Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill on Aug. 1 that requires University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), California Community Colleges (CCC), the Judicial Council, as well as other agencies, to invest at least $500 million into the state, with the investments exceeding no more than $10 billion. Senate Bill 79 was introduced in early January in response to the state’s economic crisis.

On Saturday night, about 30 students and members of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) marched from the UC Davis Domes to University Mall’s Trader Joe’s where they picketed outside and delivered a letter to the manager asking the store to sign on to the fair food agreement.

Building wouldn’t yield; Someone needs a story; Free car wash; Textbook creeper.

An audit reviewing the University of California (UC) schools by the State Auditor asked the university to increase transparency with regard to financial information and the budget process, according to a press release.

A total of 107 campus safety phones have been removed this summer due to infrequent and inappropriate use.

On Aug. 1, the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts officially announced that the program has been awarded a three-year $580,000 grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. In the 10-year history of the Mondavi Center, the award marks the largest single foundation grant awarded to the project since construction.

The women’s World Cup has passed, so local ‘football’ fans can now turn their heads toward the UC Davis men’s soccer team as they thirst for the thrill that can only be quenched by the beautiful game itself.

Out with the old and in with the new will be the theme in Davis as many new businesses are planning on calling the city home.

Last Wednesday a federal judge ruled in regard to a 2003 case that UC Davis did not discriminate against women wrestlers. However, the judge did find that UC Davis violated certain parts of Title IX, a set of guidelines created to provide equal opportunity in athletics for both men and women.

Coach Vianney Campos believes the sky is the limit for this year’s field hockey team.

Though the future of the UC Davis Domes cooperative housing remains uncertain after its closure last week, the Solar Community Housing Association (SCHA) has begun negotiations to lease the property and reopen the co-ops.

2nd Friday ArtAbout is approaching quickly. The monthly event for Downtown Davis will take place this Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. -although times will vary among the different events. As always, this event is free and open to the public.