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Prop 32 asks California voters to raise statewide minimum wage to $18
Renato Palisoc has worked at the Hilton Bayfront in San Diego for 16 years. He said wages have gone up incrementally during that time, but the cost of living in California has increased exponentially. California's current $16 minimum wage is more than twice the federal minimum wage, which is $7.25....
California Recommends AT&T, Frontier, Six Others for $143M in Broadband Grants
The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has recommended a total of $143.3 million in grants to go toward broadband deployments to locations in the state that currently lack high-speed broadband service. AT&T was recommended for two grants totaling $18.1 million and Frontier was recommended for three grants totaling $22.9 million....
Popular Treat Being Recalled Over ‘Undeclared’ Ingredient
If you are a fan of Costco, and you enjoy some of their 'healthier' snacks, you might want to check your labels as there is a 13-state recall for two types of energy bars. Here's what you need to know about the recall. The recall centers around two baked items...
Football Announces Non-Conference Home Game Start Times
DAVIS, Calif. – UC Davis football has announced the start times to its pair of 2024 non-conference home match ups, with the Aggies' games against Texas A&M-Commerce (Sept. 7) and Utah Tech (Sept. 21) both kicking off at 7 p.m. The Aggies will open UC Davis Health Stadium with...
Jacob Westberg Recognized as Cobalt Golf GCAA All-America Scholar
NORMAN, Okla. – On Thursday, UC Davis senior men's golfer Jacob Westberg was named a Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar, recognizing his outstanding academic and athletic achievements this season. This marks Westberg's fourth All-America Scholar honor, adding to an illustrious career that includes four GCAA All-American honors, a Big West...
Yuba City’s Bushnell Graduates U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Carson James Bushnell of Yuba City recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. KINGS POINT, NY (MPG) - Carson James Bushnell, son of Frank and Shawnie Bushnell, of Yuba City recently graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point, NY. Bushnell earned a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission in the U. S. armed forces. He also earned a Merchant Marine officer license, qualifying him to serve as an officer on any ship in the U.S. flag merchant marine. Bushnell is a graduate of River Valley High School.
Shotgun Team Makes a Statement in Las Vegas
Pictured are, from left, coach Gordon Cooley, coach Dave Samson and coach Jerry Munger, Sydney Munger, James Cooley Trevor Munger, Dixie Bybee, Kaden Coleman, Landon McCracken, Logan Munger, Cameron Rasmussen, Garrett Bartels, Mathew Siller, Tyler Fletcher, Taylor Bogle and coach Rich Bartels and Will Patterson. Photo courtesy of Dave Samson.
Celebrate The 80th Birthday Of Smokey Bear At Pena Adobe Park On August 3rd
“Smokey’s friends don’t play with matches or lighters.” That’s the message Smokey Bear and several of his helpers will share with visitors at the Peña Adobe Historical Park on Saturday, August 3rd from 11:00am until 2:00pm. Join CAL FIRE Firefighters and the Vacaville Fire Protection...
UC Regents Approve New Student Housing at UC Davis
UC Davis will break ground on a new residence hall next spring in the Segundo area, following approval this week by the UC Board of Regents. The $100 million project aims to address the growing demand for on-campus housing and commitments the campus has made with the city of Davis.
Placerville Speedway caps busy month with Carnett Clash
Placerville Speedway is set to finish off the month of July with one of its more special nights of the year for the Mountain Democrat Ltd. Late Models and Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks, with the annual Carnett Clash taking place this Saturday. The 59th season of competition at the...
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