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Two new grants totaling $1.25 million awarded to UC Davis by the National Science Foundation will support studies of the impact of robotics in teaching science, technology, engineering and math from elementary to high school. Both projects are led by Harry Cheng, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and director of the UC Davis K-14 […]
The American Red Cross offers a class to teach participants effective first-aid actions and care for their dogs. The course focuses on preparing participants for emergencies that involve their dogs, and how to protect themselves and their dogs from further harm, injury or suffering during emergencies. The class fee of $60 includes a dog first-aid textbook […]
“Unmasking Violence,” a fall gala to benefit the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Center of Yolo County, is planned for 7 to 11 p.m. Friday at the Odd Fellows Hall, 415 Second St. in downtown Davis The event will feature cocktails by Anna Del Castillo of Bella Bartending, live music by Roadhouse 5, costume contests […]
The city’s Community Services Division is seeking performers for the third annual Davis’ Got Talent event. Area residents of any age with a performing talent are encouraged to audition. Auditions will be on Friday, Nov. 9, with a time yet to be determined based upon the number of people auditioning. Twelve finalists will be selected to compete during […]
Frank Mitloehner, a UC Davis professor and air quality specialist, has been tapped to chair a United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization Committee tasked with gauging the environmental impact of the livestock industry. Mitloehner will lead the committee during the first year of a three-year program to measure the carbon footprint of the industry, detail […]
Yolo Military Families are collecting supplies and funds to provide Hugs from Home packages for local service members who are deployed in combat zones overseas. Donation boxes are in place at several locations in Davis and Woodland through Friday, Nov. 2. In Davis, donation boxes are at Redwood Barn Nursery, 1607 Fifth St.; the Davis […]
