May is bike month in California, and Davis, the oft-called bicycle capital of the world, is holding true to its title.
The city of Davis started the month with the dedication of the new Covell Boulevard bicycle under-crossing at Mace Ranch District Park, the first of an assortment of bicycle-themed events in May.
A bill scheduled to be heard in the assembly appropriations committee on May 14 aims to give farmers more flexibility in what they can sell at roadside stands.
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Purple people eater
Purple ink stencil was seen on Shasta Drive and on a bike underpass.
Davis City Council unanimously adopted a resolution Tuesday night indicating its opposition to Proposition 98,a measure on the June 3 ballot that would constrain state and local government's eminent domain powers.
The controversial proposition aimsto prohibit government agenciesfromforcingthe sale of private propertyandthen subsequentlytransferring ownership to another private party.
Approved the purchase of two para-transit buses from Federal Transportation Administration funds at the total cost of $120,000 Passed a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a memorandum of understanding for collaboration with the U.S.Bicycle Hall of Fame to plan the induction dinner and ceremonial event.
May is bike month in CaliforniaBill would let farmers sell goods made from cropsPolice BriefsMay 8, 2008
Capitol Corridor trains to receive security upgradesCity BriefCity Council will oppose Prop 98Yolo County Housing joins Climate Change CompactMay 7, 2008
Study finds more fast-food options lead to more obesityThe Sacramento Bee's database causes upsetCanine distemper hits Yolo County ShelterMay 6, 2008
POLICE BRIEFSYolo County considering cuts to mental health budgetDavis School District's $4 million deficit to blame for layoffsAB 2911 under suspense file to determine cost implicationsMay 5, 2008
Thousands of native plants to be grown for Putah CreekBenefit concert raises awareness for D-Q UniversityMay 2, 2008
East Davis's Manor Pool to reopen soonPOLICE BRIEFSCity Council candidates express views at public forumApplication period open for Campus Sustainability GrantsNorthern California rattled by earthquakes from east and west
