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Volleyball Adds Allie Merz to Complete Signing Class
DAVIS, Calif. – Head Coach Dan Conners has completed his 2024 roster with the signing of graduate transfer Allie Merz, a setter who played previously at Long Island University. "We are excited to have Allie join the program," Conners said. "We are thrilled to get her in our gym...
Football Announces Non-Conference Home Game Start Times
DAVIS, Calif. – UC Davis football has announced the start times to its pair of 2024 non-conference home match ups, with the Aggies' games against Texas A&M-Commerce (Sept. 7) and Utah Tech (Sept. 21) both kicking off at 7 p.m. The Aggies will open UC Davis Health Stadium with...
YOLO with the Yolo High Wheelers
SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - It takes little effort to find baseball in its purest form, somewhere multi-million-dollar salaries don’t lure players into a money game. One has only to look at a Little League diamond, a high school ballpark or a college’s personal-sized stadium; these places are where athletes participate for the love of the game.
Building accessory dwelling units in Davis just got a lot easier. Here's why.
DAVIS -- The City of Davis is making it easier than ever before for people to build ADUs, or accessory dwelling units.The units are smaller homes built on existing properties and they are only continuing to get more popular. Some homeowners build them for relatives or home offices, but a lot choose to rent them out to bring in additional income. "This really is going to help speed up the process for our homeowners," said Jenny Tan, the city's director of community engagement. For many people, the most daunting and complicated part of the process is getting the plans for the ADU...
UC Davis Health is nationally recognized for high-quality heart and stroke care
(SACRAMENTO) — UC Davis Medical Center has received multiple awards from the American Heart Association for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for treating heart disease and stroke. These efforts ultimately lead to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Every 40...
UC Regents Approve New Student Housing at UC Davis
UC Davis will break ground on a new residence hall next spring in the Segundo area, following approval this week by the UC Board of Regents. The $100 million project aims to address the growing demand for on-campus housing and commitments the campus has made with the city of Davis.
Phil Steele Names Lan Larison Big Sky Preseason Offensive Player Of The Year
DAVIS, Calif. – Already the Big Sky's Preseason Offensive Player of the Year and an FCS Preseason First Team All-American Lan Larison has once again earned yet another accolade, being named Phil Steele's Big Sky Preseason Offensive Player of the Year as part of Phil Steele's 2024 Football Championships Series season preview.
Davis native Mark Barr heads to 2024 Paris Paralympic Games
DAVIS, Calif. — There are 131 Californian athletes who qualified for and are heading to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. America's Olympic team, Team U.S.A., includes 10 athletes from the Greater Sacramento region. Here’s a look at Paralympian Mark Barr from Davis. Barr, 37, will compete in...
Student inspired to study medicine after rural surgeon heals his broken finger
(SACRAMENTO) — Noah Lyndall feared life as he knew it was over at age 14 when he emerged from a pile of football players with a badly broken finger during a fumble recovery. The injury happened in Kelseyville, a two-stoplight-town northeast of Sacramento, near Clear Lake, where sports is intertwined with teenagers’ identity.
Jacob Westberg Recognized as Cobalt Golf GCAA All-America Scholar
NORMAN, Okla. – On Thursday, UC Davis senior men's golfer Jacob Westberg was named a Cobalt Golf All-America Scholar, recognizing his outstanding academic and athletic achievements this season. This marks Westberg's fourth All-America Scholar honor, adding to an illustrious career that includes four GCAA All-American honors, a Big West...
UC Davis burn center celebrates 50th anniversary, honors chief surgeon
(SACRAMENTO) — Fifty years ago, UC Davis Health started transforming care for burn patients in Northern California. The Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center at UC Davis opened in January 1973. The team of expert surgeons, nurses and other professionals, who work together to save hundreds of lives from...
COURT WATCH: Jury Trial – Defense Argues Important Distinction in Burglary Case in Closing
WOODLAND, CA – In a jury trial at Yolo County Superior Court this week, Deputy Public Defender Stephen James Betz argued in closing a man accused of second-degree felony burglary was innocent because he was accused of having broken into a locked truck, but only took items from a utility box in the truck’s bed, not part of the vehicle.
Woman Faces Homicide, DUI Charges in Vehicle Collision Death of Vacaville Police Officer
A woman was arrested for allegedly fatally striking a Vacaville police officer with her vehicle while under the influence. In a press release, the Solano area California Highway Patrol announced that Officer Matthew Bowen had succumbed to injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop on the morning of Thursday, July 11.
Celebrate The 80th Birthday Of Smokey Bear At Pena Adobe Park On August 3rd
“Smokey’s friends don’t play with matches or lighters.” That’s the message Smokey Bear and several of his helpers will share with visitors at the Peña Adobe Historical Park on Saturday, August 3rd from 11:00am until 2:00pm. Join CAL FIRE Firefighters and the Vacaville Fire Protection...
I-5 closures continue in Sacramento as Caltrans resumes highway construction
(FOX40.COM) — Sacramento drivers can anticipate closures along Interstate 5 during the final weekend of July as Caltrans crews work to repair the roadway. The I-5 closures are a part of Caltrans’ FixSac5 project that seeks to use about $25 million to repair pavement and “deteriorating asphalt” in the Natomas area. Beginning Friday, July 26 […]
Sacramento Banana Festival Returns to Land Park with Global Cultural Celebrations and Charitable Mission
Sacramento is getting its annual dose of potassium in the sweetest of ways as the Sacramento Banana Festival readies to peel back into Land Park for its 13th year. The event, set for August 17 and 18, doubles as a celebration of global cultures that honor the banana as more than a fruit, but as a staple that bridges food, art, and culture across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. With festivities spanning from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and until 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, the festival aims to combine eclectic experiences for anyone looking to quickly engage in the joy of communal feasting and performance.
iHeartMedia Sacramento Names Steve Darnell Metro President
IHeartMedia announced today that Steve Darnell has been named Metro President for Sacramento, CA, effective immediately. iHeartMedia Sacramento has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing more than seven stations comprised of music, talk and news formats.
Sacramento: SMUD’s $10 million state grant advances long-duration battery storage technology
California Energy Commission funding supports SMUD’s decarbonization goals. Sacramento, Calif. – SMUD’s long-duration battery storage project in partnership with ESS Tech, Inc. has been awarded a $10 million grant from the California Energy Commission to demonstrate a groundbreaking 3.6-megawatt, 8-hour iron flow battery project and set the foundation for future large-scale battery deployments and manufacturing at energy centers in Sacramento.
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