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Mother, son died in dispute

Aiming for artistry Harper students decorate their classroom with paper darts

Avocet Avenue neighbors say family was ‘good,’ but troubled BY LAUREN KEENE

BY JEFF HUDSON

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Davis police resumed their presence on Avocet Avenue throughout the day Friday, a crime-scene investigation team collecting evidence from the house where a mother and son were killed during a domestic dispute the previous morning. Yolo County coroner’s officials identified the pair as Carol Ann Drenkow Gray, 62; and Christopher Joseph Gray, 29. Their causes and manners of death have not been released pending autopsies. Both died early Thursday morning, shortly after a woman — believed to be Gray — called police to report that her son was “being verbally aggressive and making non-specific threats” to her at the Northstar neighborhood residence, according an entry in the Davis Police Department’s online bulletin. Carol Gray was fatally injured when police arrived and succumbed to her wounds at the scene, while Chris Gray died after confronting two to three officers with a knife as they attempted to render aid to his mother, prompting more than one officer to fire at him with their service weapons, Lt. Mike Munoz told The Enterprise on Thursday.

Three ninth-grade students at Harper Junior High took to folding paper darts from brightly colored Post-It Notes during recent weeks, and — with the approval and cooperation of art teacher Carrie Ziser — they’ve decorated portions of the spongy ceiling tiles in the art classroom with their work. Ziser explained that “about a month ago, I started hearing about young teens around the nation folding teeny little airplanes out of Post-It Notes, and flying them into the drop-down ceiling installations found in many classrooms.” The trend soon became a hot topic on some of the social media websites that are popular with younger teens. And then one day, Ziser found about a dozen of the little paper darts in the ceiling of the art classroom. “My first reaction as an adult was frustration,” she confessed. “But my second reaction — as an artist — was of intrigue. Who took the time to fold so many little planes and decided to put them in our classroom? Was this an act of vandalism? Was this an act of (artistic)

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Colorful paper darts line the ceiling of Carrie Ziser’s art classroom at Harper Junior High.

Poppenga passes school board gavel to Pickett BY JEFF HUDSON Enterprise staff writer The Davis school board went through its annual leadership rotation on Thursday evening. School board president Bob Poppenga — who has held the gavel at school board meetings for the past year — passed the gavel to school board vice president Cindy Pickett, who will serve as president for the coming year. The school board then elected trustee Joe DiNunzio as school board vice president, putting DiNunzio in line to become school board president one year from now. (The other two trustees, Alan Fernandes and Tom

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Adams, have already taken turns serving as school board president.) As the new president, Pickett thanked her predecessor Poppenga, citing his “calmPICKETT ness, level head and New school sound judgment ... I’m board glad you are still on the president board.” Trustee Alan Fernandes likewise thanked Poppenga, saying “you bring a calming sense (to) our board that enables us as a governance team to listen and focus.” Trustee Joe DiNunzio told Poppenga “In many ways, you

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City, county agree to purchase H Street duplex House will be used for variety of services for homeless population BY ANNE TERNUS-BELLAMY Enterprise staff writer

are the most open-minded of is in terms of thinking outside the box. And we’re going to need a lot of out-of-box thinking” in the next year or two. Trustee Tom Adams praised Poppenga for “continuing the focus on listening to students ... it is a tribute to your leadership.” Poppenga reflected briefly on his year as school board president, thanking his fellow trustees as well as the school district’s administrative leadership. “Collectively, we are a pretty good governance team,” Poppenga said. He also reminded listeners that the school district has “many moving

Last week, both the city and county dedicated resources to a pilot project aimed at ensuring those living homeless in Davis have a place to go during the day to escape the elements, shower, do laundry and access services. Work is already underway preparing the city’s corporation yard to serve as a daytime respite center. But that wasn’t the only action the City Council and Yolo County Board of Supervisors took in the effort against homelessness last week. Both entities also committed funds to purchase a duplex on H Street in Davis that will serve as a permanent location for a variety of programs, including transitional housing, affordable housing and homeless services.

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s I move up on the 50th anniversary of typing for a living, I have to admit that one of the joys of this job has been corresponding with the many fine citizens of this town. As Richard Nixon used to say, “the mail is running 10 to 1 in my favor.” While I can’t claim such a lofty ratio of fans to foes, I truly do enjoy batting the ball back and forth over the many issues that consume the City of All Things Right and Relevant. Take, for instance, the guided missive sent my way the other day from a kind woman named Laurie. “Dear Bob,” she begins predictably, “Although I often enjoy the humor in your columns ...” As Pee-wee Herman used to say, I can’t help but see a big “but” coming my way. “I want to respond more critically to your column about the City Council decision on districts.” In other words, Bob dear, your jokes are fine, but your critical thinking skills are lacking. Go ahead, Laurie. Give me your best shot. “I guess sarcasm and cynicism sell these days, especially in the Trump era, which routinely disparages the press and government entities, but I think your comments questioning the wisdom

and honesty of the Davis City Council was frankly wrong, undercutting the authority and respect for our elected leaders.” Excuse me a minute while I grab my migraine medicine. First, Laurie disparages one of our elected leaders, President Trump, then hammers me for disparaging our elected leaders, the Davis City Council. She’s also clearly upset that the president is critical of the press, but she openly admits she’s critical of the member of the press pictured above. In other words, she’s accusing me of wearing a red MAGA hat while wearing a red MAGA hat herself. As for questioning the council’s wisdom and honesty, I plead guilty to the first charge but not guilty to the second. I did, indeed, say “The Davis City Council took the chicken’s way out and went to district elections earlier this fall after being

threatened with a potentially expensive lawsuit by an out-oftown attorney.” That qualifies as questioning one’s wisdom. However, in discussing a Bee article about the switch to district elections statewide, I wrote “Our beloved hometown, however, came in for high praise from The Bee,” noting that the demographer Davis hired “specifically asked not to be told where current council members lived before drawing the maps.” That would qualify as praising our council’s honesty, not questioning it. Adds Laurie, “You encourage a community vote and legal challenge to district elections, saying that we would have won the case, when in fact it has been challenged many times and all cases, equally as good as ours, have lost, costing the communities millions of dollars in the process.” Laurie, Laurie, Laurie. I’ve explained all that a million times in a million columns, but I remain convinced that Davis has a better case than the others and it’s time for someone to have the courage to stand up to a group of attorneys that has made a cottage industry out of suing cities over alleged racial discrimination that in the case of Davis simply does not exist.

Besides, citywide elections are The Davis Way. Remember the now widely and wildly praised Measure J, which later became Measure R? That was the citizens of Davis saying that on important issues of growth, we want to take matters into our own hands. We’ve had citywide votes on Target, Wildhorse, Covell Village, Nishi (twice), the Davis Active Adult Community, the Parlin development and that congested Richards underpass. Citywide votes don’t necessarily show disrespect for the City Council, but rather a desire for the people to have a decisive voice in the decision-making process. Taking a quick and dramatic turn in the other direction, Laurie suddenly admits that “I strongly oppose the idea of district elections, as I don’t think we have an ignored minority problem in Davis, and I’ve found that the best candidates of whatever race or status usually win. We were forced into it by an apparently greedy attorney. We agree on that point.” The clerk will call the roll. Laurie and Bob agree. The “ayes” have it, 2-0. The city shall now challenge district elections. Case dismissed. — Reach Bob Dunning at bdunning@davisenterprise.net.

Downtown jeweler’s Giving Woodland police link three Tree helps Yolo Crisis Nursery suspects to Dec. 1 shooting Enterprise staff Once again this holiday season, 3rd Street Jeweler hosted a giving tree to benefit the Yolo Crisis Nursery. The jewelry store, at 130 G St., Suite C, in downtown Davis, put up a tree decorated with name tags from the crisis nursery’s clients. Each participant picked up a name tag from the tree and went shopping for the requested gift. The participants then brought back the unwrapped presents to 3rd Street Jeweler and the staff wrapped and

delivered the gifts for kids in need. Frank Acosta, owner of the downtown jewelry store, gives a heartfelt thank you to his patrons “with so much participation our 2019 giving tree was a huge success.” The Yolo Crisis Nursery keeps children, from birth to 5 years old, safe during times of family crisis. The nursery provides emergency respite care for children when their families are facing crisis or hardship, offering a safe environment and supervision for children day or night.

BY LAUREN KEENE Enterprise staff writer Woodland police reported arresting three people last week in connection with a Dec. 1 shooting on Kincheloe Court. Sgt. Dallas Hyde said a multiagency law-enforcement team served search warrants at several residences on Wednesday, starting in the 300 block of North Street in Woodland where two people — Jesus Perez, 21; and Angelica Hernandez, 19 — were arrested and a firearm seized.

Other searches occurred on Donnelly Circle and in the 300 block of Valleywood Drive in Woodland, as well as at a house on County Road 24 in unincorporated Yolo County where officers arrested 19-year-old Arturo Brenes, Hyde said. Participating agencies included the Woodland Police Department Street Response Team and Investigations Bureau, Woodland/Yolo County SWAT team, Yolo County Major Crime Task Force, the Yolo County Probation Department and Yolo County District Attorney’s Office.

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All about traditional holiday plant Special to The Enterprise

uestion: Should I worry about bringing fresh mistletoe from my yard inside at the holidays and how old is this tradition? Answer: Decorating indoors with plants can make the long nights and foggy days of December more cheerful. Learning about the evolutionary history and folklore of some of these plants increases appreciation beyond their beauty. For example, fresh mistletoe is hung over interior doorways as decoration and for the holiday kissing custom. The custom is at least 200 to five hundred years old. The American author Washington Irving referred to kissing under the mistletoe in 1820 in his story “Christmas Eve,” in “The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.” (available at Project Gutenberg). Do keep in mind that many popular Christmas plants, including mistletoe, Poinsettia, amaryllis and cyclamen, are mildly to severely harmful to people and pets, so keep the plants where children and animals cannot reach them. More information on mistletoe toxicity can be found at https://www. poison.org/articles/2015dec/mistletoe. North American oak mistletoe is in the genus phoradendron, Greek for “tree thief.” Being common tree parasites, mistletoes typically are not appreciated the rest of the year. However, they are a marvel of evolution and provide essential food for wildlife. Mistletoes evolved the ability to grow on tree branches, gaining a lift as trees grew taller over hundreds of millions of years, competing for sunlight. According to an article in Smithsonian Magazine, “The transition from

root parasite to parasite of shoots was so successful that the ability evolved five times from the ancestral stock of the sandalwoods.” Mistletoe got its name from ancient AngloSaxons who observed that mistletoe grows where birds leave droppings. “Mistel” means “dung” and “tan” means “twig,” and together, “dung-ona-twig” in AngloSaxon. Mistletoes produce white berries that many birds eat, including robins, chickadees, bluebirds, and mourning doves.

Each berry contains a very sticky seed that birds scrape off their feathers and beaks onto branches. According to researchers, deer and elk, squirrels, chipmunks and porcupines eat the berries and leaves when other food is scarce in fall and winter. Mistletoe flowers are important to native bees, honeybees and some butterflies. Studies have shown that mistletoe is not rapidly invasive and has many

benefits; so, when not in conflict with commercial timber management objectives, mistletoes are managed as a natural component of healthy forest ecosystems. More information is at https://www.usgs.gov/news/ not-just-kissing-mistletoe-andbirds-bees-and-other-beasts-0. Question: We are considering

having a live tree this year for our Christmas tree. How do we care for it the remainder of the year so we can use it again next Christmas? Answer: Choosing a live Christmas tree over a cut tree has a few, fun advantages. Besides being less wasteful, a live tree is fresher and much more fragrant than a cut tree. You only need to find and buy a tree once and then you can to bring it in for the holidays each year. Once the tree gets too big and cumbersome to move indoors, it can be planted outside in the yard where it can be also be decorated and enjoyed and will bring back memories of Christmases past. In choosing a tree, it is important to know which trees do best in the local area. Look up the local climate zone and do some research to determine which trees grow best in the area. Once it has been bought and brought home, leave it outside in a sheltered spot such as under a covered porch to allow it some time to acclimate to its new home. Similar to cut trees, before bringing indoors to decorate it is always a good idea to hose it down and give it a shake to knock off loose needles. Leave the tree in the original container you bought it in for the first holiday season. Transplanting into a different pot right before bringing it indoors may be too much change and stress the tree. Simply drop the

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nursery pot into a larger, more decorative container if the nursery container is unsightly. Consider using a decorative container that does not have a drainage hole, as that will help to catch excess water while indoors. Live tress desire cool temperatures and bright, natural light. It is best if the tree is given a break from the indoor, dry environment every few weeks by placing it outside for a day or two. However, if that is too much to manage, make sure its indoor location is away from heating vents and in a sunny spot with natural light. Just like cut trees, potted trees will need to be watered especially in the dry indoor climate. Monitor the soil moisture and water as needed. After the holiday season, the tree can be kept outdoors in a sunny place in the garden where it can live until next year. Fertilize as needed when new growth starts to emerge in spring. After a few years the tree will need to be repotted into a larger pot or into a permanent spot in the garden. Watch for signs of distress such as yellowing needles and branches that are thinly needled. These are good indicators it is time to give the tree roots some more room. If your garden is not large enough to accommodate the tree, consider donating it to your city or another organization. — Send questions, addressed to the “Garden Doctor” Email: mgyolo@ucdavis.edu, voice mail: 530-666-8737, or regular mail: UCCE Master Gardeners Yolo County, 70 Cottonwood St., Woodland, CA 95695. Include your contact information. Any questions not answered in the Garden Doctor column will be answered with a phone call or email to you.

Schools Empower Yolo children receive stuffed stockings name new leaders Special to The Enterprise

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The Davis school board quietly approved several moves involving school administrative leadership at Pioneer Elementary, Robert Willett Elementary and Emerson Junior High. The school board accepted the resignation of Pioneer Elementary principal Patricia Astin, effective Dec. 1. Astin became principal at Pioneer in 2018. The school board then approved four interim principals (effective Jan. 6 to June 30): ■ Amelia Hess, who has been a vice principal at Davis High School for several years, becomes interim principal at Pioneer Elementary. ■ John Campbell becomes the interim principal at Willett Elementary. Campbell had been serving in dual capacities as halftime vice principal at Emerson Junior High and half-time manager of student services at the district office. ■ Leigh Choate becomes the interim vice principal at Emerson Junior High. She had been a teacher at Holmes Junior High. ■ Sonam Singh becomes interim vice principal at Davis High School. Singh had been a teacher on special assignment in the World Languages department at Davis High. — Reach Jeff Hudson at jhudson@davisenterprise. net or 530-747-8055.

The Prytanean Women’s Honor Society and local Prytanean alumnae at UC Davis donated 20 hand-made Christmas stockings for the children spending the holidays in the care of Empower Yolo. The stockings were crafted by the Alumnae and decorated by the active and alumnae members earlier this month. Each stocking was filled with wrapped candy, socks, knit gloves, a toothbrush, tooth paste, lip gloss and a small stuffed animal. The Prytanean Actives also donated toiletry items, and created fleece

“tie” blankets for the children. The employees at the Center stated that the holidays can be difficult for homeless families in transition, especially for the children. They are very grateful for this gesture of kindness, compassion and support. The Prytanean Women’s Honor Society, founded at UC Berkeley in 1901, and is the oldest women’s honor society in the United States. The UCD chapter was founded in 1952. The Stocking Project has been one of the main service events for Prytanean actives and alumnae for the past 20 years.

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Wildlife Area manager to speak Tuesday

■ Konditorei Austrian Pastry Café will once again feature the Barbieri Quartet on Christmas Eve to sing Christmas carols. Doug (bass), Tracia (alto), Ashlyn (soprano) and Kian (tenor) will perform at Konditorei, 2710 Fifth St. in Davis, from 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “Admission is free for everyone to attend,” owner Gloria Kutternig said. “Come and celebrate with us this 29-year tradition to welcome the spirit and gift of Christmas.” ■ The Davis Food Co-op is setting tables and cooking a massive feast once again so that the community can gather for the 34th annual Holiday Meal. The gathering is a place for the elderly, for those who cannot travel, for students far from home and for those in need, as well Davis residents from all walks of life. The feast is from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Center, 203 E. 14th St. in Davis. Admission is free, but organizers are grateful for donations. RSVP to 34holidaymeal. eventbrite.com.

■ Residents of Burr Street in West Davis invite community members to share a 41-year-old tradition this Christmas Eve. Luminarias — lanterns made of candles set in sand-based paper bags — will line the street, walkways and driveways from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24. Local residents are invited to walk, bicycle or drive — using only their parking lights — down Burr Street. Only rain or high winds will cancel the tradition. Burr Street is off of Arthur Street and Humboldt Avenue, near Emerson Junior High School.

Friday ■ Folk musicians are invited to play together informally during a noon acoustic jam session on the Wyatt Deck of the UC Davis Arboretum, on Arboretum Drive next to the redwood grove. The event is free; parking is available for $9 in Visitor Lot 5, at Old Davis Road and Arboretum Drive. Call 530-752-4880 or visit https://arboretum. ucdavis.edu/events.

Hobbs will give overview of bypass projects in 2020 Special to The Enterprise Join the Yolo Basin Foundation’s Flyway Nights speaker series at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, at the YBWA Headquarters as area manager Joe Hobbs will give an overview of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area along with its current management status. In 2020, a few largescale projects are set to take place in the bypass. In coordination with Ducks Unlimited, a drainage project is in the works near where the Davis Drain flows in to the Wildlife Area. Additionally, Hobbs will discuss the Yolo Bypass Salmonid Habitat Restoration and Fish Passage Project (“the notch”) at the Fremont Weir and its effects on the Wildlife Area. He will also give an update on the agricultural

Pintails take off from the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area between Davis and West Sacramento. COURTESY PHOTO

leases held in the Wildlife Area. Hobbs has been the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Manager since early 2018. Previously, he was the Statewide Elk and Pronghorn Coordinator. During his 18 years with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, he has worked in the wetlands program, timber harvest review, and the private lands management program.

He also worked for the department from 1992 to 1997 in Wildlife Management as a student assistant while going through undergrad and graduate school at Sacramento State. Flyway Nights is a monthly speaker series highlighting environmental issues, natural history of Northern California and current research topics in conservation. Yolo Basin Foundation hosts Flyway Nights the

first Thursday of the month from November to April at the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area Headquarters, 45211 County Road 32B (Chiles Road). A $5 donation to support the Foundation’s wetland education programs is suggested. Yolo Basin Foundation members are free. For the complete schedule, visit www.yolobasin.org/flyway nights or call Yolo Basin Foundation at 530-7573780.

OBITUARIES Donald Preston Kessler April 21, 1936 — Nov. 28, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Donald Preston Kessler announces his passing. He succumbed to gastric cancer early Thanksgiving morning after a yearlong, hard-fought battle. He is deeply missed by his family and friends. A native of Pittsfield, Mass. and Cobleskill, N.Y., he was a high school track star and basketball standout and was inducted into the Pittsfield High School Hall of Fame in 2014. He attended Syracuse University where he earned a spot on the basketball team. He went on to graduate with his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in zoology before going on to Indiana University where he earned his Ph.D. in bacteriology. While at Indiana, he met Rachel Day. He wooed her with an invitation to a singing party and the rest is history. Going against his usual slow, steady, methodical scientific instincts, he proposed to Rachel just three months into dating and they married a few months later in Bement, Ill., in August of 1962. Soon after, they relocated to Santa

Barbara where he obtained his post-doctorate at UC Santa Barbara before securing a position on the faculty at UC Davis teaching genetics in bacteriology. After nearly a decade at the university, he pivoted into the health insurance business, a career he continued for 47 years. Don enjoyed numerous endeavors but playing trombone was nearest and dearest to his heart. In 1972 he founded the Davis Brass Ensemble along with the Valley Artist Productions, a nonprofit that also benefits numerous choral programs. He was a member of The Rotary Club of Davis since 1976. In 2003, he was recognized as a top fundraiser, the maiden year of the Polio Plus program, and in March 2019, he was presented with the highest Rotary award, “Service Before Self.” He continued his fundraising efforts for Valley Artists Productions, which included selling citrus fruit for the past 41 years. Many people remember his calls, which always started in October, and he

often heard, “Oh, I wondered when you were going to call!” He was still making these calls days before his passing. Don was also very involved with the Davis Aquadarts and Sierra Nevada Swimming, an LSC that he, Sam Uriu, and others founded in the 1970s. He spent countless weekends on deck officiating the swim meets of his three children, an activity that continued long after they moved on to college. In 2003, he was awarded a lifetime membership for his service with USA swimming. He loved to travel, but there was no place that had more meaning to him than “Camp,” the summer cabin his father built in 1947 in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York. He cherished his time by the lake, the early evening swims, getting lost in a book, listening to the rain fall on the tin roof, the big dinners with extended family, the flowing wine, the uproarious laughter, the ridiculous scrabble challenges and

keeping that fireplace going on cold nights. And nothing was more spectacular than those sunsets. Don is survived by his wife, Rachel, his children, Carol Ann, John (Heather) and William (Carri). He is also survived by five grandchildren, Noah, Gavin, Hadley, Margot and Graham; his sister Joanna Publow; his brother Charles; and his beloved nieces and nephews. The memorial service celebrating his life is 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, at Davis Community Church, 412 C St. in Davis. Memorial gifts in memory of Donald will be gratefully received by the following: Valley Artist Productions in memory of Donald Kessler, 1302 Oak Ave., Davis, CA 92616 Yolo County Hospice in memory of Donald Kessler, 1909 Galileo Ct., Davis, CA 95618 Davis Community Church Music Fund in memory of Donald Kessler, 412 C St., Davis, CA 95616 and Pioneer Congregational United Church of Christ Music Fund in memory of Donald Kessler, 2700 L St., Sacramento, CA 95816.

Quirino Paris

Jan. 15, 1934 — Oct. 12, 2019

UC Davis professor of Agricultural Economics Quirino Paris passed away at his home on the morning of Oct. 12, 2019, with his sons Stefano and Matteo by his side. Quirino was born in the magnificent Dolomite mountains of northern Italy on Jan. 15, 1934, to Narciso and Vittoria Paris. He was the fourth of five siblings: Franca, Liliana, Arnaldo, Quirino, and Paolo. He received his Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from UC Berkeley in 1966. There he met the love of his life, Carlene. They were married in Italy in 1967. He began working at UC Davis on July 20, 1969, the same day that Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. Quirino made many important contributions to his field of mathematical programming, and helped build the UC Davis Agricultural Economics department into one of the most important in the world. His guiding intellectual principle was the concept of symmetry. He was tirelessly dedicated to research, teaching, and university service, day in and day out, for 50 years. The passion, enthusiasm, and palpable delight

he brought to his teaching touched and inspired countless students, many of whom he later counted among his colleagues. He loved teaching so much that he never stopped, and was even scheduled to teach this fall. Quirino also maintained an extremely active professional presence in Italy and Europe. Among many other honors, he was recognized as a Fellow of the European Association of Agricultural Economics in 2008. Quirino was that rarest of human beings, an honest person who simply did what he believed was right. He possessed an unerring sense of ethics and justice and an unwavering determination to fight for a better society. As part of his dedicated service to the university, he frequently took on the UC Davis administration. To give but one example, he lead a successful faculty revolt against the plan to change from the quarter to the semester system. In Italy, he courageously denounced and exposed to public scrutiny the inner

Robert Leo Kamber Jan. 31, 1952 — Dec. 13, 2019

Robert L. Kamber, 67, of Lodi, loving husband of Jeannie Sutti, passed away on Dec. 13, 2019. Robert was born in Switzerland on Jan. 31, 1952, to his Swiss parents, Pius and Anna Kamber. In 1958 his family immigrated to the United States and settled in Davis. After graduating from high school, Robert enlisted in the United States Army serving in Germany. When he returned Robert began working in the building trade where he started his own drywall business. Robert loved riding HarleyDavidson motorcycles all over the West Coast. Robert had a heart of gold and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He

was fun-loving, full of life and all that it offered. He was always there for his family and friends, and happy to meet new people, making them feel welcome. Robert is survived by his wife, Jeannie; children Annalise, Lauren and Alex; stepchildren Candyce, Angie and Tommy; granddaughter Sienna; his 95-year-old father Pius Kamber Sr.; brothers Pius Kamber Jr. (Debbie) and Max Kamber (Debbie); sister Brigitte (Brian Koepp); nieces DeAnna Kamber Miller, DaNae Sinclair; and aunt Annelise Kaelin. Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Anna Kamber, and uncle Louie Kaelin.

workings of the academic mafia, whose corrupt stranglehold on Italian academics is so strong that none dare to speak out. For this public service he paid a heavy price, spending over a decade enmeshed in court battles, without batting an eye. Quirino never became discouraged even in the face of apparent failure. For him it was a matter of duty to do the right thing. But of all the many campaigns he undertook, he gleefully considered one to be his most important and permanent contribution: liberating the Davis cemetery from being used as a dog park. Quirino earned a reputation as an outspoken figure, and he was proud of that. His consistency and integrity could never be questioned. His battles were never fought for personal interest or gain, but for the principles of common sense, fairness, and justice that he held so dearly. Above all, Quirino left behind a legacy of pure, profound, and steadfast love. In his last days he was able to say goodbye to

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many of his friends and loved ones, including all of his Italian relatives, and his four beloved grandchildren Carly, Jasmine, Tallulah, and Leo. All were struck by his extraordinary serenity and good cheer. He explained to everyone that we must accept what we cannot change, a lesson he learned following the death of his beloved Carlene in 2001. Though he spent much of his life working to change things that he could not accept, his wisdom and his ability to face death with peace and acceptance was a beautiful parting gift. It was a source of solace, strength, and inspiration especially to his sons who cared for him around the clock in the final months of his life. Quirino was an irreplaceable teacher, not just of mathematical programming, but of life. His passion, brilliance, integrity, and love were mixed together in the perfect proportions, energizing our brains, lifting our world and enriching our lives. He will be sorely missed and deeply loved as long as there are people who were blessed to have known him.

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DARTS: More than 1,000 darts hang from ceiling From Page A1

expression? I decided to see it as an act of expression, and challenged the anonymous artist to take it further.” Ziser soon found herself chatting with three ninth-graders — Brian Chin, Collin Carpenter and Bradley Guerrero — who went on to fold at least 1,000 of the tiny paper darts, which now hang from the ceiling. “That is a lot of folding and effort, for absolutely no reason other than creative expression. It is an amazing visual art installation,” Ziser said. Carpenter acknowledged that when he started making the little darts, “it was kind of a sneaky thing, and we were just kind of doing it for fun. But then the teacher said that it could be an art project.” Soon Chin and Guerrero were coming in during lunch to help out with the folding and flying. “Once we fold them, we use our fingers to make them fly up to the ceiling,” explained Guerrero. Chin said that before long, he got to be “good at throwing (the darts)” so they’d lodge in the ceiling. Guerrero added, “The other students thought it was cool.

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Ready, aim ... from left, Harper ninth-graders Brian Chin, Collin Carpenter and Bradley Guerrero prepare to launch. Some of the girls started folding darts, too. And some people were folding origami cranes and putting them up there by hand.” At this point, there are 15 of the hanging ceiling tiles that have

been decorated with clusters of little red, blue, green, orange and yellow darts. “It is really quite tremendous, and it looks awesome,” Ziser said, adding that this is very much a volunteer effort by the young

artists involved: “The students are not allowed to use classroom time for this activity, and there is no grade involved.” — Reach Jeff Hudson at jhudson@davisenterprise.net or 530-747-8055.

“My first reaction as an adult was frustration. But my second reaction — as an artist — was of intrigue. Who took the time to fold so many little planes and decided to put them in our classroom? Was this an act of vandalism? ... I decided to see it as an act of expression, and challenged the anonymous artist to take it further.” Carrie Ziser Harper Junior High art teacher

DUPLEX: House is immediately north of homeless shelter From Page A1 The $658,000 duplex, on the corner of 11th and H streets — facing the railroad tracks — is home to two units, each with two bedrooms and a bathroom. Immediately north of the location sits the Davis Community Meals and Housing homeless shelter, which has long provided shelter and services to the city’s unhoused population. However, with 75 to 100 people passing through that too-small, aging building every day — leaving lines of people waiting for the one shower and two washers and dryers — and the 12 shelter beds usually occupied, an alternative has been put forward in the form of Paul’s Place, which would replace the shelter with a first-of-its-kind “vertical tiny-home village” that would also provide day services, health and human services resources, transitional housing and permanent supportive housing to people currently living

homeless in Davis. The $5 million project, funded by large grants from Sutter Health and Partnership Healthplan of California as well as many private individuals, must still be approved by the City Council but assuming it will be, the county had planned to rent portables to temporarily provide shelter and office space during construction. When the adjacent duplex came on the market recently, however, the county changed course. Under an agreement by the city and county, the city will purchase and own the property with combined city/county funds and record a covenant that restricts use of the property to homeless services, affordable housing and similar programs in perpetuity. During construction of Paul’s Place, the newly acquired duplex can be used as an interim shelter and office space for Davis Community Meals and Housing and longterm be

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used to provide permanent family, transitional or supportive housing. On Tuesday morning, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to provide $375,000 of the $658,000 purchase price for the duplex and the

Davis City Council followed suit later that evening, committing $283,000, plus $10,000 in escrowrelated costs for the purchase. Meanwhile, the Paul’s Place proposal is expected to come forward for city

review next year. The plan calls for demolishing the existing building at 1111 H St. and replacing it with a new four-story building that would include 18 units of permanent supportive micro-housing; 10 units of transitional

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The housing crisis and reality How Europe A stole Christmas BY LLEWELLYN KING Special to The Enterprise

his just in: the Grinch didn’t steal Christmas. Europe executed the heist. It was surely filched by the coldweather dwellers of Europe, and the theft was completed by the Victorians who loved all the paraphernalia of the festival — frost, snow, holly, mistletoe, festooned trees, Christmas puddings, wassail, mulled wine, mince pies (which had a combination of meat and fruit), sugarplums, fruitcake, cakes shaped like yule logs and, of course, pervasive red in everything, from poinsettias to front-door bows. All this was lovely fun in the time of Victoria Regina, and it gave us what is now the indisputable seasonal story. Where would we be without “A Christmas Carol” with Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim and those fabulous characters that sprang from Charles Dickens’ rich imagination, when the spirit of Christmas gripped the great writer? All this is wonderful and totally joyous. But what has it to do with the original Christmas in Bethlehem, where a woman gave birth to a baby in a barn stall? We can be sure that family didn’t need to be gathering fuel like Good King Wenceslas, who took pity on a poor fellow, “When the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even.” Sorry, dear people, before you sip another egg nog, think about this: How did Christmas, celebrated around the world, get a snowy complexion? In the Southern Hemisphere, when it’s summer in the season of joy, nary a flake of snow falls. And why does the world fake snow when nature doesn’t provide? My mother was a purist, a conservative about Christmas. We lived in a semitropical climate, where snow is unknown except by reputation. We were snow-deprived, sundrenched. When decorating for Christmas, Mum refused to use cotton wool, shaving cream or anything else that is commonly used to suggest snow. She was all-in for Christmas but hung straw around the house to remind us of Christ’s manger and local ferns, which she believed grew along the River Jordan at the time of the Nativity. Mum had never been to the Holy Land, so I didn’t know why she thought that green stuff that grew in Central Africa also grew along a legendary river in the Middle East. Truth is, I’ve examined the banks of the Jordan and I’ve never seen any of the ferns that Mum swore were authentic to Christ’s birth. The wonderful thing about Christmas is that it’s universal. Everyone loves Christmas and complete with ersatz snow, tinsel, ribbons, artificial holly berries, Santa Claus (Mum wasn’t too keen on that interloper), it’s celebrated with gusto from its beloved place of origin in the contested West Bank (of the Jordan) to the farthest reaches of the world, where it isn’t expressly forbidden by local religious preference.

nother thing about a conservative Christmas as practiced by my mother: She didn’t let my brother and me start our Christmas revelry until Christmas Eve. Then it was as though a cannon had been fired and Christmas lasted 12 days, as in the carol. The last of the 12 days was grand affair, which we loved as kids just a smidgen less than Christmas Day. The cause of this second celebration was a ceremony called a “snapdragon.” Dried fruit — mostly yellow and brown raisins — was soaked in brandy and ignited. As the flame wasn’t very hot, we children thrust our hands into the fire to grab the fruit. One year, I tried making this on television. I spilled the burning brandy and nearly burned down the studio, according to the fire marshal. “No more,” he said. I’m sure his name was Ebenezer. Drat, nobody stole Christmas. It’s where it has always been, safe in our hearts. It’s joy, laced with thrill, overflowing with love and tempered by a thought for the lonely, the sick, the hungry, the homeless, the incarcerated, and those wounded in all the ways people get wounded through the year. A very merry Christmas to you. — Llewellyn King is executive producer and host of “White House Chronicle” on PBS. His email is llewellynking1@gmail. com. He wrote this for InsideSources.com.

s he was running for governor, Gavin Newsom repeatedly and emphatically promised to attack California’s housing shortage head-on, pledging in an online article to “lead the effort to develop the 3.5 million new housing units we need by 2025 because our solutions must be as bold as the problem is big.” During his inaugural address in January, Newsom said he would implement “a Marshall Plan for affordable housing,” likening it to the reconstruction of Europe after World War II. As Newsom completes his first year as governor, however, housing construction is shrinking. A bulletin issued last week by his Department of Finance says that 112,000 new housing starts had been authorized through October, down from 121,000 during the same 10-month period of 2018. Newsom’s promises have also been shrinking. He’s taken to calling the 3.5-million-unit pledge “a stretch goal” and told the Los Angeles Times, “It’s a stubborn issue. You can’t snap your fingers and build hundreds of thousands, millions of housing units overnight.” Well, no you can’t. And he

should have known that building 3.5 million units by 2025 was an economic and physical impossibility. It would have required building an average of 500,000 units each year for seven years, more than twice the state’s highest-ever production year, at least $200 billion a year in investment, and hundreds of thousands of additional construction workers. It was never going to happen — and perhaps it shouldn’t. The 3.5 million figure comes from a 2016 study by McKinsey & Company on the San Francisco Bay Area’s very tight housing picture, based on an assumption that California should have the same per capita housing level as New York, despite obvious demographic and cultural differences. A critical examination of the McKinsey conclusion by

LETTERS Thank you for the respite center Thank you to our City Council for pushing forward with a daytime respite center to meet the immediate needs of the most unfortunate within our community — those living without homes and inadequate support. As parents of children who are increasingly independent, we’ve seen our children encounter people without homes at city parks, streets and the library. These have often been very positive, friendly experiences. Our few difficult encounters occur largely because people's attempts to meet their most basic needs bring them into conflict with those nearby. We have felt briefly concerned when children interact with folks who are clearly suffering from untreated mental illness. But never have our children been threatened by a person without a home, and these awkward moments have given us chances to teach our children about mental illness with honesty and compassion. Opponents to this project raise concerns about the dangers to children from the unhoused. We have greater concerns about our children’s safety with people who live in houses. It bears reminding that having a physical home does not make a person safe around children.

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the Palo Alto-based Embarcadero Institute contends, logically, that Texas would be a better basis for comparison and using it indicates that California needs another 1.5 million units, not 3.5 million. Based on nationwide housing trends, the Embarcadero study concludes, the number would be 1.4 million. Those lower numbers would translate into a need for about 200,000 housing starts a year, which comports with the state’s official goal of 180,000 units a year or 1.1 million by 2025, still much higher than current production but in line with what’s happened in years past.

o while California may not need 3.5 million new units, it still has an acute shortage that would take tens of billions of dollars in annual investment — plus political will and thousands of more construction workers — to erase. It can’t happen overnight, as Newsom now — and belatedly — concedes, but it could happen if all the ingredients could be assembled. This year, the Legislature and Newsom took a few baby steps toward overcoming the resistance to affordable housing, such as authorizing more

Most victims of child abuse suffer under the hands of people they know well and trust. A daytime respite center will improve the lives of those most at need — as well as increasing safety and security for those living throughout the city. Conflicts over who is toileting in whose garden bushes are removed when there is a safe and clean bathroom available at all times of the day. The mentally ill are more likely to get help when there is a one-stop location to access basic needs and long-term support services and outreach. Our children learn much about kindness when we, as a community, work together to support those who have fallen through society’s cracks. Being poor and without a home is not a crime. Ignoring the problem will not improve it. Treating people with dignity and kindness is good for all people and all neighborhoods. Danielle Fodor, Nick Buxton, Jenny Tom, Mauricio Vargas and Elodie Perroud Davis

Working together for local healing We live in the most interesting of times. In the era of so much uncertainty there is plenty of reason for despair. But there is also plenty of reason for hope.

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auxiliary housing, known as “granny flats” or “casitas,” on single-family lots.

However, they also passed a rent control law that, if anything, will discourage the increased private investment that’s vital if housing production is to significantly increase. Meanwhile, a new report by a team of attorneys at two University of California law schools postulates that under-the-radar laws, including several passed this year, collectively give Newsom’s Department of Housing and Community Development some serious new powers to force communities to accept more housing, overcoming “not-in-mybackyard” sentiments. “When he was running for office, Governor Newsom boldly announced that he would more than triple California’s rate of housing production,” the study’s authors point out. “The ball is in his court.” — CalMatters is a public interest journalism venture committed to explaining how California’s state Capitol works and why it matters. For more stories by Dan Walters, go to calmatters.org/ commentary.

Energy has been buzzing to address the greatest challenges of our time in this time of urgent need. Groups like the Sunrise Movement and the Youth Climate Strike are pushing forward national and local climate action at a speed never seen before. Labor groups are organizing for fair pay, secure employment and dignity. Right here in Davis, there are groups and individuals developing local and national Green New Deal initiatives. I believe that if we find a way to coordinate our efforts in deep collaboration, we can achieve amazing things together. We are ripe for change as our community sees fit right here where we are, right now. There is space for everyone to participate in what we are building here. We have yet to realize a vision of society that heals our planet and communities, and our economy still reflects extractive, destructive and unjust foundations. I don’t blame any elected officials; this is a design problem that’s bigger than politics and personalities. We tend to operate from a process of seeing a problem, diagnosing the problem and then implementing a proposed solution that we think will work, hopefully based on the right data and assumptions. A regenerative community design process — surveying communities for their needs and asking deeper questions about

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nyone who’s ever noticed the same advertisements following them around the web knows their personal data is anything but private. Companies collect information on all your online activities — from the things you buy to your Google searches. They sell it to other businesses looking for clever ways to pitch you on more products — or worse. It’s a practice that generates billions for internet firms and exposes your social security, credit card and other identifying information to hackers and data breaches. By one estimate, 4.1 billion records were exposed in the first half of 2019. Until now, consumers have had little recourse. But that’s about to change. The California Consumer Privacy Act takes effect Jan. 1, giving you the right to know the data being collected from you, how it’s being used and the chance to say no to the sale of your personal information. The act would also grant a consumer the right to request deletion of personal information. It brings much-needed transparency and control, while holding companies accountable if they don’t comply. The law, which I co-authored last year with state Sen. Bob Hertzberg and Assemblymember Ed Chau, is the toughest of its kind in the nation. My hope is it will be a model for other states to follow. I know firsthand the pain of having your identity stolen. It happened to me and it took years to straighten out. After watching others hit by headline-grabbing data breaches at companies like Equifax, Target and Cambridge Analytica, I decided to act, introducing a bill to deter companies from carelessly exposing your personal information to data breaches by imposing monetary damages on reckless businesses.

It was an idea that was supported by my legislative colleagues as well as San Francisco businessman Alastair MacTaggart, who was gathering steam on a data privacy ballot initiative. We joined forces, combining our ideas in Assembly Bill 375 — known as the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 – which won overwhelming support. It is comparable in many ways to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, adopted in 2016.

tarting on Jan. 1, companies with at least $25 million in revenue — or those collecting information of more than 50,000 people — must have a place on their websites for consumers to request information that has been tracked and request to opt out of future collection. It will be enforced by the California attorney general. Separately, companies causing data breaches because of their recklessness face a potential $750 in damages per incident, payable to each victim. Our state is continually pushing the envelope on technology, and we can protect individual privacy without stifling innovation. Californians deserve the right to choose whether their information is collected and how it is used. And firms need to respect data privacy and act responsibly. Now, more than ever, it’s time we regulate it appropriately and hold bad actors accountable. While this new law provides consumers powerful new decisionmaking authority over their personal information, it’s critical that everyone take the time to know and exercise their rights. — State Sen. Bill Dodd represents California’s 3rd Senate District, which includes all or portions of Solano, Napa, Sonoma, Yolo, Sacramento and Contra Costa counties. You can learn more about Sen. Dodd at www.sen.ca.gov/dodd.

his morning, at least 44,000 of your neighbors living in poverty in Yolo County — and more than 9,500 in Davis alone — will awaken lacking confidence that they will be able to meet their basic needs today. Sufficient access to dependable, fresh nutrition will threaten their good health and their success at school or in the workplace. Adequate shelter from these cold, wet Winter days also will be at risk. Many are children living in working families for whom food, rent, and other basic needs, such as utilities and medical expenses, simply outpace the monthly income earned at one or more jobs. Others are vulnerable senior citizens, brave veterans, college students striving for a productive future or migrant workers who harvest food from our Yolo County fields that, ironically, they often can’t afford to purchase for themselves and their families. In other words, there is a poverty disaster the magnitude of a wildfire or hurricane occurring in your hometown every single day requiring an urgent response. The first responders are the nonprofit service providers. However, they too often lack the funding and other resources needed to adequately protect the victims of the disaster. Currently, less than half of Yolo County families requiring assistance are receiving the services they need. This is unacceptable, and results in profound impacts: ■ Financially stressed households ■ Families and individuals falling into homelessness ■ Deteriorating health

■ Higher rates of mental illness ■ Increasing drug and alcohol abuse ■ Poor educational outcomes ■ Lower wages ■ Reduced worker productivity ■ Lower economic activity ■ Elevated crime rates Increasing the delivery of services across the local social safety net is Yolo Food Bank’s focus. Seventy-two area nonprofit organizations already look to Yolo Food Bank to access the fresh, healthy food necessary to the fulfillment of their missions at a fraction of the cost that they would bear in a retail grocery environment. These include familiar names, such as STEAC, CommuniCare, Davis Community Meals and Housing, Meals on Wheels, Empower Yolo, Progress Ranch, Yolo County Children’s Alliance, and many faith-based organizations throughout the community. When one amongst this collaboration of social safety net providers succeeds, it advances the work of the entire network, and benefits the tens of thousands of people depending upon these services. Sustained, coordinated community action must be prioritized to build and maintain this social safety network. The collaboration of private individuals, businesses, and governmental support is required to enhance existing partnerships and create new ones in order to dramatically reduce the unmet needs driving poverty in our county. Properly executed, these relationships promise results such as: ■ Maximizing the potential

LETTERS From Page A6 the basis of our economy will lead to much better results that don’t require any one individual to “have the answer.” Though this is a time of much fear, climate and social despair and divisiveness, there is also much room for hope and inspiration. We are resilient. We come together in times of need. We have the tools required to create a regenerative future. We can achieve the vision of a more beautiful and abundant world if we work together and heal together. The work can be meaningful, prosperous, joyful and danceable. We can do this. David Abramson Davis

No choice in the matter Bob Dunning’s Sunday column hit, and unfortunately then missed, the mark regarding the city council’s decision to adopt a district election system in the face of a threatening lawsuit by Matt Rexroad. I completely agree with Bob about Matt’s demand and view it as nothing more than a get rich scheme. Bob perfectly lays out why Rexroad is so wrong. What makes it even worse is that Matt is a former Woodland council member and Yolo County Supervisor. He should know better. And now he is after other cities. Where I disagree with Bob is his assertion that some city (like Davis) should decide to “do battle with this nonsense.” He then goes on to criticize our council for bowing down to Matt’s unreasonable demand. Unfortunately, no city faced with these ridiculous lawsuits has prevailed in court. What would Bob have Davis do? Get

into a court battle and spend taxpayer dollars knowing it is a virtual certainty that the city would loose? I can see the headline in a future mythical Bob column if the city did go to court — “City Tilts at Windmills and Wastes Taxpayer Dollars.” Come on, Bob, get real, and lighten up on the council bashing. Yvonne Hunter Davis

to script her beautifully written article. During these months of merriment and joy, it is helpful to remember that many people experience significant challenges during this season. Just like Eva said, we are so fortunate to live in this supportive community of Davis. Reaching out to others will be a tribute to her life. Teri Stember Davis

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Davisites do not support the shift from atlarge to district elections for our city council, judging from letters to the Forum and talk around town. It just doesn’t make sense. Given the demographics of the community, the shift is not likely to increase the number of ethnic minority councilmembers. And it

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of the overall safety net ■ Building the organizational capacity of each service provider ■ Improving the delivery of critically-needed services ■ Elevating community and leadership awareness ■ Cultivating a countywide culture of philanthropy and community service Yolo Food Bank actively seeks opportunities in each Yolo County community to engage in dialogue and share perspectives about these issues in the public arena. Increasing awareness cultivates the philanthropy and community service necessary to properly meet the needs of residents impacted by the poverty disaster and change lives in Davis and throughout Yolo County. Primarily privately funded, Yolo Food Bank is approaching six million pounds of nutritious food made available countywide annually from its new food recovery warehouse and operations facility. With an unparalleled capability and capacity to collect, store, and distribute this food, Yolo Food Bank provides unique services and opportunities to the region. It has the potential to transform the nutritional paradigm of our communities, reducing poverty, increasing health and education outcomes, and enabling social mobility of all kinds. What better time than the holiday season to support our neighbors who struggle to feed their families? You can share your holiday spirit with them by making a gift at yolofood bank.org/give. — Michael Bisch is executive director of the Yolo Food Bank; Joy Cohan is the director of philanthropic engagement for the Food Bank.

does not address a real problem of disproportionate representation — Davis currently and in the past has had Hispanic and Asian council members. Left unsaid is what the electoral shift means for council operations and how big citywide issues are addressed. To its credit, the current council has given some attention to these practicalities. But it remains to see whether a district-based body will be able to balance neighborhood and petty concerns with a citywide focus. So what next? The culprit is language added in 2015 by the California Legislature to the state’s Voting Rights Act. The amendment set the bar ridiculously low for determining when “minority vote dilution” occurs — essentially asserting that there is “racially polarized voting” whenever district elections are in place. When a minority (“member of a protected class”) candidate is not elected, discrimination is presumed — hardly a meaningful standard for polarization. Furthermore, the 2015 legislative changes create financial incentives for attorneys to take offending cities to court. No wonder Davis and so many other California cities have recently shifted to district elections, preferring fiscal caution to a realistic view of local conditions. My suggestion is that interested parties — especially the League of California Cities — seek to revise the current legislative change with the intention of establishing clearer and more practical standards for determining voter and candidate discrimination in city council elections. Cities who have made the shift to district elections should have the opportunity to change back to at-large arrangements, if that better fits local circumstances. I am hoping for this change, but not holding my breath. One can dream. Al Sokolow Davis

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Public Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Filed: December 3, 2019 FBN Number: 2019-1013 1. Fictitious Business Name(s) Tim’s Hawaiian BBQ 2. Street Address, City, State and Zip of Principal Place of Business in California. Business is located in Yolo County. 247 3rd Street Davis, CA 95616 3. List Full Name(s) of Registrant(s), Residence Address, State, and Zip MTC Food Inc 21199 Nunes Ave Castro Valley, CA 94546 4. Business Classification: Corporation 5. Beginning Date of Business: The Registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: August 15, 2019 “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) 6. Signature of Registrant(s): Tim Dai CEO, MTC Foods Inc 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 644

STORAGE LIEN SALE Auction at Stonegate Self Storage, 2772 W Covell Blvd, Davis, CA. 95616. When? 1/9/19 @10:30 am. This and enforcement is authorized by Chapter 10, commencing without warranty or guarantee for cash only. We reserve the right to reject any or all offers. Purchased items must be removed from property immediately following the sale. The following is a general description of the items to be sold: Shelving, Desks, Cabinets, tables, file cabinets, mirror, microwave, signs, misc boxes and bins. Unit # E010 Nicole Arnold BOND #0342850 12/15, 12/22 649 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

Filed: December 6, 2019 FBN Number: 2019-1021 1. Fictitious Business Name(s) Daniels Legal Solutions 2. Street Address, City, State and Zip of Principal Place of Business in California. Business is located in Yolo County. 18022 Mallard Street Woodland, CA 95695 3. List Full Name(s) of Registrant(s), FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Residence Address, State, and Zip STATEMENT Courtney Daniels 18022 Mallard Street Filed: November 14, 2019 Woodland, CA 95695 FBN Number: 2019-961 4. Business Classification: 1. Fictitious Business Name(s) Individual MROSE DESIGNS 2. Street Address, City, State and Zip of 5. Beginning Date of Business: The Principal Place of Business in California. Registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business Business is located in Yolo County. name or names listed above on: 1616 Pole Line Road November 1, 2019 Davis, CA 95618 3. List Full Name(s) of Registrant(s), “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” Residence Address, State, and Zip (A registrant who declares as true Martha Rose Tritt information which he or she knows to be 1616 Pole Line Road false is guilty of a crime.) Davis, CA 95618 6. Signature of Registrant(s): 4. Business Classification: Courtney Daniels Individual 650 5. Beginning Date of Business: The 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5 Registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME name or names listed above on: STATEMENT March 4, 2019 “I declare that all information in this Filed: December 12, 2019 statement is true and correct.” (A registrant FBN Number: 2019-1038 who declares as true information which he 1. Fictitious Business Name(s) or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) KAIA FIT DAVIS 2. Street Address, City, State and Zip of 6. Signature of Registrant(s): Principal Place of Business in California. Marth R. Tritt 12/8, 12/15, 12/22, 12/29 645 Business is located in Yolo County.

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Urban Forestry Technician – Parks & Community Services – FFD: 12/16/2019 Salary: $4,219.30 $5,128.57 Monthly; City of Davis, 23 Russell Blvd., Davis, CA 95616. FFD: 12/16/2019. See job bulletin at www.cityofdavis.org for min. req. or call (530) 757-5644, TDD (530) 757-5666; City emp. appl. req. EOE.

NVTA The Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) is seeking a fulltime Senior Financial Analyst. This position performs a full range of complex fiscal activities involving budget, accounting, finance, programming, and grant activities, including cash management, payroll, and budget administration; prepares financial statements and reports, revenue projections and cost estimates, and fiscal cost/benefit analyses; responsible for programming federal, state and regional transportation funds and securing funds for capital projects and operation functions. The successful candidate must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines and work independently and as part of a team. Salary range DOE. Filing date deadline is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2020. Application and full job description available: https://www.nvta. ca.gov/careers

NVTA The Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) is seeking a fulltime Program Manager-Public Transit. This position is responsible for the day-to-day development and implementation of the transit-related activities for the NVTA; overall responsibility of long and short range service planning, overseeing and monitoring the contracted transit service provider; regulatory compliance, customer service, oversees studies, prepares analyses, and performs other related duties. The successful candidate must be able to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work independently and as part of a team. Salary range DOE. Application, supplemental questionnaire, cover letter, and resume must be submitted by 4:00p.m. January 24, 2020. Application and full job description available at: https://www.nvta. ca.gov/careers

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Engineering Technician I – Public Works E&T, Temporary Part Time Salary: $3,925.46 $4,771.43 Monthly; City of Davis, 23 Russell Blvd., Davis, CA 95616. FFD: 01/02/2020. See job bulletin at www.cityofdavis.org for min. req. or call (530) 757-5644, TDD (530) 757-5666; City emp. appl. req. EOE.

Commercial Glazing Contractor seeks experienced glaziers for Journeyman, Foreman & Superintendant positions. Work ranges from Multi-story office buildings to retail storefronts. Each journeyman candidate should have experience in the following; • Commercial Storefront • Curtain Walls • Aluminum Entrances and Hardware • Reading and interpreting blueprints All applicants should have their own trade specific hand tools, valid clean CDL and drive to succeed. We are a growing company with room for growth in knowledge and compensation for the right candidate. We offer full benefits. Please submit your resume to whayes@archgs.com

417 Mace Blvd. Davis, CA 95618 3. List Full Name(s) of Registrant(s), Residence Address, State, and Zip Aumakua Ventures Inc 9349 Framington Way Elk Grove, CA 95758 4. Business Classification: Corporation 5. Beginning Date of Business: The Registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: September 16, 2019 “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) 6. Signature of Registrant(s): Anacleta Thorne President, Aumakua Ventures Inc 12/15, 12/22, 12/29, 1/5 651 PUBLIC NOTICE

COMBINED NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT and NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS December 22, 2019 City of Davis 23 Russell Blvd. Davis, Ca. 95616 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural notification requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Davis

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2005 SMART CAR $3,500. 93,000mi, Excellent Condition, All maintenance records. Text or call 530-309-8586. Proceeds will benefit Soroptimist International of Winters. Full size futon with mattress. Hardwood frame. $350 obo. Call 530-908-3973 Gold and Silver watering can accidentaly dropped off at SPCA Thrift Store. Would like to get it back because of its sentimental value. If you have it please drop off at Davis Library circulation desk.

Rentals & Real Estate $950 Downtown Davis Individual Offices for Rent Beautiful, quaint, and quiet offstreet location located in the heart of downtown. Hardwood floors and lots of light. Rent is all inclusive: City Services, PG&E, maintenance of the facilities, and care of grounds. In addition, it includes the use of two difference conference rooms, photocopy machine as well as a stamp machine. Call Amy Harris for a tour at (415) 806-3821! Master Bedroom for Rent $800/month. No smoking. No pets. One person only. Washer & Dryer included. WSG included. Not a party house. AVAILABLE DECEMBER 3rd. First, last and Security required. Call 530-758-1785

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FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Davis has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the City of Davis Police Department, 2600 5th St., Davis, Ca. 95616 where the ERR is available for review and may be examined or copied weekdays 10:00 A.M to 5:30 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the City of Davis’ City Manager, who is responsible for receiving and responding to comments. All comments received by January 7, 2019 by 5:00 pm will be considered by the City of Davis prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

The City of Davis certifies to HUD that Michael Webb in his capacity as City Manager consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City to use program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Davis’ certification for a period of fifteen days

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multi-family housing project at 2100 5th St., Davis, Ca. 95616. Project will include a mix of 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom units, ranging in size from 645 square feet to 1,125 square feet. Approximately 44% of the units would be 1-bedroom units. Property will serve low income families. On site amenities will include a community room and tot lot, doubleloaded corridor and a central elevator. Project Costs (HUD and Non-HUD) are $27,376,623. HUD CDBG costs -$463,360, Non-HUD costs - $26,913,263.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION On or about January 6, 2020, the City of Davis will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, Public Law 93-383, as amended; 42 U.S.C.-530.1 et seq. and under the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998, the Fiscal Year 2001 Appropriations Act, and the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, and the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA), as amended; 24 CFR Part 983 to undertake a project known as Mutual Housing (Sterling) at 5th Street New Construction Project for the purpose of building a 4-story, 41-unit affordable

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following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Davis; (b) the City of Davis has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to HUD at 1 Sansome St #1200, San Francisco, CA 94104. Potential objectors should contact HUD to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Michael Webb City Manager City of Davis 12/22 662 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

Filed: December 19, 2019 FBN Number: F20190165 1. Fictitious Business Name(s) Meg’s Ceremonies 2. Street Address, City, State and Zip of Principal Place of Business in California. Business is located in Yolo County. 1129 Pamplona Ave. Davis, CA 95616 3. List Full Name(s) of Registrant(s), Residence Address, State, and Zip Margretta H Gurley 1129 Pamplona Ave. Davis, CA 95616 4. Business Classification: Individual 5. Beginning Date of Business: The Registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: October 21, 2019 “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) 6. Signature of Registrant(s): Margretta H Gurley 12/22, 12/29, 1/3, 1/10 663

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Dear Annie: I’m often frustrated when people say that family comes first. By “family,” they mean the people you’re related to by blood. My mother was a toxic presence in my life from age 11 to 22. I recently took a big step by asking her not to contact me anymore, instead letting me initiate conversation. My life has improved since making this change. No longer do I have to deal with her gaslighting — telling me that my memory’s incorrect, that her good intentions are more important than the pain she’s caused me. She may be upset with me for choosing to severely limit our communication, but I have to take care of myself first. I have tried to make amends again and again and again. I have tried method after method. At some point, it became obvious I was talking to a wall. So, I wish more people understood that birth family isn’t everything — at least, not for everyone. Please stop telling people things like, “But she’s your mom!” or “But you’re family!” We cannot choose the family we’re born into. But we can choose the people we keep in our lives. — people who love and respect us. — Better Off With My Chosen Family Dear Chosen Family: I’m printing your letter to help people be more sensitive to someone in your position. Congratulations on finding friends who love and support you. While I’m not saying you have to interact with your mother on a daily basis, it might benefit you to seek individual counseling for better understanding of why she is like talking to a wall. Or why she does the things that she does. In that understanding, you might have more compassion for her limitations. Sorry, but after all, she is your mom. ——— Dear Annie: I can’t stop thinking about your July 14 column, “Furious Over a Ring.” May I add to your spot-on advice? Do NOT sell the ring. You fought hard to keep something that symbolizes the love you had for your precious mother. You rose above the manipulation that was tossed your way. Fighting hard and rising above are no doubt qualities you inherited from your mother — along with the ring. Sinking to your grandmother’s level of spite would really be the catalyst for ruining the ring’s sentimental value. Don’t let that happen. Take the high road. By not sinking to her level, you’ll have no regrets later. Your mother would no doubt be proud. — Spot On Dear Spot On: Thank you for your kind words. I am printing your letter because you focused on what I regard as the most important issue — the daughter’s courage to stand up to her grandmother because she knew it was the right thing to do. ——— Dear Annie: I’m a 30-year-old male in my first year of marriage to a charming, beautiful woman, “Sonny.” I am madly in love with this woman, and she says the same to me. This is a second marriage for both of us.

Unfortunately, I’m finding out that she has lied to me about many things, and my love for her is weakened by these revelations. We met shortly after she had broken up with another man. She told me that it was over. However, during our dating prior to marriage I learned that she was still seeing him, and sleeping with him. At one point, she even suggested that we three should live together, and she would alternate nights with each of us. I wasn’t about to accept that. We’re married now, but I know she still has at least a phone relationship with him. Her mother has recently moved in with us because I was told that circumstances in her life created that need. I’ve since learned that those dire straits were untrue. Most nights I go to bed alone because Sonny is chatting with her mother, with whom she’s always had a close relationship, and with whom she lived when we first met. Recently, Sonny has contacted a man she met during her first marriage. She set up a meeting with him. I have no idea what transpired between them, neither initially nor at this time. I do know he has a child named for her. I’ve just learned that one of her children, supposedly from her first marriage, was fathered by another man during a period of separation in that marriage. On a recent romantic long weekend to a tropical destination, Sonny wanted no part of any sexual romance. Of course, this crushed me. Though I always think of “Sonny” as an enthusiastic sexual partner, she never initiates intimacy between us. We have been to a marriage counselor, whose concluding comment to me was, “Some beautiful women are like that,” meaning they need attention from other men, I think. I’m seriously considering divorce, though I’m still in love with her. I’m feeling used, and find myself responding to some situations between us with anger. Can this marriage be saved? — Feeling Torn Dear Torn: You are not painting a very sunny picture of Sonny. Unless the two of you had a previous understanding that infidelity was part of the deal, her actions would leave anyone feeling used. Your therapist’s observation that “some beautiful women are just this way” seems dismissive and flippant. You might consider seeing another therapist. Unless you are OK with Sonny’s infidelity, this marriage will only bring you darkness and hurt. It’s time to find a new therapist who helps you better understand what you would like out of a marriage. And then you need to tell Sonny in no uncertain terms what that is, perhaps being faithful. And what’s with her mother? Is she enabling or encouraging Sonny to split the two of you apart? When I read your letter, I couldn’t help but wonder why you married her if you knew she was cheating on you when you were dating. With good therapy, you can both decide if you want to stay together and make it work, or go your separate ways. Best of luck to you.

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Davis Music Fest gives DSAF its largest check ever Special to The Enterprise

As 2019 draws to an end, the organizers of Davis Music Fest celebrate another successful year of live music, community and support for the arts and arts education. This year marked the event’s ninth consecutive year as Davis’ very own SXSW-style music festival featuring more than 40 acts playing a wide range of music including funk, soul, indie-rock, jazz, Latin, hip hop, roots and soul. It also was the festival’s most successful year, generating the largest annual donation yet to its beneficiary nonprofit, the Davis School Arts Foundation. Following their October meeting, Davis Music Fest board members Danny Tomasello, Rebecca Breitbard, Eunah Preston and Matthew Blake joined executive director Kyle Monhollen to present DSAF board president Lorraine Visher as well as board members Kolling Chang, Shelly Gilbride, Mariette Malessy and Edward Bennett with a check for $6,239. The donation will be used to provide music, visual and performing arts instruction in Davis public schools, many of which would have no access to the arts without grants funded in part by Davis Music Fest and distributed by the foundation. Festival organizers look forward to continuing to support the arts through the Davis Music Fest 2020, already scheduled for June 19 to 21. Davis Music Fest will celebrate its 10th anniversary next year with another threeday “no headliners” lineup that encourages festival-goers to explore downtown Davis on foot, grab a bite and check out the performers at each venue over the course of the weekend. The final day of the festival, Sunday, June 21, is also international Make Music Day celebrated by Make Music Davis. As always, Davis Music Fest is put on by the all-volunteer, member-run nonprofit Davis Live Music Collective, which produces multiple concerts annually. It is made possible through the generosity of loyal sponsors and producers. For more information and the latest updates, follow @davismusicfest on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter or visit davismusicfest.com.

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DISPUTE: Police had gone to home before From Page A1 One officer sustained minor injuries to his finger during the altercation, for which he was treated with a splint, Police Chief Darren Pytel said Friday. It wasn’t the first time officers had been summoned to that address, the location of “multiple” prior police contacts with the Gray family, police have confirmed. The Davis Police Department’s online past activity records show several recent responses to the 400 block of Avocet Avenue for welfare checks, including three occurring within five days of the deaths and one just eight hours before. Online records also indicate officers responded to multiple reports of disturbing the peace at the address in 2017 and 2018. Pytel confirmed Friday that his agency has no arrest record for Chris Gray. Yolo Superior Court online records show a pending drunken driving case for Carol Gray, stemming from a Jan. 23 arrest in Davis after she was involved in a minor traffic collision near her home. A trial was set for next month. Neighbors interviewed by The Enterprise on Friday described the Grays as “a good family” but also a troubled one, particularly after the patriarch of the family, Joseph Gray, succumbed to cancer in 2014. After that, Carol Gray withdrew socially from the neighborhood, according to an across-the-street neighbor who met the family shortly after they moved to the quiet cul-de-sac in 2003. Chris and his two brothers were young teens at the time, he recalled. “I felt bad for her because the kids were not doing so

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Police tape blocks off the North Davis scene of a domestic-violence and officer-involved shooting that left a mother and son dead on Thursday morning. well,” said the neighbor, who asked to remain anonymous. One brother had been in trouble for burglarizing another neighbor’s house, while Chris began showing signs of mental illness that apparently went untreated and may have been exacerbated by drug abuse, other neighbors have said. “Sometimes he’d yell really loud” as he walked through the neighborhood, or occasionally just sat on the driveway, the neighbor said. “He didn’t bother people. I’d normally wave at him, and sometimes he responded, sometimes he didn’t.” The man said he happened to be awake during Thursday morning’s police activity, hearing a “pop-pop-pop” noise seven to 10 times — a sound he described as “very intense.” “I thought they were setting off fireworks,” he said of his neighbors. He also recalled hearing yelling, “but not very long.” It wasn’t until later that morning that he saw the police cars that had converged

on the street and learned of the killings. “It’s just very sad, a domestic problem,” the man said. “I feel for the family, but this is still a very safe neighborhood. I’m not worried about that.” Another neighbor, Ken Paquette, said he slept through Thursday morning’s commotion but often heard arguments and door slamming coming from the house next door. “The story when we got here was that it was not a happy household,” said Paquette, whose family moved to the neighborhood about five years ago. In addition to the fights, Chris Gray took frequent walks through the neighborhood, sometimes yelling incoherently. At times he’d be shirtless, wearing only ripped pants and heavy boots. “Obviously, everyone would be concerned,” said Paquette, who observed police going to the house on multiple occasions. “Police were responsive, but not terribly able to do

much within the confines of the law.” The family’s middle son occasionally came by and did what he could, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Thursday’s violence, Paquette noted. “A tragic end, but not an unexpected end,” he said. Munoz, the Davis police lieutenant, confirmed Thursday that the confrontation was captured on multiple officers’ body-worn cameras, the footage of which is expected to be released within 45 days, as required by law for incidents involving officer shootings and use-of-force deaths. The officer shootings also will be investigated by the West Sacramento Police Department and the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office to determine whether the actions were justified. Davis’ independent police auditor will review the incident as well, Mayor Brett Lee has said. — Reach Lauren Keene at lkeene@davisenterprise. net or 530-747-8048.

PICKETT: Poppenga says board making progress District gets legal advice From Page A1 parts,” including “over 900 employees, almost twice the number of employees with the city of Davis.” And he thanked the Davis community for being “very involved when it comes to education... (people here have) a lot of great ideas.” Poppenga also said he feels that the school board and the school district are making progress on “closing the achievement gap and opportunity gap” between different demographic groups of students, and “will soon be working on how to incorporate ethnic studies in our curricula. I think many people would be surprised at how many at-risk students we have (in the Davis district).” In addition, he noted that the school district is now addressing many longdeferred facilities needs at the district’s aging school campuses through a $150 million facilities bond that local voters approved in 2018. And he noted that the board has also focused on

“narrowing our compensation gap to ensure we have the best teachers possible, at the same time we are trying to remain fiscally solvent.” Picket announced the committee assignments for school board trustees during the coming year: ■ Legislative liaison — Alan Fernandes. ■ Yolo County School Boards Association — Tom Adams. ■ Facilities — Bob Poppenga, Joe DiNunzio. ■ Budget — Tom Adams, Joe DiNunzio. ■ Superintendent evaluation — Tom Adams, Cindy Pickett. ■ Legal — Alan Fernandes, Cindy Pickett. ■ Parcel tax — Alan Fernandes, Joe DiNunzio ■ City 2x2 — Bob Poppenga, Joe DiNunzio. ■ County 2x2 — Bob

Poppenga, Joe DiNunzio. ■ UC Davis 2x2 — Bob Poppenga, Joe Di Nunzio. ■ California School Employees Association — Tom Adams, Alan Fernandes. ■ Davis Teachers Association — Alan Fernandes, Cindy Pickett. ■ District technology — Joe DiNunzio. ■ LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) — Tom Adams, Bob Poppenga. ■ Davis School Arts Foundation — Bob Poppenga. ■ Davis Schools Foundation — Joe DiNunzio. ■ Blue and White Foundation — Alan Fernandes. ■ Farm to School Project — Cindy Pickett. ■ Athletic Program and Coach Review — Alan Fernandes. ■ Liaison to Chávez

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Solano Gifts Final day to see Santa at Railway Museum McNaughton Newspapers Today is the final day Santa Claus is visiting the Western Railway Museum in Suisun City. The Santa trains will depart each hour between noon and 5 p.m. for a scenic trek through Gum Grove Station and more. There will be lots of fun activities, including a bounce house, activity tables, hot cocoa, cookies and other treats. Santa will be available for photos, so don’t forget your camera. Western Railway Museum is at 5848 State Highway 12, Suisun City.

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Solano County cities continue to ring in the 2019 holidays with celebrations and entertainment. The city-by-city list includes:

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A Peter White Christmas: 7 p.m. Dec. 22, Vacaville Performing Arts Theatre, 1010 Ulatis Drive. www.vpat.net. 11th Annual Vacaville

Menorah on Main Today The 11th Annual Menorah on Main takes place from 4 to 7 p.m. in the downtown district, followed by a procession to Shul for a Hanukkah holiday party. www.jewish solano.com.

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Local Gifts The best Christmas scenes from non-Christmas TV BY MAXINE MULVEY Special to The Enterprise

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The cocoa’s aplenty, the trees are alight, the gifts nearly a-wrapped. The best part? It’s freezing outside! You’ve got the perfect excuse to stay inside watching Christmassy TV. Fuzzy socks on? Hot drink in hand? All right! Here come five iconic scenes of Yuletide generosity:

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“The One With the Holiday Armadillo” (Season 7, Episode 10) Let’s start with a classic. Ross wants to introduce his son, Ben, to Hanukkah. He goes to a costume shop in search of a Santa costume (so the ever-jolly and familiar Santa Claus may teach Ben the history of the Jewish holiday). But it’s two days before Christmas. The shop is fresh out of Saint Nicks. (The real lesson here: Don’t procrastinate in December.) Back at Monica’s place, Ben is bamboozled by the Holiday Armadillo, aka “Santa’s representative for all the Southern states — and Mexico.” The Holiday Armadillo brings Ben presents and then not-so-subtly transitions from the Christmas chatter to his Hanukkah homily. To Ross’ dismay, his toddler is disinterested in conversing with a bony-plated mammal. Lo and behold, Santa (aka Chandler) bursts through the door! Chandler takes Ross’ lead and teaches Ben about Hanukkah. It’s a heartwarming, silly, multireligious winter holiday story —

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‘New Girl’ “LAXmas” (Season 4, Episode 11) The realest holiday trope there ever was: spending hours at the airport so you can be with your loved ones. The show’s titular character, Jess, is yet to board her flight when the boy she’s visiting sends her an intimidatingly beautiful photo of his family’s house — nay, mansion. Jess is so intimidated, in fact, that she panics and splits. Her friends, also at the airport, still

awaiting their flights, hear that Jess has ditched her plans and ditch their own flights so they can convince her to take the leap of faith and go see the intimidatingly rich boy. If you’re without a heated beverage, this wholesome platonic lovefest is sure to warm you up.

‘The Office’ “Secret Santa” (Season 6, Episode 13) Not one to adhere to gender norms, Phyllis volunteers to play Santa Claus at Dunder Mifflin’s 2009 Christmas party. However,

Michael isn’t in the know. When he shows up to the office as Santa — and realizes he’s been beat — he is, as the kids say, apoplectic. The rest of the episode can be summed up in two words: petty sabotage. At first, his strategy is to best Phyllis at the Santa game. When that proves fruitless, he takes the next logical step: dressing up as Christmas’ eponymous being, Jesus Christ. Michael ignores Toby’s human relationsoriented disapproval and focuses on stealing Phyllis’ spotlight. Meanwhile, Dwight is gifted a build-it-yourself nutcracker, and

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Local Gifts Pop-up holiday traditions new and old Special to The Enterprise

From decorating the tree to carving the turkey, there are many time-honored holiday traditions observed by families around the country. However, the holiday season is about more than just celebrating old traditions. A perfect opportunity for creating new memories and, in turn, traditions, popcorn can serve as an ideal ingredient to bring family time to life. Whether wrapping the tree with garland made from the light and airy treat, filling clear ornaments with freshly popped kernels or simply popping up a bowl as a nutritious alternative to other holiday noshes, popcorn makes it easy to get hands-on while you deck the halls. These seasonal recipes for traditional treats like peppermint bark and popcorn balls plus edible trees and a more elegant take on a simple snack highlight lowfat, non-GMO, gluten-free whole-grain popcorn as the main ingredient. Find more modern takes on traditional holiday recipes at popcorn.org. — Family Features

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White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn Bark wax paper; set aside. Place popcorn in large bowl; set aside. In double boiler over barely simmering water, melt chocolate, stirring until smooth. Stir in crushed peppermints. Pour chocolate mixture over popcorn and stir to coat. Spread onto prepared pan; cool completely. When chocolate is cooled and set, break into chunks.

Easy, Elegant Holiday Popcorn Yield: 8 cups Ingredients: 8 cups popped popcorn ½ cup milk chocolate chips ½ cup white chocolate chips candy sprinkles Putting it together: Line baking sheet with wax paper. Spread popcorn in thin

layer on prepared pan. Place chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave in additional 10-second increments, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth. Drizzle over popcorn. Place white chocolate chips in separate microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, microwave in additional 10-second increments, stirring after each heating, until chips are melted and smooth. Drizzle over popcorn. Sprinkle desired amount of candy sprinkles over warm chocolate-coated popcorn. Allow chocolate drizzles to set until firm. Break popcorn into pieces. Note: Chocolate chips can be replaced with cut up chocolate bars.

Cranberry Popcorn Balls Yield: 18 balls Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce, slightly mashed 1 tablespoon grated orange peel ½ cup cranberry juice ½ cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon vinegar ½ teaspoon salt 5 quarts unsalted, popped popcorn butter Putting it together: In heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cranberry sauce, grated orange peel, cranberry juice, corn syrup, vinegar and salt. Bring to boil; lower heat and cook until temperature reaches

Festive Popcorn Trees 250 F on candy thermometer. Slowly pour cranberry mixture onto hot popcorn; mix until well-coated. Let stand 5 minutes, or until mixture can easily be formed into balls. Butter hands and form into 3-inch balls.

Festive Popcorn Trees Yield: 10 trees Ingredients: 10 cups air-popped popcorn 1 bag (10 ounces) miniature marshmallows 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract nonstick cooking spray green decorating sugar blue decorating sugar 1 tube white frosting small, colorful candies such as sprinkles and miniature silver dragees Putting it together: Place popcorn in large bowl. In medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stir marshmallows and butter until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.

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Tips for families gifting kids mobile devices this season With a little creativity, gifts purchased last-minute don’t need to feel last-minute.

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Let’s face it, most people have a tendency to procrastinate around the holiday season, especially when it comes to scoring the perfect presents for those who are hard to shop for. To help stumped shoppers, here are some lastminute gift ideas to consider for “the man who has everything”:

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Surprise your favorite grill master with an unusual grill accessory. Think outdoor popcorn poppers or a monogrammed iron brand to personalize his steaks.

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For those guys who value organization, a label printer is just the tool for enhancing any area, from workshops, garages and sheds to closets, media collections and home offices.

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Knowledge Online education platforms are delivering world-class tutorials and lectures in a range of subjects, satisfying curious minds from the comfort of their own homes. Many of these services work on a subscription basis, so he

Hikers, cyclists, runners and other outdoor enthusiasts will benefit from a smartwatch designed for durability and the outdoors. Among the many features are heart rate and VO2 max data, as well as GPS and color map display, which athletes can use to stay oriented while enhancing their training. With a little creativity, gifts purchased lastminute don’t need feel last-minute. — Statepoint

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Buying children mobile devices this holiday season? You’re in good company. Fifty-three percent of children own a smartphone by age 11, and 84 percent of teenagers have their own phones, according to Common Sense Media. While there are many great benefits to being digitally connected at a young age, there are certain issues families should address. Once the dust settles after your child receives their gift, consider these suggestions for safer, more responsible mobile device use: 1) Discuss privilege and trust. Have a casual, openended chat about the privilege and responsibilities of device ownership. 2) Set clear agreements. Setting clear rules about

device usage is essential. Depending on your child’s age, you may agree that the device only to be used for certain purposes. Consider putting together a “contract” to be displayed somewhere visible. 3) Buy a protective case and warranty. Devices are easy to lose or break — especially by kids. Consider buying a durable case and screen protector as additional presents, and definitely purchase a warranty through your carrier or a third party. 4) Download a parental guidance app. Download a parental guidance app onto your own device, such as OurPact, which allows you to install a simple profile on your child’s device. Then, you can remotely set up automated schedules for when internet and apps

are unavailable, or block access manually to the device for a specified period of time. 5) Screen applications for quality. Make sure all apps installed on your child’s device pass your approval. It’s good practice to have the App Store blocked using a tool like OurPact. This way, when your child wants to install a new app, you can research it together. 6) Practice what you preach! Kids are more likely to respond to actions over words, so make sure that you’re setting a good example. Don’t send emails at the dinner table. Never text and drive. Make eye contact when you talk. Last but not least: always put relationships before devices. — Statepoint

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When it’s time to let them take the wheel What I’ve learned is Y it’s quite unfulfilling

ears ago, when our kids were in elementary school, I heard a piece of wisdom that I have to regularly remind myself of: You can’t want something more than the person you want it for wants it. For a great piece of advice, I’m embarrassed how many times I have forgotten and re-remembered it. It’s a useful tool that should guide my, ahem, encouragement of all my loved ones. The thing is, with a youngster, it is a parent’s job to guide him toward what might be the best path. While guiding shouldn’t be dragging and doing for, as the parent of younger kids you actually do have to model what it looks like to achieve your goals. Example: Here’s me signing you up for Little League, here’s me taking you to tryouts, and driving you to games, and making you go to practice. You can’t expect a 9-year-old to eagerly jump at going to every practice,

so there’s definitely some necessary parental push. At some point, though, that baton — or baseball bat — must be passed. When a kid goes off to college, the changes are immense for all. A certain kind of mom (me) is inclined to want to solve all the problems, do all the research on joining clubs/activities, find out all the fun to be had and jobs to apply for. But, for example, if you really want your kid to apply for an internship that you think she will enjoy, it’s easy to do all the research, get the application,

give her all the deadline info, make some phone calls and coerce/bribe her into applying. I mean, you’re way better at all of these logistics than she is, am I right? And you know she’ll be glad you did it in the end! Old Me was certain that once she got in the door of that internship, she’d see it was worth pursuing such things because of how great it is. New Me — meaning the new me I plan to be sometime soon, not sure when — is not so sure. If I’m doing all that cajoling and “snowplowing” for my kids and the baton doesn’t get passed, it’s not really the lesson I want to impart. Although, as I said, I’m so good at all of those logistics! Let me give you a vague but specific example. S and I vigorously encouraged our older son, D, to participate in some things his freshman year in college. We really pushed/pulled him into pursuing these activities because

to vigorously encourage your child toward something that you want him to want, then find out you were wrong.

of how much we suspected we would have loved them as college kids. D did it, probably in large part for us, but decided it wasn’t how he wanted to spend so much of his free time. Had we not really encouraged this, he might have missed out, we tell ourselves. But he also might not think he missed much.

What I’ve learned is it’s quite unfulfilling to vigorously encourage your child toward something that you want him to want, then find out you were wrong. I guess I’m psyching myself up for this to be one of my New Year’s resolutions ... to stop plowing a path for family members who don’t want to follow the path more than I want them to. At a minimum, I resolve to keep this mantra in the forefront of my mind as I encourage them toward things that I’m sure they will love. I can present information in an encouraging way, then step back and let them own it. Spoiler alert: There’s no way I’m doing that. — Tanya Perez lives in Davis with her family. Her column is published every other Sunday. Reach her at pereztanyah@ gmail.com. Follow her on Twitter at @californiatanya.

Let’s all make New Year’s resolutions of compassion BY ERIC MILLER Special to The Enterprise

or many families, the holidays and New Year mean coming together and celebration. The biggest concern may be checking gifts off everyone’s list and, perhaps, avoiding politics at the dinner table. Yet this is also an important time to recognize families facing crisis in our community. These families are not only trying to make ends meet, they also wonder how they will provide care for their children. Fortunately, the Yolo Crisis Nursery, a nonprofit dedicated to helping parents and children in crisis, can provide respite care and help for these families. Over nearly two decades, the Nursery has helped over 5,000 children and families in Yolo County. The Nursery understands how an emergency can upend a family and is here to help. The Yolo Crisis Nursery’s work is best illustrated by its clients’ successes. “Frank,” a loving and hard-working father, was willing to share his remarkable story of how the Nursery helped him during his time of need. Frank suddenly found himself with his world turned upside down. “Mary,” his partner and mother of his 2-year old son “Jack,” went missing. Mary suffers from mental illness, and for reasons unknown, she did not come home.

YOLO CRISIS NURSERY Frank was devastated by Mary’s departure, as was his son. They were suddenly alone, with no support network. Prior to her departure, Frank worked full-time as a landscaper, while Mary cared for Jack. Their budget was tight, but they got by. Now with Mary gone, Frank was at a tipping point. With no one to care for Jack and no paid leave remaining at work, Frank was between a rock and a hard place — if he stayed at home to care for Jack, he would lose his job. Thankfully, Frank was willing to ask for help, and a community member referred him to Yolo Crisis Nursery. Frank and Jack were welcomed into the Nursery, and the highly trained staff quickly went to work. Through the intake process, traumainformed staff identified that Jack was autistic. They quickly coordinated additional medical screenings, check-ups, and initiated other critical services. The Nursery also provided temporary childcare for Jack, who was nurtured, fed nutritious meals, and enjoyed an enriching curriculum through the onsite preschool. Jack thrived in the Yolo Crisis Nursery’s care, achieving many developmental milestones. Meanwhile, Frank was able to

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The families that come to the Crisis Nursery are all different, but they all need a hand. maintain his full-time job, while also working closely with Nursery’s staff to navigate his son’s diagnosis and his childcare crisis. With the Nursery’s help, Frank avoided losing his job and home. Most importantly, he avoided losing Jack. Recognizing that Frank’s crisis was not temporary, the Nursery also connected him with community resources and helped him find long-term childcare. The Nursery also helped him develop a support

network of other parents which help one another through challenges. One of the members of this group even looked after Jack when he had a fever while Frank had to work. Not knowing if or when Mary will return, Frank continues to work to build a better life for himself and his son. Although every family the Nursery serves is unique, they all have one thing in common — they are in crisis and in need of help. When families are in

crisis, young children are the most vulnerable. The statistics are shocking. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that 1 in 7 children experienced abuse and neglect in 2018. In a recent interview with PBS, California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris said, “the single greatest unaddressed public health threat that is facing our nation today is an issue of early adversity.” These trends make prevention — the very mission of the

Yolo Crisis Nursery — critical. The Yolo Crisis Nursery is here to help all families in crisis with children from birth to 5 years old. Services are voluntary and provided free of charge. The Nursery understands it takes courage for mothers and fathers to ask for help and that these parents are looking out for what is best for their children. I am honored to be a member of the Yolo Crisis Nursery Board, and as a new father myself, I continue to be amazed by the work the Nursery’s dedicated staff does for families and children in need. The Yolo Crisis Nursery is funded by the generosity of our community. On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff, the Friends of the Yolo Crisis Nursery, and the families who rely on the Nursery, we extend a heartfelt thank you to our amazing community for your continued support. If Frank’s story resonated with you, we encourage you to take a moment to learn more about the Nursery’s services and consider joining us to help prevent child abuse and neglect in Yolo County. To donate, to learn more or to join us, please visit www.yolocrisisnursery.org. — For privacy reasons, we changed the client names for this column. Eric Miller is a member of the Board of Directors for Yolo Crisis Nursery.

Davis woman named immigration chief Enterprise staff Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Eliana Kaimowitz, 41, of Davis as chief of immigration and refugee programs at the Department of Social Services. Kaimowitz has served as immigrant integration executive fellow at the Department of Social Services since 2018. She was immigration integration executive fellow in the Office of Gov. Jerry Brown from 2017 to 2018. Kaimowitz was a senior research analyst at Service Employees International Union California from 2015 to 2017. She was senior researcher at the Center for Law, Justice and Society (Dejusticia) from 2013 to 2014. Kaimowitz was a staff attorney and equal justice fellow at the California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation from 2009 to 2012. She was an associate at Pillsbury, Winthrop, Shaw and Pittman LLP from 2008 to 2009. Kaimowitz was survey research associate at the Public Policy Institute of California from 2002 to 2004. She is a member of the Multi-Cultural Community Council. Kaimowitz earned a J.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the

NAME DROPPERS compensation is $128,352. Kaimowitz is a Democrat. ———— WORCESTER, Mass. — Nicholas Cheng of Davis, a member of the class of 2021 majoring in computer science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense, hands-on research through the WPI project center in Zurich. At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a researchdriven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue. About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university’s 50-plus off-campus project centers around the world. A signature element of the innovative undergraduate experience at WPI, the project-based curriculum offers students the opportunity to apply their scientific and technical knowledge to develop thoughtful solutions to real problems that affect the quality of people’s lives-and make a difference before they graduate. The project was titled “Promoting Awareness for the Cibachrome Association.” In their project

summary, the students wrote, “We completed our project on behalf of the Cibachrome Association of Marly, Switzerland, to enhance their public awareness and outreach. Due to the technical nature of their materials, we focused on outreach methods that would benefit photographic curators, conservators and other interested members of the public.” “The WPI project-based curriculum’s focus on global studies brings students out of the classroom and their comfort zones and into the global community to apply their knowledge and to solve problems,” said Kent Rissmiller, interim dean of the WPI Interdisciplinary and Global Studies Division. “Students are immersed in all aspects of a different culture, from the way people live and work to the values they hold to the foods they eat — all valuable perspectives for surviving and thriving in today’s global marketplace. They also learn the meaning and magic of teamwork; make a real and meaningful difference in their host community; and gain a competitive edge for any resume, or graduate or professional school application.” — Do you know of someone who has won an award or accomplished something noteworthy? Email it to newsroom@davisenterprise.net.

BY ANDY JONES Special to The Enterprise 1. Internet culture. What are the two words, six syllables total, in the most-Googled diet in 2019? 2. Pop culture — music. There are two B names and two J names in the song “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.” Name any one of them. 3. Great Americans. Who was once eulogized as “first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen”? 4. Unusual words that end with an S. What

four-syllable I word is a synonym for “gratitude”? 5. Holiday movies. Of all the most popular Christmas movies, which has the shortest title? Answers: Intermittent fasting, Barney and Ben Janice and Jen, George Washington, indebtedness, Elf. — Dr. Andy Jones is the quizmaster at 7 p.m. Mondays at de Vere’s Irish Pub, 217 E St. in downtown Davis. He is the author of the new book “Pub Quizzes: Trivia for Smart People,” now available at The Avid Reader. Find out more at www.yourquizmaster. com.

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lash floods, according to the National Weather Service, are most dangerous in the desert when the a storm front moves slowly over a dry region — or stops and pelts that region with torrents of rain. Look at the UC Davis women’s basketball program and its early results. Then scour the records of the other Big West Conference schools. Look closely at the individual games, the comparative scores: put the Irvine, Riverside, CSUN and Long Beach tallies next to those of the Aggies’. Feel that? There’s a storm coming and the clouds — those Blue-and-Gold clouds hanging over BWC schools — bring with them thunder, lighting and rain from on high. Hold on. I hear you. You’re shaking your collective heads and saying, “But Davis is 4-7. The mainstays of their three consecutive league crowns — Morgan Bertsch, Karley and Kourtney Eaton — were lost to graduation. UC Davis is scrambling to find replacements.” A couple of things in that rationale fail scrutiny. ■ That 4-7 record could easily be 7-4. The Aggies had significant leads against Fresno State, Santa Clara and Pepperdine. Each game ultimately became UCD setbacks. But with so many new and reserve players asked to do their parts, coach Jennifer Gross said it three months ago: “It might take a little while for all the pieces to come together. We have to see who plays best with whom ... what players fit what roles.” Part of the learning process, especially for the freshman like Campbell Gray and Evanne Turner, is learning to close. Even Albany transfer veteran (but first-year Aggie) guard Mackenzie Trpcic has been well-served by a schedule that included an overdose of West Coast Conference teams and a trip to 10-1 Minnesota. Don’t be so disappointed in a 4-up, 7-down start for a program that has won almost 100 games from 2017-18 to today. The winds of change at The Pavilion bring a new style and a new cast of characters. (And thank goodness there’s a coaching staff at hand that can handle the transition). ■ With 43 wins in conference play these past three seasons, surely local fans shouldn’t expect another Big West banner. Even if UCD does win league, it’s not going to be anywhere close to last year’s 15-1, right? Don’t be so sure. (Sorry, Gross and staff, for any additional pressure.) Remember I said scour the records and the individual games of the other schools? News flash... Including Davis’ 11-game mark, the nine members of the Big West Conference have a combined record of 38-82. That’s a win percentage of 31.6. Before you consider that the Big West has gone to hell in a hand basket, remember its sisterhood has some cagey coaches who like to load up their schedules with out-of-this-world (certainly out-of-their-league) competition. Take Long Beach State, for example (limping along at 5-8). The 49ers have played No. 3 Oregon, No. 10 UCLA, USC, Penn State and Cal. In a road game, The Beach beat Santa Clara, 54-46. The Broncos were a school UCD was throttling until the

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Flash back to November, 2018 ... The final roster spot on the Davis High boys basketball squad was up for grabs and it was anyone’s guess whom among the remaining able-bodied Blue Devils would be chosen. DHS coach Dan Gonzalez eventually opted for Clark James Fabionar. Fabionar — call him CJ if you will —understood immediately his roster placement was not to be taken lightly. Then a junior, the 6-3 guard knew there would be additional competition this year. He wanted to keep his Blueand-White jerseys this winter, too. The determined Fabionar has navigated a crowded tryout period, played well and has helped his Blue Devils roll through three tournaments in unbeaten fashion. Knowing this edition of Davis High basketball is senior laden — 10 Devils are 12thgraders with six of them letter-winners — Fabionar realizes he has to join in setting a tone, cultivating a culture and contribute when the call comes. Considered a vocal leader by his coach and teammates, Fabionar talked about what he thinks makes him so important on the court... “Being able to communicate (encourage) people to work together is going to help you in life and help you on the court,” says the son of April and David Fabionar. “So being able to work on those skills in both my leadership class and at basketball is valuable to me.” With mom a teacher at Delta Elementary Charter School and dad a professor in the Sacramento City College communications department, CJ believes his ability to relate, explain things and lead comes by osmosis from his parents. “His dedication is admirable,” says his DHS English teacher Josephine Lanni. “Not just with his own academics, but also that of his whole class.” Fabionar knows that the role of leader comes with a certain spotlight, so he holds himself to the highest standards while that magnifying glass never seems to go away. “He’s a good-energy guy, he’s very coachable and he’s doing anything to improve,” says Gonzalez. “When we first got him ... he thought he was only an inside guy. He did not believe he could ever become a shooter.” But Gonzalez says he saw Fabionar’s mechanics and “I thought they were perfect.” Last summer the coach started urging CJ to shoot beyond the arc. “With that, he finally realized, ‘Oh, I am a 3-point shooter,’” explains his coach. “He’s transformed his game. You’re going to see. He’s going to have some games where he’s just going to be on fire. He’s now one of our premiere perimeter shooters.”

Clues came last winter as the Davis High boys basketball team compiled an 8-4 conference record before venturing two games deep into the Sac-Joaquin Section playoffs. The program’s best finish in more than two decades, then-juniors Cody Taylor, Joey Voss and Joey Asta emerged as breakout stars — helping solidify the Blue Devils among the ranks of the region’s best. All returners, the trio now finds itself in the midst of a Davis High hoops renaissance. Following their third straight tournament title win, this time a 77-58 knockdown of Will C. Wood (8-2) in the championship contest of their own Les Curry Invitational, one thing’s for sure: a once-sleeping giant is now wide awake. Still undefeated at 9-0, the Devils’ average margin of victory across the dazzling nine-game span has been 39 points. Davis has scored 100-or-more in three of those wins, 90-plus in four and at least 80 in six. But it hasn’t been the sizzling shooting from the Blue Devils, nor their showtime slam dunks that’ve been responsible for the blowout ballgames. It’s been Davis’ hard-nosed defensive play, which entering the Dougherty Valley Holiday Classic this Saturday, is recording 23 forced turnovers per contest. “We go crazy when it comes to steals,” Devil post Keaton Massey told The Enterprise following a 9-point performance in Davis’ 90-61 win over Rodriguez Friday in the Curry semifinals. “That’s been one of our main things; making sure the press is really good. “When teams think they know our press, we just pull out another,” the 6-foot-6, 210-pounder went on. “We’ve got multiple ways to get teams confused.” Friday, Rodriguez could barely inbound the basketball as the Devils’ swarming defensive pressure overwhelmed the Mustangs’ top ballhandlers. Saturday was no different as Taylor — playing with four stitches in his forehead following a nasty collision with a Rodriguez defender Friday — stole the ball a team-high four times. Davis pickpocketed the Wildcats 21 times in the 19-point win — largely the same WCW team that finished just a single game shy of a CIF State

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Blue Devil Theo Seng had 9 points and six assists in Davis’ 77-58 win over Will C. Wood on Saturday. The senior was named the Les Curry Tournament MVP.

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CJ Fabionar (34) drives the baseline against Capital Christian in an exhibition game earlier this season.

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Aggie Stefan Gonzalez splits the San Francisco defense in Saturday’s contest. He finished with 10 points.

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TODAY Davis High & UC Davis No events scheduled. MONDAY Davis High & UC Davis No events scheduled. TUESDAY Davis High & UC Davis No events scheduled. WEDNESDAY Davis High & UC Davis No events scheduled. THURSDAY Davis High BASKETBALL — Devil boys vs. TBA, at Dougherty Valley Holiday tourney, Dougherty; Devil girls vs. TBA, at Ram Jam tourney, Dixon. UC Davis No events scheduled. FRIDAY Davis High BASKETBALL — Devil boys vs. TBA, at Dougherty Valley Holiday tourney, Dougherty; Devil girls vs. TBA, at Ram Jam tourney, Dixon. WRESTLING — Devils vs. TBA, No Guts No Glory tourney, Rocklin, noon. UC Davis No events scheduled. SATURDAY Davis High BASKETBALL — Devil boys vs. TBA, at Dougherty Valley Holiday tourney, Dougherty; Devil girls vs. TBA, at Ram Jam tourney, Dixon. WRESTLING — Devils vs. TBA, No Guts No Glory tourney, Rocklin, 7 a.m. UC Davis BASKETBALL — Aggie women at Stanford, 2 p.m. Listen: KDVS 90.3 FM. SUNDAY, Dec. 29 Davis High No events scheduled. UC Davis BASKETBALL — Aggie men at New Mexico Albuquerque, 1 p.m. Listen: Sports 1140 KHTK. MONDAY, Dec. 30 Davis High No events scheduled. UC Davis No events scheduled. TUESDAY, Dec. 31 Davis High No events scheduled. UC Davis No events scheduled. WEDNESDAY, Jan. 1 Davis High No events scheduled. UC Davis BASKETBALL — Aggie women vs. William Jessup, 2 p.m. Listen: KDVS 90.3. THURSDAY, Jan. 2 Davis High No events scheduled. UC Davis No events scheduled. FRIDAY, Jan. 3 Davis High BASKETBALL — Devil girls vs. Pleasant Valley, 6 p.m. WRESTLING — Devils at Joe Rios Memorial Tournament, Chico, all day. UC Davis BASKETBALL — Aggie men vs. Holy Names, 7 p.m. Listen: KHTK 1140 AM. Watch: BigWest.TV. SATURDAY, Jan. 4 Davis High WRESTLING — Devils at Joe Rios Memorial Tournament, Chico, all day. UC Davis SWIMMING — Aggie women, Aggie Open, 10 a.m. SUNDAY, Jan. 5 Davis High No events scheduled. UC Davis GYMNASTICS — Aggies at Sacramento State, 2 p.m. MONDAY, Jan. 6 Davis High SKIING/SNOWBOARDING: Devils at Alpine Meadows. UC Davis No events scheduled. TUESDAY, Jan. 7 Davis High BASKETBALL — Devil girls at Cosumnes River, 7 p.m. SOCCER — Devil girls vs. Pleasant Grove, 4 p.m. Playfields Park. UC Davis No events scheduled. WEDNESDAY, Jan. 8 Davis High BASKETBALL — Devil boys at Cosumnes River, 7 p.m. Devil boys vs. Franklin, 4 p.m. Playfields Park. SOCCER — Devil girls at Franklin, 3 p.m. UC Davis No events scheduled. THURSDAY, JAN. 9 Davis High No events scheduled. UC Davis BASKETBALL — Aggie women at UC Riverside, 7 p.m. Listen: KDVS 90.3 FM. Watch: BigWest.TV. Aggie men vs UC Riverside, 7 p.m. Listen: KHTK 1140 AM. Watch: BigWest.TV. FRIDAY, Jan. 10 Davis High BASKETBALL — Devil girls at Elk Grove, 7 p.m. SOCCER — Devil boys at Pleasant Grove, 3 p.m. WRESTLING — Devil boys at Tim Brown Invitational, Devil girls at Wrestler Classic, Napa. UC Davis TENNIS — Aggie men at Stanford, 3 p.m. SATURDAY, Jan. 11 Davis High WRESTLING — Devil boys at Tim Brown Invitational, Devil girls at Wrestler Classic, Napa.

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DHS grapplers wrap up wins BY WILL WYMAN Enterprise correspondent It was a busy weekend for the Davis High wrestling team. Participating in two varsity tournaments on Saturday, the boys squad traveled northwest for the Healdsburg Duals, and the girls went east, vying in the Tournament of Champions at the Hardwood Palace of Rocklin. But starting on Friday evening, it was the junior varsity boys who put on an impressive display, finishing ninth in a tough field of 20. The performance was spearheaded by an undefeated stand from Kosta Christopulos, who went 3-0. Josh Prudhomme, Tyler Steenbergen, Daimien Osborn and Sam Reising all garnered 2-1 records but the difficult match of the event came when Christopulos and Prudhomme faced off for first place. “Hands down the match of the weekend,” lauded Blue Devils head coach John Rosendale. “They’re tough kids.” Meanwhile, Steenbergen and

Osborn both finished second in their weight classes and Reising finished third. On Saturday, the grind began anew for Prudhomme and Christopulos, who also featured in the varsity tournament. Davis finished eighth from 16 schools, despite forfeiting several weights because of lack of personnel. The usual suspects shined again, with Zach Brooks finishing 5-0 with five pins, Ethan Rosendale finishing 5-0 with four pins, Noor Mashiana finishing 4-1 with two pins and Tristen Wollrich finishing 5-0 with four pins. Davis went 2-5 as a team with the standout moment coming in the final match of the bout with Maria Carrillo High. Going into the final bout, Brooks had to secure a pin to push Davis over the hump. “That one came down to Brooks.” recalled Rosendale. “He can’t just win, if Zach Brooks gets a pin then we win the dual meet.” Brooks, dependable as ever, finished with a pin, handing Davis the win.

Among other impressive Saturday Devils were James Davis (4-1 with three pins), Ethan Horowitz (2-3 with a pin), and Christopulos (2-2 with a pin). Prudhomme and Rene Perez also wrestled in the meet, but faced uber-tough opponents in their weight classes. The Davis squad made the two-hour journey home rife with hardware as Brooks, Wollrich and Rosendale all topped their divisions. Horowitz finished fourth in his weight class, Christopulos finished third, Mashiana and Davis both finished second. The overall team scoring for Davis saw the varsity boys beat Willits, 36-24, and Maria Carrillo, 34-33, but lose to Oak Ridge, 30-54, Petaluma, 33-48, and Shasta, 30-45. The varsity girls rounded out Davis’ busy weekend at the West Coast Tournament of Champions with a 27th-place checkout from a field of 73 schools. Adrienna Turner led the Devil charge with a 7-1 record and five pins, earning her a third-place

finish. Emma Bordios also impressed, with a 5-2 record and four pins. Kelsey Bordios, Jessica Wade, Juana Peralta, Astrae Blue Coat and Malia Peris ran into tough foes during the tournament; however, the emphasis was on effort rather than the points in the scorebook. “Each of us did our best and are ready to improve for our next tournaments,” mused Emma Bordios. This rationale was backed by coach Adam Turner: “The girls battled hard this weekend and gave it their all. They continue to wrestle hard and improve with every match. The girls are looking forward to the Napa tournament in January, which is the biggest women’s wrestling tournament in the world.” This supportive ideology and emphasis on improvement has become the backbone of the steadily emerging Davis program, said Turner and Rosendale. The Devils continue their season on Dec. 27 and 28 at the No Guts, No Glory event (Rocklin).

CURRY: Despite 9-0 start, DHS has room to improve From Page B6 Championship berth last postseason. Asta’s 16-point, four-rebound night helped the Devils pull away for good in the second half. After leading 33-30 at intermission, DHS began raining down 3s, as Asta, Collin Yee (11 points), Theo Seng (9) and Keaton Massey (6) hit daggers from downtown. “We got challenged a couple times,” Devil head coach Dan Gonzalez explained. “But we don’t quit and the way we were able to come out and play strong in second halves is a tribute to these guys.” Now in his 21st season at the varsity helm, Gonzalez said he’s not complaining about much after his unit’s 9-0 start. But the longtime DHS mathematics instructor says there’s always room for fine tuning: “We couldn’t have asked to be in any better shape,” he added. “Still, there’s obviously things we wanna sharpen over our next couple practices.” Speaking of sharp, Yee was on fire from the field Saturday, converting 3 of his 4 tries from the field and sinking five free throws. The senior guard drew glowing compliments from both Massey and Gonzalez:

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Blue Devil forward Colin Walsh had 10 points in Davis’ 92-61 win over Rodriguez on Friday. “He’s really come alive,” Gonzalez said. “He tips balls on defense, he’s not making any mistakes and I’ve seen him grow quite a bit since I pulled him up to varsity as a freshman.” Seng also had a scorching night, chalking

up 9 points and six assists following a 10-point game Friday en route to his second tournament MVP honor this season. After the win. Taylor and Yee were named to the allCurry Invitational team along with WCW’s Landon Seaman, who netted 19 Saturday and scored 20 in the Wildcats’ earlier victory over River Valley. Next, Clayton Valley Charter Academy (8-2) awaits the frightening Blue Crew for a Thursday afternoon clash at the upcoming Holiday Classic. The Ugly Eagles lost to Livermore’s 10-0 Granada High, 77-68, Saturday. “We know there’ll still be challenges ahead,” Gonzalez added. “Especially with how tough the Delta League is. But we’re still excited.” So is Blue Devil nation. Bring on the birds. Notes: Scoring 9, Ryan Hakl netted all four of his attempts from the charity stripe Saturday, while Isaiah Conlan added 8 and Voss scored 7 for DHS. Hakl and Shiya Solodoff each corralled four rebounds. On Friday against Rodriguez, Hakl led the crew with 13 points, Colin Walsh tossed in 10, Massey and Alan Favela scored 9 and both Taylor and Voss had 8 apiece. In the third-place contest of the Curry Invite, Rodriguez topped Christian Brothers, 75-68.

FABIONAR: Senior leads Blue Devils by example From Page B6 During the summer, Fabionar had one contest in which he canned seven 3-pointers. “And he’s a leaper. CJ is determined to get a put-back dunk before the season’s over — and I think he’ll get one,” continued Gonzalez. “It’s all because he works hard. He stays behind after practice every day. He loves being here.” Fabionar remembers how last year’s seniors came into play while DHS was able to not only get to the playoffs but win its first postseason outing in more than two decades. “The seniors set the culture for the whole team, and it feels great

to be able to set a winning tone for our young guys,” he told The Enterprise, adding: “This year we’re going to work as hard as we can to win each tournament, but the goal is to get better.” Fabionar says Delta League will be a different animal from tournaments. He says everyone in conference is pointing at Sheldon as the team to beat with Jesuit another of those superdifficult opponents. “Even when he’s not playing, he’s the encourager,” added Gonzalez. “You can hear him cheering guys on.” The coach points out that Fabionar leads by example with the positive energy: “What he’s done for the entire group, he just

wants everybody to get better. There’s never a negative vibe with him with his teammates. He’s going to help our sophomores and the new juniors that are one the team come along. CJ is just an all-around kid in that he truly wants the best for this team.” But for now, the focus is on his teammates further gelling and growing — and maybe even taking a deep breath during the holidays ... “I am usually pretty tired from being in the gym,” CJ explained when asked about his life outside of basketball. “But I like watching cooking shows, maybe playing Fortnite every once in a while.”

That chill demeanor serves Fabionar well, a self-professed “down-to-earth” guy ready to help, lead or contribute at the drop of a hat. With a lot of his plate during the winter, CJ understands the responsibility of getting it right in the classroom down the stretch. He hopes to continue playing basketball, perhaps as a walk-on at a state university, he says. But should he get noticed at a D-I or D-II school, he knows those initial plans will change. — Staff writer Owen Yancher contributed to this article. Reach Enterprise intern Nate Thompson at nathaniel.thompson@ djusdk12ca.org.

UCD: After strong start, Aggies falter in second half From Page B6 The loss dropped the Aggie men to 5-9 on the season, while the Dons of the highly respected West Coast Conference advanced to 10-3. For a while, though, the red-hot Aggies appeared ready to blow USF out of its own home as freshman point guard Ezra Manjon hit four buckets in the first eight minutes for a 16-6 lead. “We really talked about getting off to a fast start and that’s exactly what we did,” said Aggie coach Jim Les, who was encouraged by what he saw, despite the loss. “I really love how we started the game and I really like our progression from the start of the season to now. We did some really good things (Saturday).” First-year USF head coach Todd Golden, who played college basketball at nearby St. Mary’s, agreed with Les’ assessment about Aggie dominance in the early going. “They came out and punched us in the mouth,” said the Dons’ coach. “We’ve played them enough in the last couple of years to know they’re going to present some tough matchups for us. All the credit to Davis. We knew they would come out strong and execute well and play with purpose and that’s exactly what they did.” When senior Stefan Gonzalez nailed a 3-pointer from the left corner, UCD enjoyed its biggest lead of the day at 22-11 with 9:13 left in the opening half. At that point, no one inside War Memorial would have believed

that the Dons would lead by 5 points at halftime. “They were playing so well early that we just couldn’t contain them, but we finally got five or six stops in a row and that allowed us to crawl back in it,” Golden added. The turnaround came quickly as the Dons relied on the inside power of 7-foot, 252pound center Jimbo Lull, who had consecutive slams to finally tie the game at 24-24 on yet another dunk, this from Charles Minlend. “We got that big lead and then we got into a couple of lulls where we let them back into it,” Les explained. “There were a few times when we shot ourselves in the foot and you can’t do that against a good team like USF. Those are the things we’ll work on as we continue to get better.” USF finished the half on a 5-0 run to take a 33-28 lead at the break and never looked back, though the Aggies managed to keep things interesting until the end by going 21-for-21 from the foul line in the second half. Back-to-back field goals from Matt Neufeld drew the Aggies within a single point early in the second half, but after Les was called for a technical foul , the Dons went on a 9-0 run to take a 47-37 advantage 5 minutes into the half. USF stretched its lead to 57-43 with 12:45 remaining, but the Aggies used 6 points from Damion Squire as part of a 14-3 run to trim the deficit to 60-57 entering the final 9 minutes. USF, however, never let the Aggies come all the way back, using clutch baskets by Jamaree

Bouyea and Josh Kunen to keep UCD at arm’s length the rest of the way. “Davis is a really tough team for us to play,” offered Golden, the USF coach. “Ezra Manjon is very hard for anyone to guard, and Joe Mooney really got cooking in the second half.” Mooney led all scorers with 22 points, while Manjon had 17 to lead four Aggies into double figures. “I really like where this team is going,” Les said. “We’re better than we were three weeks ago and we’re going to be a heck of a lot better two weeks from now. As coaches, we didn’t take it easy on them. We threw a tough schedule at them and they’ve responded well. If we stick to our formula of defense first and playing together, we’re going to be fine.” Les sent his team home for Christmas after the game — many leaving from SFO — and will bring them back Dec. 26. “It’s time to let them enjoy their families and all the blessings we have and then we’ll be ready to go after Christmas,” Les added. UCD returns to action Dec. 29 against New Mexico at the notorious “Pit” in Albuquerque, then comes home for its final nonconference game Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. against Holy Names of Oakland. The Aggies open conference play Jan. 9 at home against UC Riverside. Notes: The Dons have won three national championships in their storied history ... Bill Russell led NCAA titles in 1955 and 1956 and USF also claimed the National Invitation Tournament championship in 1949. — Reach Bob Dunning at bdunning@ davisenterprise.net.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2019

Aggie EVO scoring on/off field Student-athletes get a taste of real world on recent trip BY LANI-RAE GREEN Special to The Enterprise

or UC Davis athletics it’s about scoring points on the field — and about scoring points in your field. Driven by Aggie Athletic Director Kevin Blue, the unique student-outcome program called EVO has been steering athletes toward not only the basket or goal line, but into the real world where they develop a sense of what a career after graduation might hold. Designed to prepare young men and women for that successful launch, EVO is now expected to someday permeate the entire campus. “Aggie EVO has been wellreceived by our student-athletes, their parents, our alumni and the community,” Blue pointed out. “We are pleased with its impact so far, and we are focused on continuing to improve EVO for the coming years.” A perfect example of how EVO serves its student-athlete population took place recently ... Half a dozen UC Davis student-athletes recently participated in an Aggie EVO road trip through Fairfield and San Francisco, making stops at Verdant Properties (Catalyst Housing Group), Slate Geotechnical Consultants, Merrill Lynch and the new Chase Center. Among the Aggie studentathletes making the rounds were field hockey players Farah Farjood, Madison Theodore, Shea Gavin and Tatiana Arias, Montell Bland of football renown and track and field standout Sadye Peschke. At the first stop, UCD men’s basketball alum Jordan Moss hosted the group at Verdant at Green Valley: Luxury Apartments in Fairfield, as part of his company, Catalyst Housing Group, that he founded in 2015. The Aggies learned about opportunities in real estate, and were led through a tour of the property. From there, the group headed into the City, visiting women’s former Aggie water polo standout Hannah Curran at Slate Geotechnical Consultants to talk all things engineering. “I wish I had the EVO program when I was at UC Davis,” the 2014 graduate said. “It sounds like a really good resource for the student-athletes. As a student-athlete, you’re busy with practice, you’ve got tournaments, you’ve got meets, and it’s really hard to find that balance. I

think UC Davis does a good job of helping find that balance — school is important, sport is important, and they want you to excel in both, but this program just seems like the cherry on top,” Curran continued. “It’s like they’re saying, ‘We’re going to help you succeed, not only in being a successful student, but in having a career afterwards, and with being a successful professional,’ so I think it’s a really valuable program.” Even though none of the six touring Aggie student-athletes were engineering majors, each had questions for Curran about her team culture, workplace environment — and most importantly, how to advance their careers through their respective fields. An especially germane topic for Peschke, Theodore, Gavin and Arias was women in typically maledominated workplace environments and how they can navigate and excel as equals. “The students were great, and they had such great questions,” Curran said. “It was clear they were thinking about these things ahead of time, and it seems like they’re in really good places to thrive.” Next on the agenda was a stopover with charter Aggie EVO supporter Merrill Lynch, featuring UC Davis alums Greg Ley (football), and recent grad and volleyball star Brianna Karsseboom. Ley and Merrill Lynch hosted a similar road trip in 2018, and

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UC Davis graduate Hannah Curran (at left) speaks at her workplace of Slate Geotechnical Consultants to UC Davis student-athletes. On far side of the table, from left to right, are Montell Bland, Sadye Peschke and Tatiana Arias. On the near side are Aggies Farah Farjood, Shea Gavin and Madison Theodore. was a recent participant in the Aggie EVO Networking event at the last home football game this fall alongside Karsseboom, who in turn has made her appearance on the other side of the Aggie EVO program as one of its success stories.

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ne of the things I really utilized when I was a student-athlete was the Aggie EVO program,” remarked Karsseboom. “I personally had no idea what career path I wanted to go down, so I went through the whole EVO process, which connected me to Merrill Lynch. I interned for them right before my senior year, and after the internship, I realized that this was what I really wanted to do, so now I’m in the associate financial advisor

development program, and a huge part of that is because of the Aggie EVO Program — which I am very thankful for.” “I am so happy these athletes can come on these trips to learn about all the industries out there,” Karsseboom said. “I mean, there’s so much more than just your sport, and you can find other things you’re passionate about, so these things are super important. I was happy to be here for the road trip stop!” Senior associate director for student-athlete outcomes at UC Davis Dr. Michael Lorenzen further filled folks in on his program: “We have a mandate to constantly improve based on the name of the program — since EVO stands for evolution. We

Members of the UCD field hockey team take a selfie in front of the new Chase Center in San Francisco. From left to right, the Aggies are Tatiana Arias, Shea Gavin, Farah Farjood and Madison Theodore. In the back right are Aggies Sadye Peschke and Montell Bland.

have to be in a mode of continuous improvement, receiving feedback, measuring results, engaging in open and candid conversation internally about what we’re doing right and what we should stop doing or change. “The scale of change will decrease each year as we get better and develop the system, but I hope we never stop rigorously evaluating what we’re doing and continue to employ evidencebased approaches to developing Aggies for the world of work after Davis.” UC Davis closed its recent EVO trip at the newlyconstructed Chase Center, which opened its doors in September.

he new home of the Golden State Warriors saw Eric Kwait, the senior director of partnerships with the Warriors, leading the group on a tour of the arena while sharing his story about his road of how he got to where he is today. With most of the contingent representing UC Davis field hockey — which had just wrapped up one of its most successful seasons in program history — the four student-athletes all shared the same sentiment toward the road trips: ■ “The Aggie EVO road trip was one to remember!” ■ “We had a great day learning about different fields in the working world from former Aggies, and learning about how they got to where they are.” ■ “We are so thankful to be a part of an athletic department that truly values our success post athletic careers.” — Lani-Rae Green is a UC Davis Athletics Fellow and can be reached at lngreen@ucdavis. edu.

Living the crazy life in the Yellow Wall

ORTMUND, Germany — You know you’re in a proper sporting environment when you turn around after the third home goal and discover your friend’s friend “Panik” — a guy dressed in a full Santa Claus outfit — has jumped down five rows while throwing both his beer and cigar into a standing-room-only section of 25,000 people. That’s where I found myself Tuesday, holding on to my jacket in 40-degree weather because the sheer body heat of everyone in Borussia Dortmund’s Yellow Wall — the stadium’s south stand — was causing me to sweat profusely. The Yellow Wall was uncomfortable, claustrophobic and smelled of urine, beer and cigarettes. And I loved every minute of it. In the 1980s, soccer around the world had a problem: most grandstands were simply

terraces, nothing more than stairs that, coupled with poor crowd control, caused a series of stadium disasters that sometimes resulted in death by crushing. So Europe modernized their venues, with most leagues requiring that every seat in each stadium be, well, actual seats. Except for in Germany. Because each club here is required to have a majority of its ownership through fan investment, the fans could vote in blocs on changes or status quo ... therefore the terraces stayed. Of these terraces, Dortmund’s is the most impressive, with the Yellow Wall being the largest standing-room-only section in all of Europe. Two years ago, I visited Dortmund, but could “only” find tickets in Signal Iduna Park’s north stand and it was an unforgettable experience. But the Yellow Wall is madness.

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28-12 run by the visitors.

Two things from the previous paragraph: Long Beach State (and not 3-9 UC Irvine as preseason polls suggest) is the pretender to the Davis thrown. And with those late losses and more experience for the Aggie youngsters, you live and learn.

Before the game, my friends and I met up with Panik — I don’t know why people call him this and I will never ask — at an outdoor meeting area next to the stadium called The Pool. There Panik (already in full holiday gear) performed a baptism on a maaaaaaybe 12-yearold. I don’t know what was said, but it lasted a good 3 minutes and concluded with our German Kris Kringle pouring a full beer on the child’s head. Then the kid’s dad hugged him in thanks and we were off to the stadium.

It took about an hour to get through security, meaning we would miss the first 10 minutes of the match. Most of the fans were already in The Wall. So in order to stay together, my friends and I held hands while we climbed over railings and over people while trying not to trip on all the empty libation containers on the ground. Now, here’s where I give some advice to anyone who wants to one day stand in the Yellow Wall: never stop watching the game.

write this because you have to be ready for the goals — as in it’s a physical necessity. When Dortmund scores, get a low center of gravity, grab onto anything you can and cover your face. Failing to do any of these means someone either will tackle you into a slab of concrete or you may be hit in the head with any type of projectile. I’m proud to say that I was

With the graduation of superstars like Davis all-time leading scorer Bertsch, defensive heroine Channon Fluker (CSUN) and Fullerton’s Daeja Smith, the Big West has come back to earth a little.

ut should the chinks in the Aggie armor (read defense) be repaired and that thunder (Katie Toole, Kayla Konrad and Cierra Hall) and lightning (Trpcic and Gray) keeps up — and if the rain (Sophia Song and Nina Bessolo) continues... Well, like I said... There’s a storm a’ coming. While I Have You Here: There are two non-league

able to hold my ground and the damage to my face was minimal, but still, 90 minutes of standing in the Yellow Wall is a true test of endurance. Dortmund scored three times that night, drawing RB Leipzig 3-3 in one of the best games I’ve ever experienced in person. Panik was OK, I think, despite his head smashing into the concrete after the last Dortmund goal. And I didn’t get hit with anything too serious — probably because our row was so packed that everyone had to stand sideways. Would I stand in the Yellow Wall again? At my age, I’m not really sure. But I’m glad I did it at least once. — Evan Ream’s column publishes Sundays. Reach him at eream@davisenterprise.net or follow him on Twitter @Evan Ream.

games remaining before the UC Davis women open BWC play at UC Riverside on Jan. 9. I’m not sure the Dec. 28 outing against No. 1 Stanford at Maples Pavilion will give Aggie fans conclusive insight into conference play. Nor will the New Year’s Day outing with lower-division William Jessup. But as for Stanford, always an entertaining trip with a world of holiday side trips at hand. As for Jessup? The 2 p.m. Pavilion date is free and a welcome break from bowlmania. — Reach Bruce Gallaudet at bgallaudet41@gmail.com or call 530-320-4456.