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Meet the Netflix Executive Responsible for Your Recommendations

01/25/2024

Chief Product Officer Eunice Kim is the executive in charge of overseeing much of what makes Netflix tick—such as incorporating new features into the streaming service, including live events, ads and mobile games.

Realtor Associations Deluged with ‘Copycat’ Commission Lawsuits

01/25/2024

Realtors are being deluged with class-action lawsuits threatening to upend the traditional real estate compensation system, with 16 cases filed in the wake of a mammoth $1.78 billion verdict against top industry groups.

Davis City Council Discusses Partnership with Caltrans I-80 Project

01/25/2024

At the first meeting of 2024, the Davis City Council swore in Josh Chapman as mayor and authorized letters of intent to partner with the California Department of Transportation on the Interstate 80 expansion project.

Yolo County Seeking Community Input on Emergency Operations Plan

01/25/2024

Completed in 2024, the plan outlines the county’s response to extraordinary incidents related to natural, technological and human-caused emergencies or disasters affecting Yolo County.

UC Davis Named Greenest Campus for Eighth Consecutive Year

01/24/2024

According to the UC Davis Sustainability Office, this ranking is determined through a variety of criteria and their analysis to determine the ranking of UC Davis in comparison to other schools.

Education Department Says It Will Fix Its $1.8 Billion FAFSA Mistake

01/24/2024

Families have a lot of questions right now about how much help they’ll get paying for college—questions that financial aid offices can’t yet answer.

California Ranks High Worldwide for Rapidly Depleted Groundwater

01/24/2024

In a sign of the ongoing threats to its precious groundwater stores, half a dozen regions in California rank among the world’s most rapidly declining aquifers.

Shasta County Supervisors Vote to Allow Concealed Weapons in Local Government Buildings

01/24/2024

The Shasta County Board of Supervisors voted to allow guns in local government buildings, defying California law.

New USGS Map Shows California Is at High Risk for Damaging Earthquakes

01/24/2024

An updated earthquake hazard map from USGS shows a high shaking risk in California.

Electric Rail to Las Vegas Keeps Rolling with New Federal Funding Approved

01/24/2024

A project to connect Los Angeles and Las Vegas via electric high speed rail could break ground in early 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced.

Groundwater Levels Are Falling in Parts of California and Food-Growing Regions Worldwide

01/24/2024

Groundwater depletion is worsening in many of the world’s farming regions. But a global study also found that some efforts are helping to boost aquifers.

Invasive Flies Are Inching Closer Toward Ruining California’s Economy

01/24/2024

For months, the California Department of Food and Agriculture has been waging war on the oriental fruit fly, a voracious pest that can attack hundreds of types of fruits and vegetables.

Warriors Star Steph Curry Is a Finalist for Team USA Roster

01/23/2024

Steph Curry has waited a long time, but his Olympic debut may be coming in just a matter of months.

‘Thousand-Year Storm’ Leaves San Diego Reeling From Punishing Rainfall, Floods

01/23/2024

Hundreds of San Diego homes and businesses were damaged or ruined in devastating floods after punishing rainfall fell on Jan. 22.

988-Hotline Counselors Air Concerns: More Training Needed to Juggle Calls

01/23/2024

In the year and a half since its launch, 988—the country’s easy-to-remember suicide and crisis hotline—has received about 8.1 million calls, texts, and chats. Curiosity is growing about the people taking those calls.

Jailed for Missing a Court Date, He Died After Not Being Given His HIV Medicine

01/23/2024

An El Dorado County Jail inmate died after not receiving vital HIV medication for weeks, a new lawsuit claims.

City of Woodland Celebrates Woodland Christian Football Team for Historic 2023 Season

01/23/2024

After bringing home the City of Trees’ first state championship in any sport, the Woodland Christian High School varsity football team was honored by city officials.

A Guide to License Plates

01/23/2024

The numbers and letters on your car can reveal more than you think.

Affordable Meditations Offered Twice a Week to Help Ease Anxiety, Suffering

01/23/2024

Free and donation-based mantra meditation and kirtan classes bring together and uplift community members in Davis and Woodland.

Change Announced in League of Women Voters Board of Supervisors Candidate Forums

01/23/2024

The League of Women Voters forums for seats on the Yolo County Board of Supervisors scheduled for Jan. 31 have been changed to only include the candidates for District 3: Xochitl Rodriguez Murillo and Mary Vixie Sandy.

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