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Ceasefire in the Iran war teeters in the face of disagreements over Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (1000+ words) By JON GAMBRELL and ELENA BECATOROS Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf issued the warning in a message on X. He insisted, like other Iranian officials, the two-week ceasefire extended to Lebanon, something denied by both Israel and the U. S. "Ceasefire violations carry explicit and…...
Today in History: April 9, Philippine, American soldiers surrender, ending Battle of Bataan
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (317+ words) Today is Thursday, April 9, the 99th day of 2026. There are 266 days left in the year. On April 9, 1942, during World War II, some 75, 000 Philippine and American soldiers surrendered to Japanese troops, ending the Battle of Bataan in the Philippines. The prisoners were…...
Over 3 million bottles of over-the-counter eye drops have been recalled
17+ hour, 19+ min ago (685+ words) A California pharmaceutical company is voluntarily recalling more than three million bottles of eye drops. The company, K. C. Pharmaceuticals, made the move after the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an'Enforcement Report'that cited a "lack of assurance of sterility." The affected…...
Historic Stevenson Bridge rehabilitation project set to begin in May
12+ hour, 56+ min ago (418+ words) Yolo County and Solano County are moving forward with the rehabilitation of the historic Stevenson Bridge, a 298-foot, multi-span arch bridge spanning Putah Creek between the two counties. The bridge is scheduled to be closed starting May 1 through October. While…...
UC Davis shines in graduate, professional program rankings
15+ hour, 57+ min ago (297+ words) U. S. News updated rankings for the disciplines of business, education, law, engineering, medicine and nursing as well as some specialties in its 2026 edition of the'Best Graduate Schools. The University of California, Davis, had several science specialties rank in the top 30 in…...
Davis Amtrak Station receives $1 million from Congressman Mike Thompson
1+ day, 18+ min ago (201+ words) Congressman Mike Thompson presented a $1 million check to the city of Davis for the Davis Amtrak Station as one of his Community Funded Projects for Fiscal Year 2026. According to a local press release, the funds will go toward bicycle and…...
Letter to the editor: Standing with Mike Thompson
17+ hour, 47+ min ago (185+ words) I want to thank the Daily Democrat for the article about our congressman, Mike Thompson's opponent. It motivated me to research San Francisco venture capitalist Eric Jones. Mike has a proven commitment to his district. This level of dedication isn't…...
Kicking off a new era for Woodland Community College
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (664+ words) Formal dedication of Woodland Community College's new soccer field begins a new era at the school, beyond a new performing arts and culinary center. "I'm beyond excited to kick off this event with so much community support and a fan…...
Annual Big Day of Giving already breaking records
19+ hour, 11+ min ago (392+ words) Daily Democrat Every year in May, thousands of people in the Sacramento region come together for a 24-hour giving drive to support hundreds of nonprofits that care for our most vulnerable residents and vital local causes. The annual celebration, called…...
SACHCC's 54th annual SALUD! Business Awards set for April 9
19+ hour, 14+ min ago (445+ words) The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SACHCC) will host its 54th Annual SALUD! Business Awards on Thursday, April 9, bringing together regional leaders to celebrate Latino/a business excellence and economic impact. The awards will take place at the Mack Powell Event…...