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Agriculture school enrollment grows across the U.S.

Some people may poke fun at UC Davis for being an agriculture school, but studies show that more and more students across the country are looking into agriculture careers.

Income tax withholding increase takes bite out of paychecks

California employees' paychecks will be a bit slimmer, just as holiday shopping season begins.

City staff discusses future senior housing plans

Despite the failure of the Measure P Wildhorse Ranch housing development, the City of Davis is still working on future housing plans.

Ongoing Willowbank Park project delayed

The ongoing Willowbank housing project has been suspended once more, due to neighborhood and environmental concerns.

News-in-Brief

Methamphetamine lab found in Davis

Information and Education Technology slashes budget 10 percent

Wireless service on campus, computer labs and MyUCDavis.edu: These are just some of the services Information and Education Technology provides to UC Davis.

Fort Hood shooting spurs discussion of religious motives

After a fatal shooting at Fort Hood military base in Texas, the military and Muslim communities are concerned about anti-Muslim sentiments.

Governor estimates $5 to $7 billion budget gap

To add one more issue to the list of problems currently facing California's budget, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger estimated the budget will fall out of balance by $5 to 7 billion this fiscal year, on top of a $7.4 billion gap already projected for 2010-2011.

Davis Wiki declared “world’s best local wiki”

Though a small city of 65,000, Davis knows just the way to keep its community members up-to-date on local happenings.

University of California launches UC Global Health Institute

The 10 University of California campuses have aligned to undertake an unprecedented feat.

UCD Bookstore robber sentenced to prison

Fernando De Vizcarra, a 21-year-old from San Francisco, was sentenced to nearly six years in prison after breaking a UC Davis Bookstore security supervisor's jaw in a Dec. 2008 robbery.

Campus police propose solution to 9-1-1 misdialing

Misdialing 9-1-1 can interfere with actual emergencies, but the UC Davis Police Department has a solution.

Voters pessimistic of only democratic governor hopeful, poll says

Americans love choice - just walk down a supermarket's cereal aisle. In the June 2010 primary, however, Californians looking to vote for a democrat may find only one available box to check.

College enrollment hits all-time high

Despite the flood of budget cuts that hit institutions of higher education, a recent study shows that college enrollment is higher than ever.