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Hannah Kornfeld: Gig Car Share
The Vehicle Gig car model you use: Chevrolet Bolts in Sacramento, Prius for trips between Bay Area and Sacramento Where you use Gig (Bay Area/Sac): Both! When you started using Gig: April 2019 The Service Gig Car Share is a new service that provides access to all-electric vehicles in…
Tomato Tart Recipe
Nothing says summer like actually great tasting tomatoes. This recipe features ripe tomatoes on top of flavorful smoked mozzarella, fresh cut basil, and roasted garlic spread. This tart will be the most flavorful dish on the table and happens to be entirely plant-based! I promise…
Online survey seeks resident input on JUMP bike parking
They’re ubiquitous on the streets and bike paths of Davis. But they’re also the bane of many a Davis resident who finds one parked haphazardly, abandoned in the middle of a sidewalk, blocking the way of pedestrians. They are JUMP bikes, and they’ve been in…
LOCAL HEROES
Steve Wheeler: At the Forefront of the Sustainable Communities Movement
By Richard Bourne “I think Davis has the potential to lead the world in a better direction, onto a sustainable path with a stronger sense of community,” notes Cool Davis 2016 Eco Hero Steve Wheeler. Now a full professor in UCD’s Department of Human Ecology,…
2016 Eco Heroes to Be Honored at Central Park
April 6, 2016 by Judy Moores The awardees have been chosen for this year’s Cool Davis Eco-Hero and Climate Solutions awards! Thank you to all who nominated this special group of outstanding local citizens. Thanks go out as well to all those who volunteered to tell their…
Diane Swann: 2013 Eco Hero
Diane Swann, one of the Cool Davis 2013 Eco-heroes, sets an example through her quiet pursuit of a better environment. Like many people in Davis, Diane works out of town and knows that a large percentage of her carbon footprint comes from her commute.
🐶Keep your pets safe during the heat. Provide plenty of fresh water in a 🌳shady area & never leave your pet in a parked car - they can suffer from heat-related illness too!🌡️ Learn more: bit.ly/2VzvFsM A message from the Capital Region Climate Readiness Collaborative
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Kudos to the city of Woodland for adding two electric trucks to their fleet. @woodlandnews
