UC Communicators Win International Awards

This photo won the gold award in a competition sponsored by the international Association for Communication Excellence in Agriculture.

Plague Discovered at Lake Tahoe Campground

Health officials advise the community to avoid contact with rodents.

Powerball Ticket Worth $1,623,182 Sold Near Sacramento

The estimated jackpot was $184 million.

Bees Took Center Stage at Annual California Ag Day

Thousands of people celebrated the state’s agricultural industry and spring, grabbing honey sticks with message about bee importance.

Moths, Myths and Mosquitoes: Free Public Lecture at UC Davis

Entomologist Marc E. Epstein will speak on his newly published book in a free public lecture.

Four Speakers to Address UC Davis LASER Event

Four speakers will address the next Leonardo Art Science Evening Rendezvous (LASER) event, Thursday, April 14 in Davis.

UCD Professor Awarded for Research Development of Aspirin, Advil, Ibuprofin and Motrin

UCD Professor first recipient of the prestigious John C. McGiff Memorial Award for his pioneering contributions to eicosanoid research.

Dutch Bros Davis Donating $1 For Every Drink to CHP Family

Swing by any participating Dutch Bros to support Officer Nathan Taylor's family.

Homeless Sacramento Man Lands Job After Handing Out Resumes

After two years of passing out resumes in front of a store, refusing to take a handout, a the homeless 52-year-old scored a position.

Davis Animal Rights Activists to Protest Pig Day Tomorrow

Vegans of Davis say they will protest in Davis this Saturday during the Pig Day Celebration.

Anti Human Trafficking Workshop on You How Can Help Curb Crime

Sacramento tops highest human trafficking cities in the nation. Learn what you can do to help next Thursday at a free workshop.

Join Napa Valley Wine Train For Its First 'Pride Ride'

Enjoy wine tastings and gourmet meal with Bay Area’s most prominent LGBT wine experts.

Have A Heroic Hound, Davis? Nominate The Pooch For 'Hero Dog Awards'

Categories range from working dogs in therapy and law enforcement to the ordinary dog that does extraordinary things!

UC Davis Grad Student Wins a Top Prize for Her Research Poster Presentation on Malaria Mosquitoes

She became interested in medical entomology in middle school after contracting dengue on a trip to Indonesia to visit relatives.

Expect Traffic Delays During Annual Davis Turkey Trot

Police say motorists should plan alternate routes around the affected area.

Weekly Snow Report for Davis Residents Headed to Tahoe

Ski resorts are opening early. Check road conditions and gas prices before you head out of town in search of the first snow of the season.

Peacock Jumping Spider's Courtship Dance Goes Viral: UC Davis

A video of UC Davis student Wade Spencer in a costume he designed doing the Peacock Jumping Spider's courtship dance is a hit with the web.

Wood Burning Regulations in Davis Just Got More Strict

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is adopting stronger new provisions that expand the agency’s current wood burning rules.

Devils Lake & the Black Hills: Photographs by Mark Lanning Jr.

Art show, Photography

Soroptimist International of Greater Davis to host Information Night!

Join us October 21st to learn how you can give back to your community while networking with other professional women.

Coffee Addicts: Here's Where to Get Freebies Tuesday for National Coffee Day

McDonald's, Starbucks and other stores are offering free coffee and discounts to celebrate #NationalCoffeeDay.

NASA Announces Flowing Water on Mars

A researcher from NASA’s Ames Research Center in Mountain View said, “This discovery may mean more potentially habitable locations on Mars."

Asians to Surpass Latinos As Largest US Minority

Pew Study: Immigrants and their children are likely to make up 88 percent of the country’s population growth over the next 50 years.

Author of "New Slow City" to Speak in Davis Sunday

William Powers is a senior fellow with the World Policy Institute and contributor to the New York Times and The Atlantic.

Obituaries, Events, Announcements: How to Post For Free on Patch

Patch is your community platform. Here's how you can use it to share your news.

Saturday Smiles: Business Helps Fire Victims; CHP Rescues Fox; Thousands Cleanup Waterways; Festivals

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.

A NIGHT IN AT CARLTON SENIOR LIVING IN DAVIS WITH TURKOVICH FAMILY WINES

Carlton Senior Living of Davis is hosting a wine and cheese pairing event featuring wines and cheese from Turkovich Family Wines in Winters.

Pre-Orders Begin for Anticipated Pink Ribbon License Plates

Fees will provide mammograms to California’s underserved women.

Fires, Earthquakes, Floods and a Tsunami Advisory: One Week In California

Mother Nature kept Californians humble as she unleashed a wide range of natural disasters across the state.

Saturday Smiles: Livestock Rescued from Fire; East Bay on El Capitan for 100th Time; Kayakers Rescued

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.

How Dangerous is it Driving in California?

This year is shaping up to be one of the deadliest since 2007 and the economy is partly to blame.

Whale Trapped in Net; Wounded Blue Jay Gets CHP Help; New Home for Bay Bridge Chicken; Fatal Dog Mauling: All in Calif.

Patch has had a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are incredible.

Saturday Smiles: Scratcher Nets Man $750,000; East Bay Man Signs with Mariners; CHP Rescues Bird

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.

Did 14 Percent of California's Population Leave as a Result of the Recession?

New migration data from IRS tracked those who left and those who arrived

Gas Station Attendant Wins Lottery Windfall

He stashed the winning lottery ticket in a children's book until he could cash it in.

September 11 Attacks: 14 Years Later

The terrorist attacks changed many lives forever--even those thousands of miles away from the terrible destruction.

Davis Residents Encouraged to Donate Blood in Remembrance of September 11

Red Cross partnership with 9/11 Day encourages people to give blood to honor those lost on 9/11. Find out how you can give the gift of life.

At Robert Mondavi Institute In Davis - TASTE: 2015

regional wineries, breweries, restaurants will provide complimentary tastings of food, drink accompanied by live music and silent auction

Spare the Air Alert Issued for Wednesday as Brutal Heat Wave Continues

Residents are encouraged to walk, bike, take public transit or carpool in an effort to reduce pollution.

Davis Sunrise Rotary Upcoming Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest, September 26th, 5-9 @ Central Park. Proceeds to benefit local charities. Enjoy live music local microbrew, good food & fun