President Bush’s low approval ratings may be more the result of personal experiences than of political beliefs,arecent UC Davis study suggests. UCD political science professor Scott Gartner found that individuals who have experienced a personal loss in a conflict – such as the IraqWaror the9/11terrorist attack – are more likely to disapprove of their leader than those who have not.

Like many children,as a10-year-old Rebekah Shepard wanted to be an astronaut.Her involvement in the Pavilion Lake Research Project is bringing her ever closer to that dream,as she joined researchers from NASA in their exploration of the development of ancient life forms.

Say what? An individual on G Street lost his hearing aid but was unsure of where it was lost.

When terminally ill patients can no longer speak for themselves,decisions can get complicated in the healthcare system.A bill recently signed into law by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger attempts to ensure that those patients‘ wishes are honored.

Yolo County’s needle exchange program,active for one year,has generated some controversy this summer because of reports that used syringes were showing up in public parks. Despite the concerns,theYolo County Board of Supervisors voted3-2earlier this month to allow the needle exchange to continue into its second year at a cost of$100,000.