The UC Davis Health System operates thestate’s largest program forfamily nurse practitioners and physician assistants.It has graduated more than1,600professionals since1972,many of whom provide primary care in underserved areas.

The Aggies’ mindset this season has been to spread the wealth. UC Davis did exactly that Tuesday night in its home opener against San Francisco, using a balanced offensive attack to beat the Dons at the Pavilion, 56-49.

Football UC Davis defensive tackle John Faletoese was named the Great West Conference Defensive Player of the Year on Tuesday while joining offensive lineman Jonathan Compas as a three-time All-GWC first-team honoree and headlining 16 Aggies recognized by the league.

You’re sitting at the dining room table with your family on Thanksgiving, waiting for your turn to rattle off that list of things you’ll be giving thanks to so you can eat. You have that list down cold.