New Treatments Aim to Help Beekeepers Battle Mite Infestations
Researchers find combining amitraz pesticide with inhibiting compound can increase effectiveness against resistant varroa mites.
Stem Cell Therapy Boosts Quality of Life for Babies with Spina Bifida
Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Treating Spina Bifida in Utero
Lifestyle
John Charles Moore, Retired CalTrans Worker, Dies at 76
Moore, born John Charles Ratzlaff, was known for his strong work ethic and passion for fixing and building things.

Davis Affordable Housing Plan Advances to Social Services Commission
The proposed Willowgrove development's affordable housing component will be reviewed by the city's Social Services Commission.
Davis Fire Chief Retires, Hometown Firefighter Takes Over
Division Chief Paul Swanson, a lifelong Davis resident, will become the city's next fire chief on Tuesday.
Health
Avian Flu Detected in Elephant Seal Pups at Northern California Beach
Año Nuevo State Park has closed tours and visits to the beach after illnesses among elephant seals.

UC Davis Health Implants First Atrial Leadless Pacemaker
Breakthrough procedure offers new hope for congenital heart patients with single ventricle.
Teen Social Health Linked to Loneliness, Aggression
UC Davis study finds teens with fewer friends, family conflict more likely to be aggressive or victimized
Politics
Young Democrats Challenge Veteran Lawmakers in Push for Generational Change
Grassroots candidates aim to unseat long-serving members of Congress, citing need for new leadership and ideas

Young Democrats Challenge Veteran Party Figures in Congress
Grassroots candidates aim to oust long-serving lawmakers and bring a new generation to Washington
Study Finds Partisan Travelers Prefer Like-Minded Destinations
Research shows people from strongly Democratic or Republican counties are more likely to visit similar political destinations.
Science
Researchers Develop New Varroa Mite Treatment for Beekeepers
Combining amitraz with an inhibiting compound increases the pesticide's effectiveness against resistant mites.

UC Davis Unveils New Platform to Decode Extracellular Vesicle Proteins
Researchers develop VESSEL system to understand the biological functions of EV surface proteins and their therapeutic potential.
Mirror Image Pheromones Help Beetles Swipe Right
New research shows how Japanese scarab beetles use mirror-image pheromones to find mates and avoid interbreeding.
Sports
Seattle U edges UC Davis in close game
Redhawks win on late free throw by Heimbrodt

UC Davis defeats Long Beach State 71-54
Marcus Wilson scores 18 points in the win
HIWU Suspends Probationary HEAL Accreditation for 'Ohio Lab'
Samples collected in Ohio will be directed to the Kenneth L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory at the University of California, Davis for analysis.