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Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ UC Davis researcher Walter Leal's new study (published this week) found that Japanese scarab beetles use mirror-image pheromones, with one form attracting males and the other repelling them, a discovery that may help monitor and control invasive pests in California. UC Davis
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ An international panel led by UC Davis professor Maria Marco defined gut health as normal gut function without disease or bothersome symptoms — a consensus reached in Sept. 2024 — to guide health research and practice. UC Davis
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A UC Davis survey released Wednesday, Feb. 18 shows average apartment rents dropped 1.8% from fall 2024 to fall 2025 & vacancy rates held steady. The report marks the first decline in over a decade as new student beds continue to be added on campus. UC Davis
- ➤ The average rent for apartments in Davis fell 1.8% from fall 2024 to fall 2025 as thousands of new student housing beds helped lower the blended rate to $2,711, a survey found. The report noted a blended vacancy rate of 3.5% during this period. Davis Vanguard
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UC Davis reclassified its women’s equestrian team from varsity to club status starting in the 2026–27 academic year. The team will compete varsity through the 2025–26 season — a change that has drawn criticism from athletes and supporters. Davis Vanguard
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