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Out on the town Former Blue Devil adds to Sac dining vibe By Aaron Geerts Enterprise staff writer Davis High School alumnus David English has rejoined the Sacramento restaurant scene with Juju Kitchen And Cocktails at 1501 L St. Although this restaurant and lounge is across the causeway, its recent opening might not have been possible without the lifetime of support English received from his home town. A 1990 graduate of DHS, English’s culinary career has taken him around the world. Traveling from Spain to France to New Orleans, English’s experience is a melting pot of cultural and culinary nuance. Eventually, English moved back to Northern California and opened his first restaurant, The Press, in Sacramento in 2010. “I had the opportunity to travel to different places and learned how to cook different styles of food. I think it was all leading up to having my own place, so opening up The Press

was a culmination of all those years of learning and cooking,” English said. “We’re real proud of how that went, but one thing we saw was that while people wanted great food and drinks, they really started to use restaurants as a place just to meet up or get together. Some people just wanted drinks, some people just wanted small bites and we thought, ‘how can we put out a venue where people can come and enjoy themselves in any way they want with the food and cocktails as that base?’” Seeing a shift in costs and trends, English decided to close The Press on New Year’s Eve of 2019. After dodging a pandemic, English’s renewed zeal for appeal led to the opening of Juju on June 1 of this year. “We’re leaving it up to people to what they want to do. People can come and get a full dinner with a bottle of wine or just have some drinks. It’s a little more flexible as opposed to a restaurant that has a $40 entrée where you have to spend to get in,” English said. “It’s in a beautiful space, and I think it’s a blend of sophistication but also fun and laid

Council members back election to fill Frerichs’ seat By Anne Ternus-Bellamy Enterprise staff writer

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the design of Juju are all the people that come. The energy

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City ordinance requires safe storage of guns

UCD study sounds alarm on political violence A new study by the UC Davis Violence Prevention Research Program alarmed researchers as it revealed support for political violence, authoritarianism and right-wing conspiracy theory. On Wednesday, its findings, including that one in five Americans thought political violence was justifiable, made national headlines. “We expected the

Davis City Council members indicated Tuesday that they prefer calling a special election in May to fill the council seat being vacated by Mayor Lucas Frerichs, rather than appointing a replacement. Frerichs, who was elected to the Yolo County Board of Supervisors last month, will be stepping down from the council, where he represents District 3, at the end of the year to assume his new position. Some community members have criticized his decision to not step down earlier so voters in District 3 could choose his replacement during the upcoming November election, which would have saved money (city staff estimate the cost of a special election at between $80,000 and $130,000) and ensured no prolonged vacancy on the council. But the deadline for placing a council election on the November ballot has now passed and Frerichs’s colleagues on Tuesday defended his decision to remain on the council through December. “Lucas has been elected citywide twice, then elected overwhelming by the voters of City Council District 3

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According to a new study by researchers at UC Davis, more than one in five Americans thinks political violence is justifiable. findings to be concerning, but these exceeded our worst expectations,” said Garen Wintemute, lead author of the study. Wintemute is an emergency department physician and director of the Violence Prevention Research Program

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and the California Firearm Violence Research Center at UC Davis. The survey of 8,620 people across the country was broken down into three areas: beliefs about

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With several members citing their own personal experiences related to gun violence, the Davis City Council voted unanimously Tuesday evening to enact a safe-storage ordinance for the city of Davis. Under the ordinance, residents who keep firearms in their homes must either store the firearms in locked containers or secure them with a locking device when they are not in close proximity to the guns. Davis Police Chief

Darren Pytel said his department has 200 locks that it will be giving away free at the July 30 Farmers Market and he has ordered another 1,000 free locks to give away. In addition to requiring safe storage in the home, the new city ordinance also requires that all firearms — including shotguns and rifles — be safely stored in vehicles, in a locked container in a locked trunk or, for vehicles lacking a trunk, in a locked container permanently affixed to the vehicle and out of view. State

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Briefly Cops to hand out gun locks The Davis Police Department, in partnership with Moms Demand Action, will host a giveaway of free gun locks on Saturday, July 30, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Davis Farmers Market. Residents with questions about firearm storage or about gun locks in general should contact the police department at policeweb@ cityofdavis.org or 530747-5405.

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Major League fortune on the diamond

OCAL BOY MAKES GOOD ... One day you’re going out for pizza with your Oregon State baseball teammates and the next day you’re a multi-millionaire. Such is the case for Davis-born Cooper Hjerpe, who last Sunday was selected in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft held in Los Angeles. Hjerpe, college baseball’s national Pitcher of the Year and a first-team All-American who led the nation in strikeouts, was a first-round selection of the St. Louis Cardinals and was the No 22 pick overall. The Major League signing bonus for that slot is $3,182,200, not bad for a 21-year-old who played travel ball with the Davis Aggies, attended Da Vinci Charter Academy Junior High at Emerson and pitched for Woodland High School before signing with Oregon State. He grew up on a ranch just north of the small town of Capay in Yolo County. Cooper learned of his selection at a watch party at home in Capay along with all of his California relatives, his Oregon State pitching coach and a group of his

Davis-area boyhood friends from travel ball and Woodland High School. When I talked with Cooper shortly before the draft, he expressed gratitude for the opportunities he’s been given — and earned — and had special praise for his mom and dad, Lynette and Carl. “They were with me all the way, from Little League on,” he said. “They were always there s+upporting me. I wouldn’t be here without them.”

arriving in the mail all at once. Of course, by the time we actually receive that check sometime this fall it’ll be worth only $42.87 by the best estimate of the Federal Reserve. That is, unless my seven-figure salary with the floating decimal point renders us ineligible for any aid at all. Instead of a check in the mail, many folks were advocating for simply eliminating California’s 54-cent-a-gallon state gas tax, but I’d much rather have the cash and use my ‘56 Schwinn more frequently than my aging Honda. Just to be sure, though, I pulled out the abacus I received on my 8th birthday and it showed that I’d have to purchase 1,944 tax-free gallons of gas before that 54-cents-a-gallon would amount to $1,050. Like I said, I’ll take the cash.

GAVIN’S GIFT ... Apparently tired of placing television ads in Florida, Governor Newsom has decided against a temporary gas-tax holiday and will instead send us an “Inflation” check that in our humble household will come out to a cool $1,050,

WOOLLY STORY ... My favorite part of The New York Times is the Science Times section that is inserted into the main paper every Tuesday. So I’m reading along about this guy operating an excavator in the Yukon when “suddenly a big

chunk popped out” of a frozen wall of earth. Inside the chunk “was the body of a baby woolly mammoth, frozen and preserved with its hair and hide.” The story goes on in the next paragraph to note, “The mammoth was dark and shiny, with short legs and deep, pronounced eye sockets. It had a skinny, wrinkled trunk and a nub of a tail. He quickly waved over a co-worker and called his boss.” And who knew woolly mammoths had co-workers and bosses way back then?” FRUIT OF THE LOOM ... The one question missing from that recently released 40-page survey of how Davisites feel about their hometown was simply “Where do you buy your underwear?” For years, oldtimers will tell you, the joke was that you couldn’t buy a pair of underwear in Davis, despite the many businesses we have here. It was, in fact, one of the reasons cited by folks who were in favor of Target locating here, a contentious issue if there ever was one. — Reach Bob Dunning at bdunning@davisenterprise.net.

COUNCIL: Frerichs off to Board of Supervisors in January From Page A1 just less than two years ago, and then elected by roughly half of Davis to higher office,” said Vice Mayor Will Arnold. “I mean, if there’s anyone who has … the support of the citizens of Davis to be a representative in a policymaking position, it’s Lucas. So the idea that he would abdicate his elected position that the citizens of Davis have repeatedly and overwhelmingly elected him to is I think borderline offensive.” Under existing law, the council cannot call for a special election or appoint a replacement until Frerichs vacates his seat, meaning the soonest the council can act is early January. And the soonest an election can be held, according to the city attorney, is May 2. It would likely be an allmail election. The council also has the option of appointing an

interim replacement to serve from January until a May special election. During Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the sentiment among both council members and public commenters was in favor of a special election. “An election is clearly more democratic than an appointment,” said public commenter Roberta Millstein. “The four council members who would be making appointments in 2023 would all be from different districts than the appointee. District 3 deserves to have a representative who they feel represents their interests and knows their concerns. It is the more democratic choice.” Millstein added that an election “is also the choice that gives more opportunity for new voices to be part of city governance... This City Council has said that it prioritizes diversity. Holding an election gives the opportunity for someone who isn’t

known to the City Council, perhaps someone from an underrepresented group, to make their case to the voters.” She also urged the council not to make an interim appointment, saying, “the appointee would become an incumbent and have an advantage in the election.” On the other hand, Dillan Horton, who ran for City Council in District 2 in 2020, said the logistical difficulties that might come from having only four council members between January and May could be resolved with an interim appointment. But he, like virtually all of the other public commenters Tuesday night, also favored an election. “I think, just as a general rule, if people selected the normal office holder for that position, the replacement should be decided in a similar fashion,” Horton said. “I think for the benefit of whoever this next council member is going to be, it

brings them into the door with I think better standing to get their job done effectively…” And while the council cannot make a decision either way until Frerichs steps down, council members offered their thoughts Tuesday evening as well. Councilman Josh Chapman, who represents District 5 in South Davis, said he’s open to all of the options before council but said his least favorite is appointing an interim council member to serve until a May special election. He noted the potential of three different individuals representing District 3 over an 18-month period if an interim appointment is made — that appointee for five months; whoever wins a May special election; and whoever wins when the District 3 seat is back on the ballot in November 2024. Councilwoman Gloria Partida, who is seeking reelection in District 4 in November, said she is

uncomfortable “with appointing somebody for a two-year-term.” “I think that two years is a very long time to have someone that was not elected by the district that they are meant to serve.” Partida added that while the council will not be making a final decision until January, “I do know that it takes a lot for somebody to run and to get ready to run and to have everything in place that they need to run. So if we were to call a special election in January (for May), they would have a very short time to get a (campaign) up and going. It’s a tight schedule… especially for somebody who is new, who hasn’t run, which is the hope… “I’m hoping we can indicate to people which way we’re going so if people want to start their campaigns, they can,” Partida said. Arnold noted the tradeoffs “no matter what route we pick here.”

Child molester gets nearly two-century term Early-morning crash leads By Lauren Keene Enterprise staff writer A former West Sacramento man convicted of child molestation faced more than two centuries in prison for his crimes, and a Yolo Superior Court judge gave him nearly that much time. Judge Timothy Fall sentenced 75-yearold David John Sidhu to a 196-year prison term last Thursday for his acts, which prosecutors say involved molesting a relative from the ages of 5 to 12.

Court records indicate the crimes occurred during the 1990s, but were not reported to the West Sacramento Police Department until 15 years after they ended. The investigation led to 56 charges being filed against Sidhu in 2020. “This type of offender represents the worst of the worst in Yolo County,” Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig said in a news release. “My office will continue prosecute these offenders to the full extent of the law, no matter how much time passes.”

to drunken-driving arrest By Lauren Keene Enterprise staff writer

Davis police arrested a woman on drunkendriving charges following a vehicle crash early Thursday morning. According to Sgt. John Evans, 21-year-old Theresa Ruth Sims of Davis

struck a parked car with her own vehicle at East 14th and F streets, then “performed poorly on field sobriety tests.” Her blood-alcohol content was twice the legal limit, of 0.08 percent, he added. No injuries were reported from the crash, Evans said.

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Plop-plop, fizz-fizz, liftoff By Sara Thompson Special to the Enterprise

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Launch your very own a homemade Alka-Seltzer rocket.

Explorit Science Center different rockets. Use a watch to time how long it takes the film canister to pop, how high your rockets fly, or how long they stay in the air. How does it work? AlkaSeltzer is a combination of an acid and a base. Just like when you add baking soda to vinegar, the two chemicals react to create carbon dioxide. When the tablet meets water, the chemicals in the tab release and mix, also creating carbon dioxide. Trapped in the canister, the gas expands quickly and needs to be released. Where the lid meets the canister is the weakest point, so that is where the gas will escape. The

pressure from the gas pushes the lid off and the release launches the rocket upwards. Remember to be safe, the rockets will fly quickly and suddenly and can hurt if you are not at a safe distance. Campers at this week's Out of This World! camp learned about space with hands-on activities and experiments. They studied our Solar System discovering the unique features of each planet. Made a human sundial and learned about constellations. 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 2 and under free. Masks strongly

encouraged while indoors. n A Membership to Explorit grants the recipient free visits to Explorit’s regular public hours, discounts on events, summer camps and workshops, and gives you ASTC benefits to visit other museums throughout the world. To purchase or for more information visit https:// www.explorit.org/membership or call Explorit at 530-756-0191. n Now is a great time to donate and help Explorit continue to educate and inspire the scientists of tomorrow: https://www. explorit.org/donate. — Explorit Science Center is at 3141 Fifth St. For information, call 530-7560191 or visit http://www. explorit.org, or “like” the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/explorit.fb.

STORAGE: Police worry about stolen firearms From Page A1 law already requires handguns to be stored safely in vehicles and the city ordinance adds long guns to the requirement. The Yolo County chapter of Moms Demand Action has been pushing for local safe-storage ordinances for some time now and local governments have begun taking action. The city of Woodland has already passed an ordinance and the Yolo County Board of Supervisors will consider an ordinance on Tuesday. “Cities and counties need to enact local ordinances if they want to fully control how firearms are stored,” Pytel said, “because state law is actually silent in a couple of areas. “For example, while guns have been sold with locking devices for 20 years now in California, there’s no requirement that they actually be used inside of a residence. Instead, what we do is we actually wait for a bad result. So, for example, if a firearm is used by a child, and they end up killing somebody, then state law kicks in and that would be a violation of state law. But, again, we wait for a bad result before that applies.” Pytel added that “we’ve had a number of firearms that have been stolen both from residences and vehicles … I was a little shocked at how high that number is (17 guns stolen in the past couple of years, none of which were appropriately locked).” The ordinance approved by the council Tuesday night is aimed at stemming firearm-related deaths and injuries, including suicide and accidental deaths. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were 45,222 firearmrelated deaths in the United States in 2020 and more than half were suicides. Meanwhile, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives estimates between 10 percent and 15 percent of stolen guns are used in subsequent crimes and gun owners who safely store their firearms experience gun

STUDY: Researchers shocked by results From Page A1

his experiment is an oldie but a goodie because it mixes scienxce with art and creativity! What you will need is a film canister, water, AlkaSeltzer (or generic sodium bicarbonate tablets) and craft supplies. Start off by making a small rocket out of craft supplies. You can attach it to the film canister, or place it over it, but make sure you can easily put the cap on the film canister and set it up so the lid is facing down. A toilet paper tube or index cards make great materials for rockets. Make sure to add fins for a stable flight and decorate however you want. When your rocket is finished it is time to launch it. Make sure to do this in a safe area, going outdoors is recommended, and do not point rockets at people or animals. Fill the film canister a third to half-full of water. Break the AlkaSeltzer tabs into chunks and add about half of a tab to the canister. Quickly secure the lid, place it on the ground, and take several steps back. Remember, you want the lid of the canister to be touching the ground. After several seconds, the canister will pop open, sending your rocket soaring! For more science fun, change the ratio of water to Alka-Seltzer tab, make

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thefts at a lower rate than those who do not. “The proposed ordinance will likely decrease unauthorized access to or theft of firearms as well as the impulsive and dangerous use of firearms in suicide attempts or domestic violence incidents because not all potential users will be able to unlock the firearm,” city staff noted in a report prepared for the council Tuesday. “Importantly,” the staff report added, “the proposed ordinance does not prohibit authorized firearm owners from accessing or using their firearms, from carrying firearms on their persons, transporting their firearms, or from keeping a firearm in their immediate possession and control.” Violations of the ordinance may be prosecuted first as infractions and then as misdemeanors, according to city staff, and the ordinance will be enforced just like any other law that regulates conduct inside a home or vehicle. Namely, without exigent circumstances, the police department would not proactively check whether the ordinance is being violated, but the ordinance would be enforced when officers are already lawfully in a

residence or interacting with drivers for other reasons.

Aim to save lives “Safe-storage ordinances save lives,” said Emily Ault, a volunteer for Moms Demand Action in Yolo County. “Passage of a safe firearms ordinance and educating the public about what this means will result in kids not having easy access to their parents’ firearms and unintentionally hurting themselves or others,” she told council members. “It also means someone who is having a mental health crisis won’t easily access an unsecured firearm and hopefully that person will have the time to get the help that they need and not die by gun suicide.” In expressing their support for the ordinance, Mayor Lucas Frerichs and Councilman Josh Chapman noted how gun suicide impacted their lives. “When I was in seventh grade ... my best friend completed suicide with a shotgun. I saw how that impacted my community,” said Chapman, who has been a volunteer for Suicide Prevention of Yolo County. “This move here this evening is such a huge step in

the right direction.” Frerichs echoed that, saying, “my best friend from childhood also died by suicide via use of a handgun, in upstate New York. So there are issues that potentially affect us all in this way and it really goes to show the severity of the situation we’re seeing in this country and the epidemic that we’re seeing.” Councilwoman Gloria Partida noted that she grew up in an area with a lot of gun violence and described the gun death of her nephew four years ago, just before his 17th birthday. “My grandson is a few months away from his 17th birthday right now,” she said, “so this is important.” “Im very supportive of this,” said Vice Mayor Will Arnold. “I think it is the least we can do, really, to combat this scourge of gun violence that is afflicting our nation and has afflicted our community.” There will be a 60-day delay in attaching penalties to the ordinance to allow the city and police department to conduct outreach and educate residents about the new requirements. — Reach Anne TernusBellamy at aternus@ davisenterprise.net.

democracy and the potential for violence in the United States, beliefs about American society and institutions, and support for and willingness to engage in violence, including political violence. “The survey is the first of its kind to explore the participants’ personal willingness to engage in specific political violence scenarios,” UC Davis Health said in a press release. Half of the participants surveyed agreed with a statement saying there will be civil war in the U.S. “in the next several years” and two-thirds perceived there was “a serious threat to our democracy.” However, those views did not correspond with overwhelming support for democracy or a universal desire to avoid violence. More than 4 in 10 participants agreed with a statement that said, “having a strong leader for America is more important than having a democracy.” Meanwhile, 20.5% of participants thought political violence was at least sometimes justifiable. Among participants who condoned political violence, 12% said they were willing “to threaten or intimidate a person” and 10% said they would “injure a person.” Roughly 7% said they would be willing “to kill a person” to achieve a specific political objective. Extrapolated to the entire U.S. adult population, the researchers pointed out, that is the equivalent of about 18 million people. Among all participants, roughly one in five thought it was at least somewhat likely that within the next few years,

in a situation where political violence was justified, “I will be armed with a gun.” Four percent thought it was at least somewhat likely they would shoot someone. The study also revealed widespread belief in the white supremacist “Great Replacement Theory” that American-born white people are being replaced by non-white immigrants. More than 4 in 10 participants agreed with the theory. The researchers at UC Davis conducted the nationwide online survey in English and Spanish from May 13 through June 22. The sample of participants was designed to represent the general adult population of the U.S. According to the researchers, their findings suggested a high degree of alienation and mistrust of American democratic institutions, with significant minorities of the population endorsing violence to achieve political aims. They also pointed out that most respondents rejected political violence altogether and that among those who thought political violence was sometimes justifiable a majority said they would not be willing to resort to violence themselves. “The challenge now for those large majorities is to recognize the threat posed by those willing to engage in political violence and respond adequately to it,” Wintemute said. The researchers concluded that violence prevention efforts “should proceed rapidly based on the best evidence available.” — Reach Caleb Hampton at champton@ davisenterprise.net. Follow him on Twitter at @calebmhampton.

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Obituaries Wray LaVerne Winterlin July 2o, 1930 — June 18, 2022

Wray LaVerne Winterlin was born on July 20, 1930, in Sioux City, Iowa, to William (Sr.) and Nettie Winterlin. He passed away on June 18, 2022, at the age of 91 in Santa Rosa. Wray was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ who loved the Lord, his family and the church. Raised in Sioux City, Iowa, along with his two older brothers, William (Jr.) and DeWayne Winterlin, Wray enjoyed athletics and had a wonderful sense of adventure. He studied at Morningside College and Iowa State University. The Korean war interrupted his studies from 1951 to 1953 as he served in the US Army overseas. Upon his return, he completed his bachelor’s and master’s degree studies in agricul-

ture at the University of Nebraska. On one of the most providential adventures of his life, a trip to the 1954 Urbana Christian Mission Conference, he met a wonderful Nebraska farmgirl and teacher, Arlene Harper, who was assigned to ride in his car. Over the next year their love for their Lord grew along with their love for each other and on June 15, 1956, they married and moved to California to attend Seminary. Upon completion of his theological education Wray and Arlene hoped to become missionaries and serve in another country, but the Lord had other plans for them, and they stayed in California.

Dr. C. ‘Lux’ Lakshmanan d. July 7, 2022

On the morning of July 7, 2022, Dr. C. “Lux” Lakshmanan of Davis died at the age of 94 Born and raised in India, Lux was the fifth child of the prominent Cochera Panicker family in the coastal state of Kerala. After graduating from Madras University, he received his master’s degree in Botany from Annamalai University in India. Lux went on to work abroad as a professor in Burma. In 1962, he received his Ph.D. from Ohio State University in Agronomy. He became an advisor for the International Atomic Energy Agency where he worked in multiple countries around the world including Austria, Indonesia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sudan and Mexico. In 1967, Lux met and married his wonderful wife, Chithra. Wanting to limit his traveling and settle down, he accepted a position as lead research scientist with Hunt Wesson. It was this job that brought him to Davis in 1973 where he eventually laid roots to raise his family. In 1979, he started his own agricultural consulting company,

In 1959, Wray began his productive 32 yearlong career at UC Davis, WINTERLIN eventually becoming the director of the Pesticide Research Laboratory in the department of environmental toxicology. He was a charter and lifelong member of the University Covenant Church in Davis. In his retirement years he enjoyed volunteering in mission organizations and working on family and church projects at home and around the world. Wray is survived by his wife of 66 years, Arlene, their three children, Jerry (Susan), Larry (Robin), Dwight (Sandy) and grandchildren Marye (David

California Agriculture Consulting Services. Through this company, he advised a variety of large-scale farmers in Northern California to help improve crop pro- LAKSHMANAN ductivity based on his own innovations and research. His agricultural business flourished over the next couple of decades, and he became well known among major California farmers for his ability to improve plant productivity. In addition to agricultural consulting, Lux was a prolific home builder. He built 15 homes in the area and used them as his primary financial investments. A self-made man who did not believe in taking money from others, Lux was a very generous family man and donor. He supported many charities and was a major contributor to a large Hindu temple and convention center in Livermore. Along with his wife, he raised funds for several congressmen and senators. After retiring in the 1990s, Lux focused on improving crop productivity in India. Providing his knowledge

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Benjamin), David (Kami), Mark (Tara), Ben, Aaron, Charlie, John, and Luke. Wray blessed his entire family with time and love as a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who took an interest in and prayed faithfully for each member of his family. We thank God for his life witness and how he loved and trusted God for each day through Bible reading and prayer. Wray loved God and his hope was in Him. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the University Covenant Church, 315 Mace Blvd. in Davis; all are welcome to come. Streaming will be provided at (ucov.com/livestream). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to University Covenant Church, Davis, in honor of Wray Winterlin.

and expertise gratis, he worked with Indian dignitaries and farmers in southern India to help increase crop production and decrease food costs in the areas served by these farms. Improving Indian food productivity to feed more people became his primary passion which he pursued until his death. Among acquaintances, friends and family, Lux was known for his charm and sense of humor. He was always ready with a clever joke that either made you laugh out loud or fondly roll your eyes. His favorite hobby was photography, and he enjoyed taking portraits of pretty much anyone around town willing to pose for a picture. Over the years, he has taken hundreds of portraits of people he has come to know in Davis. From those working in his preferred grocery stores to the tellers in his favorite bank, many local residents were pleasantly surprised with their portrait presented by Lux. Lux is survived by his wife of 55 years, Chithra, his sons Rayan and Hari (Janet), granddaughter Sonia, and many close relatives living in the U.S. and India.

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VIBE: Hometown help aided entrepreneurship From Page A1 they bring finishes the restaurant as well as the bartenders and servers and their personalities they bring into it too.” Of course, the common thread that ties many successful Davis natives together — no matter where in the world they end up — is the support from the community that raised them. “I had several of my friends’ families be like parents to me along with my own. If I was messing up, they’d tell me. They’d also support me, help me and show me things. When you have that support group beyond your own family around you and that kind

of community sense, I think that gives you a lot of strength to be able to reach out,” English explained his strong hometown ties. “I always knew that if I went out there and something didn’t go right or I failed or didn’t like where I was, I knew where I was coming back to. It gives you that comfort to go out and either fail or succeed and have that strong backing.” Learn more about this new spot by visiting jujukitchenandcocktails. com or their social media accounts by searching @ jujusactown on Instagram or Facebook. — Reach Aaron Geerts at aaron.geerts@ mcnaughton.media.

Transient accused of attacking Sutter nurse By Lauren Keene Enterprise staff writer A local transient was arrested on felony battery charges at Sutter Davis Hospital on Tuesday evening. Ronald Curtis Downey "got angry after being told he would not be admitted for his medical issue and

then attacked a nurse by grabbing their throat,” Davis police Sgt. John Evans said of the 5:30 p.m. incident. Hospital staff intervened in the alleged attack, which resulted in minor injuries to the nurse, Evans said. Downey, 62, was booked into the Yolo County Jail.

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So ... what is it, anyway? By Evelyn Dale Special to The Enterprise

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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 Hugo (A196732), a sweet, 2-month-old male tuxedo kitten who is playful and loves other cats. He also loves to climb in your lap to play. Every room is an adventure to

Mister explore for him. Also hoping for a good home is Mister (A196081), a handsome 11-year-old male cat who prefers a home with no children. Mister is a sweet guy who loves attention, pets and soaking up the sunshine. Mister likes to stand on your shoulders and is OK with being held, but he prefers having all four paws on the ground! He’s on a special diet that will need to be continued and gets along with other cats. 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 Clove, a friendly, 4-month-old spayed female shepherd. This silly playful love bug is crate- and leash-trained. She is still at a perfect age to get her used to living

Clove with cats. Clove is up to date on vaccines, microchipped and comes with free lifetime obedience training classes. Tammy is a loving 2- to 3-year old Lab cross. She is people-friendly but not a fan of other dogs, so needs to be in an onlydog home. She comes with free lifetime obedience training classes. Tammy is already crateand leash-trained; she would be a great hiking and jogging partner for someone willing to put in the training effort. Tammy is a definite volunteer favorite. The next Rotts of Friends adoption event is from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at 34505 County Road 29 in Woodland. Come by 10 a.m., as it takes at least an hour to meet and adopt a dog; everyone who will be living with the dog should come out to meet it. Bring proof of homeownership, such as a mortgage statement or property tax bill. If you rent, please bring proof that you are allowed to have a dog in your home, such as a pet clause in your lease or a note from your landlord. All dogs adopted from Rotts of Friends are healthy, microchipped, up-to-date on their vaccines and come with free lifetime obedience-training classes. For information, visit facebook.com/ rottsoffriends.

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ow many times have you looked at a dog or cat and wondered what its breed is? Visual breed identification is something we all do but is often incorrect, especially for mixed breeds. A 2018 study, “Comparison of adoption agency breed identification and DNA breed identification of dogs,” (https://nationalcanineresearchcouncil. com/research_library/ visual-breed-identification-a-literature-review/) showed that even professional shelter staff “were completely wrong for 33% of the dogs in their shelter — that is, one out of three dogs were labeled with a breed that could not be found in their DNA even at the great-grandparent level.” So the old adage, “Don’t judge a book by its cover” can be applied to your pets. However, another old adage, “Curiosity killed the cat. Satisfaction brought him back,” may apply to curious pet parents who want to know a pet’s lineage and/or prognosis for its health. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is the hereditary material passed from one generation to another. Dogs have 78 chromosomes containing 20,00025,000 genes and cats have 38 chromosomes containing about 20,000 genes so there’s a lot of genetic information to be found including breed type, traits, parentage, and possible diseases, illnesses, and disorders. DNA testing is an evolving science so its important to consider the pros and cons. First and foremost, DNA tests are only as good as their data and how the tests are run. For example, if a company’s database does not include DNA for your pet’s breed

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Can you guess Domino’s breed? Niki and Jeff Slaton decided to have her DNA checked and were surprised by the results.

Paws for Thought or breeds, then a match can’t be found for your pet. Some DNA tests include information about health as well as breed while others do not. Any health concerns flagged in a DNA test should, of course, be shared with your veterinarian. A database also needs to include data from where your pet originated, e.g., dogs from the United States should not have their DNA tested in a European database. In the end, DNA test results can give clues for a pet’s ideal lifestyle and possible health issues but are not a pet’s destiny. If you are a curious pet parent, research your options. Here are a few resources to get you started: n The Best Dog DNA Test Kits of 2022: What to Know Before You Buy, Tips Fur Life, by Irene Keliher https://www. pumpkin.care/blog/bestdog-dna-test/ n Best Cat DNA Test for Health, Ancestry, Breeders & More https://www. caninejournal.com/

best-cat-dna-test/ n Should I Get a DNA Test for My Dog or Cat? Here’s What Pet DNA Tests Tell You https://www.goodrx.com/ pet-health/pets/is-itworth-dna-testing-yourdog-cat n DNA testing looks into dog breeds and cat history https://www. sciencenewsforstudents. org/article/dna-testinglooks-dog-breeds-and-cathistory Next up? Does a dog’s breed predict its personality? See what the research has to say in my August “Paws for Thought” column.

Happy Tails What is Domino’s dog breed? That’s what Jeff and Niki Slaton wondered when they adopted their black and white 3-monthold puppy, “Domino,” more than 11 years ago. They were told she was a border collie mix, but it looked like she might become a much larger dog. Curious about what that “mix” was, they decided to have her DNA checked.

When the results returned, they discovered Domino was mostly German hepherd. When her ears are straight up, you can definitely see the GS influence. Knowing she is mostly German shepherd has helped Niki and Jeff understand why Domino is vocal (talkative!), loves to howl at sirens, and is very sensitive to loud noises, like thunder, gunshots and fireworks. Still, when someone asks what kind of dog Niki and Jeff have, they usually respond that she’s “an amazing dog.” Domino is protective of her “pack,” which includes two other dogs and five cats, as well as Niki and Jeff, but she is also gentle and loves to cuddle. She has proved an especially good mentor, playmate, and “big sister” to their newest rescue, Gromit, a young dog from Front Street Animal Shelter adopted in January 2021. — Evelyn Dale of Davis is a volunteer and advocate for shelter animal welfare. Contact her at pawsforthought.comments@gmail.com. This column appears monthly.

Cats injured in wildfires at risk from blood clots By Trina Wood Enterprise staff writer Cats who suffered burns and smoke inhalation in urban California wildfires are at risk of forming deadly blood clots, according to a new study from researchers at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. The study, recently published in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science, follows up on a previous discovery that showed cats injured in urban wildfires had a high incidence of heart problems. “Prior to these two papers, we didn’t realize that cats impacted by urban wildfires were prone to forming clots, which can lead to sudden death,” said

lead co-author Ronald Li, associate professor of small animal emergency and critical care at UC Davis. “This study will change the standard of care for rescued cats from these wildfires and hopefully save more lives.” Cats treated for their injuries from the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California, were some of the models for this study. Researchers examined their platelets, the cells that circulate in blood and help stop bleeding or form blood clots. They found that cats with wildfire injuries had increased overactive platelets compared to healthy cats or cats with heart disease, in this case subclinical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM. HCM is the most common cardiac

disease in cats and causes a thickening of the heart muscle. “Cats with HCM are hypercoagulable, meaning they are more likely to form clots,” explained lead coauthor Ava Tan, a veterinary research fellow currently working in Li’s laboratory. “That’s why we used them as a control group to compare with cats in the wildfire group.” The platelets of wildfireinjured cats also released high amounts of microvesicles, microscopic membranous bubble-like structures filled with proteins, which are associated with cardiovascular disease and an elevated risk of clotting. “We found cats exposed to wildfire smoke and injuries are even more

prone to throwing clots, showing a direct association between wildfire injuries, platelet response and clot formation,” Tan said. In addition to clot formation, platelets have a lot to do with overall cardiovascular health and disease. The study also led to the discovery of a novel receptor on cat platelets, TollLike-Receptor-4, that may play a role in clotting and could be the target for treatments developed in the future. “These results could lead to bigger health implications for our feline patients and highlight the important role that platelets play in linking inflammation with the coagulation system,” Li said. — UC Davis News

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‘Nope’: Our sentiments precisely Overblown horror flick fails on every level By Derrick Bang Enterprise film critic Jordan Peele, who won a well-deserved writing Oscar for his breakthrough hit — 2018’s “Get Out” — has succumbed to the M. Night Shyamalan curse. Each new film tries harder, yet achieves less. In this case, much less. “Nope” — a terrible title, just in passing — obviously began life as a 10-word elevator pitch (which I cannot speculate upon, due to spoilers). It might have turned into a decently chilling 20-minute short, but as a 135-minute vanity flop, the result is a dull, interminable slog. Ten minutes into this bomb, it’s blindingly obvious that we’re dealing with a world-class stinker. And it doesn’t get any better. Worse, in fact. Following two brief prologues — I’ll dial back to those in a moment — we meet siblings OJ (Daniel Kaluuya) and Emerald Haywood (Keke Palmer), who are struggling to maintain the legacy of their father’s specialty horse ranch, which provides animals for Hollywood shoots, theme parks and the like. Their operation, located in the isolated Agua Dulce desert in northern Los Angeles County, hangs by a thread. OJ is expressionless and taciturn to the point of somnambulance, throughout this entire story; he makes Clint Eastwood’s “Man with No Name” — back in that actor’s 1960s spaghetti western days — look and sound Shakespearean. It takes

‘Nope’ No stars Rating: R, for bloody violence and relentless profanity Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Brandon Perea, Michael Wincott, Keith David, Steven Yeun, Wrenn Schmidt, Donna Mills Available via: Movie theaters genuine talent to guide an actor with Kaluuya’s significant chops into such a relentlessly dull and lackluster performance, but Peele — who wrote, directed and produced this turkey — somehow managed. Emerald, in contrast, is shrill, profane, insolent, mean-spirited and — in short — absolutely intolerable. Palmer behaves as if she’s revved up on cocaine the entire time; her performance is unrestrained, unintelligible and unlikable. We loathe her character on sight, and Palmer isn’t helped by the streamof-consciousness babble that Peele apparently believes passes for dialogue. Rarely have two movie characters so effectively — and so quickly — turned an audience off. The very thought of spending more than two hours with them is unbearable. First, though, we endure the travesty of prologue No. 1, as a TV family sitcom shoot goes awry when its star — a chimpanzee — suddenly attacks his human co-stars in a gory swath of blood-laden rage. The notion that any filmmaker would be insensitive enough to mount such a tasteless spectacle

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Having learned enough to realize that they’re dealing with something quite nasty, our heroes — from left, OJ (Daniel Kaluuya), Emerald (Keke Palmer) and Angel (Brandon Perea) — can’t imagine what to do next. — in our more enlightened, post-Jane Goodall era — is utterly appalling. It’s also an indication of unrestrained arrogance on Peele’s part, particularly since it adds nothing to his film. Prologue No. 2 is more interesting, as it establishes the dynamic between OJ and his father, Otis (Keith David), the former doing his best to honor what the latter worked so hard to build, despite a dwindling call for their animals. Otis doesn’t last long; he’s abruptly killed during what seems to be an invisible hailstorm. So, moving forward: OJ and Emerald begin to notice odd atmospheric phenomena in the sky above their spread. Winds whip up unexpectedly, accompanied by a loss of all manner of power: electricity, internal combustion engines, even cell phones.

Then, one evening, OJ spots something swooshing through the night sky. Prodded by Emerald, who smells dollar signs, they head to the local Fry’s and pick up all manner of cameras and other surveillance gear. (OJ lamented, a bit earlier, that they’re “flat broke,” and yet somehow they pay for all this stuff. Peele also isn’t too good about continuity.) Their purchases attract the attention of clerk/tech specialist Angel Torres (Brandon Perea), a UFO “true believer” who recognizes what they’re up to, and offers to help. Although OJ and Emerald initially decline, subsequent events quickly turn them into a Scooby gang of three. Perea’s performance is overly excitable, but at least he’s entertaining. Angel’s geeky, wild-eyed enthusiasm is a breath of fresh air, compared to his two

companions. On the other hand, nobody could fathom Michael Wincott’s TRÈS bizarre performance as Antlers Holst, a veteran cinematographer who enters this story’s third act, and who promises to get Emerald her “money shot.” Perhaps Peele intends to make fun of filmmakers who take themselves too seriously (like himself?); regardless, Holst babbles a constant stream of pseudocryptic nonsense, elevating this mess into even higher levels of butt-numbing absurdity. Peele obviously believes that his excruciatingly s-lo-w first two acts build to an exciting finale, but it’s so random, daft and unbelievable that we cannot possibly become emotionally involved. This is a classic example of the so-called “idiot plot,” which lurches forward —

from one deranged moment to the next — only because each and every character behaves like an idiot at all times. Matters aren’t helped by the occasional slow, mysteriously hallucinogenic corridor (?) shots; or the half dozen pointless, whitetext-on-black-background intertitle cards that abruptly interrupt the minimal dramatic intensity Peele is able to generate. And this so-called scary film’s biggest sin? It isn’t the slightest bit scary. Given his apparent career trajectory, the notion of Peele’s next film should worry us. Quite a lot. — Read more of Derrick Bang’s film criticism at http://derrickbang. blogspot.com. Comment on this review at www. davisenterprise.com.

‘In the Heights’ to open Opera House season Special to The Enterprise

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Elio Gutiérrez-Montoya, plays lead role of Usnavi, in Woodland Opera House’s upcoming production of “In The Heights.“

The Woodland Opera House is proud to announce that “In The Heights” will open its 2022-23 show season. From Lin-Manuel Miranda, the creator of the Broadway phenomenon “Hamilton,” comes the incredible fourtime Tony Award winning (including Best Musical) production about family, community, and life in the Latino neighborhood of Washington Heights in Upper Manhattan, New York. Known as a place where windows are always open, and the breeze carries the rhythm of music, it’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, and where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions to keep. Usnavi, the main character played by Elio Gutiérrez-Montoya, is a bodega owner who supplies neighbors with their morning coffee, papers and

Bursting with lively dance scenes and a score that features hip-hop, salsa, merengue and soul music, the story explores three days in the characters’ lives. a place to connect with each other. He works hard and aspires to open a bar in his home country of the Dominican Republic some day. His girlfriend, Vanessa, works in a beauty salon and has big dreams of her own — they exude the sense of hope that fuels so many immigrants. Bursting with lively

dance scenes and a score that features hip-hop, salsa, merengue and soul music, the story explores three days in the characters’ lives. The production is directed and choreographed by Jacob Gutiérrez-Montoya, with music direction by Sandra Gallegos. Performances are on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Reserved seats are $30 for adults, $23 for seniors 62-plus, and $15 for children 17 and under. Balcony tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children. Flex Pass specials and group rates are available. Purchase tickets now at https:// www.etix.com/.../in-the-heightswoodland-woodland... In accordance with the updated indoor mask requirements from the State of California and Yolo County, masks are no longer required in the Woodland Opera House facilities.

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Stories on Stage Davis presents tales on home-leavings Special to The Enterprise On Saturday, Aug. 13, Stories on Stage Davis will present two stories in the outdoor courtyard of the Pence Art Gallery. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the event starts at 7:30. The short story “Playing Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain” by Jamil Jan Kochai will be read by first-time Stories on Stage Davis actor Brennan Villados. This fast-paced story is about Zoya, who loses himself in an open-world video game set in 1980 Afghanistan that starts to uncannily resemble his family’s compound, down to the characters. The stakes are raised as Zoya embarks on a rescue mission, hoping to change the past, blurring the boundaries between what’s real and what’s a game. Kochai is the author of “99 Nights in Logar” (Viking, 2019), a finalist for the Pen/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel and the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature. He was born in an Afghan refugee camp in Peshawar, Pakistan, but he originally hails from

Logar, Afghanistan. His short stories have appeared in The New Yorker, Ploughshares, The O. Henry Prize Stories and The Best American Short Stories 2021. He is a Stegner Fellow at Stanford University. His second book “The Haunting of Hajji Hotak and Other Stories ”(Viking, 2022) is out this summer. Villados is a performer based out of Sacramento. His most recent acting credits include “The Picture of Dorian Gray” with Freefall Stage, “A Soldier’s Play with Celebration Arts” and “Marat/Sade” with Falcon’s Eye Theatre. Brennan made his directorial debut in 2019 with Romeo and Juliet for Freefall Stage’s Shakespeare in the park. He attended The American Academy of Dramatic Art and has worked for the UC Davis School of Medicine Standardized Patient Program for the last six years. His other favorite roles include Mercutio in “Romeo and Juliet” with Falcon’s Eye Theatre, Patrick Stone in “Inventing Van Gogh” with Big Idea Theatre,

Eddie in “Fool for Love,” and Tom in the one-man show “Poster of the Cosmos,” both for Blank Canvas Theatre. He is delighted to be a part of this production and looks forward to discovering new ways of connecting and storytelling in this unprecedented time. An excerpt from the novel “The Stone Sister” by Caroline Patterson will be read by returning actor Kellie Raines. The book opens with 30-year-old Louise Gustafson, who leaves behind a life of boredom in Blue Earth, Minnesota, and picks up a temporary nursing job in a town called Stone City in Montana. Louise is a strong-willed woman capable of saying good-bye to all she knows and starting over, and the excerpt thrums with themes of renewal, hope, and longing. Patterson is the author of “The Stone Sister,” winner of the Big Moose Prize from Black Lawrence Press. She published the collection Ballet at the Moose Lodge; a literary anthology Montana Women Writers: A Geography of the Heart; and two

children's books on the natural world. Her work has been included in anthologies including A Million Acres, Montana Noir, Bright Bones, and The New Montana Story. A graduate of the University of Montana creative writing program in fiction, she was awarded the Wallace Stegner Fellowship in Fiction at Stanford University, the Joseph Henry Jackson Prize from the San Francisco Foundation, a Vogelstein Foundation Award, the Henfield Foundation, and the Montana Arts Council Fellowship. She was awarded residencies at Ucross, the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts and Ragdale (forthcoming). She is currently the executive director of the Missoula Writing Collaborative, which places writers to teach creative writing in more than 39 elementary schools in rural, urban, and reservation schools across western Montana. She lives with her husband, writer Fred Haefele, in the Missoula home her great-grandfather built in 1906. Her two grown

children visit on Sundays for dinner and laundry. Raines is a local actor, director, writer, and visual artist. She has performed with and directed for local theatre companies, including KOLT Run Creations, Green Valley Theatre, Big Idea Theatre, Theater Galatea, and Resurrection Theatre. Her visual art has been shown locally at Archival Gallery in Sacramento. She has read her poetry for the Poetry in Davis series hosted by Dr. Andy Jones. She has a bachelor’s degree in Dramatic Art and a minor in English from the UC Davis. Raines can also be seen on-air for PBS KVIE, where she will have a mixed-media painting in the PBS KVIE Art Auction in early October. Stories on Stage Davis is a sponsored project of YoloArts, a nonprofit arts organization. The event is free to attend, and Stories on Stage appreciates donations at the door. For more information, including previous podcast episodes and live events, go to the Stories on Stage Davis website: storiesonstagedavis.com.

Afincáo plays Gazebo July 28 Special to The Enterprise The Winters Friends of the Library summer concert series concludes with a free outdoor concert by Afincáo from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at the Rotary Park Gazebo, on Main Street at Railroad Avenue, in front of the Community Center in Winters. Afincáo plays tasty Latin music, including boogaloo, Cuban son, cumbias and boleros. The band features seasoned performers with roots in rock, jazz, and rhythm and blues as well as Latin music. Their smoking-hot percussion section, passionate guitars, and smooth vocals make the most of the complex Latin rhythms. Learn more at instagram.com/_afincao_/. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or lawn chairs or sit on the grass, sip a cool drink, and enjoy some fine live music. Bring some cash for the donation basket if

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According to Bazooka (From left, Richard Urbino, Don Johnston, René Martucci, Daphna Rahmil and Jamie Knapp) will play at the Natsoulas Gallery in downtown Davis on Friday.

Natsoulas hosts According to Bazooka Special to The Enterprise

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Afincáo will present a free outdoor concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 28, at the Rotary Park Gazebo in Winters, as part of the Winters Friends of the Library summer concert series. you can — all proceeds benefit the Winters Com-

munity Library. For more information visit wfol.org.

The John Natsoulas Gallery presents a concert by the band According to Bazooka. Performing irresistibly catchy and fun tunes with a vintage vibe, According to Bazooka writes original music inspired by life in Northern California. Catch the show from

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight, at the gallery, 521 First St. in Davis. Their Americana sound is a little bit jazzy, a little bit folky, with pop, blues and rock sensibilities. Lush harmony, guitar, harmonica, accordion, classic keyboards, violin, upright bass and drums bring these songs to life with a timeless vibe that

blends catchy melodies with well crafted lyrics and authentic stories. The chemistry and love of the craft is evident between these musicians. The result is a unique sound and an inviting musical experience. The event is free. Visit www.accordingtobazooka.com for information.

Davis Film Festival returns Nov. 6 Special to The Enterprise The Davis Film Festival will return to the Veteran's Memorial Theater, 203 E. 14th St. in Davis on Saturday, Nov. 6. The festival will show films from around the world and Yolo County’s back yard. Tickets go on sale Aug. 15 at davisfilmfest.org, filmfreeway.com and at Armadillo Music in downtown Davis. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Judith Plank, Director of the Davis Film Festival for the past 12 years, is happy to be back after the pandemic hiatus, and is excited to share details about the first four films that were accepted into this year's lineup: ■ "Vanishing Chinatown: The World of the May's Photo Studio" is a 28 min-

ute documentary film directed by Emiko Omori, with Davis' own gayle k. yamada, as executive producer. The film shows stunning photographs of San Francisco's Chinatown in the early to mid-20th century. The photographs were almost lost, but art student Wylie Wong found 700 of them in a dumpster in the 1970s and watched over this treasure for 30 years. ■ "Safe Haven" is an 80 minute documentary directed by Lisa Molomot and produced by Alison Mountz. The film weaves together the powerful stories of U.S. war resisters who sought safe haven in Canada during both the Vietnam and Iraq wars. ■ "Maria Torres: Neighborhood Artist" was

directed by Davis Hall and produced by Ingrid Price. It is an 11 minute documentary about street artist Maria Torres. For this Peruvian-born New Yorker, painting helps heal physical and emotional trauma. She is a regular fixture in her uptown Manhattan neighborhood. ■ Finally, "Riptide," a short animated film by Tony Wisneske, is about a kid growing up in a Southern California beach town who faces one problem: overcoming his fear of the ocean. For more information about the 2022 Davis Film Festival, email davisfilmfest@gmail. com or call 530-383-1711. Updates will also be posted on davisfilmfest.org, Facebook and Twitter.

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“Riptide,” a short animated film by Tony Wisneske, is about a kid growing up in a Southern California beach town.

Acme presents ‘The Three Musketeers’ Special to The Enterprise This summer, Acme Theatre Company presents Ken Ludwig’s “The Three Musketeers,” adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas. This comedic, swashbuckling adventure begins in 1625, as d’Artagnan (Amanda Archer), leaves the behind his father (Ash Millar) and his mother (Desmond Beach) and sets off for Paris in search of adventure. Along with d’Artagnan goes his sister Sabine (Mara Nittner), who quickly becomes entangled in her brother’s exploits. After reaching Paris, d’Artagnan interviews with Treville (Bridget Nagle) to

become a musketeer and encounters Athos (Morgan Hendrix-Chupa), Porthos (Wren Arellano-Calderon) and Aramis (Odoardo Lopez) — the famous musketeers. D’Artagnan joins forces with his heroes, falls in love with the Queen’s Lady in Waiting, Constance Bonacieux (Analia Eisen and Kathleen Dolan), and is swiftly caught up in the politics of court. The King of France (Jackie Wallis) is absorbed with chess, royal balls and bee-keeping, and the Queen of France (Alisa Clayton) has fallen in love with the English Duke of Buckingham (Ainsley diNunzio). And the dangerous Cardinal Richelieu

(Jamie Aldas) is marshaling his henchmen — Rochefort, Captain of the Cardinal’s Guard (Lexicon Hedricks), Ravanche (Coen King) and the deadly Countess de Winter (Ella del Favero) — to discredit the King and seize power for himself. Rose Baum, Annika Huneke, Eden McCoy, Elijah McGuirk and Ridley Silva, round out the ensemble and it is all for one and one for all as D’artagnan, Sabine and the three Musketeers attempt to save the day! The design team for “The Three Musketeers” includes Jackie Wallis & Kylie Nelson (scenic), Zoe Kaplan (costumes), Tesla Boire

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Join Acme Theatre Company for “The Three Musketeers” — a comedic, swashbuckling adventure featuring swordplay by Acme alumnus Dan Renkin. (lighting), Jamie Aldas (sound), Wren Arellano Calderon and Joe Mellema (properties), Eliot Larson (dance choreographer), Mattias RowenBale (stage manager), Morgan Hendrix Chupa and Juna Brothers

(publicity), Jane “JJ” Williamson (web and social media), and Raisa Kaplan (front of house). The play features fight choreography by Acme alumnus Dan Renkin and is directed by Acme alumni Emily

Henderson and Sean Olivares. Performances will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday from July 22 to Aug. 7 inside the air-conditioned Wyatt Pavilion Theatre on Old Davis Road beside the UC Davis arboretum. Tickets are $15 General Admission, $10 for Students & Seniors (65+) and Pay-What-You-Can for all Sunday matinees. Due to the current level of COVID-19 cases in Yolo County, and for the safety of the company and community, all audience members are required wear masks (when not eating or drinking) and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or results of negative athome COVID-19 test within the last 72 hours.

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Bill pushes insurers to stop playing doctor By Vivian Gonzales Special to CalMatters

hen doctors identified a tumor growing in my dad’s lungs last August, we knew that any chance we had of beating his cancer would be rooted in the team of specialists handling his care and taking swift action. Curing my father’s cancer, however, was completely at odds with the goals of his health insurer. From the start, virtually every treatment and test his doctors said he needed required prior authorization. Prior authorization requires doctors to get approval from a health insurance company before prescribing medicines or performing medical services. State Sen. Richard Pan, an M.D., has a bill pending in the California Legislature that will change this broken system. Senate Bill 250 will allow patients like my dad to get treatments they urgently need without unnecessary delays from insurance companies by requiring insurers to consult with doctors when determining which services require authorizations and streamlining the process to allow physicians to provide treatments and services based on their patients’ needs. Before my dad’s treatment could even begin, his doctors struggled to get approval for a biopsy that would detect early signs of cancer and provide a more accurate diagnosis. Ten weeks later, diagnostic testing showed that my dad had metastatic melanoma. He was referred to an oncology specialist, where again there was a delay in obtaining approval for further diagnostic testing — a positron emission tomography (PET) scan. Four weeks later, the scan showed his cancer had already spread into his adrenal gland, hips and lungs. His team of doctors kept our spirits high and developed an immunotherapy treatment plan. In January, I was thrilled to get dad transferred to the University of Southern California’s state-of-the-art Keck Hospital, offering specialty care and trials for metastatic melanoma. Every new treatment or scan, however, was met with an obstacle course of prior-authorization denials, appeals and ultimate approvals from my dad’s insurer. I worked hand in hand with his team of specialists, who kept his insurance company on speed dial. I vividly remember spending three-and-a-half hours one day in March trying to request appeals of its denial of an MRI and PET scan requested by his doctors.

ime is your most precious resource when it comes to cancer, and I was spending my time — the last few months of my father’s life — fighting with his insurance company. Still, we held out hope as his doctors worked to get him into a clinical trial that would ensure he got immediate treatment, rather than the repeated delays from the prior-authorization process. But in early April, an MRI showed that his cancer had spread to his brain and he would no longer qualify for the clinical trial. Dad’s doctor told us not to give up. We didn’t. But he was then referred to a radiation oncologist to continue with a different form of treatment — radiation therapy. The referral was denied. Appealed. Overturned. It was all too late. Dad passed away on April 27, 2022. I wish Senate Bill 250 had been in place in time to help my father. — Vivian Gonzales is a public-health nurse living in Los Angeles.

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hey’re at it again, the many folks ex-Gov. Jerry Brown derisively called “declinists.” They have some ammunition. It’s been more than a decade since California lost its status as America’s fastestgrowing state. One new consequence of that is that the state this fall will lose a little of its congressional representation for the first time in more than a century. It’s not because this state has lost population, other than during the pandemic, which has killed more than 92,000 Californians so far. Today’s declinists are at least as mistaken as Curt Gentry was in the late 1960s, in his classically wrongheaded book, “The Last Days of the Late, Great State of California.” Gentry wrote alarmingly of a great earthquake splitting California away from North America. He foresaw industry deserting, along with population. Wrong, wrong and wrong – at least so far, about 54 years after his publication date. But except for the earthquake bit, today’s denigrators of California see the same impending disasters. They see the ongoing departures of the headquarters of the software making Oracle Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Enterprises, a remnant of the once-dominant computer and accessory firm with the

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eponymous name, as just the latest disastrous departure, with many more to follow. They also decry the fact industrialist Elon Musk became a Texas resident to evade state income tax, while leaving Tesla’s headquarters and principal factory right where they were, in California. And they ignore the fact that other giants of Silicon Valley, outfits like Google, Facebook, Mozilla, Netflix, Adobe, eBay and more, are not only staying but expanding their local footprints. That’s largely because universities like Stanford and UC Berkeley are not going anywhere, continuing to churn out the most inventive minds in America and the world. That’s why California endeavors last year received more than half of all American venture capital investment. Then there’s the effect of the pandemic on housing: By sending much of California’s white collar workforce to home offices, the virus changed some conditions and caused population growth to slow.

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That’s visible in San Francisco more than anywhere else in the state. While real estate prices and rents elsewhere in California rose or at least remained stable in most places, they are down from two years ago in San Francisco, which has seen many workers opt to live farther from work, moving to more countrified spots, some in other states. Development is slowing in the hyper-crowded city. Many already-permitted new developments there won’t be able to get the capital they need to proceed at least until next year, report some analysts. If high rents have been a cause of slower California growth, perhaps San Francisco’s newly lower prices will start some recovery from that malady once the coronavirus threat is gone. It would be silly to expect much growth here while that plague remains significant. Meanwhile, the departure of more than 135,000 Californians (about .0034 percent, not even half a hundredth of 1 percent) over the last year has already made things a bit more pleasant, leading to fewer traffic jams and lighter loads on medical facilities that operated at or beyond capacity for most of the last two years. Also, there may be less need for heavy investments in new power supplies and a

dedicated volunteers that pounded the pavement and hosted house parties, our early endorsers including the Dolores Huerta Latino Democratic Club, Native Californian culture bearer Diana Almendariz, the Sierra Club, our 100-plus donors and the following small, local businesses: ■ The Wardrobe ■ Running Rivers Wine Cellar ■ Copyland ■ Evan Clayburg Designs ■ Farmer’s Kitchen Cafe ■ Pomegranate Salon ■ Alma’s Mobile Notary Services ■ First Northern Bank and ■ Progressive Source Communications Lastly, I want to congratulate my opponent Lucas Frerichs and thank him for running a respectful, issues-based campaign. Please join our Fridays for Our Future Climate Strike on the corner of 5th and B in Davis every Friday from 12-1 to cultivate future climate champions and mobilize for a truly sustainable, equitable bio-region here in Yolo County, Wintun homeland.

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lessened housing shortage. In short, losing a little population might not be such a bad thing. For sure, while Texas draws headlines for attracting businesses by promising no state or local taxes for a decade or more, California continues turning out a far larger gross domestic product; $2.8 trillion to $1.8 trillion was the margin for the first three quarters of 2021. Declinists, of course, are nothing new. Some of the leading ones of the last decade were folks in the relocation business, whose public pessimism about California was largely designed to grow their own bankrolls. But that's not new: as far back as the 1840s, Horace Greeley, the New York newspaper publisher who advised youths to “Go West,” was bemoaning the “deplorable confusion and uncertainty” of some aspects of California. Like Gentry’s, his criticisms proved irrelevant. So yes, California has seen slower growth. But that may not be such a bad thing and it may not last long, either. — Email Thomas Elias at tdelias@aol.com. His book, "The Burzynski Breakthrough: The Most Promising Cancer Treatment and the Government’s Campaign to Squelch It," is now available in a softcover fourth edition. For more Elias columns, go to www.californiafocus.net

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Study erroneous and misleading An article titles “Study: Zoning stifles Davis housing” was published on the first page of The Enterprise on Wednesday, July 13. The “UC Berkeley Othering and Belonging Institute” erroneously shows high-density multi-family rental and ownership housing areas in Davis as “single family residential” zoning. Examples include higher-density projects in the Cannery, Aspen and Evergreen. In addition, the institute is misleading by considering all single-family types the same, implying that all single-family is lowdensity and expensive, such as in El Macero, Carmichael or Orinda. Davis single-family areas, by policy and design, contain dense townhouses, condos, split lots and compact deed-restricted affordable units, but this study ignores this diversity. Craig Ellwood Davis

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New Blue Devils football head coach Nick Garratt (center) talks with Yolo Berry Yogurt owner Lee Pflugrath (far right) in front of his business on C Street on early Wednesday afternoon. The coaches were handing out flyers of their schedule to sponsors.

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Steve Smyte (wearing straw hat) watches Davis High football players taking part in a 7-on-7 game against Monterey Trail of Elk Grove in June. Smyte is leaving the Blue Devils’ program to become the offensive coordinator for the Sacramento City College football team.

GARRATT: Practices begin Monday From Page B6 Monica. But his family opted to move out of the Los Angeles area, moving to South Lake Tahoe, where Garratt lived until he moved back to Southern California to study and play football at USC. Garratt said he will keep the same base offense and defense Smyte in recent months. The Blue Devils will be running a multi-set formation on offense, and use a 4-3 base defense. “I’ll be switching over and running the offense,” Garratt said. “We’re not going to change too much from what Steve (installed). He set a good foundation.” Smyte feels that Davis landed a good coach who could build the Blue Devils’ success that was

tasted toward the end of the 2010s. That included two Sac-Joaquin Section Division I playoff berths in 2019 and 2018 and winning the Delta League title in 2019. “This guy is perfect for what we want here,” said Smyte of Garratt. The experience of coaching football in Europe, Smyte stated, was an extra asset that Davis could benefit entering the upcoming season. Garratt and assistant coaches on his staff and the Blue Devils’ junior varsity staff will start practices on late Monday afternoon at Ron and Mary Brown Stadium. All high school football teams have been in the drop-dead period since July 4. “Nick will be a great addition to the Blue Devil football staff,” Lorensen said. “We are very

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excited to have him.” AJ Hasson, a junior tight end/ defensive end who started as a sophomore for the Blue Devils last fall, added, “I can already tell he is a true teacher in the classroom and on the field. I can that he is a man of great character with an incredible work ethic.” The Blue Devils will scrimmage against Monterey Trail and Manteca on Friday, Aug. 12, at Monterey Trail. Then the Blue Devils will open the season hosting Vacaville at Ron and Mary Brown Stadium on Friday, Aug. 19. Davis plays at Granite Bay on Aug. 26, — Contact Mike Bush at mike@davisenterprise.net. Follow on Twitter: @MBDavis Sports.

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11 UCD women named to all-academic teams Enterprise staff A record 11 members of the UC Davis women’s water polo team were named to Association of Collegiate Water Polo Coaches AllAcademic teams on Wednesday. Five of those Aggies in Ashley Salem, Allyson Lengtat, Grace Gulsvig and Sophia Noble, earned Superior recognitions (3.70-3.41 GPA). The other six in Hailey Williams, Nelly McAdams, Tess Fundter, Kelly Hungerford, Sam Yoo and Julia Hartmann received Excellent nods (3.40-3.20 GPA). Clague, Lengat and Williams each were recognized for the third

time in their careers. The Aggies’ 11 honorees for the spring 2022 round of awards were the most in program history. UCD finished with a 16-12 overall record, including a 3-3 mark in the Big West Conference. The Aggies’ BWC wins came against UC San Diego, CSU Northridge and the home finale at Schaal Aquatics Center against UC Santa Barbara on April 16. UCD advanced to the conference’s championship, which were held in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Aggies faced UC San Diego again, but this time UCSD came out with a narrow 12-11 win.

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Softball Western National tourney around the corner Enterprise staff SACRAMENTO — The 2022 Western National Championships is the largest Senior Qualifying tournament in California, attracting 157 teams from 10 states, including Texas, Idaho, Hawaii and Alaska. Men’s divisions ranging from ages 40 to 85. The women’s divisions ranging from ages 40 to 55 will compete. The tournament will begin with the senior statesmen of the sports — age divisions 65-85 — playing July 26-28. The second session, Men’s 40-60 and Women’s 40-55 divisions, will play July 29-31. Games will be played at Sacramento Softball Complex, Foskett Regional Park in Lincoln, Hal Bartholomew Sports Park in Elk Grove and Mahany Park and Miadu Regional Park in Roseville. The 157 teams — more than 2,500 players — competing in the Western National Championships will infuse more than $12 million into the Sacramento and Placer economies over the course of the tournament. Teams playing in the Western National Championships that do not only qualify for the World Championships in Las Vegas, Sept. 15 to Oct. 2. But the divisional champions will play against the champions of the Eastern National Championships during the World Championships. The Eastern National Championships will be held in Virgina. The World Championships is the largest softball tournament in the country, drawing 650 teams from the United States, Canada and a number of international co-ed teams. The winners in each division in Sacramento are invited to the Tournament of Champions in Florida in February 2023.

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New Davis High football head coach Nick Garratt (center) talks with Yolo Berry Yogurt owner Lee Pflugrath in front of his business on C Street on early Wednesday afternoon. Garratt and members of the Blue Devils’ coaching staff and boosters were handing out flyers of the team’s schedule this season.

Garratt takes over Blue Devils’ program By Mike Bush Enterprise sports editor Nick Garratt has coached football on the other side of the globe. He has also coached in a Super Bowl. The 36-year-old has served as a defensive coordinator under a former Davis High football player who is now an athletic director. Garratt was born in Southern California but grew up in the Northern California region. Now he’s the new Davis High football head coach. Garratt takes over for Steve Smyte, who will become the new offensive coordinator for the Sacramento City College football team. Garratt was originally hired as an assistant coach for the Blue Devils in the spring before being recently named the new head coach, Davis High Athletic Director Jeff Lorensen said. Smyte took over the program in January. He replaced Mark Johnson, who took over the Blue Devils program June 2021 after Smyte stepped down following the spring 2021 football season. Smyte has coached the Blue Devils’ program a combined three

times; his first tenure was from 2010 to 2013 and from 2018 to 2021.

Extensive coaching background Garratt has an extensive coaching background on the gridiron. Most recently, he was the defensive coordinator for the Swarco Raiders, based in Innsbruck, Austria, the last two seasons. Garratt was the head coach of the Bolzano Giants, a member of the Italian Football League that is based in Bolzano, Italy, from 2015-19. He also served as offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator. “We went to two Italian championship when I was there,” Garratt said. Before going to Europe to coach football, Garratt was the defensive coordinator at for the South Tahoe High football squad from 2011-15. Garratt served as defensive quality control guest coach for the Seattle Seahawks in 2013, working with defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. The same season the Seahawks beat the Denver

Broncos 42-8 in Super Bowl XLVIII. The new Blue Devils head coach served double-duty as a head coach and player for the Trondheim Domers, in Norway before he joined Norton and the Seahawks. Other coaching stints for Garratt was being a player and defensive coordinator for the Oulu Northern Lights. He served the same role with the Salzburg Bulls.

‘Highly recommended’ “Nick came highly recommended with great playing and coaching experience,” Lorensen said. Garratt was a walk-on linebacker at USC from 2005-09. He played in the South Tahoe High football program in the early 2000s. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and philosophy, and a master’s degree in education and communication management. Smyte was offered the offensive coordinator position at Sacramento City College in April. He agreed to take the position, but only under the condition that Davis could find a new head

coach. Then South Tahoe High Athletic Director Eric Beavers, a 1984 Davis High graduate who was a quarterback for the Blue Devils, contacted Smyte and informed him of Garratt. Beavers was the South Tahoe High football head coach during the time Garratt was the defensive coordinator. Not certain about his situation about continuing to coach with the Raiders, Garratt had Beavers contact Smyte about coaching at DHS. “It seemed to be a good fit,” said Garratt about communicating with Smyte via emails. “We share a lot of the same values, same ideas on how you want to create a program around a community.” Then Smyte told Lorensen about Garratt. Then the process started to bring Garratt onto the Blue Devil football coaching staff entering the spring season.

Born in Southern California Garratt was born and raised in the early years of his life in Santa

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44132 EL MACERO DRIVE $1,500,000 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms 2,688 square feet Beautiful in El Macero. This elegant home has been recently remodeled with rich finishes. The huge country kitchen has barn doors which tuck back so that the living and dining areas form a great room or close them for separate spaces. A butler pantry off the kitchen has a double wine cooler. A small in-law unit is sound and temperature insulated so everyone can live in comfort under the same roof. Outside, lush gardens and a pool side to the 4th fairway of El Macero Country Club. You are going to LOVE living here.

CLAIRE BLACK SLOTTON Realtor® DRE# 01118991

Realtor® DRE# 01975333

(530) 304-2351 claire@iclaire.com

4 Bedrooms + Office 2.5 Bathrooms 3,120 Square Feet

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2128 Bueno Drive #18 $605,000

OPEN FRI 3:30-5:30

3-4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 1,368 square feet You will feel at ease when you step into this freshly painted condo in North Davis. The main living area includes soaring ceilings over the dining area and a spacious living area. Downstairs, you will also find the kitchen, a bedroom and a full bathroom. Upstairs, you will find 3 more bedrooms and another full bathroom. With an ideal location, close to the greenbelt and Community Park, this is a great investment property or place to call home!

Maren Heise, Realtor

CalDRE# 02016744

530.400.3834

marenheise.com realtormaren@gmail.com

OPEN SUN 11-1 5610 Marden Drive

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YOLO HOMES · FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022

This comfortably elegant one-story home offers tons of space for the whole family! The handsome home office is ready to go with built-in shelving and two work stations, and the bonus room/4th bedroom offers yet another hangout area. Enjoy cooking in your expansive kitchen boasting a double oven, 5-burner Bosch gas cooktop, and cabinetry designed to keep you organized. Separate from the other bedrooms, the large primary suite has outdoor access, and the bathroom features a stall shower and a soaking tub offering a well-deserved retreat from your busy household. You’ll spend lots of time in the gorgeous south-facing backyard featuring beautiful mature landscaping and hardscape, large aluminum patio cover, gurgling pond and storage shed. The greenbelt beckons for walks with the dog, throwing the frisbee or kicking the soccer ball. But wait... there’s owned solar too!! This one checks all the boxes and is exactly what you’ve been waiting for!

Kim Eichorn DRE #01196250

530.304.4947 www.kimeichorn.com keichorn@golyon.com

$1,374,000

YOLO HOMES · FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022

California home sales and price curb in June as housing demand cools, C.A.R. reports • Existing, single-family home sales totaled 344,970 in June on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate, down 8.4 percent from May and down 20.9 percent from June 2021. • June’s statewide median home price was, $863,790 down 4.0% percent from May and up 5.4% percent from June 2021. • Year-to-date statewide home sales were down 10.9 percent in June. LOS ANGELES (July 18) — California’s housing market continued to downshift in June as housing demand cooled further to levels not seen in the past two years and logged its biggest dip since May 2020, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said today. Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 344,970 in June, according to information collected by C.A.R. from more than 90 local REALTOR® associations and MLSs statewide. The statewide annualized sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2022 if sales maintained the June pace throughout the year. It is adjusted to account for seasonal factors that typically influence home sales. June’s sales pace was down 8.4 percent on a monthly basis from

376,560 in May and down 20.9 percent from a year ago, when 436,020 homes were sold on an annualized basis. “California’s housing market continues to moderate from the frenzied levels seen in the past two years, which is creating favorable conditions for buyers who lost offers or sat out during the fiercely competitive market,” said C.A.R. President Otto Catrina, a Bay Area real estate broker and REALTOR®. “With interest rates moving sideways in recent weeks and fewer homes now selling above listing price, prospective buyers have the rare opportunity to see more listings coming onto the market and face less competition that could force them to engage in a bidding war.” California’s median home price declined 4.0 percent in June to $863,790 from the revised record-high of $900,170 recorded in May. The June price was 5.4 percent higher than the $819,630 recorded last June. The moderation in the median home price was due partly to a change in the mix of sales in June, as the high-end market started pulling back. After increasing for four consecutive months, the share of million-dollar home sales dipped as sales in the higher-price segment dropped 8.3 percent from the prior month. Sales of homes priced $2 mil-

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lion and up, in fact, plummeted 17.9 percent from May 2022. The sub-$500,000 market, on the other hand, increased 2.1 percent on a month-to-month basis in June. More moderation will likely come in July as sharp declines in pending sales in the upper-price segments suggest a drag on the statewide median price in the upcoming months. “Excluding the three-month pandemic lockdown period in 2020, June’s sales level was the lowest since April 2008. Pending sales data also suggests we can expect additional retreating in the coming months,” said C.A.R. Vice President and Chief Economist Jordan Levine. “With inflation remaining high and interest rates expected to climb further in the coming months, the market will normalize further in the second half of the year with softer sales and more moderate price growth.” As such, C.A.R. has revised

its 2022 housing forecast and projects existing single-family home sales to reach 380,630 units in 2022, a decline of 14.4 percent from the 444,520 units sold in 2021. The latest estimate is a revision from the projection of 416,810 units sold released in October 2021. Despite a more moderate growth rate in the second half of the year, the California median home price is projected to increase 9.7 percent to $863,390 in 2022, a solid gain from the annual median of $786,750 in 2021. The updated projection on the statewide median price is an increase from the estimate of $834,440 forecast last October. C.A.R. also projects the average 30-year fixed mortgage interest rate to rise to the range between 6.25 percent to 6.5 percent by the end of 2022 and averaging 5.2 percent for the year. With the market shifting, con-

sumers were less positive in June about the state’s housing market conditions, according to C.A.R.’s monthly Consumer Housing Sentiment Index. Conducted in June, 79 percent of respondents believed that the overall economic conditions in California will not improve in the next 12 months, while 85 percent believed that interest rates will not fall within a year. Only 14 percent of the respondents thought it was a good time to buy a home, a slight increase from the record low reached in May, but still a sizeable decline from last June’s 19 percent. While those who believed it was a good time to sell a home remained above pre-pandemic levels, the sharp monthly decline of 7 percentage points from 68 percent in May dragged the index down to the lowest level in 16 months. —California Association of Realtors

YOLO HOMES · FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022

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530-681-2322 Fax: 530-309-3344 klara@woodlanddavisrealestate.com Incredible opportunity to own this gem of a home in central Woodland. Situated on .67 acres this home includes 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a spacious family room, formal dining room an office (can be used as 4th bedroom) and a large kitchen with SS appliances and an island that brings everyone together. The backyard is an entertainers dream with its vast lawn area, a beautiful pool that leads to the pool house which includes a sink, stove and fireplace. And a fully stocked barbecue area which sits under a beautiful new pergola. Additional opportunities exist with the extended living space over the detached two car garage. Don’t miss out on this truly one of a kind property!

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YOLO HOMES · FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022

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YOLO HOMES · FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022

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YOLO HOMES · FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022

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YOLO HOMES · FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022

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YOLO HOMES · FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022

NAR Calls for Tech Startups to Apply for Pitch Battle Competition at iOi Summit CHICAGO (June 22, 2022) – The National Association of Realtors® announced on Monday that it is now accepting applications for the "Pitch Battle" competition that will take place at the fourth annual Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit(link is external) on September 28 and 29, in Los Angeles, California. The iOi Summit allows investors and innovators to cultivate and champion the most impactful ideas that will disrupt the status quo and advance the industry. NAR's venture capital arm, Second Century Ventures(link is external), will

present the Pitch Battle competition, offering a prestigious opportunity for real estate technology startups to showcase their innovations live on stage and through livestream to thousands of industry influencers. "The iOi summit combines forces of technology, capital and innovation by bringing together companies, investors and our members to create unprecedented opportunities," said NAR CEO and SCV President Bob Goldberg. "And our marquee event – the Pitch Battle – is the ultimate startup throwdown. If you are looking

for a way to make a name for your company in front of potential investors, product integration partners and hundreds of real estate professionals, I encourage you to apply to join us live on stage this September." Each entrant in the Pitch Battle will conduct a live, 4-minute pitch on their product or service, followed by a 4-minute rapid-fire question-and-answer session from a panel of judges. Contestants are tasked with making a compelling case about their new tech innovation or service that is intended to improve the real estate industry – including com-

mercial, residential, or both. The winner will be awarded $15,000, secure a booth at NAR's annual conference in November, have the opportunity to meet with Second Century Ventures' executive team, have their company featured in upcoming RISMedia and REALTOR® Magazine articles, and will present the next Pitch Battle winner at iOi 2023. "Winning the Pitch Battle can catalyze game-changing growth," Goldberg said. "The winner will be seen and recognized by countless VCs, CTOs, CIOs, tech innovators and bro-

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kers. It's a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go from unknown to ubiquitous in the blink of an eye." All entrants will also secure prominent placement in the iOi Pitchbook, an investor-facing document that will be shared with investors in the weeks leading up to the iOi Summit. Newly created in 2022, the iOi Pitchbook will provide additional exposure and potential networking opportunities for Pitch Battle companies. Applications for the Pitch Battle, presented by Second Century Ventures, will be accepted through Friday, July 29, 2022. To learn more or apply, visit https:// ioisummit.realtor/pitch-battle/. The National Association of Realtors® is America's largest trade association, representing more than 1.5 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries. Second Century Ventures (SCV) is the most active global real estate technology fund. Backed by NAR, SCV leverages the association's more than 1.5 million members and an unparalleled network of executives around the globe. SCV helps portfolio companies grow across the world's largest industries including real estate, financial services, banking, home services and insurance. SCV also operates the award-winning REACH scale-up program in the U.S., Canada, Australia and the UK. —National Association of Realtors

YOLO HOMES · FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022

OPEN HOMES • FRIDAY • JULY 22 NORTH DAVIS 2128 Bueno Drive #18 • $605,000 3:30PM - 5:30PM • LYON REAL ESTATE/Maren Heise

OPEN HOMES • SATURDAY • JULY 23 NORTH DAVIS 1211 Gazelle Place • $924,000 12:00PM - 2:00PM • LYON REAL ESTATE/Craig Jones

44221 South El Macero Drive $1,349,000 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 2,260 Square Feet .23 Acre Lot

EAST DAVIS 2737 5th Street • $874,000 10:00AM - 12:00PM • LYON REAL ESTATE/Donna Valdez

CENTRAL DAVIS

38 Collins Place, Woodland • $605,000 11:00AM - 2:00PM • LYON REAL ESTATE/Zachary Wildman

✴ Cathedral ceilings in the dining room & living rooms. ✴ Remote 4th bedroom & 3rd bath. ✴ Spacious updated kitchen with gas cooktop, granite counters, built-in fridge, dining bar & nook with bay window. ✴ Master suite with sliders to the private backyard with covered patio. ✴ Remodeled Kitchen. ✴ New Presidential Triple Layer 50 yr roof installed and Luxury Plank Flooring in 2022. ✴ Master & Guest Bathrooms updated including new flooring & granite countertops in 2020.

OPEN HOMES • SUNDAY • JULY 24

MOST RECENTLY SOLD & PENDING

735 Oeste Drive • $945,000 11:00AM - 2:00PM • LYON REAL ESTATE/Sam Kerrigan

OUT OF AREA

EAST DAVIS 5610 Marden Street • $1,374,000 11:00AM - 1:00PM • LYON REAL ESTATE/Eric & Bailey Brown

CENTRAL DAVIS 735 Oeste Drive • $945,000 12:00PM - 2:00PM • LYON REAL ESTATE/Caitlin McCalla

44051 Country Club Dr.

1314 Alice St.

Sold * All CASH No Contingencies

Listed at $585,00 Sold at $650,000

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3604 Miwok Pl.

Listed at $1,840,00 Sold at $2,000,000

$1,289,000 PENDING

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YOLO HOMES · FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2022

BEAUTIFUL HOMES READY FOR MOVE IN!

NEW LISTING

OPEN SAT 11-2 & SUN 12-2

909 Fordham Drive

$1,149,000

735 Oeste Drive

$945,000

638 L Street

$799,000

4 Beds • 2 Baths • 2,261 Sq. Ft.

3 Beds • 3.5 Baths • 2,187 Sq. Ft.

3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,783 Sq. Ft.

Renovated Mid-Century Modern Streng Home!

Expanded Oeste manor home with great rental potential!

Wonderful Single-Story Home on a Large Corner Lot!

OPEN SAT 12-2

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1211 Gazelle Place

$924,000

OPEN SAT 10-2

38 Collins Place, Woodland $605,000 2737 5th Street

4 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,892 Sq. Ft.

3-4 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,742 Sq. Ft.

4 Beds • 3 Baths • 2,029 Sq. Ft.

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$874,000

PENDING SALES 1017 Mesquite Drive ��$899,000 517 Georgetown Place��$899,000

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501 Citadel Drive ��$1,776,500 822 Peregrine Avenue ��$1,675,000 621 Francisco Place ��$1,575,000 1620 Van Damme Drive ��$1,475,000 2020 Rivera Place ��$1,401,500 623 Del Oro Place ��$1,400,000 812 Zaragoza Street ��$1,305,000 2026 Hopper Place ��$1,260,000 1019 Miller Drive��$1,200,000 2109 Everglades Place ��$1,176,000 1111 Villaverde Lane ��$1,105,000 628 Fillmore Drive ��$1,040,000 528 Hermosa Place ��$1,000,000

4340 El Macero Drive��$1,000,000 3216 Oyster Bay Avenue ��$981,000 1228 Sequoia Place ��$932,000 819 North Campus Way ��$930,000 33455 Highway 16, Woodland ��$901,500 2940 Quail Street ��$860,000 806 Colby Drive ��$850,000 1707 Baywood Lane ��$842,500 2548 Lafayette Drive ��$820,000 1810 Carlsbad Place��$773,300 2710 Hatteras Place ��$756,000 1405 Madrone Way, Woodland ��$740,000 1201 Valerosa Way ��$736,000

2839 Loyola Drive ��$726,030 9 Hays Street, Woodland ��$680,000 2394 Roualt Street ��$675,000 2 Simmons Way ��$665,000 3317 Monterey Avenue ��$665,000 2027 Humboldt Avenue ��$658,000 1314 Alice Street��$650,000 1605 Winne Drive, Woodland��$637,000 1340 E� Gum Street, Woodland ��$614,000 2042 E� 8th Street ��$510,000 2138 Bella Casa Street ��$440,000 1707 Olympic Drive #10 ��$439,000 132 Full Circle ��$215,000