Urban Forest Town Hall at Davis Senior Center
Tuesday, October 2nd 6:30pm-8:30pm
Car Free Fall Events
The City of Davis Bike and Pedestrian Program and Safe Routes to School Program and other partners are hosting events throughout the fall months. Enjoy events, prizes, and giveaways when you bike, walk or use transit. The goal of Car Free Fall is to encourage…
Per Capita Davis: The ‘tipping point’ revisited
Back in 2007 when I began writing these articles there were a few terms that captured the discussion about global warming. One was the term in the prior sentence: “global warming.” It may have been adequate at the time, but the soft, fuzzy, cozy, under-a-blanket…
Ying Wu and family and their 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
The Owner/Driver Name: Ying Wu Occupation: Health-related Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Type: Plug-in hybrid Range: 33 miles (battery only); 570 (battery + gas) MPGe: 84 MSRP*: $41,995–$44,995 Time owned: 1 year *When new, at time of model release. The Experience…
Get in the Game: E Street Plaza Pop-Up
Friday, September 28 2pm to 6pm for E Street Plaza Pop-Up
Suresh Ram and his 2017 Chevrolet Bolt
For more about electric vehicles and incentives, visit our Drive Electric webpage. The Owner/Driver Name: Suresh Ram Occupation: Program Manager Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2017 Chevrolet Bolt Type: All-electric Range: 238 miles MPGe: 119 MSRP*: $36,620–$40,905 Time owned: <1 year *When new, at time…
Diana Lucas and her 2014 Ford CMax Energi
The Owner/Driver Name: Diana K.I. Lucas Occupation: Retired Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2014 Ford CMax Energi Type: Plug-in hybrid Range: 20 miles (battery only); 550 (battery + gas) MPGe: 88 MSRP*: $31,635 Time owned: 3.5 years *When new, at time of model release….
Alf Brandt in his 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
For more about electric vehicles and incentives, visit our Drive Electric webpage. The Owner/Driver Name: Alf W. Brandt Occupation: Attorney in the California State Legislature Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV Type: All-electric Range: 62 MPGe: 112 MSRP*: $29,125–$31,125 Time owned: 5+ years…
Scott Shepard and his 2014 Smart Fortwo Passion
The Owner/Driver Name: Scott Shepard Occupation: Retired Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2014 Smart Fortwo Passion Type: All-electric Range: 68 miles MPGe: 107 MSRP*: $28,000 Time owned: 3 months *When new, at time of model release. The Experience What made you decide to go electric and how did you decide what…
New “EV&Me” blog highlights experiences of electric-vehicle owners and drivers
For more about electric vehicles and incentives, visit our Drive Electric webpage. Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly ubiquitous. You can hear about them in the news, see them on the street, and (for many UC Davis researchers!) study them at work. But what is it…
EV&Me: Cathy and her 2016 Nissan Leaf
For more about electric vehicles and incentives, visit our Drive Electric webpage. The Owner/Driver Name: Cathy Forkas Occupation: Furniture maker Location: Davis, CA The Vehicle Year/make/model: 2016 Nissan Leaf Type: All-electric Range: 107 miles MPGe: 112 MSRP*: $29,010–$36,790 (depending on model) Time owned: 1.5 years *When new, at time of model release. The Experience What made…
Per Capita Davis: Who’s going to pick up the tab?
We here in California have our battles over who will pay for massive infrastructure projects such as the tunnels to deliver water to Southern California and high-speed rail to move people up and down the state. Most of what was built, most of what we…
Per Capita Davis: Scientists got it mostly right
The article on the front page of the New York Times was headlined, “The Year Global Warming Turned Model Into Menace.” The article itself basically says that predictions scientists have been making for decades based on computer models have now been proven correct. The planet…
“Rise for Climate, Jobs, and Justice” March and Resource Fair in SF
September 8, 2018 at Mace Blvd Park and Ride/San Francisco
Wheat Berry Salad Recipe
Refreshing. Hearty. Crunchy. Flavorful. I would say those are the best terms to describe this meal, but let’s be real here, it’s best to just find out for yourself by taking a bite of it! Pair this dish with a bowl of soup, top onto…
Coalition Meeting to Feature Panelists with Bee-utiful, Sustainable & Edible Practices
Wednesday, August 15, 4:30pm-6pm (before Picnic in the Park)
Tofu Scramble Recipe
Tofu scramble is a must have in any plant-based recipe arsenal! It is the perfect substitute for scrambled eggs. It also lasts well in the fridge, making it a great make ahead breakfast. You can get creative with fresh veggies from the farmer’s market and…
Ecotherapy reduces stress, anxiety, and depression
Have you availed yourself of ecotherapy lately? Harvard Med School maintains that research in the growing field of ecotherapy has shown a strong connection between time spent in nature and reduced stress, anxiety and depression. We live in troubled, divided, conflicted times. So — this…
Pope Francis Renews Call to Care for Our Common Home
ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO PARTICIPANTS AT THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE MARKING THE 3rd ANNIVERSARY OF THE ENCYCLICAL ‘LAUDATO SI’ Clementine Hall Friday, 6 July 2018 Your Eminences, Your Excellencies, Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, I welcome all of you assembled for this International Conference…
Cabbage Slaw Recipe
Dive on into summer picnics and potlucks with this incredibly delicious and healthy cabbage slaw recipe! What’s great about this dish is that it is great eaten on its own, as a snack, or packed into all sorts of sandwiches or plant-based burgers. (For instance,…
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