Dimple closing, new winery emerges
With online music downloads dominating the music industry, it’s no shock that stores like Dimple Records are feeling the vibe. The Davis store, at 212 F St. next to Starbucks, announced recently that...
View ArticleBlake’s helps in a flash
When I was younger, I used to think hot flashes were just exaggerated punch lines, but with age I’ve come to learn the term is inadequate. Try lava crawl with a freezing, drenched finish. Without a...
View ArticleWhole Foods update
Whole Foods Market is still on track to open this fall in the former Borders site in Davis Commons, spokeswoman Jennifer Marples said Tuesday. Management is targeting a late October opening for the...
View ArticleAce to open neighborhood store
Davis Ace Hardware has some big news. It is opening a second hardware store in Davis in Anderson Plaza, the shopping center at West Covell Boulevard and Anderson Road. According to executive...
View ArticleDavis Ace adding store, expanding pet department
Davis Ace Hardware has some big news. It is opening a second hardware store in Davis in Anderson Plaza, the shopping center at West Covell Boulevard and Anderson Road. According to Executive...
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Personal Shopper: Figuring out the frozen yogurt equation
Even a professional shopper needs to contract out now and then. Given June’s task — frozen yogurt tasting at all five solely dedicated stores in Davis — I didn’t hesitate to turn to a few experts:...
View ArticleComings & Goings: Work begins on Panera Bread site
Remodeling is under way at the site of Panera Bread downtown. Company officials signed the lease on May 1. The bakery cafe will fill the former Blockbuster site at Third and F streets. An opening may...
View ArticleT.J. Maxx shows interest
According to a June 28 Enterprise story, the developer of the Target shopping center says T.J. Maxx officials are interested in coming to the Second Street center. Dan Ramos, vice president of Ramco,...
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Personal shopper: I can see clearly now
When I first started this column, I had a few bad habits regarding local patronage. Being a hypocrite was no way to introduce myself to readers. Even though I’d lived in Davis more years than I could...
View ArticleAce in the hole at Anderson Plaza
Aggie Ace, a mini version of Davis Ace Hardware, opened on July 30 at 606 W. Covell Blvd. in Anderson Plaza. It fills the former 49er Video space. “The soft opening was a good start to get our feet wet...
View ArticleShe’s feeling better now
Dear Annie: I am married to a great guy, and we have two wonderful, intelligent teens. But my mother-in-law is causing great stress. ”Mama” was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder 10 years...
View ArticleLight a candle tonight
Dear Annie: On Sept. 10, people throughout the world will observe World Suicide Prevention Day, an annual event co-sponsored by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World...
View ArticlePersonal Shopper: Get inspired Beyond the Garden Gate
A sign at the gate of a favorite shop reads, “Get inspired.” Every time I read these words, I nod internally because, for me, the gate leads to the source of joy for someone I love. My mother. Mom is a...
View ArticleI’ve earned my master’s degree — I just need a university to give it to me
Right about now, graduate students are in the home stretch. That diploma will soon be theirs, along with extra letters to tack behind their names, representing a mastery of a prescribed set of skills...
View ArticleHow to get rid of them?
Dear Annie: We live in a quiet family neighborhood. Recently, a neighbor tried to locate the owner of a rental home next door in order to discuss a shared fence issue. When our neighbor could find no...
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Rich-looking Sonata makes impression
The Associated Press Family sedan buyers are moving upscale, and they’re doing it by buying a Hyundai. With front styling that’s similar to a Mercedes-Benz and a tastefully designed interior, the 2013...
View ArticleHere comes trouble …
Dear Annie: We belong to a dinner group with six married couples. One of the couples divorced after the husband caught his wife having an affair. He no longer comes to the dinner parties, but the...
View ArticleLight a candle tonight
Dear Annie: On Sept. 10, people throughout the world will observe World Suicide Prevention Day, an annual event co-sponsored by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) and the World...
View ArticleJesus may be the your reason for the season, but he’s not mine
“Jesus is the reason for the season.” I flinch every time I hear this meme — mainly because I know it’s not true. History is so inconvenient. Start delving into factual, non-religious history, and...
View ArticleHelping himself, at least
Dear Annie: Both of my parents recently died, and my younger brother was named trustee of their trust. My parents’ home represents the majority of the trust, although it was not on the list of assets....
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