Stories

Bike Lure

Jean Jackman relates how a bicycle ride lured Alan Jackman to teach at UCDavis

Remembrances of a Half-Century Ago

Phil Barker finds differing customs in Ohio and California

Memories of a Red Tomato Town

John Eisele remembers the sights and smells of red tomatoes that were once common in Davis.

Move to Davis – Into A Haunted House

John Eisele relates the weird happenings after moving into an older Davis house.

The Richards Boulevard Underpass

Dave Anderson relates a first person story about mules going under the Richards Boulevard Underpass.

Photo Opportunity

Eve West Bessier delights in abundance of nature, vulnerable to development, in her backyard.

Strange Thanksgiving Bird Visitors

Jean Jackman tells of how pelicans flocked to the North Area Pond Thanksgiving of 2003.

It's The Heat

Eve West Bessier’s song/poem describes the heat of a summer day in Davis. (Memories of a Davis summer to the melody of "Aguas de Marco" by Antonio Carlos Jobim)

Davis and Bette Davis

John Lofland tells of how Davis was almost named after Bette Davis

Inspired by Old Oak Trees of Davis

Oak trees in East Davis have been an inspiration for Andrea Crane

A Modern Day Brigadoon

Rosene Cronic thinks Alice in Wonderful would enjoy living in Davis because of the Brigadoon like attributes.

SNAPSHOT OF 50-YEAR-OLD HISTORY

Jill Brooks describes Asbill Court, an area that used to be between First and Second Streets.

Acorn Story

Christy DeWees tells about making food from acorns.

New School Bathroom Problems by Vera Fontaine

Vera Fontaine begin teaching at West Davis Elementary School, now known as Caesar Chavez, before it was ready to open and some problems developed.

SNOWY PLOVERS _ LOST IN THE DAVIS WETLANDS

John Eisele was surprised to find Snowy Plovers nesting in the Yolo Basin Wildlife Area

Folk Music Jam Sessions In the UC Davis Arboretum

Elaine Fingerett tells how folk jam sessions at the Arboretum got started.

East Davis School (Valley Oak) 1955 to 1960

Jobyna Kingsbury-Gankin tells of the family-like atmosphere at Valley Oak School.

Before St. Martin’s

Vera Fontaine relates a humorous story of what happened when she played the organ at Episcopal Church service when it met in the Varsity Theater.

Growing an Idea

Anne Hance's recollections of the founding of the Explorit Science Center

Biking Buddy

Jean Jackman finds an 81 year young biking friend

I Was a Rosie the Riviter

Eva Mae Hatton’s coming to Davis story was related to her World War II work ending.

How I arrived in Davis

Jobyna Kingsbury-Gankin came to teach in Davis but there was no place to live.

Strelitzia Flower Company -- “Home Grown and Still Growing!”

Janice Labadie relates the 36 year history, with trials and tribulations, of Strelitzia Flower Company.

Sounding the Fire Alarm

John Lofland relates the workings and problems with an early fire alarm

An Army of Unemployed Camp in Davis

John Lofland tels how 2000 hungry people came and demanded food

Lily Nisen

Annie Nisen relates the triumphs and tragedy of her daughter Lily’s short life

Music In My Life in Davis

Louise Oehler relates the impact music had in the lives of her family.

The Davis Hello!

Casey Powers finds a way to spread cheer in Davis with a younger friend.

A Dark Experience

Norman E. Riley has photographed many Davis landmarks, but his early experiences developing photos proved frustrating.

Welcome to Davis

Gerry Peterson's story of a serendipitous potty stop along I-80

The Cat That Chased Dogs

Sally Sobattka's story about her "guard cat"

Romance Develops at Davis Pickers and Singers

Wendy Silk tells of swine songs that precipitated a romance.

A Brief History of Soroptimist International of Davis

The Soroptimist International of Davis was chartered in 1954 and began doing philanthropic work in its first year.

The Pumpkin Patch

Yoojin delights in all aspects of the Pumpkin Patch.

2006 UC Davis Cycling Team Champions

An incredible achievement by the UC Davis Cycling Team

Connectedness

Bill Wagman's story abut the connectedness related to his KDVS Saturday Morning Folk Show

Believe It Or Not

Martha Amorocho remembers a rare snowfall in Davis.

Davis the Pro-Art City

Isabel Porter grew as an artist with the expanding art opportunities in Davis.

Catch the Beat

Isabel Porter provides a succinct philosophy of life in poetry.

Three Davis Days

Ann Privateer tells of strong visual memories of Davis

Some of My Davis History and How Times Have Changed

Judith Blum gives a brief description of her life in Davis

My Cooking Triumph

Sharon Dario recounts her what happened when she entered a cooking competition.

Ice Cream

Peter Dyer recounts a communication lesson learned on his exchange trip to Davis’ sister city in Ukraine.

Fastest in the Nation

Eric O’Brien decides to go to school in Davis after seeing all of the bicycles on campus and three years later something great happens.

My Move to Davis in 1993

Betty Wilson describes how and why she moved from Plumas County to Davis.

My Tree

Mary MacDonald shares a story about a tree in her backyard.

Kidd Family to Davis

Ida Sue Kidd relates a story about her family in Davis.

Davis Bicycles!

Russell shares the story of trying to promote biking in Davis.

Convergence of Science and Art In Davis City Hall

Betty Wilson’s letter to the editor, inspired by attending Primal Connections.

Ruby Dome Canyon

Phil shares some interesting facts about fall leaves.

My Asian Garden

Huei Young shares a story about how her garden came about.

How I Happened to Run For City Council in 1992 and again in1996

Julie Partansky shares how she decided to run for City Council.

Belonging

Isabel Porter relates how she and her family came to feel part of the Davis community.

Yolo County Famous 2008 Marriage

Shelly Bailes and Ellen Pontac share how they become Yolo counties first same sex couple to marry.

Treasure Hunting Nerdy Style

Becky explores Davis’s bike paths and parks while geocaching

Journey to UCD

Nancy shares the story of how she and her family came to Davis.

Remembering Davis

Andrzej shares his story of coming to Davis.

What Brought Me to Davis

John Whitehead relates his journey to Davis.

Bicycle Limericks, March 2001 – April 2002

John Whitehead rides in the Davis Bike Club annual March contest to ride as many miles as possible in March and is inspired to write poetry during this annual rite of spring and year-around.

Bicycle Limericks, March 2006 – June 2008

John Whitehead rides in the Davis Bike Club annual March contest to ride as many miles as possible in March and is inspired to write poetry during this annual rite of spring and year-around.

Discovering Davis

Tony Phillips tells how he found out how nifty Davis is.

The Summit

Peter Hays relates a fun anecdote about local peaks.

My First Bike Ride

Gerald Peterson is the voice/translator for a kitten named Escape, found by cyclists.

Posters and Profits

Norman Riley rehabs an 1899 house and finds ancient varsity theatre posters used as a form of insulation - a sort of time capsule.

Partner Painting

Keith and Susan vonBorstel share how they co-paint.

Bears In Davis

Networking knitters spread joy with their bears.

Summer in Davis

Scenery along a nice bike ride.

Waiting Owls

Owls await the fate of development by Judy Moores

West Nile Virus 8/06

West Nile virus impacts the sounds usually heard

Orb Spider

Judy Moores poem about downtown Davis wildlife

Waiting Owls

This entry is a poem about biking.

Orb Spider

This is a poem about a spider encounter.

West Nile Virus 8/06

This is a poem mourning the effects of the West Nile Virus.

Coming To Davis In 1919

A drama filled story about cars, tires and coming to Davis.

Memories of Frank

Don Rudisill relates a story of the son of the first Chinese family to settle in Davis.

Amen

Erick Lorenz shares a story about the inspirational power of Amen.