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UC Davis Health diagnosing more lung cancer at stage 1 than ever before thanks to breakthrough technologies
SACRAMENTO -- Breakthrough technology is helping UC Davis Health treat more cases of lung cancer in its earliest stages. It's the first hospital system in Northern California to marry two cutting-edge advanced imaging technologies that make finding abnormalities in the lungs faster and safer. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths nationwide, expected to take the lives of 125,000 Americans this year alone. That is why UC Davis Health being home to these new technologies is something doctors call a game-changer."This is the Cios Spin, here. What it does is take 3D images of the patient's lungs," said Dr....
I sold my car to a dealership for $53k to pay off a debt – they gave every excuse not to pay but still took the vehicle
ONE family was left fuming after a car dealership failed to pay them $53,000 but still took the vehicle. According to the family, they were planning on using the money to pay off debts. Jessica Haley and her husband, Brandon, said that in 2023, they sold their GMC Sierra Truck...
Delbert Anderson Quartet Merges Navajo Music with Jazz and Funk in Free Concert Aug. 13
The Mondavi Center in partnership with The Gorman Museum of Native American Art at UC Davis presents Delbert Anderson, a Diné jazz trumpeter, compose and educator, merging Navajo “spinning songs” with jazz and funk. Anderson leads a quartet that creates a unique sound in the Native American jazz scene.
Central Valley Women’s Entrepreneurship Center opens Modesto office
The expansion into Modesto marks the center’s commitment to offering no-cost services to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners across the Valley. The office seeks to meet the needs of entrepreneurs in Stanislaus, Merced, Alpine, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties. “The new office extends Fresno State’s support developing entrepreneurs and...
San Francisco officials recommend wearing masks in some indoor spaces
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Department of Public Health is recommending that people begin wearing masks again in some indoor settings. In a post published to X, formerly Twitter, on Friday, the department recommended people “consider” wearing masks in crowded indoor spaces. “Make this summer a healthy one for yourself and others,” the […]
Sewage Spill in Lake Tahoe; Tevis Cup Mourns Loss of Two Horses; Trail Conflicts Prompt New Initiative; More
At approximately 8 p.m. on July 18, a private contractor working in Carnelian Bay struck the North Tahoe Public Utility District’s main sewer export pipeline. Sewage from the pipeline overflowed into the nearby parking lot and reached Lake Tahoe. The pipeline has been repaired. Placer County Environmental Health, the...
UC Davis Women’s Lacrosse: 15 Players Named to Pac-12 Spring Academic Honor Roll
UC Davis women's lacrosse sees 15 student-athletes named to the Pac-12 Spring Academic Honor Roll after one season in the conference. 1,224 student-athletes recognized for academic excellence in the Pac-12 Spring Academic Honor Roll. 1,142 student-athletes participated in Pac-12 sports like baseball, beach volleyball, golf, lacrosse, rowing, softball, tennis, and...
Volleyball Adds Allie Merz to Complete Signing Class
DAVIS, Calif. – Head Coach Dan Conners has completed his 2024 roster with the signing of graduate transfer Allie Merz, a setter who played previously at Long Island University. "We are excited to have Allie join the program," Conners said. "We are thrilled to get her in our gym...
COURT WATCH: Jury Trial – Defense Argues Important Distinction in Burglary Case in Closing
WOODLAND, CA – In a jury trial at Yolo County Superior Court this week, Deputy Public Defender Stephen James Betz argued in closing a man accused of second-degree felony burglary was innocent because he was accused of having broken into a locked truck, but only took items from a utility box in the truck’s bed, not part of the vehicle.
Vitalant reports ’emergency’ shortage of Type O blood donations in California
(FOX40.COM) — A nonprofit is calling on all blood donors to give following a low donor turnout this summer. Vitalant, a nonprofit blood services provider, said it’s facing an “emergency shortage” of type O blood and the supply of it has dropped to an 18-month low. Type O is considered to be critical for patients […]
Don't feed the meter. Save money and buy a parking permit at these L.A. and O.C. beaches
If you're a frequent beachgoer, it would be cheaper to purchase a parking permit than to park on the street. Here are the cities in L.A. and Orange counties offering permits.
WILDCOAST Launches New Campaign to Promote Safe Whale Watching Practices
WILDCOAST announced Friday the launch of “Protect the Locals,” a new campaign dedicated to raising awareness and promoting safe whale watching practices in California and beyond. The Del Mar-based nonprofit’s campaign comes in the midst of a recent uptick in boats violating the Mammal Protection Act, which states...
16-Year-Old Kelsey Zhang Puts Up 4:48.82 400 IM on Day 2 of Sacramento Futures
LCM (50m) Results on MeetMobile, “2024 Futures Championships – Sacramento”. The 2nd day of the Sacramento Futures Championships saw Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics 16-year-old Kelsey Zhang ripped a new personal best of 4:48.82 en route to winning the women’s 400 IM by a considerable margin. Zhang’s previous best of 4:51.14 was set back in May at the PC SCSC George Haines International meet. Last night, Zhang swam a very balanced race, splitting 1:04.44 on fly, 1:16.99 on back, 1:22.56 on breast, and 1:04.83 on free. Canyons Aquatic Club 14-year-old Emma Hussein had a heck of a swim for 2nd as well, touching in 4:53.05. That performance blew away her personal best of 4:56.43, which the youngster had just set at the LA Invite about 3 weeks ago.
Danville's Maggie Steffens leads USA to opening win vs. Greece in women's water polo
USA women’s water polo powered past Greece 15-6 on with goals from Danville's own Maggie Steffens, Jenna Flynn, Rachel Fattal and Maddie Musselman in the Paris Olympic opener on Saturday. 2024 Paris Olympics Jul 10. 2024 Paris Olympics May 27. Steffens is looking for her fourth gold medal at...
MLB Player Freddie Freeman’s Son Can’t ‘Stand or Walk’ After Hospitalization for Transient Synovitis
Courtesy of Chelsea Freeman/Instagram Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman rushed to the hospital to be with his son on Wednesday, July 25, after his team’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Freeman, 34, learned after the game that his wife, Chelsea, rushed their youngest, 3-year-old Maximus, to the emergency room after he experienced pain […]
Matt Smith Sets New Sonoma Track Record
SONOMA, Calif. — Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith set a new track E.T. record on Saturday at Sonoma Raceway, defeating teammate Jianna Evaristo in the final round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout as part of this weekend’s 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals.
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