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Big Rig Accident Closes Highway 99 Ramp

Tue, 04/05/2011 - 17:01

An accident has shut down the ramp from Highway 99 onto Interstate 5 in Natomas.

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New CHP driving-while-distracted crackdown strikes home in Auburn area

Tue, 04/05/2011 - 12:51

The California Highway Patrol is investigating this March 17 Foresthill Road double-fatal crash as the result of possible distracted driving.

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Bob Shallit: Sacramento tech leader finds new challenge in Saudi Arabia

Tue, 04/05/2011 - 09:47

At the age of 38, Oleg Kaganovich has already worked as an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, college lecturer and head of Sacramento's main technology promotional group.

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Woodland budget talks draw fire from firefighters

Tue, 04/05/2011 - 05:32

Erik Komula, vice president of a Woodland firefightersO union, was among the first to publicly address the City CouncilOs proposed 2011-2012 budget on Tuesday.

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Art show honors former UC Davis students who have progressed as professionals

Tue, 04/05/2011 - 01:17

When Kyle Hittmeier, who grew up in Sacramento, received his bachelor's degree in art from the University of California, Davis, in 2007, he headed for New York.

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Immigrants more depressed than those who stay

Tue, 04/05/2011 - 00:12

Mexicans who move to the U.S. are significantly more likely to experience depression or anxiety than the people they leave behind, according to new study results.

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Davis Man Receives Anti-Muslim Voicemail 8min

Mon, 04/04/2011 - 20:07

It has been nearly three months since Hamed Aimaq receive the voicemail message.

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Best Veterinary Schools in the World

Mon, 04/04/2011 - 17:59

If you are an aspiring veterinarian then this article on best veterinary schools in the world might be quite useful for you.

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Appetizers: de Vere's Irish Pub coming to Davis

Mon, 04/04/2011 - 13:48

The owners of de Vere's Irish Pub have announced that a Davis location for their popular watering hole will open in September.

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Diet Dogma Misguided, Study Reveals

Mon, 04/04/2011 - 09:32

Main Category: Nutrition / Diet Also Included In: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Article Date: 04 Apr 2011 Advising obese and overweight patients to lose weight does more harm than good, according to a recent study in Nutrition Journal , an online scientific publication.

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People with Norman names wealthier than other Britons and were likely rich 1k years ago

Mon, 04/04/2011 - 05:26

Surnames which indicated nobility and wealth in medieval times are still richer even today, research has suggested.

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Winters hosts art, wine events

Mon, 04/04/2011 - 01:21

Art and wine went hand in hand Saturday in Winters as artists from as far away as Mendocino converged with wine makers and drinkers from the around the region.

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CHP reports weekend DUI arrests

Sun, 04/03/2011 - 21:16

The weekend saw many people arrested for driving under the influence, which also led to several crashes.

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Grand jury: Nov. '10 election ran smoothly

Sun, 04/03/2011 - 00:24

A report by the Yolo County Grand Jury found that all went well in the most recent elections.

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HIV Protein Unveils Vaccine Target

Sat, 04/02/2011 - 20:26

The finding could reveal new targets for vaccines to prevent HIV infection and AIDS.

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UC Davis to Host Equine Medicine Symposium for Owners

Sat, 04/02/2011 - 16:11

The University of California, Davis, annual equine medicine symposium is scheduled for April 9. This year's topic is "The Golden Years: Helping Your Horse Mature Gracefully," and it will cover everything you ever wanted to know about helping your horse of any age mature to a happy and healthy senior.

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Top Picks: Arboretum public sale today

Sat, 04/02/2011 - 13:01

The Ruth Risdon Storer Garden in the UC Davis Arboretum will be the location of the arboretum's first public plant sale of the season today.

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Celebrity fashion show raises funds to fight child abuse

Sat, 04/02/2011 - 08:46

Fashionable giving was the theme for the evening Wednesday as Yolo County marked the official launch of Child Abuse Prevention Month with a popular charity event.

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Valley artists' work on display at Arts Visalia

Sat, 04/02/2011 - 04:47

A reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday a Where: Arts Visalia, 214 E. Oak Ave., Visalia a Admission: Free a Information: 739-0905 or www.artsvisalia.org Each month, Arts Visalia strives to offer a new exhibition for the community to enjoy, with each new show offering a different focus, be it in terms of style, subject or artistic style.

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Where are They Now?:Jesuit's Mark Dakkak ('06) Working on Global Health Issues

Sat, 04/02/2011 - 00:47

Mark Dakkak, '06, a volunteer at the Program for International and Community Nutrition at the University of California, Davis, spoke about a past trip he took to Haiti.

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