. Debussy was commissioned in 1904 to write a short piece showcasing the Playel company’s chromatic harp — Debussy was prob-

ably picked for this task because he favored the Playel company’s pianos. Conducting the Martin and the Debussy will be Christian Baldini, music director of the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra and Sacramento’s Camellia Symphony Orchestra. Also on the program is a famous string quartet by Josef Haydn (1732-1809) — commonly known in English speaking countries as the “Emperor Quartet” (also familiar to German speakers as the “Kaiserquartett”) — cataloged as Haydn’s String Quartet in C Major, Op. 76, No. 3. Haydn composed the piece in the late 1790s, and the melody of the famous second movement has remained popular to this day. You’ll find this melody in the English language hymn “Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken.” The melody has also been part of the national anthem for the past 100 years (though the lyrics of the anthem have been changed several times). In addition, the program includes two short pieces for violin and piano (“Nocturne” and “Cortège”) by composer Lili Boulanger (1893-1918), who was the sister of the famous composition teacher Nadia Boulanger, who worked with many composers who went on to substantial careers (Aaron Copland and Philip Glass among them). The lineup of participat-

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Harpist Kerstin Allvin will feature at The Chamber Music Society of Sacramento’s concert on June 11 at the Brunelle Performance Hall on the Davis High campus. ing musicians for the concert includes three soloists — pianist Dimitriy Cogan, harpsichordist Jonathan Salzedo and harpist Kerstin Allvin. Other musicians include William Barbini (the Chamber Music Society’s artistic director), Kineko Okumura, Anita Felix, and Erica Miranda on violin; Madeline Prager and Zoe Kemmerling on cello; Julie Hochman and Eunghee Cho on cello; and Kristen Zoernig and Nicholas Vegas on bass. Baldini

described these musicians as “an all-star team” featuring accomplished conservatory-trained performers from the Sacramento region and the Bay Area. Tickets are $30 general, $25 (seniors 60-plus), $12 students with ID and children, available online at CMSSacto.org and at the door. There will also be a second performance of the program on Sunday, June 12 at 4 p.m. in Sacramento’s Trinity Episcopal Cathedral.

———— Tickets are now on sale for the Mellon Music Festival, to be held this year on June 24 to 26 in Davis. Cellist Eunghee Cho (who grew up in Davis) will be joined by cellist Joy Yanai and violinist Katherine Arndt (who have played with the festival before, as well as violist Lisa Sung and violinist MuChen Hseih (appearing in Davis for the first time). Ticket options include a “Full Festival Pass” covering all three concerts for $50. Individual

tickets to a single concert are $20 general. Admission is free for students and kids, but these free tickets still require online reservations. The June 24 and June 26 concerts will be held at the Odd Fellows Hall (415 Second St.). The June 25 program will be at Sudwerk Brewing Co.(2001 2nd St, Davis) -- that program will feature several beer-andfood pairings, in addition to the music. Tickets and information online at MellonMusicFestival.org.

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Above left: all the actors had well developed characters and the energy from the cast carried the audience through the cool summer night to its delightful ending. Right: Acme Theatre Company’s production of “Pride and Prejudice” revolves around a country family in England where the mother is trying to marry off her four daughters in order to save the family’s estate before her disinterested husband passes away.

Acme show lit up holiday weekend By Jennifer Goldman Enterprise arts writer Memorial weekend brought back the Davis tradition of Comedy Theatre in the park. This year, after a two year moratorium, the show is live again with two alternating casts at the outdoor stage at the Davis Art Center. Acme is a teen theater company for 14-18 year

olds. This weekend featured an upbeat show based on the novel by Jane Austin’s “Pride and Prejudice” and written by playwright Kate Hamill. The audience provided their own lawn chairs and blankets could be rented for $5 if anyone got cold during the performance. The cast introduced

the show and immediately had us laughing with the hilarious Lady Catherine wielding their sign featuring the troupe’s website. The music was recorded and clearly recognized from the popular ‘70s band ABBA. There was electricity in the air as the actors took the stage.

The story revolves around a country family in England where the mother is trying to marry off her four daughters in order to save the family’s estate before her disinterested husband passes away. The mother, Mrs. Bennet, was very animated and had us in stitches as was Lady

Catherine and Mr. Collins. All the actors had well developed characters and the energy from the cast, especially from the youngest daughter Lydia, carried the audience through the cool summer night to its delightful ending. Should we marry for love or simply for financial security and

status? You decide. Congratulations to the director Emily Henderson and the more than 50 people involved in this production that made it a wonderful way to spend a beautiful evening. Proof of vaccination and masks are required this year.

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Hollywood Stargirl: The sparkle is gone By Derrick Bang Enterprise film critic Sigh. All that was fresh, clever and endearing about 2020’s “Stargirl,” is missing in this ill-advised sequel. The title is apt, because “Hollywood Stargirl” is pure product: a cynical, coldly calculated triumph of commerce over art. Everything feels processed and artificial; the dialogue throughout is particularly contrived and false. Sadly, this “packaging” particularly applies to Grace VanderWaal. Gone is the bubbly, fresh-faced, free-spirited and wholly natural 16-year-old who starred in the first film. She has been replaced by an overly poised and coifed runway model whose gamine look has been based on Jean Seberg’s appearance in 1960’s “Breathless.” The result? VanderWaal has been transformed into another of the interchangeable Radio Disney bubblegum poppettes. Her uniqueness is gone. As for the story… Absent the Jerry Spinelli novel on which the first film was based, scripters Jordan Horowitz and Julia Hart — the latter also directed — have reached back to early 1940s Judy Garland/Mickey Rooney musicals, with a soupçon of 1960’s “Pollyanna” thrown in. But instead of “Hey kids, let’s put on a show,” this 21st century version is “Hey kids, let’s make a movie!” That isn’t a bad idea, in and of itself, but Hart and Horowitz aren’t able to make their handling of said

‘Hollywood Stargirl’ Rating: PG, for mild profanity Starring: Grace VanderWaal, Uma Thurman, Judy Greer, Judd Hirsch, Elijah Richardson, Tyrel Jackson Williams, Al Madrigal Available Via: Disney+ Poorly conceived sequel fails on almost every level plot the slightest bit credible. With the first film’s small-town Arizona setting behind them, Stargirl Caraway (VanderWaal) and her mother Ana (Judy Greer) have relocated in Los Angeles, where the latter has secured a job as a film costume designer. They move into a darling, bungalowstyle apartment complex managed by Daphne (Nija Okoro) and George (Chris Williams), who couldn’t be more charming and welcoming. The same is true of their younger son Evan (Elijah Richardson), who immediately hits it off with Stargirl; this must be one of the fastest friendships in cinema history. Evan is even further enchanted after hearing her sing. The same cannot be said for Mr. Mitchell (Judd Hirsch), the grouchy ol’ coot who occupies the apartment directly below

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Over twin Shirley Temples, Stargirl (Grace VanderWaal, right) tries to find out why Roxanne Martel (Uma Thurman) abandoned the music scene so many years ago, after the well-received release of her one and only album. Stargirl and her mother; to him, singing is just noise, and it’s too loud. Raise your hands, if you think Stargirl will charm the socks off him. Indeed she does … and far too quickly. (My eyes began to roll.) Evan’s older brother Terrell (Tyrel Jackson Williams) works in a nightclub that features live music and a weekly open mic spotlight. Although Evan and Stargirl are underage, they slip in long enough for her to croon one ballad — a lovely a capella cover of Brian Wilson’s “Love and Mercy” — which impresses the audience, and most particularly Terrell. Turns out he’s an aspiring filmmaker; he and his brother are collaborating on a “sizzle reel” for a film script written by Evan, which Terrell hopes to

direct. And, golly gee, Stargirl — and her singing — would be just perfect for this promotional project. I hate to sound meanspirited, but the snark is justified by the contrivance and utter lack of sincerity, with which all this goes down. Hart and Horowitz’s happy-clappy dialogue is atrocious, and the relentlessly chirpy line deliveries don’t help; everybody smiles all the time. None of this is the slightest bit credible, which is particularly exasperating when recalling how sweet and genuine the first film was. You know things are bad, when a film’s best performance comes from Chloe, Penelope and Phoebe, who play Stargirl’s pet rat, Cinnamon. Moving on … Mild dramatic tension surfaces when Stargirl rec-

ognizes that the nightclub’s habitual patron — whom Terrell hates to serve, because she’s always cranky — is none other than Roxanne Martel (Uma Thurman), a once-promising singer who cut one wellreceived album back in the day … and then disappeared from the music scene. Naturally, Stargirl must Get To The Bottom Of This Mystery. Which she does, and goodness; Roxanne thaws even faster than Mr. Mitchell. Thurman deserves credit, though, for a performance that feels reasonably authentic; she gives Roxanne more dramatic heft than Hart and Horowitz’s script deserves. Al Madrigal similarly does a nice job as Iggy, the nightclub’s sympathetic manager. Greer’s Ana also is reason-

ably convincing; her mother/daughter bond with VanderWaal has some nice touches. Hirsch, alas, can’t similarly breathe life into Mr. Mitchell. It’s a shame to see such a talented actor cast adrift by such poor material. Happily, VanderWaal truly comes alive when she sings; her delivery ranges from joyous to softly heartfelt, on covers of “Make Your Own Kind of Music” and “Dreaming,” and her own original, “Figure It Out.” It’s a shame the movie keeps getting in the way of its music. — Read more of Derrick Bang’s film criticism at http://derrickbang. blogspot.com. Comment on this review at www. davisenterprise.com.

Watch ‘The Music Man’ Logos hosts artist reception Special to The Enterprise Davis Musical Theatre Company and Georgia Paulo present, the Tonywinning classic, Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man,” Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., June 24 through July 17, at the Jean Henderson Performing Arts Center, 607 Pena Drive No. 10 in Davis. Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man,” generously underwritten by Georgia Paulo, is the story of a fasttalking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize — this despite the fact he

doesn’t know a trombone from a pipe organ! His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by the final curtain. DMTC’s production of “The Music Man” is directed and choreographed by Jan Isaacson will direct and choreograph, with musical direction by Boris Karpuk. Performers highlighted include newcomer to DMTC, Steve Wilner as “Harold Hill,” another newcomer, Rachele Wurr as “Marian Paroo,” and Isaiah Bent as “Marcellus Washburn.” DMTC has also assembled an incredible Barbershop Quartet featur-

ing Steve Allison, Rick Price, Rick Wennstrom and Scott Schwerdtfeger. “The Music Man” plays on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., June 24 through July 17. All performances are at the Jean Henderson Performing Arts Center, 607 Pena Drive in East Davis. Tickets are $18 General; $16 Students & Seniors (55 and over). They can be purchased online at dmtc.org (there is a $2 facility fee per ticket on a purchase, cash, charge, phone, Internet or in person), or by calling 530-756-3682. For additional information, please visit dmtc.org or call 530-756-3682.

Youth present ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’ Special to The Enterprise Davis Musical Theatre Company proudly announces its summer youth production, “The Emperor’s New Clothes” (The Prince Street Players version). The establishment that has become synonymous with theatre for young audiences, Prince Street Players puts its trademark breezy flair on the classic tale. This version is a charming exploration of the dangers of vanity, that feature a host of hilarious characters, includ-

ing a brassy, tap-dancing, bugle-playing Empress. Two con men, Mr. Stitch and Mr. Sew, wreak havoc at Wits Ends Palace when they present the Emperor with a special gift: an exquisitely beautiful “magic” suit of clothes, invisible to all but the wisest of men. The dangers of vanity are hilariously addressed with a host of delightful characters as Emperor Maxmilian the Most dons his most expensive, least visible outfit. It looks like it’s up to the lowliest of the Emperor’s staff,

Chester the Jester, to imbue His Highness with some common sense. The show is directed and choreographed by Jan Isaacson, with musical direction by Montana Monce. The show plays at 7 p.m. Friday, July 22; 2 p.m. Saturday, July 23; 2 p.m. Sunday, July 24; 7 p.m. Friday, July 29; 2 p.m. Saturday, July 30; and 2 p.m. Sunday, July 31. All performances are at the Jean Henderson Performing Arts Center, 607 Pena Drive in East Davis. Tickets are $8 for all ages.

Special to The Enterprise Logos Books will host paintings and illustrations by Tori Hunter from June 4 to July 1, at 513 Second St. in Davis. Hunter’s exhibit, “Black Magickal Heroes,” will contain illustrations and paintings of melanated pop culture superheroes and original characters. She will have posters and other merchandise available for purchase for the 2nd Friday ArtAbout, from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 10. Public receptions for local artists will also be held at various venues on that same evening in con-

junction with the Davis Downtown 2nd Friday ArtAbout, facebook.com/ davisartabout. Tori Hunter was born and raised in Oakland, and began drawing as a young child. Her early influences were the “Sailor Moon” manga series, the “X-Men” and “Transformers” film franchises, and the Marvel and DC comics encyclopedias. She took her drawing and painting to another level in her second year at San Francisco State University. On the advice of a professor she began to

draw for eight to ten hours a day. She was accepted into the SFSU animation program and went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Cinema and minoring in Animation. When the hashtag #BlackHermione started trending she decided to create her own version of this iconic character from the Wizarding World novels. She quickly discovered that fans appreciated seeing people of color in pop culture roles at a time when the portrayals were not prevalent in mainstream media.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ auditions open Special to The Enterprise Davis Musical Theatre Company will be holding auditions for its upcoming production of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” on Sunday, June 26, at 7:30 p.m. and Monday, June 27, also at 7:30 p.m. Steve Isaacson will direct, with musical direction by Boris Karpuk and Sherilyn Turton will choreograph. This “Tale as Old as Time” tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. But time is running out. If the Beast does not learn his lesson soon, he and his household will be doomed for all eternity. Auditions will be held on Sunday, June

26 and Monday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Jean Henderson Performing Arts Center, 607 Pena Drive in Davis, with select call-backs on Tuesday, June 28, at 7:30p.m. Auditions require singing, acting and dancing at the director’s discretion, and auditioners must bring sheet music of a song they are prepared to sing (do not use a song from the show, please). A piano accompanist will be provided; no recorded music or a cappella singing. The general rehearsal schedule is 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday, beginning on Tuesday, July 5, at 7:30 p.m. Not all performers will be called for every rehearsal. Performances are on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., Sept. 9 through Oct. 2. For additional information, please visit dmtc.org or call (530) 756-3682.

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West African djembe drummer Mamadou Traore will perform at free Multicultural Family Concert at 11 a.m Saturday, June 11. The concert will take place in the gardens of Peregrine School, 2650 Lillard Drive in South Davis. Don’t miss this wonderful family opportunity to drum along with a professional West African djembe drummer. Traore has been performing and leading drum

circles for over twenty years with the intent to uplift the spirits of the people and share the positive vibes of the drum. Traore believes drumming is a profound way to communicate with others and a powerful practice for promoting healing. Peregrine School’s Multicultural Family Concert Series is a child and family friendly set of Saturday morning concerts which are interactive and “just right” for children. Each concert

lasts about an hour, and provides access to a professional musician who can engage children and adults together in music. Traore’s concerts center on a group drum lesson for beginners that is irresistible. People of all ages are drawn into Traore’s rhythms. Bring your drum or use one of ours. To assure your spot at the concert, sign up for free on the Peregrine School website at peregrineschool.org/ events.

The Winters Theatre Company will host auditions this month for its production of William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummers Night’s Dream” The play is a classic comedy with unforgettable characters, language and outcomes. On a Midsummer’s night, four young lovers find themselves wrapped in the dream-like arms of

an enchanted forest where sprites lurk and fairies rule. While a feuding Fairy King and Queen are at war, their paths are crossed by Bottom, Quince and their friends presenting a play within a play. Chief mischief-maker Puck is on-hand to ensure that the course of true love is anything but smooth, and games of fantasy, love and dreams ensue in Shakespeare’s most beguiling comedy.

Audition dates are June 8 and 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Winters Opera House, 13 Main St. in Winters. Audition will consist of cold reading from the script. Performances will be on the outdoor stage behind the Community Center on Fridays and Saturdays, Aug. 5, 6, 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. For information call 530-795-4014 or 530760-5741.

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he month of June is always a favorite time for celebrations. It’s the heart of the graduation season and a time to spend with loved ones on Father’s Day. For our family and many others, this is also a cherished month to celebrate Juneteenth, which will be observed on June 19. Juneteenth is one of the nation’s oldest celebrations of the abolition of slavery. It’s a time to recognize how our nation rose above a painful chapter in our history, while further reminding us how much work remains in the name of social justice and equity. Juneteenth has been celebrated since 1866 – more than a 150 years. Though the Emancipation Proclamation became official in 1863, many enslaved Africans lived in states where slavery continued or where they didn’t know they were free. On June 19, 1865, more than a quarter-million slaves in Texas learned from Union Col. Gordon Granger that they were free. The first celebration of “Juneteenth” followed a year later, and it endures to this day. In 2021, Juneteenth was established as a

federal holiday. In these difficult, modern times, Juneteenth encourages us to join together in the name of freedom, justice and the power of community. It inspires us to reflect on the contributions and achievements of African-Americans, past and present. We think of courageous leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Fannie Lou Hamer, Malcolm X and others who dedicated their lives toward civil rights and social justice. We think of trailblazers like Mae Jemison, the first African-American woman astronaut, and Lewis Howard Latimer, who became a draftsman and helped patent the light bulb and the telephone. Juneteenth reminds us that we have the power to persevere. We can do that by coming together as a community, by taking the opportunity to learn about and

learn from one another. We can make progress by embracing the full spectrum of diversity and working to find common ground among our vast experiences and heritages. At UC Davis we’re guided by our Principles of Community, which reinforce our commitment to diversity and inclusion. It means we recognize that UC Davis is made stronger by its variety of ethnicities, faiths and perspectives. It means we strive every day to create a culture of mutual respect and caring. We will observe Monday, June 20, as a university holiday in recognition of Juneteenth.

ere in Davis, we’re starting the celebrations early. On Sunday, June 5, UC Davis will host the Yolo Juneteenth Festival, which is back in-person after going virtual last year. This festival is held ahead of June 19, to avoid competing with other regional events scheduled that day. On Sunday you’ll find a variety of activities and entertainment at the UC Davis Conference Center and our Manetti Shrem Museum of Art. These are geared for the entire family, and

Gary May’s great-grandfather, Harrison G. Hunter, whose mother was a slave. Courtesy photo

includes musical performances, dance, art works and inspirational speakers. I hope you and your families can join us. No matter how you choose to observe, LeShelle and I

wish you a happy, healthful and joyful Juneteenth. — Gary May is the chancellor of UC Davis; his column is published monthly.

Letters Opposite effect I want to thank the No on H campaign for helping me to decide on measure H. While I’m leery of developers who find ways after the voting is done to undo what they promised the no on H group’s voluminous articles led me to conclude they “doth protest too much.” So I’ve voted yes. I cannot imagine they’d find any proposal to develop that site acceptable or even if they agree we need to expand our tax base and housing. Eric Thompson Davis

Voting for Lopez I am voting for Tom Lopez for Sheriff for these three reasons that should guide everyone in selecting their choice of candidate: experience, training and vision. EXPERIENCE: Tom became a Deputy in the Yolo County Sheriff ’s Department in 1984, and was promoted to Sergeant in 1993. In that role, he supervised Patrol, Security and Investigations in the Jail, Civil, Internal Affairs and Detectives. In 1999, he was promoted to Lieutenant and was assigned to the Administrative Division, in charge of Training, Personnel, Civil and Internal Affairs and Planning and Research. When he gained the rank of Captain in 2001, he oversaw the Detention Division, directed Field Operations and then became the Administrative Division Commander. TRAINING: In addition to Tom’s degree in Criminal Justice, these roles mandate ongoing training and updating on current law and enforcement practices. Tom has been diligent in maintaining his knowledge of changing regulations. He also knows training is critical for his staff, and as Sheriff, has worked to make funds available so that all managers and supervisors in the Department were provided Leadership Development training. VISION: Lopez comes from our community, and his vision for this community reflects his understanding of it and commitment to it. He understands that his staff should reflect the diversity of the county’s residents. He knows he must model and set high standards of professionalism and

responsiveness to maintain the trust he has built with the county’s citizens. He is committed to furthering the Department’s fiscal accountability, continuing to use our tax dollars wisely in the face of rising costs for staffing, programs and infrastructure. His vision for the next four years is to build on the strength of the foundation he has laid over the last four years. In addition, he plans to grow the successful Resident Deputy program, create a Citizen’s Academy and a Sheriff ’s Advisory Council. Like Lopez, I’m a lifelong Yolo County resident. I vote for candidates that I think will best represent my values, and carry out their duties without a pre-existing agenda. That is why I am voting to re-elect Tom Lopez as Sheriff of Yolo County. Janet Levers

Yes on creative thinking The 50th anniversary of our Davis Food Co-op reminds me again of the marvelous creativity, persistence and vision of our community — then and now. DFC has grown from a tiny seed of an idea to a powerful force for

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good, improving nutrition and food security for our city and university community. Voting yes on Measure H allows Davis to attract additional start-up businesses. So many great ideas spill out of UC Davis, my alma mater, one of the best public universities in the world for food science research. As a city of Davis planning commissioner speaking on my own behalf, I applaud our community leaders who have been working since 2008 to establish a business park that will capitalize on this research powerhouse. The businesses attracted to DiSC will transform this research into real products and services to improve food security and agricultural sustainability worldwide. It will provide STEM internship and career opportunities for our young people, with adjacent affordable housing. DiSC has been reviewed in depth by many community experts who volunteer for city commissions, listen to input from the public and greatly improved the community benefits of this project. Despite the truly disappointing political rhetoric I’ve read, this is truly a citizen-led effort to stabilize our city’s fiscal health, improve roads and green-

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

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

belts, provide library and recreation services, support local businesses and careers, and build native habitat buffers along our eastern edge. As I see it, the real questions for those considering voting on Measure H are ■ Should our town endeavor to develop in a measured, fiscally sustainable manner? ■ Do we believe our community should welcome and support innovative businesses that will produce cutting-edge solutions to global problems like climate change and food security? ■ Should we support smart and industrious STEM students and graduates looking for career opportunities in the town they have grown to love? I believe DiSC will be good for Davis, so I am voting Yes on H. Cheryl Essex Davis

DJUSD and DiSC Our community is justifiably proud of our excellent schools. One significant threat to continued excellence is declining enrollment. Declining enrollment translates into decreased state support with negative impacts on

academic and student support programs. Declining student numbers are primarily due to two factors: lack of affordable housing and lack of growth. Fewer families with K-12 age children live in Davis. While inter-district transfer students have helped mitigate declining enrollment, this does not solve the problem. DiSC 2022 can help to address both issues. Once completed it is estimated that over 200 students could be added to DJUSD enrollment, which would add about $2 million annually to the budget. Property, parcel and CFD taxes would add additional annual revenues. The opponents of Measure H argue that tax support for schools would be a small percentage of the total taxes generated. What is undisputed is that without passage of Measure H, the percentage will be zero. Let’s support our schools with smart growth. Increased DJUSD enrollment and revenues from DiSC 2022 are significant, particularly with the District facing continued enrollment and budget declines. Bob Poppenga DJUSD School Board Trustee 2016-2020

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DHS hosting first-ever athletic showcase By Mike Bush Enterprise sports editor Ron and Mary Brown Stadium will be the place to be on Saturday. That will be the site of the first-ever Davis Athletics Showcase. The Davis Blue Devil Athletic Boosters is hosting the event, which is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Admission is free. The showcase will have Davis High coaches and players for the 2022-23 school year, from their respective athletic programs, set up at the track and inside the North Gym to talk to incoming and future Davis High student-athletes and their families about playing in one or some of the Blue Devil athletic programs. “DHS has 78 teams in 35 sports, which includes 1,500 student-athletes,” said Sarah Edson, who is board member on the Davis Blue Devil Athletic Boosters. “One of the things we realized during the pandemic, when it was difficult to fundraise with our usual events and corporate sponsorships, was the importance of community support for our athletic programs. “The financial contributions, moral support and countless hours of work from our community members and coaches kept our programs running strong these last two years.” According to Davis High Athletic Director Jeff Lorenson, all of the Blue Devils’ outdoor sports will be on the turf in designated areas at the showcase. The gym sports will be inside North Gym.

“That way we may continue to build an even stronger community base that will support our amazing teams,” Edson said. “We like to introduce Davis families to their high school athletes and coaches and enjoy some fun aspects of each sport.” Lorenson likes the idea of the boosters promoting the schools’ athletic programs. “This is an opportunity to engage with the youth of our community and to provide an opportunity for the boosters to do some outreach,” Lorenson said. “We have encouraged as many athletes as possible to attend and interact with the youth.” Lorenson said there will be interactive games for the youth to play with the student-athletes. Autograph cards would also be available. “Every athlete knows that their success is dependent upon the support and teamwork of many, and acknowledge the importance of the support of their community,” Edson said. “Athletes are there to push themselves and encourage others, and of course, always want to make their hometown proud. “Like many members of the board, I am an alumna of DHS athletic teams, and still love supporting our local athletes.” — Contact Mike Bush at mike@ davisenterprise.net. Follow on Twitter: @ MBDavisSports.

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Davis High football player AJ Hasson, a sophmore, gets ready to bench press inside the school’s weight room during the Blue Devils’ lift-a-thon held in April.

Wolbert’s big numbers earns him recognition By Madilynn Sepp Enterprise correspondent

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UC Davis baseball player Mark Wolbert takes a swing at a pitch during a game earlier this season. Dolbert, only a freshman, earned two Big West Conference awards.

SEASON: Lots of fans in attendance From Page B6 could muster a goal before the final whistle. “Most of our chances were just individual good moments instead of combinations or players playing together,” Sullivan said of his team’s inability to score. “The individual talent is ridiculous on this team so I think once they learn to play together, we’ll be more dangerous.” With Wednesday’s match at Playfields Park serving as the seasonopener for both FC Davis and the Storm, lots of fans were in attendance cheered on the local clubs. This level of fan engagement is crucial for

a newer club like FC Davis, whose women’s team is in its second year of existence. “The response from the community has been overwhelming,” Levin said. “It’s all been positive. Season tickets have gone up and our walk-up [attendance] has continued to go up too.” The players also appreciate the support according to assistant coach Pip Harragin. “You just need as much support as you can possibly get,” Harragin said. “It’s so important to have players be role models within the community, but also for the players, seeing that the community supports

them is really important.” Competing in the Pac North Conference of the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL), FC Davis plays a 10-game regularseason schedule, with five matches at home and five on the road. For their next match, the Lioness travel to Orinda on Saturday to face Lamorinda United (0-0-0). The club will return home on Saturday, June 11 to host the San Francisco Nighthawks. — Henry Krueger is a rising sophomore at Gonzaga University and an intern for The Enterprise this summer. Follow him on Twitter: @henrykrveger.

The UC Davis baseball team’s season ended on May 28 against Long Beach State at Dobbins Stadium. Although their record reflected limited success, the Aggies made tremendous strides growing their program and making a comeback after the alleged hazing incidents that broke out last summer. Mark Wolbert is one of the Aggies’ key players who shined this season. “He got off to a slow start, and he had some failure early in the year, which made him learn from those experiences and how to pick himself back up and get back to playing,” said UC Davis head coach Tommy Nicholson, whose Aggies posted a 5-25 in the Big West Conference and 6-35 overall. He also had a nearly perfect season up the middle of the field, having only one error on the season for a .990 fielding percentage. Wolbert, a freshman out of Petaluma, led the Big West in average during the conference schedule, batting .410 and .351 on the season with the latter ranking fifth in the Big West. He was one of just seven players to post an OPS over 1.000 during the conference slate with a 1.060 OPS. Wolbert also led the Big West in hits during the conference schedule with 48 over 30 games and had the third-most total bases in that span. If that’s not enough, Wolbert had only one error on the season for a .990 fielding percentage. Wolbert’s big numbers earned him the Big West Freshman Field Player of the Year and All-Big West First Team, which were announced Thursday. Wolbert’s success was a testimony to building off a new culture on the team, working toward a winning

season in 2023. After Nicholson and his coaching staff entered in January, new adjustments to the team right before regular season hit.

Nicholson stated that one of the biggest challenges he faced coming in was, “having to get to know the players in a short amount of time and getting to know them personally, athletletically, without even having a good idea of where guys play.” Not only was Nicholson headed into a season with limited comradery with the team, but he had to bring in a culture that sparked energy in the team. “The most important establishment was the culture and making it a place where guys wanted to be at the park and come work hard every day,” said Nicholson, “the biggest thing was that they showed up, played hard, and were good teammates.” Wolbert could feel the change in culture from what he had heard from returning players, to this season. He came into a team that had faced some tough allegations and a restrictive fall. Despite the uphill climb the team has had, the culture may have been one of the biggest improvements to the Aggie team. “The culture on the team this year felt very inclusive, and we tried to always make it feel like a family,” stated Wolbert. “From what I am hearing from returning players is that the atmosphere among the team has changed. “Before players have said they felt like baseball was a job for them and they did not like coming to practices every day, but now I feel as though people are excited to come out every day and the coaches make coming out every day feel like a

blessing.” When asked about the season, Wolbert stated that, “This season was definitely a lot of ups and downs, but I feel like with the coaching staff we have, the players returning next year, and the incoming class, we will have a much better season next year. “As long as we continue to trust the process and get better every single day, we will be a great team next year.” Wolbert will be a key in the Aggie lineup, especially having a year of experience now under his belt. A large factor in Wolbert’s continuing success will be his batting performance and his natural ability to step up as a leader. “He relaxed and was just himself and didn’t try to do more than he needed to,” Nicholson said. “Once he settled in and relaxed, he started to have good games and found more and more success which grew his confidence.” Now summer is around the corner, Wolbert looks to put in work in order to be at his top performance in the upcoming seasons. “I am excited to see his growth and development, said Nicholson of Wolbert. “His next step is to get into the weight room and continue to improve his strengths and turn himself into a draft prospect.” One piece of the game that Wolbert wants to continue to improve upon is his ability to hit for more power, and grow in the weight room, leading him to gain more weight in the offseason. “I cannot put into words just how much better these coaches have made us these past few months,” concluded Wolbert. — Follow Madilynn Sepp on Twitter: @_madisepp_.

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FC Davis women kick off new season By Henry Krueger

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FC Davis women’s soccer player Lily Byrne (left), who is a Davis High graduate, battles with a California Storm player for the soccer ball in Wednesday’s game at Playfields Park. The host Lioness and Storm battled to a 0-0 draw.

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individual servings in their own labeled ziplock bags to ensure fireside meals are as nutritious as they are delicious. • Bring some small tools along. Small cooking tools that won’t take up much space can be brought along to up the flavor factor even more. For example, a garlic press is about the size of a screwdriver and can be used to peel, crush and mince fresh cloves. The garlic can then be added to the pan in which you’re sauteing some fresh vegetables for some instant, easily created flavor. Another small and handy tool to take along is a portable digital food thermometer. This can ensure meats and poultry are cooked to perfection, helping campers enjoy foods that don’t dry out over the flame. • Don’t forget foil. It’s easily overlooked, but aluminum foil is a useful commodity for a campfire cook. Campfire cooking surfaces may not be large enough to prepare every camper’s food all at once, forcing cooks to cook courses or sides one at a time. Aluminum foil can keep cooked foods hot while the rest of the meal is still over the flame. Foil also can be used as a way to cook foods like vegetables over a flame without causing them to wither or dry out. Campfire cooking can be taken to a more flavorful level with a few simple tricks.

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When creating the FC Davis women’s soccer team, club founder Adam Levin had a clear purpose: to provide local college athletes with an opportunity to keep playing organized soccer during the summer. This vision has become a reality, as this season’s Lioness squad mostly consists of athletes from California, including 12 total players from Sacramento State and UC Davis. For Levin, the concerted effort to bring in local talent is part of a greater goal, which is to have the club represent the Davis community on and off the field. “We tried to make the team reflect the community as much as we possibly could, and that goes from sourcing players from our local area to having our local people who’ve been in soccer for a long time on the board,” Levin said. FC Davis (0-0-1) began its season at home on Wednesday with a 0-0 tie against the California Storm (0-0-1), a nearby competitor from

Sacramento. The Storm pressured the Lioness’ defense early on, with most of the action happening on the FC Davis side for much of the first half. Mostly led by midfielder Brenda Uribe, the Storm made several runs down the field, setting up numerous scoring chances only to come up short. FC Davis goalkeeper Alexa Madueno was dominant, blocking several shots on the goal that seemed destined to find the back of the net. “Our keeper’s amazing,” said FC Davis Head Coach Zach Sullivan. “Alexa is a stud.” The momentum shifted in the second half as the Lioness had many opportunities to score but were unable to capitalize. One close call came midway through the half when forward Ele Avery received a pass near the top of the penalty box, but her shot bounced off the right corner post. Hoping to break the tie, the two clubs played more aggressively as the match went on, but neither the Lioness nor the Storm

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