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Antisemitic banners displayed at UC Davis prompt campus police investigation

Campus police at UC Davis are investigating a suspected hate incident in which four white men in black clothing displayed antisemitic statements on the campus Sunday, according to university officials.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 30, 2022

Could you ID rancid olive oil? These students couldn’t until a UC Davis Olive Center class

DAVIS, Calif. — UC Davis Olive Center executive director Javier Fernandez Salvador had hoodwinked every student in the room, including the young person who appeared to be a “supertaster.”

Tribune News Service · Aug 22, 2022

Colleges are making tuition free for Native students. Will more students graduate?

The University of California system is the latest to announce free tuition for native students — but many say colleges shouldn't stop there.

WEKU · Aug 19, 2022

Meet the man trying to save this ‘stupid little fish’ and see why he thinks it’s important

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The fragile little fish that swim around in dark tanks in a lab are the last hope for their kind. The lab director who oversees their care, Tien-Chieh Hung, explained that when the Delta smelt captives are young, scientists at the UC Davis Fish Conservation and Culture…

Tribune News Service · Aug 11, 2022

Smoke from California wildfires puts cats at risk of developing deadly blood clots

Dr. Ronald Li, a critical care veterinarian at UC Davis, treated 23 cats that were rescued from the devastating Tubbs fire that scorched Northern California for more than three weeks in October 2017. They had the kinds of traumatic injuries he expected to see: first- to third-degree burns, exposed skin…

Los Angeles Times · Jul 29, 2022

Survey finds 'alarming' trend toward political violence among American population

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — One in five Americans believes that political violence is at least sometimes justifiable, and over half believe that the country is headed toward civil war.

Tribune News Service · Jul 22, 2022

Steve Lopez: He surveyed 8,600 Americans about political violence. The results are beyond scary

When UC Davis violence researcher Dr. Garen Wintemute queried Americans on political violence, race and threats to democracy, he didn't know exactly how scary the results would be.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 22, 2022

One in five US adults condone ‘justified’ political violence, mega-survey finds

As mistrust and alienation from democratic institutions peaks, researchers explore how willing Americans are to commit violence

The Guardian - US · Jul 20, 2022

States want to make it easier to use red flag laws

With President Joe Biden signing legislation that will incentivize states to enact red flag laws, some states already are trying to find ways to make their current red flag laws more effective in preventing gun violence.

Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2022

Tulsa Golden Hurricane Preview 2022: Season Prediction, Breakdown, Key Games, Players

Tulsa College Football Preview 2022: Team breakdown, season prediction, keys to the campaign, and what you need to know

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 28, 2022