8 hrs ago | Sacramento Bee Newspaper
Amory Lovins, energy efficiency expert, to speak at UC Davis
Reknowned energy-efficiency expert Amory Lovins, a physicist and co-founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute, will give a free talk at UC Davis on Feb.
11 hrs ago | The Daily Democrat
Woodland's weekly planner Feb. 13-19
Monday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m. Yolo, Solano and Sacramento County men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer or who want to learn more about prostate health are invited to the Yolo Prostate Cancer Support Group in Sutter Medical Foundation's first-floor conference room at 2030 Risling Court in Davis.
15 hrs ago | Belleville News Democrat
Ask the Experts: Retirees should be wary of annuities
Annuities: a reliable source of retirement income or a risky fee trap? Regardless of how they're viewed, they're often a confusing financial product, especially for those in or near retirement.
20 hrs ago | Sacramento Bee Newspaper
Got fruit? Group picks it to give to food banks
Almost a year ago Greg Gibbs was on a ladder, going after the last fruit on a tree.
Tickets are $10/adults, $5/students and seniors and are available at the door. * Join the next Children's International Storytelling Program at International House Davis by welcoming back Vicki Crescitelli, who will be performing "Tales From Around the World" at 2 p.m. at I-House, 10 College Park.
Vallejo Council keeps light Valentine's agenda
The Vallejo City Council will meet Tuesday night for a light agenda, with all scheduled decisions potentially approved with a single vote.
Whatever Happened in the Deck the House Contest?
So, what was the result of Patch's nationwide Deck the House contest, the one that earned $100,000 for a local school district based on votes for a decorated holiday house in a Patch neighborhood? A family in Davis won, and here is a shot of the winning house .
Davis bicycling enthusiasts can ride with American stars of the sport
The United States Bicycling Hall of Fame announced its first Legends Gran Fondo will take place in Davis on May 6. The new event will give cycling enthusiasts a chance to ride alongside America's cycling legends, according to a Hall of Fame news release.
Clawfoot bathtubs painted the color of orange juice occupy center stage at the K9 Scrub Club, a new shop on Church Street described by co-owner Jason O'Hara as "a self-serve dog wash with a retail twist." That "twist" - read treats - is what Buddy may lap up first.
Council hopefuls get finances in order
DANDY DAN IS DOLLARS AHEAD a in city of Davis politics there seems always to be excessive and sometimes obsessive concern about how much money a candidate for office has raised a this despite the fact individuals can contribute only $100 to the candidate of their choice in any given election, though they are free to contribute $100 each to as many ... (more)
2 Woodlanders arrested in south Davis robbery
The first robbery happened just before 8 p.m. Tuesday at Sorrento Apartments, located at 1540 Valdora St., according to a news release from Davis Police Lt.
Judge refuses another delay in Davis 'sweetheart murder' case
For 31 years they've waited. Now it looks like friends and family of slain UC Davis sweethearts John Riggins and Sabrina Gonsalves have only about six weeks more to go.
Two Sundays ago, we reported some pretty grim news about the Davis schools' budget outlook.
Dedicated volunteers spend their days helping seniors
Volunteers Lyle Winters Jr., left, and Dorothy Davis, right, have been senior volunteers at the Suisun Senior Center for 25 years and 3 years respectively.
Thank You for Voting in 'Deck the House' Contest
At the end of January, Patch presented a $100,000 check to the winner of the Deck the House competition and the Davis Joint Unified School District in California.
Two arrested in Tuesday night robberies in south Davis
Davis police have arrested two people in connection with robberies Tuesday night in south Davis in which victims reported being threatened with a knife.
Smith: Honoring our flag and honoring Yolo's heritage
My thanks to an unknown passer-by who came into our office many weeks ago to tell us that the American flag which flies over The Daily Democrat was looking ratty.
Pam Houston: Around the world in a day
Writer Pam Houston became an almost instant byword for a new breed of nervy, earthy women writers with the 1992 publication of her story collection Cowboys Are My Weakness.