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Greetings Davis! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How UC Davis outlasted Cal Poly in a five-set home battle
  • What UC Davis experts say about a tiny bug threatening big vineyards
  • How Davis lab findings signal a new wave of avian flu

Also on today's calendar: Davis Labor Day Run and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 85 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 89, low: 55. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 95 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Cal Poly Volleyball splits weekend at UC Davis Invitational (mustangnews.net) — UC Davis volleyball fans just watched the Aggies edge Cal Poly in a five-set thriller to close the UC Davis Invitational, after Cal Poly had beaten San Diego State the day before. The article breaks down key stats, standout players, and momentum swings, highlighting how the Aggies' stronger defense and late-set execution secured the home win in Davis.
   

• Growers urge state to step up glassy-winged sharpshooter trapping and treatment (pressdemocrat.com) — State lawmakers, scientists, and wine industry leaders met at UC Davis in Davis to warn that the glassy-winged sharpshooter could cause severe, statewide damage to vineyards without more funding for trapping and treatment. They described how a recent outbreak linked to nursery plants spread across multiple counties and urged California to invest millions annually to protect grapes and related jobs.
   

• Avian Flu Resurges in California Wild Birds Sparking Biosecurity Warnings (time.news) — Wildlife officials have confirmed a resurgence of highly pathogenic avian flu in California birds, with testing done at the state animal health lab in Davis and detections in nearby Yolo County. Residents, especially hunters and bird owners, are urged to report dead wild birds and sick poultry, avoid direct contact, and follow strict hygiene to help limit the spread of this and other wildlife diseases.
   

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  • Back to School Night
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🗞 Nearby News

Woodland

  • TANA to host fim night with Woodland for Peace on Sept. 17 (dailydemocrat.com)
  • Sacramento news this week: CSU workers rally, Woodland flock cameras and more (sacbee.com)
  • Yolo County student honored by Oklahoma State University Ferguson College of Agriculture (dailydemocrat.com)

West Sacramento

  • Beyond the mains: Appetizers, desserts and drinks for the Tower Bridge Dinner (sacbee.com)

Ok Davis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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