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“Breathe easy and thank a tree.” Marvin Lopez and Doris Wu, students in the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden Learning by Leading Arboretum Ambassador program, hang an oversized tag on the UC Davis campus to help promote the benefits of trees.

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Tree tags inform and engage By Katie F. Hetrick Special to The Enterprise Davis’ urban forest provides public health, environmental and economic benefits to residents every day. To highlight this important resource, Tree Davis and the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden have teamed up to install educational tree tags across the landscape. “Our trees need to be celebrated for all the benefits they bring our community,” said

Erin Donley Marineau, executive director of Tree Davis. “These tags are reminders and also invitations for everyone to share their appreciation.” For the next couple of months, 50 trees, spanning the city of Davis and the UC Davis campus, will be home to informational tags inviting passersby to engage in appreciation of the trees they encounter and learn about the health and wellbeing benefits the trees confer.

Using research and literature as the foundation for their messages, the tree team — including Tree Davis staff, UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden staff and interns from their innovative environmental leadership program, Learning by Leading — seeks to make the essential, yet sometimes unseen, benefits of trees tangible to community members. “With this project, we hope to raise the visibility to the existing benefits of Davis’s canopy with messages that support ‘Nature Rx,'” said Stacey Parker, director of public

horticulture and engagement for the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden. "Getting outside and enjoying the environment is akin to writing yourself a prescription for improved physical and mental health.” Throughout spring and summer, growing numbers of trees will continue to don tags throughout the city and on campus. “Our city’s urban forest is contiguous across property boundaries and benefits

After a momentary decline last week, the COVID-19 positivity rate at UC Davis shot back up over the past several days, reaching one of its highest points during the pandemic as the campus concludes its mandatory testing. The last day of UC Davis' biweekly testing requirement is today. The average test positivity rate between June 10-19, the most recent period reported, was 2.5%, according to data published on UC Davis’ COVID-19 dashboard. While the positivity rate dipped slightly last week, it has since rebounded, continuing an upward trend that began in March and has reached the highest rates at any point in the pandemic apart from a surge in January driven by the Omicron variant. In total, UC Davis conducted 5,868 COVID-19 tests on asymptomatic students, staff and faculty from June 10-19, with 145 of those tests coming back positive. Over the past 30 days, the campus’ asymptomatic testing has identified 869 positive results, which account for 13% of all asymptomatic COVID-19 cases the campus testing program has detected since it

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By Ben Christopher CalMatters The U.S. Supreme Court issued one of its most significant gun law rulings in more than a decade on Thursday, tossing out New York state’s tight restrictions on who can carry a concealed gun in public. Gun-rights activists are celebrating the 6-3 decision, while advocates for stricter gun laws decry it. Both agree that California’s similar law may be next to be challenged. The ruling likely marks the most dramatic expansion of gun rights in the U.S. since 2008, when the Supreme Court clarified for the first time that the Second Amendment’s right “to

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday tossed out New York’s tight restrictions on who can carry a concealed gun in public. California’s gun restrictions may be next. keep and bear” firearms applies to individual citizens, not just state militia members. But that ruling only affirmed the right

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UC Davis Police Chief Joseph Farrow is set to become president of the board of directors of the California branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), one of the nation’s most prominent mental health advocacy organizations. Farrow will begin a threeyear term as the branch’s president on July 1, UC Davis said Wednesday in a news release. NAMI, which was founded in 1979 and today has more than 600 local affiliates across the country, provides support,

education and advocacy around issue related to mental illness. FARROW “Our UCD police role is to chief be a voice for victims, family members and practitioners working in mental illness,” Farrow told the campus news service. “I’m surrounded by a tremendous amount of talent on the board.” The UC Davis police chief was elected to

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Briefly Cops bust three for downtown Davis assault Davis police arrested three men who allegedly assaulted a stranger in the downtown area early Sunday morning. Lt. Ilya Bezuglov said the 1 a.m. attack started when the suspects approached the victim outside a restaurant in the 200-block of E Street, and one of them started a verbal altercation. The two others joined in at that point, punching and kicking the victim until he ran away — leaving his shoes behind because they were too loose, Bezuglov said. All three men then got into a pickup and drove toward the Richards Boulevard and I-80, where officers pulled them over and found the victim’s shoes inside the vehicle. The victim positively identified Yomi Dawayne Fashoro, 32; Donnie Lamar Goodson, 27; and 28-yearold Isaac William Wease as his attackers, according to Bezulgov. “He demanded a citizen’s arrest,” he said, resulting in Fashoro and Wease’s citations on misdemeanor battery and receiving stolen property charges. Goodson, who had an outstanding warrant for his arrest, was booked into the Yolo County Jail.

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Doing all I can for this way of life A D couple of months ago I felt duty-bound to reply to a survey of journalists conducted by the Pew Research Center. It was a long and arduous survey and explored the very depths of my being. Taking this survey was much more difficult than any column I’ve had the pleasure of writing, and when I was done I felt I deserved both workman’s comp and a long paid vacation. So here we are in early summer, and true to their word, the good folks at Pew Research sent me the results of this survey as a way of saying thank you. I would have preferred a fat check to augment my seven-figure salary, but in these days of rampant inflation, I guess you can’t have everything. The survey itself had a number of deeply personal questions, such as “In the past 12 months, how often did you discuss with your colleagues the makeup of your readers?” To which I replied, “Most of our readers do not wear makeup.” I was also asked “When you are working on a story, how confident are you in your own ability to recognize information that is false?” My reply: “I know right away

lawn and invested them in Davis real estate instead of baseball cards packed with stale bubble gum.

when I’m making stuff up.” Or, “When covering a news story, how often do you know which sources to turn to?” Said I: “When covering a college basketball game I know to frequently turn to the scoreboard.” OK, I presume you get the idea. “Journalists Sense Turmoil in Their Industry Amid Continued Passion for Their Work,” said Pew’s headline over the story detailing the results of this knockdown, drag-out survey. Said the subhead, “77 percent would choose their career all over again, though 57 percent are highly concerned about future restrictions on press freedom.” Count me among the 77 percent, but not the 57 percent. Then again, if I had it to do all over again, I’d have taken the nickels and dimes I made from pulling the weeds in our neighbor’s front

espite that 77-percent approval rating, apparently all is not well in America’s newsrooms. Notes Pew, “When asked to describe their industry in a single word, nearly three-quarters of respondents use a word with negative connotations.” Who knew? “The most common are words that relate to ‘struggling’ and ‘chaos.’ “ I will admit to struggling to write the opening paragraph of a column and utter chaos while composing the first sentence of a news story, but what satisfaction is there in any finished product if it is always easy to put together? “About 7 in 10 journalists say made-up news and information is a very big problem for the country, higher than the 50 percent of U.S. adults who say the same.” Let’s just say that the words “Fox News” are an oxymoron and let it go at that. “A little over half of journalists say that in reporting the news, every side does not always deserve

equal coverage. In contrast, 76 percent of the U.S. public says that journalists should always strive to give equal coverage.” Absolute nonsense. Truth be told, many stories have only one side. After Joe Biden won the presidency by carrying the swing states of Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Arizona, am I supposed to give equal coverage to Mr. Pillow’s claim that Donald Trump carried all 50 states, plus Saskatchewan and Manitoba? “Roughly 4 in 10 journalists say they have been harassed by someone outside their own organization within the past year.” True enough, but unfortunately for me, most of my critics have a Ph.D. behind their names and I don’t. When it comes to press freedom in our country, it turns out “older journalists are more likely to be extremely concerned about it” than younger journalists. Older journalists are also less able to run a mile in under four minutes than younger journalists. Surveys. What would we do without them? — Reach Bob Dunning at bdunning@davisenterprise.net.

Researchers develop Alzheimer’s alternative Alleged Woodland thief By Lisa Howard Special to The Enterprise June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, which provides an opportunity for people to learn about brain diseases that affect millions. In the U.S., about one out of every nine people aged 65 and older — about 6.5 million — have Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is primarily thought of as a disease that affects memory, but it also causes significant behavioral changes. Those can include aggression, depression, hallucinations, wandering and more. These behaviors are usually the most challenging aspects of care and cause caregivers the most stress and depression. To control these behaviors, people with Alzheimer’s and dementia are often medicated — and overmedicated — with drugs like antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiety medications, mood stabilizers and sleep medication.

“Behavior is what puts people in nursing homes and is the reason for the overuse of psychiatric medications for people with dementia,” said Helen C. Kales, an expert in geriatric psychiatry. Kales is the Joe P. Tupin Professor of Psychiatry and chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. “About 70% of people with dementia are put on psychiatric medications. Much of that prescribing is for sedation.” A 2018 report from Human Rights Watch found that an estimated 179,000 people in nursing facilities are overmedicated with psychotropic drugs — drugs that affect behavior, mood, thoughts or perception. They are often prescribed to patients who don’t have the diagnosis for which the drugs are approved and without informed consent from family members or the patient.

Kales has been working on ways to manage behavioral problems without medication for most of her career. Her early research concluded that the drugs were ineffective, had many side effects, and were often associated with increased death rates — even in the short term. Her experience with one patient in a hospital earlier in her career has stayed with her. A man who had become agitated was put on high doses of antipsychotics. The drugs made him sleepy. Even when he was awake, he was so affected by the medications he could hardly walk. One day, Kales found him in the dining area, asleep with his face in a bowl of cereal. “In talking with the staff, we brainstormed ways they could look at the factors contributing to his episodes as opposed to sedating him to the point that he was incapacitated,” Kales said. — UC Davis Health

County advisory boards seek members Special to The Enterprise WOODLAND — The Yolo County Board of Supervisors believes that effective citizen involvement is essential to good governance, and that a respectful and informed exchange of ideas between the county and citizens will result in the best polices and decisions for Yolo County. To that end, the Board of Supervisors is actively seeking candidates to fill vacancies on the following county advisory bodies. For more information on advisory bodies, specific vacancies, and to submit an application, visit www.yolocounty.org, call the clerk of the board’s office at 530666-8195 or contact your county supervisor.

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caught red-handed By Lauren Keene Enterprise staff writer An alert citizen caught an alleged thief in the act Wednesday night, resulting in his arrest in connection with multiple crimes. According to a Woodland Police Department Facebook post, 21-yearold Levi Duffy of Woodland was spotted stealing property from the victim’s parked car in the 600 block of Fourth Street shortly after 10 p.m. Duffy left the scene, but the citizen called police and gave them the

suspect’s description and direction of travel. “Officers arrived in the area within minutes and located the suspect running in the area of Fifth Street and Pendegast Street,” taking him into custody after a short foot pursuit. “Duffy was found to be in possession of property from multiple vehicles in the area.” From there, Duffy was booked into the Yolo County Jail on charges of theft, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest and possession of stolen property.

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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.

Charlie Among them is Charlie (A162354), a 5-year-old female shepherd/Doberman mix with soulful eyes. She is so friendly you will fall in love at your first sight. Charlie is house-trained, enjoys exercise and lots of affection. Also hoping for a good home is Spot (A196911), a handsome 1-year-old cat with a charming swagger. Spot is always happy to meet new friends and share his toys. Spot is ready for lots of playtime. For information on adopting, contact adoptycas@gmail.com. All shelter animals are up-to-date on vaccinations, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. Staff is available to assist via phone during business hours at 530668-5287. Shelter hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Satur-

Spot days. 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 Parsley, a 12-weekold male shepherd with little husky thrown in. He is totally adorable, well

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Parsley socialized and leashtrained. He loves to be fussed over and plays great with other dogs. If you have cats, now is the time to get him used to being a good brother. Rotts will cover the cost of neutering him when he’s old enough. Otis is a real love bug. He’s a 5-year-old neutered male boxer. Otis is super-friendly and well socialized but has had no formal training. Otis is house-trained, good with cats and kids. He walks well on a leash. He’s calm and a joy to have around.

Otis There will be no Saturday adoption morning this weekend as the shelter is preparing for its yearly fundraiser, Mutts and Martinis, happening Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m. Buy tickets at Rotts offriends.com or at the door; 34505 County Road 29 in Woodland. Call Renee at 530-6811326 to set up an appointment to meet either of the amazing dogs. 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 information, visit facebook.com/ rottsoffriends.

o you or someone you know work or volunteer at an animal shelter or rescue? If so, you know that one of the most heartbreaking things is a senior, terminally ill or special-needs pet without a home. No one wants to see such animals end their days alone. Unfortunately, such pets can be difficult to re-home because they often require costly veterinary care that many compassionate adopters simply cannot afford. A growing number of animal shelters and rescues are providing programs to help pets that have a hard time getting adopted due to age or medical conditions. Such programs are often referred to as “fospice” programs because they are foster programs for hospice pets. Like hospice for people, these programs provide palliative care for pets that are in generally good health with life-limiting conditions such as renal failure and heart conditions. “Fospice” parents give these pets a loving home where they can live out their lives in dignity and comfort while the animal shelter or rescue helps with prescriptions and veterinary care for the pet. Jim Houpt, chair of the nonprofit Friends of Front Street Animal Shelter, was determined to help such special-needs pets at the shelter. Believing there were many compassionate people in the community who would adopt a special needs pet if veterinary care was covered, Jim reached out to the community and discovered that he was correct! With Friends of Front Street board members

AdoptUs pup Frankie, aka Mr. Pibb, goes home! Frankie is doing well with his new family in Oregon where he enjoys the good life with his two senior-dog siblings. Courtesy photo

Paws for Thought agreeing to provide financial support for the program and approval from Front Street’s shelter manager Phillip Zimmerman, AdoptUs was officially launched December 2021 and now has 600 people signed up to adopt from the AdoptUs program. Front Street Animal Shelter’s Public Information Coordinator Haley Waugh notes that as of June 10, “We have had 18 animals go through the AdoptUs program and find placement! This includes 4 cats, 9 large breed dogs and 5 small breed dogs.” Interested in joining Front Street Animal Shelter’s AdoptUs team of lifesavers? Sign up @https:// frontstreetshelter.typeform .com/to/J3eQejDw. Friends of Front Street Animal Shelter will pay for

the care needed to keep fospice pets comfortable until it’s time to say goodbye, and you will provide love and a forever home for forever grateful pets.

Happy Tails “Mr. Pibb” now known as “Frankie” was a homeless senior pup with a thyroid condition when he arrived at the city of Sacramento’s Front Street Animal Shelter. Haley Waugh, Front Street’s Public Information Coordinator writes, “At 13 years old, we were hoping to find him a home where he could spend the rest of his days loved and comfortable — so he was entered into our AdoptUs program, a hospice adoption program for shelter pets. His adopter saw his photo and knew her home would be the perfect place for him to land, so she

came all the way from Oregon to adopt him! They made the drive home together, and she says he is living the good life now. He has two senior-dog siblings, a grassy yard to sunbathe in and his own bedroom where he can spend his days napping away!” Several weeks later, his adopter added, “He’s such a special pup. I am very thankful for him. He’s doing so well — I think it’s a mix of a new environment and his thyroid meds. “His tear stains have virtually stopped, too, which I read can possibly be from stress. Also, his name is Frankie now … so I call him big Frank.” — 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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Commentary One step ahead, 5 steps backlash Find better ways of dealing with R dying prisoners By Daniel Landsman Special to CalMatters

hile lawmakers in Sacramento work to address rising concerns about crime, they should not stop seeking opportunities to pursue meaningful, evidence-based criminal justice reform. One place to start would be with sick and dying incarcerated people. People who are incapacitated or nearing the end of their lives are the most expensive to incarcerate and the least likely to reoffend. California law permits courts to resentence certain people who meet strict criteria on time served so that they may live their final months outside a prison. But this system, referred to as compassionate release, is hampered by eligibility criteria that are too narrow and by a process that funnels meritorious cases through a single actor. People are eligible for compassionate release only if they have a terminal illness likely to result in death within 12 months or are permanently medically incapacitated and require 24-hour care. These overly narrow criteria limit the number of seriously ill and dying people the courts can consider. For example, accurately predicting how much time a person has left to live is elusive; the science is inexact and predictions unreliable. Furthermore, physicians often are reluctant to prognosticate and, when they do, they more often than not significantly overestimate the time remaining. According to our analysis of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation data on compassionate-release applications, 31% of all incarcerated people who began the process between January 2015 and April 2021 died before it could be completed. In addition to unduly strict eligibility criteria, the decision-making process affords too much discretion to the secretary of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Under the law, no one medically eligible for compassionate release can be referred to the courts without explicit approval from the secretary. This means that a single individual can decide a dying person is unfit for release and deny them their day in court. While courts must adhere to case law and due process, the secretary has broader discretion. This threatens to give undue weight to the underlying offense and discount a person’s medical state or rehabilitation. Our analysis of corrections data found that the secretary denied more than one in four compassionate-release applications. Only 17% — just 53 people — of all incarcerated people who began the process were released. California can do better. We have models. For example, the federal compassionaterelease law considers people diagnosed with a condition that has an “end of life trajectory” to be terminally ill and thus eligible for compassionate release. States including Alabama, Illinois, Michigan and Oregon have broader definitions of incapacitation than California’s. For example, rather than those requiring round-the-clock care, Alabama considers people eligible if they are unable to complete one or more activities of basic daily living (such as eating or using the toilet). Eliminating the secretary’s ability to veto worthy cases would ensure that the courts consider and rule on every person deemed medically vulnerable by corrections department medical professionals. That is not a get-out-of-jail-free card. Rather, it ensures that the incapacitated and dying get a proper judicial review. Assemblyman Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, with assembly Bill 960, which will save precious dollars by ensuring that the sick and dying who do not pose a risk to public safety be considered for release. Californians are worried about crime. Wasting finite correctional resources on people who are too sick to pose a risk to public safety will not help. The Legislature should pass AB 960 and continue to focus its attention on reforming the criminal justice system in ways that are meaningful and informed by public safety. — Daniel Landsman is the deputy director of state policy for FAMM, a nonprofit that works to create a more fair and effective justice system.

emembering isn’t really my strong suit, but I do recall points in the evolution of my thinking about the climate crisis. There was the beginning, when it seemed that if all us individuals changed our light bulbs and rode a bike that would take care of it. That framework evaporated fairly quickly along with the “think globally, act locally” mantra. Not that individual action is not important, it is. It’s just that it doesn’t scale to the problem and in any case it would take more time than we have. We need big chunks of change, actions that are only accessible to governments and corporations. I also recall thinking that once the adverse effects of the climate crisis became obvious, like floods, droughts, heat waves, fires, extreme weather of all sorts, the economic damages would pile up and the insurance companies and the banks would take action out of self-interest. It would simply cost too much to continue business as usual. So, it seemed, as extreme weather events were global, with every continent affected, a silver lining emerged. Insurance companies raised rates or stopped issuing policies in areas of consistent devastation. Banks likewise began to factor climate into lending decisions. And corporations of all stripes recognized the obvious: a burning planet would hurt their bottom line. They began to listen to shareholders who were not so politely requesting that the companies take climate into consideration when making decisions. Pension funds were among the leaders in

The City Council and Measure H It must be noted that while all five current members of the City Council supported Measure H, the ballot initiative was soundly defeated almost 2-1 by Davis voters. Clearly, our council members are out of touch with the citizenry, and we would do well to turn them out of office at the earliest opportunity. Worthy of particular mention is Dan Carson, who, in a boldly autocratic move as honorary chair of the Yes on H campaign, had the temerity to sue six Davis residents for exercising their democratic rights and openly opposing Measure H. Carson, of course, was ordered to repay more than $42,000 in court costs to those individuals. For his blatantly antidemocratic action, Dan Carson deserves to be recalled immediately. Jay Feldman Davis

Preserve downtown murals Uncle Vito’s is long gone, but the wonderful murals that adorn the “E” Street side of the building remain (for now). I’m hoping that the new owners — even if their fare isn’t Italian — will keep the kitschy and fun “New Yawk” art that’s become a landmark on that corner for years, and just swap out the name of the new business. I attended college in Lincoln, Neb., in the ’70s. Twenty years later, the downtown was stripped of any personality as local bar and restaurant storefronts were replaced with slick, generic, “modernized” versions. Today, Lincoln’s downtown is generic and soulless. I’d hate to see it happen here. Eric Warp Davis

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ummarized in a Grist article, the report warns that if the world warms by three degrees centigrade, economic growth would be hindered everywhere, most of the world’s population would live a worse life, crops would fail, health care spending would increase, sea level rise would inundate coastal regions, and the cost spread over 50 years would be $178 trillion. “On the other hand, swift action to zero out global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 could add $43 trillion to the global economy over the same period and plant the seeds for a green Industrial Revolution. The report also found that “Starting in the 1990s, oil companies and other highemitting corporations looking to avoid regulation began paying economists to produce studies that looked solely at the cost of climate policies, making them look prohibitively expensive to policymakers and the public. These models usually ignored the real-world costs that

come with a hotter planet as well as the benefits of cutting emissions, like better air quality and healthier people. If the economic impacts of a changing climate are left out of economic baselines, the result is likely to be poor decision-making, ineffective risk management, and dangerously inadequate efforts to address the climate crisis.” As the article points out, “this narrow economic analysis is still the dominant frame for politicians” with, for example Joe Manchin of West Virginia indicating he can’t support Biden’s plan because of the $1.7 trillion over 10 years. The report identifies specific impacts on all regions of the world with China and countries in the Asia Pacific region getting clobbered by “unchecked climate change” resulting in costs of nearly $100 trillion. Returning to the New York Times article (another one today about similar attacks on companies that speak out for gun safety laws) officials in Republican-led states are demanding that financial institutions which provide real information about risks that should inform their decisions should instead shut up. Unfortunately, when it comes time to pay the bill for this willful negligence all of us will pay. This one step forward followed by five steps backlash is a lethal cycle. I wish those so focused on “woke” would wake up. — John Mott-Smith is a resident of Davis. This column appears the first and third Wednesday of each month. Please send comments to johnmottsmith@comcast. net.

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reducing or eliminating investments in fossil fuels. These were big steps forward. This leads us to the NY Times article of May 28th under the title of “G.O.P. Weaponizes Statehouses against Green Corporate Goals.” Quoting: “In West Virginia, the state treasurer has pulled money from Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, because the Wall Street firm has flagged climate change as an economic risk.” And, “In Texas, a new law bars the state’s retirement and investment funds from doing business with companies that the state comptroller says are boycotting fossil fuels. Conservative lawmakers in 15 other states are promoting similar legislation.” According to a West Virginia legislator, “These big banks are virtue signaling because they are ‘woke’ and they either shut up or get on the (black) list.” There are lots of other examples cited in the article. Too many to list and it’s not just about climate. The state treasurer of South Carolina warned JP Mo0rgan and other banks “to stay out of the political culture wars and particularly abstain from the petty, ‘woke’ cancel culture.” Suffice it to say, this involves “red” states all over the country. This is frightening, and also stupid. The not nearly

left-wing consulting firm Deloitte issued a report comparing the costs of doing nothing to rein in fossil fuels and the climate crisis with what one might expect from significant action now to reduce emissions. One would think this would be important reading for state governments punishing banks and insurance companies for including risks of future costs from the climate crisis in investment and insurance decisions.

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ARP funding Yolo Crisis Nursery would like to publicly recognize and thank the members of the Davis City Council and the Yolo County Board of Supervisors for their steadfast and ongoing support for our organization and the children and families we serve. The recent allocation of American Rescue Plan funds to help the nursery build a critically needed larger facility in Davis is just the latest demonstration of this long-standing civic commitment. Over the past 21 years, Yolo Crisis Nursery has successfully cared for the most vulnerable children and families in our community. Unfortunately, it has become increasingly evident that the need for our services has exceeded our capacity. The pandemic accelerated this need and the urgency to complete our building project. In the past fiscal year, the Crisis Nursery served over 1,000 children and provided critical, life-changing services to 67% more families than the previous year. The county and city of Davis leaders stepped up for the children and families

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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;

of Yolo County when they needed it most, and we are deeply appreciative. This funding helps enable the Yolo Crisis Nursery’s dream of a new home to become a reality. A new larger home will provide ample space and resources to support the growing number of families who need respite care for their young children and wraparound services to help resolve family crises. We are truly fortunate to operate our nonprofit in a generous community where city and county leaders understand and support the Nursery’s vision that every child in Yolo County grows up in a safe, loving and stable home. This commitment encourages support from the individuals and businesses in our community as well. Thank you, once again, for your leadership and your investment of funds to ensure the successful completion of a new nursery in 2024. Heather Sleuter, executive director Jennifer Thayer, board president Jane Eadie, Brighter Tomorrows campaign chair

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BOARD: ‘We need a better ... approach’ From Page A1 NAMI California’s board of directors in 2018 and currently serves as the branch’s vice president. “The intersection with law enforcement and mental illness is a critical issue,” Jessica Cruz, CEO of NAMI California, told the UC Davis news service. “Joe Farrow has brought deep experience, willingness to learn and his visionary leadership to the board. We have been partners in reimagining our crisis system for many years. I’m looking forward to our continued work together.” NAMI has affiliates in every county in California and provides grants and trainings for first responders. The organization also provides resources like

family support groups to people affected by mental illness. According to UC Davis, Farrow was one of the first law enforcement officers to be elected to NAMI California’s board. One of his goals is to promote better ways for law enforcement officers to respond to people in crisis. “We need a better, more humanistic approach,” Farrow said. “Every police chief in the country knows that this is a significant issue.” At UC Davis, Farrow has introduced NAMI’s Critical Incident Training for all of the campus’ officers. According to him, UC Davis police officers typically respond to students who need assistance two to three times per week.

The campus police department is currently developing the Health 34 initiative, which is led by the UC Davis Fire Department, to provide a mobile non-emergency response service for students. The initiative includes providing mental health services. “Joe’s deep commitment to destigmatizing mental illness and ensuring appropriate crisis intervention is reflected in his work to make UC Davis a national leader in campus safety,” said Chancellor Gary S. May. “He is the perfect choice to lead these efforts and move NAMI’s mission forward.” — Reach Caleb Hampton at champton@davisenterprise. net. Follow him on Twitter at @calebmhampton.

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Prescribed-fire bill clears committee Special to The Enterprise SACRAMENTO — As California braces for another challenging wildfire season, legislation advanced today from state Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that would enhance wildfire prevention through implementation of a $20 million prescribed fire claims fund. “Prescribed fire has proven to be a cost-effective way to minimize the intensity and scope of wildfires,” said Dodd said. “That’s why I wrote the law last year to encourage greater use of prescribed fires. My new proposal would enhance our use of this time-tested technique by establishing guidelines for a fund to cover some costs for prescribed fire professionals. Its passage today is a step toward achieving California’s goal of treating 500,000 acres annually to manage our forests.” Prescribed fire, also known as

controlled burning, has been used for centuries to clear tinder-dry trees and brush that are known to fuel runaway wildfires. Rarely do prescribed fires escape their bounds and cause damage to neighboring properties. Yet affordable insurance is difficult to secure, preventing property owners from treating their land. Dodd’s new bill, Senate Bill 926, would create standards for a fund to help cover costs. It is a follow-up to Senate Bill 332, written by Dodd and signed into law last year, which protects landowners and prescribed fire managers from having to pay fire suppression expenses unless they have acted with gross negligence. SB 926 is sponsored by The Nature Conservancy. It passed the Assembly Natural Resources committee with overwhelming passing the full Senate.

Obituaries John William Doerr d. June 7, 2022

John William Doerr, a 42-year resident of Davis, died in the early morning of June 7, 2022. He was raised in Keyport, N.J. by his parents, John and Dorothy Doerr. He graduated from Keyport High School and Trenton State College.

He held a wide range of occupations: teacher, New Jersey state police detective, UCD police officer, business owner and general contractor. John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Darlene Doerr; son Daniel (Karen);

Paul Edward Holmes

Jan. 20, 1950 – June 12, 2022 Paul Holmes died at home after a brief illness. He was born in Maywood, Ill., a city boy who loved visiting his farming relatives. After graduating from Arizona State with a degree in anthropology in 1974, he served in the Peace Corps in Sierra Leone for 3 years. He returned to attend UC Davis in 1978 and received a master’s degree in international agriculture. Paul started his Yolo County farming career while in college by growing garlic to sell at

daughter Carolin Delker (Scott); and grandchildren Anthony Doerr, Emily Chavez, Ellie Chavez, Carly Chavez and Genevieve Doerr. John was an avid New York Giants football fan. He enjoyed all sports, especially soccer, golf and ocean fishing. A remembrance of his life will be celebrated from 10

the newly established Davis Farmer’s Market. With college buddies he started Sky High Farm outside of Winters in 1983. They grew organic vegetables HOLMES and started one of the first Community Supported Agricultural (CSA) programs in the area. In 1994, as it grew and included new partners the farm’s name was changed to Terra Firma Farm. Paul loved to sing and his deep bass voice was part of many large and

a.m. to noon Saturday, July 9, at 815 Braddock Court in Davis. The family DOERR requests any donations to YoloCares, 1909 Galileo Place, Davis, CA 95618, www.yolocares.org.

small singing groups in Davis and Winters. Paul was a voracious reader and loved attending music festivals, camping and hiking, and traveling to Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Jean Witzman; son Walker Holmes; sisters Claudia Holmes and Jo Ellyn King; sisters-in-law Joyce Jordan (James) and Kay Witzman; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be planned for a later date. Gifts in his honor may be sent to the Center for Land-Based Learning, World Central Kitchen or the organization of your choice.

The Enterprise publishes brief death notices free of charge. These include name, age, city of residence, occupation, date of death and funeral/memorial information. Paid-for obituaries allow for controlled content with the option for photos. Obituaries will be edited for style and grammar. Submissions may be made via www.davisenterprise.com/obit-form/.

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Laraine Akey

July 8, 1944 — Jan. 3, 2022 Laraine Akey, 77, died surrounded by her family on Jan. 3, 2022, at Kaiser Vacaville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Akey, in 2016. Laraine was born on July 8, 1944 in Baltimore, Md., to the late Herman and Esther Feather. She married Edward in 1963 and had two sons, Edward Jr. and Robert. She was a homemaker and had an ironing business from 1963 to 2021 for

the Davis community. She is survived by her sons and their wives, Jeannie and Teresa; grandchildren Nicholas, Rachael, Brittanie, Courtney and Cameron; and great-granchildren Noah, Jocelyn, Gianna, Ezekiel and Isaiah. The family will be having a Heavenly Birthday Celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 8, at Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis in the Hedges Grove area, 27074 Patwin Road in Davis.

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LAWS: Permit rules vary from county to county From Page A1 whether and how to restrict guns elsewhere. This ruling brings that constitutional right outside the home. “Confining the right to ‘bear’ arms to the home would make little sense,” Justice Clarence Thomas wrote for the court’s majority. Gov. Gavin Newsom called the ruling “shameful” and a “dark day for America.” “This is a dangerous decision from a court hellbent on pushing a radical ideological agenda and infringing on the rights of states to protect our citizens from being gunned down in our streets, schools and churches,” the governor said on Twitter. Attorney General Rob Bonta added that he would be working with the governor’s office and legislators to respond to the ruling. “More to come,” Bonta said in a tweet. Most states either issue concealed-carry licenses upon request or do not require licenses at all. But in eight states, applicants are required to show a compelling need before being granted permission to tote around a concealed firearm. Until today’s ruling, New York was one of those states. California is another. “We know of no other constitutional right that an individual may exercise only after demonstrating to government officers some special need,” Thomas wrote, offering a description of New York’s concealed-carry law, but also California’s. How easily a Californian is able to obtain a concealed weapon permit depends on where they live. That’s because in

California these licenses are issued by local law enforcement — either city police chiefs or county sheriffs. And while state law requires applicants to demonstrate “good cause,” local law enforcement officials have wide latitude to define what that means. In counties with Republican sheriffs — Sacramento and Tehama, for example — permits are issued to all qualified applicants so long as they pay the necessary fees, take a firearms safety class as required by state law and don’t have a criminal record. San Francisco sits on the opposite end of the spectrum. According to county sheriff guidelines, an applicant living in the city must “supply convincing evidence” that they are at “significant risk of danger” that local law enforcement “cannot adequately address” and “cannot reasonably be avoided by alternative measures.” The court’s ruling doesn’t immediately invalidate restrictive concealed carry policies like those in San Francisco. But it does make legal challenges against California’s entire discretionary system much more likely to succeed. California’s Democratic lawmakers may be compelled to introduce additional legislation in direct response to today’s ruling. Ari Freilich, state policy director at the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, a gun control advocacy group, said the opinion leaves the door open to two possible options. First, Thomas wrote that local licensing officials shouldn’t have wide discretion to deny a concealed carry application if the applicant meets objective

criteria. In California, that criteria requires an applicant to pass a background check and complete a gun safety course. But there’s nothing in the ruling that would prohibit the state from adding additional restrictions. Second, the opinion acknowledged that states have the right to restrict firearms in “sensitive places,” such as schools or courthouses, though New York couldn’t simply declare all of Manhattan a sensitive place. The opinion “doesn’t provide a lot of guidance about what’s in between, so it leaves that to future cases and lawmakers,” said Frelich. In a press release issued this afternoon, Newsom said state lawmakers are “ready with a bill that will be heard next week to update and strengthen our public-carry law.” The new legislation will be tacked on to an existing measure, Senate Bill 918, authored by Sen. Anthony Portantino, a Democrat from Glendale. Neither the governor nor Portantino offered additional information about what policy changes might be added. “It is critical legislation to strengthen our existing concealed carry laws to ensure every Californian is safe from gun violence,” Portantino said in a statement.

Rewriting the legal landscape But the ruling could have much more sweeping implications that touch on all areas of California gun laws — from the state’s ban on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines to its restrictions on “ghost guns.” That’s because today’s ruling sets

VIRUS: Testing kiosk opens July 5 From Page A1 began in September 2020. While the positivity rate remained high, the number of tests conducted declined by more than half over the past two weeks, and the number of students in UC Davis’ on-campus isolation and quarantine housing plummeted, as many students left campus for the summer. UC Davis students, staff and faculty are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. As of this week, 99% of students and 96% of employees were vaccinated, with the remaining students and employees having obtained an approved exception.

On March 19, UC Davis lifted its mask mandate. The campus continues to “strongly recommend” that students, staff and faculty wear masks in indoor settings. While no longer required, free asymptomatic testing will still be available for members of the UC Davis community through the 2022 calendar year. “In conjunction with this change, we will move our testing kiosk from the Activities and Recreation Center (last day Thursday, June 30, closing early that day, at 4 p.m.) to the Human Resources Administration Building just a short walk

across La Rue Road from the ARC,” UC Davis Chancellor Gary S. May said in a recent message to the campus community. The relocated testing kiosk will open July 5. Hours for the new site will be 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Appointments will be required. Normal parking rates will apply and the free parking stalls designated for COVID-19 testing at the ARC will revert to regular C-zone parking. — Reach Caleb Hampton at champton@ davisenterprise.net. Follow him on Twitter at @calebmhampton.

a higher bar for any firearm restrictions. “To justify its regulation, the government may not simply posit that the regulation promotes an important interest,” Thomas wrote. “Rather, the government must demonstrate that the regulation is consistent with this Nation’s historical tradition of firearm regulation.” Chuck Michel, president of the California Rifle & Pistol Association (the state’s National Rifle Association chapter), told CalMatters today that he plans to file a host of new legal briefs in existing court challenges against the state’s assault weapon ban, its background check requirements, its large capacity magazine ban and against Los Angeles County’s concealed carry restrictions. He said today’s ruling is “going to simplify the whole process of judging whether or not a gun law is constitutional” and that the State of California will now have a harder time arguing that its strict rules are legal. Freilich from the Giffords Law Center agreed that the ruling could have broad implications. “The consequences won’t show up tomorrow or the next day but (the opinion is) a fundamentally rewriting of the legal landscape and the battlefield on which all Second Amendment cases have been fought,” he said. “It definitely puts at risk much of what California and other states have fought for and defended for decades.” At the same time the nation’s highest court expands the scope of

the Second Amendment, Congress is on the verge of adding a few modest extra guardrails. In response to the mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in which a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers with a semi-automatic rifle, the U.S. Senate reached agreement on a bipartisan gun bill on Wednesday over the objections of the National Rifle Association. The measure is headed to final Senate passage today. If passed by the House of Representatives and signed by President Joe Biden, as is expected, it would ratchet up some background checks for younger would-be gun buyers. It would also provide funding to states interested in introducing “red-flag laws,” which make it easier for authorities to temporarily remove firearms from those deemed to be a threat to themselves or others. Democratic lawmakers in California are also considering their own raft of new gun bills. That includes legislation that would open gun vendors and manufacturers to an array of lawsuits for violating state gun rules or marketing guns and ammunition to minors or others who aren’t allowed to own them. “Next week, I will have 16 new gun safety bills on my desk, including a bill that will allow individuals to sue gun makers and distributors for violating certain gun laws. I look forward to signing all of those bills,” Newsom said in a press release.

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Alexis Silva provides some Nature Rx bling to a campus tree.

TAGS: Groups celebrate mature trees From Page A1 campus and community residents alike,” said Marineau. The messages — in English and Spanish — share ways that mature trees help clean the air, calm our minds, inspire us, soothe stress, boost our mood, prepare our minds for learning and help us heal. Observers are also welcome to leave a digital message for the tree via a QR code. “So far the trees have received some very heartfelt thank-yous,” Parker said. “It’s beautiful that people are taking time to share their gratitude. It’s great for individual health, and I’d like to think, the trees appreciate it, too!” Learn more at tree davis.org and arbo retum.ucdavis.edu. — UC Davis FOA Communications

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‘Jerry and Marge Go Large’: Hugely entertaining By Derrick Bang Enterprise film critic On an otherwise ordinary day in 2003, 64-year-old Jerry Selbee, a recent retiree living in the tiny Michigan town of Evart, drove to a small store in Mesick, roughly an hour away, and bought some lottery tickets. Twenty-two hundred of them. His subsequent winnings totaled $2,150, for a slight loss on his $2,200 investment. Quickly realizing that his statistical sample had been too small, the next time around he purchased 3,400 tickets … and won $6,300. Jerry, whose varied professional career had included a lengthy stint as a materials analyst for Kellogg’s — yes, the cereal company — had discovered a mathematical flaw in Michigan’s Winfall state lottery game. What happened next is depicted with cheeky merriment by director David Frankel and screenwriter Brad Copeland, adapted from Jason Fagone’s fascinating 2018 article in the Huffington Post (which absolutely is worth a read). Bryan Cranston is

‘Jerry and Marge Go Large’ Rating: PG-13, for brief profanity Watch on: Paramount+ perfectly cast as the quietly unassuming, buttoneddown Jerry: one of those mysterious mathematical savants capable of spotting patterns, where the rest of us would see only numbers (assuming we even looked in the first place). Cranston is ably supported by Annette Bening, as Jerry’s pragmatic wife Marge; the two actors are wholly persuasive as this adorably devoted couple. Copeland’s screenplay condenses Jerry’s peripatetic working life to just a lengthy career at Kellogg’s: a forgivable shift from actual fact, since the only important detail is that the story begins as Jerry retires, and — not the type to feel comfortable without some project to occupy his whirlwind mind — frets about what to do next. His interest is piqued,

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Convenience store owner Bill (Rainn Wilson, right) reacts with understandable surprise when Jerry (Bryan Cranston) and his wife Marge (Annette Bening) explain how many lottery tickets they wish to purchase in “Jerry and Marge go Large.” after picking up a brochure for the state’s new Winfall lottery game. A scan of the rules, and odds, quickly reveals a defect in one aspect of the game. (This involves a “roll down,” which is too mathematically complicated to describe in this review. Fagone’s lengthy article explains it.) Cranston’s blend of disbelief, dawning awareness and excitement, is priceless. Copeland has established, as was the case in real life, that Jerry is a cautious man, not given to reckless behavior. More to the point, their

modest savings account won’t permit much in the way of error. On top of which, he knows that his far more prudent wife never would tolerate such a gamble. And, so, he secretly withdraws a chunk of cash from the bank; this prompts the first of several cute exchanges with the teller, Mindy (adorably played by Lindsay Rootare). Once persuaded that his system is sound, Jerry is too good a husband to keep his wife in the dark. Bening’s slow-take reaction

is marvelous; although he expects Marge to shut him down, she surprises him by wholly embracing the scheme. After all, it’s something they can do together. After which, things get truly crazy (as they did, in real life). Frankel and Copeland shade this film as a larkish, gently comedic romp; that may seem like Hollywood artifice, but — honestly — Fagone’s article makes it sound like the actual Jerry and Marge had the time of their lives. It’s also important to note that they didn’t cheat; no rules were broken. This isn’t a scam, such as the rigged McDonald’s Monopoly game chronicled so well in the 2020 HBO series, “McMillion$.” Rainn Wilson is hilariously mischievous as Bill, a convenience store owner initially just intrigued by Jerry and Marge’s desire to purchase so many tickets, and soon eager to become part of the action. Every good story needs a villain, and this one is no different. As the second act proceeds, the scene shifts to Harvard, where tech

students Tyler (Uly Schlesinger) and Eric (Cheech Manohar) have discovered the same Winfall flaw; they’ve roped a dorm full of fellow students into similar block-purchases of tickets. Tyler and Eric also deduce — via illegal hacking — that they’re competing with Jerry and Marge. Schlesinger plays Tyler as an arrogant, obnoxious and thoroughly unlikable twerp. (We genuinely loathe him.) His subsequent confrontation with Jerry and Marge, complete with a demand to “cease or else,” feels quite ominous. Can math get Jerry out of this fix? Frankel has a flair for turning quirky, real-world sagas into delightful films, as he previously did with “The Devil Wears Prada” and “One Chance.” This new film hews closer to established fact, which makes it even more captivating. The actual Jerry and Marge couldn’t have asked for better treatment. — Read more of Derrick Bang’s film criticism at http://derrickbang.blogspot. com. Comment on this review at www.davisenter prise.com.

Put on a happy face for Opera House’s ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ By Jennifer Goldman Enterprise theater critic

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Audiences will be swept back to the late 1950s when they step inside the historic Woodland Opera House to see the vibrant summer musical comedy “Bye Bye Birdie,” directed and choreographed by Staci Arriaga. The show centers around an Elvis Presley-type character named Conrad Birdie (Eric Catalan) a selfabsorbed, sleazy rock star who is reluctantly going to be inducted

into the army. But before he disappears into basic training, his agent Albert Peterson (Benjamin Roberts) wants to cash in by releasing one more hit song. Rose Alvarez (Ernestine Balisi) is tired of her boyfriend and boss, Albert, putting off returning to college to become a respectable English teacher. She begs him to quit the music business, finish school and settle down to marry her. Albert's xenophobic mother, Mae Peterson (Nancy Agee), does everything she can to break up the couple, apparently because she doesn’t like that Rose is of Latina heritage. Rose comes up with a scheme to showcase Birdie — they'll pick a teenage girl from one of Conrad Birdie’s fan clubs, and she will give him "One Last Kiss,” which is the name of the new single, before he joins the war.

Kim McAfee stars as Kate Kasten in the Woodland Opera House’s production of “Bye Bye Birdie.”

Kim MacAfee (Kate Kasten) of Sweet Apple, Ohio, is already pinned to her new boyfriend Hugo Peabody (Owen Brian). He is jealous of Conrad and will do everything to keep her from kissing Birdie. Kim’s father (Darryl StrohlDeHerrera) is annoyed with the whole situation and is only on board when he finds out the family will get to be on TV. My standout performer of this show has to be Strohl-DeHerrera. He played the only member of the town that wasn’t star-struck by all the rock star publicity stunts and shenanigans and had me laughing hysterically in every scene. Ernestine Balisi commanded the stage with her saucy attitude and spot on vocals. Benjamin Roberts was swoonworthy while singing “Baby Talk to Me” and is a real-life active-duty airman at nearby Travis Air Force Base. Theater-goers will recognize his solo song “Put on a Happy Face,”

which also featured up-and-coming Opera House teen actress Kate Loscutoff. The fan girls and chorus of townsfolk really kept the energy up with truly historical choreography, and the bright costumes (Denise Miles) were fantastic. My favorite song was “A Lot of Livin’ to Do,” sung by Eric Catalan, which encourages us all to get there and live life to the fullest, like seeing live theater. So go on, and experience the nostalgic days of the 1950s and see the show! Shows run now through July 10; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Reserved seating tickets are $25 for adults, $23 seniors (62+), and $12 Children under 17. Balcony tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children 17 and under. Flex Pass specials and group rates are available. Tickets are available at Woodland OperaHouse.Org or by calling 530666-9617.

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Fourth of July festivities will return to Community Park Special to The Enterprise The city of Davis will host a free celebration in honor of Independence Day from 4 to 10 p.m. Monday, July 4, at Community Park, 203 E. 14th St. in Davis. “The city of Davis is excited to bring back the 4th of July community festivities after a two-year hiatus,” Mayor Gloria Partida said. “We look forward to the opportunity to gather family, friends and neighbors together in celebration as the city eases back into events.” The schedule and activities will include: n 4 p.m.: Snacks and treats available for purchase from local nonprofit groups n 4 p.m.: A free game zone coordinated by Discovery Christian Church

n 6:30 p.m.: Live music, coordinated by the Davis Live Music Collective, featuring AJ Lee and Blue Summit and The Coffis Brothers n 9:35 p.m.: A 15minute fireworks show Additional activities include watching a free championship softball game hosted by the Greater Sacramento Softball Association at 8 p.m. and attending the Swimsuits & Sparklers event at Community Pool from 6 to 10 p.m. The Swimsuits & Sparklers event is $10 per person, and tickets must be purchased in advance; tickets will not be available at the door. For information about the Swimsuits & Sparklers event, which includes a 4th of July treat and front-row seats to watch the fireworks

with pool-area seating, visit https://webtrac.cityof davis.org/wbwsc/webtrac. wsc/splash.htm or call 530757-5626. All attendees are encouraged to ride a bike or walk if possible, as parking will be limited. Self-serve bike parking will be available in Community Park located in the dog run area. Additionally, attendees are encouraged to pack plenty of water, sunscreen and a picnic dinner while supporting local non-profit groups by purchasing snacks and treats at the event. The city-produced fireworks display is the only safe and legal use of fireworks that is allowed in Davis. As fireworks can be triggering for both people and pets, helpful tips and information are available on the city of Davis website at https://cityofdavis.org/

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Davis residents will see the return of traditional fireworks, seen here in 2017, on the Fourth of July. After two years off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city is bringing the party back. July4th. For information, visit www.cityofdavis.org or

contact Carrie Dyer at the city of Davis at

530-757-5602 or cdyer@ cityofdavis.org.

Pride alive

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Davis Pride headliner Ada Vox, a drag-queen singer who was a 2020 finalist on “American Idol,” performs Sunday, June 12. Hundreds gathered in Central Park for Davis Pride weekend on June 11 and 12. Events included a skate night on Saturday, and a fun run, music festival and vendor fair on Sunday. Below, two young revelers dressed the part at the Diva Disco Skate Night on Saturday. At right, Michelle Lambert sang and played fiddle at the Davis Pride Festival on Sunday. At bottom right, Drag queen Xena CyberGoth performs Sunday

Comedian brings unique spin on life to Opera House Special to The Enterprise The Woodland Opera House presents “Standup Of The Opera” with comedian Richard Stockton, along with rising comedy stars Emily Catalano and Faco! for a night of standup comedy, hilarious videos about Woodland and music. Racking up terrific reviews amid sold out houses, Richard Stockton’s standup comedy brings a positive perspective to a challenging world. He has appeared on dozens of national TV shows, produced and hosted the long running Planet Cruz Comedy Hour in Santa Cruz, and is author of the bestselling book, “Fondle The Fear.” Richard Stockton tells stories of unexpected outcomes, performed over his Delta-blues guitar. Joining Richard will be Emily Catalano, a Los Angeles-based comedian who recently made her late-night debut on “Conan,” with Conan O’Brien. She resists the advances of cheating men by never playing “Uno” with them. Faco! Is from Gilroy, and is known as a hilarious

If you go What: Standup Of The Opera Who: Richard Stockton Where: Woodland Opera House, 340 Second St. in Woodland When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23 Tickets: $25 adults, $12.50 students ages 13-17 at www.woodland operahouse.org and 530-666-9617 cutting-edge social commentator. This brilliant Latino comedian is host of “Spontaneous Innuendos,” a San Francisco-based podcast.

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Catch comedian Richard Stockton on July 23 at the Woodland Opera House.

A video spoof of “Phantom of the Opera” will open the show, in which the Standup Of The Opera writes the jokes for the show in the catacombs beneath The Woodland Opera House. Learn more about Richard Stockton on his website at https:// richardstockton.com.

Please Note: PG-13 rating, material may not be suitable for those under the age of 13. Purchase tickets online at www.woodland operahouse.org, or by phone or in person at the Woodland Opera House box office, 340 Second St. in Woodland or 530-6669617). Box office hours are Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m., and two hours prior to the performance.

Reserved-seating tickets are $25 for adults, $12.50 for students ages 13-17.

Masks are no longer required in the Woodland Opera House facilities.

City tunes up public pianos again Special to The Enterprise The city of Davis announced Tuesday the return of the public pianos after their long hibernation for “In the Key of Davis,” a program that provides six pianos for recreational playing at the following locations: n Central Park (corner of Third and C streets) n Davis Commons (500 First St.) n Davis Food Co-Op (620 G St.) n Hunt-Boyer Plaza (corner of Second and E streets) n Manetti Shrem Art Museum (245 Old Davis Road, UC Davis campus) — coming soon n Stevens Branch Library (315 E. 14th St.) This year, a new piano debuts at Central Park, which was designed by Birch Lane Elementary’s sixth-grade teacher Amy George’s students, who were inspired during an in-depth study of Yosemite National Park. “The city recognizes the social and emotional health benefits of making and listening to live music,” said Mayor Gloria Partida. “The pianos help create a positive space to bring the community together.”

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James Dollson, with stuffed animal Felipe on his shoulder, performs his own compositions Tuesday on the public piano in front of the Stephens Branch Library in 2017. Pianos will be tuned shortly after being placed in the Davis community during the summer months. “In the Key of Davis” brings delight and surprise to Davis public spaces by providing used and vibrantly painted pianos for everyone to play. The pianos offer a space for improvisational gatherings, spontaneous connections and celebrations of music “In the Key of Davis” was launched in 2015 as the brainchild of two local teenagers, Isabelle and Hailey Shapiro, who experienced a similar program while visiting another city. The Shapiro Family has been coordinating the

program since its inception and working with the city each year. Once launched, the pianos spurred a flurry of media and community praise and have been commended as one the most engaging and accessible projects in Davis by community members and the media. Learn more about the program, view its history and enjoy photos and video of players of every kind on Facebook at https://www.facebook. com/inthekeyofdavis/. For questions, contact Rachel Hartsough at rhartsough@cityofdavis. org or 530-747-5640.

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Zachan picked as new DAM head coach Enterprise staff Following an exhaustive search which drew applicants from around the country, the Davis Aquatic Masters Swim Club, the largest Masters swim team west of the Mississippi, is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Zachan, who will begin leading the team on July 15. “Matt is a calm, confident coach with good technical knowledge of swimming and we’re very excited to bring him on board,” said DAM board member Wendy Pratt. “More importantly, he is sincere and is an excellent communicator who genuinely cares

about swimmers and wants to help them achieve their goals.” Born and raised in Clayton, near Walnut Creek, Matt earned a bachelor’s degree from Chico State University, and a master’s degree in Teaching from National Louis University in Chicago. He was an assistant coach with Dynamo Swim Club, a USA Swimming Gold Medal club in Atlanta for three years, and spent seven years as an assistant coach, while also serving as the Head Age Group Coach and Director of Performance at New Trier Aquatics, a USA Swimming Silver Medal club in Chicago.

“I am extremely excited for the opportunity to step in as the head coach of such a storied team in a great swimming community,” said Zuchan. “Having been a swimmer on DAM for the last year, I’ve seen firsthand the amazing team environment that exists here. Swimmers of all ages and abilities cheer each other on, step up to volunteer at events, get outside their comfort zones and, of course, swim hard. “It’s an incredible group of people and I feel honored to be able to lead this club into the future and continue its legacy.” Zachan has lived in Davis for about a year now with his wife

Gretchen, who was born in Illinois but grew up in Davis, and their two boys, Sam (3) and Theo (1). Matt joined DAM shortly after moving to Davis, and swims at Arroyo. He has competed in — and won — events for DAM at the 2021 Summer Splash and the 2022 Berryessa Swim. Stu Kahn, DAM board member, said, “I know Matt will bring his extensive knowledge and his professional experience, along with a tremendous new energy and leadership, to an already amazing team.” DAM is a 500-plus member team, with swimmers ranging

in age from 18 to 95. DAM offers 42 coached practices a week at a variety of times throughout the day. Beyond the coached practices, DAM members have the opportunity to compete in local and national swim events, as well as in events that support Davis and celebrate the DAM spirit. Throughout the year, DAM hosts local and regional swim events, picnics, parties, and club events that reinforce its belief in the team and in the community. For more information about joining DAM, which includes an option for a free trial membership for people who qualify, visit www.damfast.org.

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Enterprise staff SACRAMENTO — The Sacramento Republic will host its next match in the U.S. Open Cup semifinals. The Sacramento Republic FC will host Sporting Kansas City at Heart Health Park. The Republic FC beat the LA Galaxy 2-1 on the road Tuesday night in the club’s first quarterfinal appearance. The win marked the second the Republic FC has beaten to advance in this year’s tournament. In reaching the semifinal round, Republic FC is the first club outside

of the top division of American soccer to make the penultimate stage of the tournament since USL side FC Cincinnati in 2017. The club will share more information about the match-up and how fans can purchase tickets today, following U.S. Soccer’s match date and time announcement. The contest will be the first-ever meeting between Sacramento and Sporting Kansas City, and the 10th all-time meeting between Republic FC and an MLS club in the U.S. Open Cup. Against MLS teams in the competition, Republic FC is 4-5, including this year’s wins over San Jose and

Los Angeles. Sacramento defeated Real Salt Lake and Seattle Sounders FC in the 2017 and 2018 tournaments. To reach the semifinal, Sporting Kansas City defeated USL League One club Union Omaha 6-0 in the quarterfinal round. The club has won the U.S. Open Cup on four occasions, winning the title in 2004, 2012, 2015 and most recently in 2017. Republic FC returns to USL league play on Saturday when they travel to face regional foe Monterey Bay F.C. The match starts at 7 p.m. from Cardinale Stadium in Seaside.

defeated the Napa Valley 1839 team on June 18. FC Davis will look to continue its defensive dominance in its next game against the Diablo Valley Wolves (0-6-0), a team who’s gone scoreless in three straight matches. The Golden Lions travel to Orinda to play

the Wolves on Saturday before heading to Napa on Wednesday, June 30, to play Napa Valley 1839 FC (1-5-0). FC Davis will return home on Friday, July 1 to host Lamorinda United (3-1-1). — Henry Krueger, an intern for The Enterprise this summer, contributed to this story.

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y random thoughts as we head into the first weekend of summer. n The UC Davis football and Davis High football teams will have their bye week at the same time this season. UC Davis plays its first five games of the season, beginning Saturday, Sept. 3 at Cal. After playing at South Dakota State, hosting San Diego and Weber State in back-to-back home games at UC Davis Health Stadium and at Montana State on Saturday, Oct. 1, the Aggies will have their bye on Saturday, Oct. 8. Then UCD will play three of its final five regular season games at home. Davis will open its season against Vacaville at Ron and Mary Brown Stadium on Friday, Aug. 19. After the Blue Devils play three more non-league games at Granite Bay, hosting Oakmont

League West is going to come down to the San Francisco Giants, San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Let me go further: One of them will represent the NL in the World Series. If you’re a Giants fan like me, you’re thinking it will be them come October. n Here is what you need to know

of Roseville and at Fairfield, they begin Delta League action hosting Franklin of Elk Grove on Friday, Sept. 16. After hosting Cosumnes Oaks and playing at Elk Grove, the Blue Devils have their league bye on Friday, Oct. 7. Then play their remaining three league games, ending the regular season at Jesuit on Saturday, Oct. 29. n Let me call it right now. The National

about Keegan Murphy, the newest member of the Sacramento Kings via the No. 4 pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft. Murray, when at Iowa, averaged 23.5 points per game. He also averaged 8.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 31.9 minutes per game in 35 games, all starts, during his sophomore season last collegiate season. Murray led the Hawkeyes to an NCAA Tournament appearance, while

earning All-Big Ten first-team honors. The 6-foot-8 and 215-pound Murray was ranked fourth in the nation in scoring (23.5) and first in total points (822) and field goals made (307). Murray earned more honors. He was an All-American first-team honors (2021-22), Karl Malone Power Forward of the year (2021-22), finalist for the 2021-22 Wooden award and Naismith Trophy and was the Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player (2022). n Thursday marked my one-year anniversary at The Enterprise. Time really continues to fly by fast. — Contact Mike Bush at mike@ davisenterprise.net. Follow on Twitter: @MBDavisSports.

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Members of the River City Rowing Club (left to right) Elliott Gough, Diego Martinez-Vaughn, Owen Chen and Ben Davids row during a recent competition in the spring.

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FC Davis women’s soccer player Molly Branigan battles for control of the ball in a game against Marin County FC during a match at Playfields Park on Wednesday.

FC Davis women chalk up another victory at home Enterprise staff FC Davis women’s midfielder Lily Byrne dribbled down the left wing before she paused to decide whether she would attempt to score or pass to an open teammate. After a few seconds of standing still, Byrne passed to midfielder Leslie Fregoso, who beat her defender and buried the ball in the top left corner of the goal. Fregoso’s score in the 70th minute was the icing on the cake of FC Davis (2-1-3), which posted a 3-0 victory against Marin County FC (3-1-2) on Wednesday at Playfields Park. The win marked the second consecutive three-goal for the Golden Lions, who totaled two goals in the first four games of the season. “We looked dangerous going forward all game long,” said FC Davis assistant coach Pip Harragin. The Golden Lions scored first in the 23rd minute, as midfielder Jackie Koerwitz received a pass near the top of the penalty arc, took a few dribbles to the right

and shot the ball over the head of the opposing goalkeeper. FC Davis extended its lead to 2-0 when Byrne found the back of the net in the 50th minute. The goal was set up when the ball deflected off a Marin County player and went right to Byrne, who was already sprinting toward the goal. With a ton of momentum moving forward, she was able to put a lot of power behind her shot, as Marin County’s goalkeeper didn’t have time to react. After scoring six goals in the past two goals, it seems the Golden Lions have recently settled into a rhythm offensively. Their defense, however, has held strong all season. The Golden Lions’ back line has shut out their opponents in four games, allowing more than two goals on one occasion. The Golden Lions have also won their last two home games by a combined score of 6-0. The Golden Lions

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Local crew team off to Florida to compete at national level By Henry Krueger Enterprise correspondent

It’s not every year that River City Rowing Club has multiple teams qualify for the USRowing Youth National Championships. But when the Men’s Under 16 4x plus — quad — and the Men’s Under 17 2x — double — teams finished first and fourth respectively at the USRowing Southwest Youth Championship, both squads were given the opportunity to compete at the national level. River City Rowing Club was one of 210 clubs at the 2022 Youth National Championships, which were held at Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Fla. from June 9 to June 12. The 4x+ team reached the A finals after finishing third in the time trials and taking first in the A/B Semifinal 2. They placed second in the final race with a time of 6 minutes, 53.467 seconds. The coxswain of the boat was Charles Ge and the rowers were Elliot Gough, Diego MartinezVaughan, Anton Chen and Ben Davids. The 2x team of Nikko Cech and Mack Herman raced in the C Final and finished last with a time of 7:51.679. The teams were put together by varsity boys head coach Angela Fletcher, who did her best to maximize the potential of her teams despite having a small roster. “There were about 10 or 12 kids on her boys varsity team,” said Arthur Ericsson, the executive

director of the club. “It would have been very hard to be competitive in the 8 plus (eight) because that’s almost her entire roster. But by picking events with fewer rowers, she could make two of the boats pretty fast, so she did that with the quad and the double.” Fletcher also called up Diego and Charles from the novice team to compete at nationals. “Diego was a clear choice from the novice boys team to complete the lineup,” Ericsson said. “He just makes boats go fast, and Angela said, ‘I could use one more boy and we could have a fast under 16 quad,’ and so they brought him in.” With the 4x plus event requiring a coxswain, Ge was the clear choice according to Ericsson. “Charles demonstrated good steering abilities and a ton of energy in practices, shouting at his teammates to push harder.” Since joining River City Rowing Club last year, Ge has embraced the responsibilities of the coxswain role. “The coxswain does everything in the boat, but row,” Ge said. “You have to figure out the race traffic patterns and stuff. There are some boats where I sit in the front of the boat and I face forward, but other times I sit in the back of the boat and face the rowers.” An eighth-grader at Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School, Ge’s first time with the 4x plus team came during the time trial at the Southwest Youth Championship. His boat finished with the best time

by an eight-second margin. While Ge’s progress is exceptional, many other kids don’t try rowing until middle school or high school. “A lot of these sports that kids grew up doing, they can get into it when they’re like six years old, they can kick a soccer ball around or dribble a basketball, but they’re still too small to hold onto oars and make a boat go,” Ericsson said. Seeing kids discover rowing and appreciate the uniqueness of the sport is something Ericsson enjoys. “So once kids get to like 10, 11, 12, there’s this whole new sport that maybe they never really heard about, but they could actually try it and it’s very different from all those other sports they grew up knowing about.” Hoping to seem welcoming and inclusive to new rowers, River City Rowing Club doesn’t have tryouts or cuts. “Kids try us out,” Ericsson said. “They can try the team for two weeks for free.” Athletes new to rowing can join the Junior Novice Team anytime from September through February, or they can participate in the program’s Learn to Row Class this summer. The full results can be found at regattacentral.com. — Henry Krueger is a rising sophomore at Gonzaga University and an intern for The Enterprise this summer. Follow him on Twitter: @henrykrveger.