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Davis officer saves man from burning car on Halloween night
A Davis police officer rescued a man trapped in a burning car after a crash on Interstate 80, east of Richards Boulevard, on November 1. Officer Pheng Ly broke a window and pulled the driver to safety as flames engulfed…
Davis launches new homelessness response team amid concerns from residents and businesses
The city of Davis has launched a new Community Response Team to address homelessness, following growing concerns from residents and downtown business owners. According to CBS Sacramento, the initiative aims to manage…
Wildlife crossings aren't enough to curb roadkill hot spots, researchers say
A UC Davis study says California’s wildlife crossings need extensive highway fencing to better protect animals from vehicle collisions. The state’s annual Roadkill Hotspots Report estimates that collisions kill about…
Davis police officer faces criminal threats, stalking and burglary charges
Davis police officer Christopher Nasca, 36, was arrested Oct. 11 and faces charges of criminal threats, stalking and burglary, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said. Nasca has pleaded not guilty and is being held…
VIDEO: Davis officer rescues suspected DUI driver from car fire on I-80
Body-camera footage shows Davis police Corporal Ly rescuing an unresponsive driver from a burning car after a crash on Interstate 80. The officer broke the driver’s window, freed the person from a seatbelt and pulled…
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Davis police officer rescues driver from burning car on Interstate 80
Davis police released body-camera footage showing Cpl. Pheng Ly rescuing an unresponsive driver from a burning car after a crash on Interstate 80 on November 1. Ly broke the driver’s window, freed him from the vehicle…
Davis launches new community response team as part of homeless outreach efforts
Davis has launched a new community response team as part of its efforts to reach people experiencing homelessness. The initiative is intended to strengthen the local response to homelessness through outreach and…
Davis police officer rescues driver from burning vehicle
A Davis police officer rescued a driver from a burning vehicle, according to a brief report. The incident took place in Davis, California. No further details were provided about the driver’s condition, the cause of the…
Billionaire couple's $50 million gift leads to new UC Davis research centre
A new agricultural research center has officially opened at the University of California, Davis, following a $50 million philanthropic gift from Lynda and Stewart Resnick. The facility, which began construction after a…
UC Davis men’s basketball head coach Jim Les talks transition to Mountain West
UC Davis men’s basketball head coach Jim Les discussed the team's upcoming transition to the Mountain West conference. In a recent interview, Les addressed the challenges and opportunities associated with moving to a…
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Driver ticketed after honking near ICE operation in Davis, city responds
A driver in Davis was issued a traffic ticket after honking their horn near an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. The city has responded to the incident, which has sparked local discussion regarding…
Davis police say they're reviewing horn citation issued during federal operation
The Davis Police Department is conducting an administrative review after an officer issued a citation for excessive horn use to a driver during a federal operation. Homeland Security personnel were operating in the city…
Absoi scores 18 off the bench, UC Davis takes down Menlo 65-52
Veniamin Abosi delivered a strong performance off the bench, scoring 18 points to lead the UC Davis Aggies to a 65-52 victory over the Menlo Oaks. The game, held on Thursday, saw the Aggies secure a decisive win through…
From limited minutes to leading the way: UC Davis guard Connor Sevilla’s journey
UC Davis guard Connor Sevilla has transitioned from a reserve player to a key leader for the Aggies. His journey reflects significant personal growth and increased responsibility on the court, marking a pivotal shift in…
Young and hungry: UC Davis women's basketball embraces new chapter in Mountain West
The UC Davis women's basketball team is preparing for a new season as they transition into the Mountain West Conference. The team, known for its competitive spirit, is integrating new players while maintaining the…
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Absoi scores 18 off the bench, UC Davis takes down Menlo
Veniamin Abosi led UC Davis to a 65-52 victory over Menlo on Thursday, scoring 18 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. The Aggies secured the win after a close first half, with Abosi contributing 15 points in the second…
Davis voters to decide on Measure W proposal for 1,250-home Willowgrove development
Voters in Davis are deciding on Measure W, a proposal to authorize the 1,250-home Willowgrove development on 232 acres outside city limits. The project includes affordable housing units, a community park, and…
UNA wins season opener at UC Davis
The University of North Alabama (UNA) secured a victory in their season opener against UC Davis. The game marked a successful start to the new campaign for the UNA team as they traveled to California to face the Aggies…
UC Davis hosts North Alabama for season opener
The UC Davis Aggies are set to host the North Alabama Lions for their season opener. UC Davis enters the matchup following a 19-14 overall record last season, including a strong 12-4 performance at home. Meanwhile…
This Unusual Spider’s Genome Is Roughly 50% Larger Than a Human’s
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have sequenced the genome of the trapdoor spider Aptostichus stephencolberti, revealing it is 50% larger than the human genome. Despite its size of 4.6 billion DNA…
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UC Davis Study identifies likely points of failure for CA infrastructure from El Niño flooding
A new study from UC Davis has identified six critical infrastructure points in California vulnerable to flooding during upcoming El Niño events. The research highlights high-risk areas ranging from San Luis Obispo to…
UC Davis proves to be a worthy contender, sweeps Wahine
The Hawaii women’s volleyball team suffered its first conference loss of the season, falling to UC Davis in a three-set sweep on Saturday. Despite the defeat, Hawaii remains in first place in the Mountain West…
Rainbow Wahine extend win streak to 11 matches by defeating UC Davis
The Hawaii Rainbow Wahine extended their winning streak to 11 matches after defeating UC Davis in four sets on Friday. With this victory, Hawaii improves to 11-0 in conference play, maintaining a four-game lead in the…
Conference leading ‘Bows down No. 2 UC Davis, 3-1
The University of Hawaii Rainbow Wahine volleyball team extended their winning streak to 11 matches after defeating UC Davis 3-1 on Friday. Hawaii rallied after splitting the first two sets to secure the victory in the…
Open House Saturday 1-3PM Sunday 12-2PM 1103 Oak Avenue, Davis
Un’abitazione al 1103 di Oak Avenue a Davis sarà aperta alle visite sabato dalle 13 alle 15 e domenica da mezzogiorno alle 14. L’annuncio descrive una casa ben tenuta, con alcuni aggiornamenti e dettagli di carattere…
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What killed 500-plus penguins? How scientists solved the mystery
Researchers investigating a mass die-off of over 500 Adélie penguins on Antarctica's Danger Islands have ruled out avian flu as the primary cause. Dr. Ralph Vanstreels and his team discovered thousands of carcasses…
Paleontologists Discover the First Known Amphibian That Lived Entirely at Sea: a Flat, Armored Creature From 237 Million Years Ago
Paleontologists have identified a new species of armored amphibian, Gerrothorax maritimus, which lived approximately 237 million years ago. Discovered in southwestern China and detailed in Nature Ecology & Evolution…
A spider named for Stephen Colbert has a genome about 50% larger than ours
Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have discovered that the trapdoor spider Aptostichus stephencolberti, named after comedian Stephen Colbert, possesses a remarkably large genome. The spider's genetic…