Party hosts may want to think twice when serving alcohol to underage drinkers as a result of new legislation.

The Greeks believed Poseidon caused earthquakes when he hit the ground with his trident. Legends in Siberia held that the earth shook when mythical dogs scratched at fleas. In Mexico, it was El Diablo who ripped the earth open from the inside. The lesson: earthquakes are beyond mortal control.

Tailgating comes to UC Davis this fall as a family-friendly pilot program, featuring live entertainment, private party rentals, barbequing and alcohol consumption. The pilot program begins Sep. 11, the first home football game of the season against Portland State.

The UC Davis Bookstore will soon be carrying Alta Gracia, a brand of clothing known for paying its workers living wages. The merchandise, as well as informational items about Alta Gracia, will be sold on campus, starting next month.

Vivid colors and emotional scenes tell a story of both hope and heartbreak in “My America,” a solo exhibition by UC Davis professor Carlos Francisco Jackson at Woodland’s Gallery 625. About 20 of Jackson’s silk screens will be on display until Sept. 28.

UC Davis opened the 2010 campaign on Saturday on the turf of Memorial Stadium in Berkeley to play Pac-10 cousin Cal.

Women’s volleyball coach Jamie Holmes is all about beating the teams they should and playing the tough teams strong.

You can tell a lot about a team by the way they respond to a loss. The Aggies did not get the start they were hoping for this season, but the way they bounced back showed true heart.

It was a tough week for UC Davis, but the Aggies can take some solace in the fact that they have shown some team growth in the early parts of 2010.

UC Davis teams aimed at some of the best Pac-10 teams last weekend. While the men’s water polo and football team engaged California, the women’s soccer team took on both Oregon and Oregon State University as part of the University of Oregon Nike Tournament.

The UC Davis cross-country team opened up its season at home this weekend against rival Sacramento St. in the Aggie Open.

THURSDAY: Meat Lab Sale; Fire University.