Good morning, Davis.

A new splash pad—Natalie’s Corner—opened in Central Park to honor Davis Police Officer Natalie Corona who died in the line of duty in January 2019.

On Saturday the city celebrated her sacrifice with a memorial ceremony.

Alum Joe Sasto, a UC Davis graduate known for his Top Chef appearances, will release his first cookbook, Breaking the Rules: A Fresh Take on Italian Classics, on October 21—he intends to share creative recipes and personal stories that challenge traditional Italian cuisine.

Sasto, who worked in top restaurants nationwide, aims to make home cooking more accessible for everyday cooks.

A study by UC Davis computer scientists led by Yash Vekaria shows that GenAI browser assistants collect and share sensitive data without users knowing—tests found some assistants captured full webpage content and even social security numbers.

The study, presented on August 13 at the USENIX Security Symposium, warns that weak tracking controls put user privacy at risk.

A UC Davis study shows California Jews have experienced a 30% rise in depression and a 45% increase in anxiety since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israeli civilians—antisemitic events like synagogue vandalism have worsened these mental health issues.

A UC Davis study found that since the Oct.

7 Hamas attacks in 2023, California Jews experienced a 30 percent rise in depression and a 45 percent increase in anxiety caused by growing antisemitism, with over 60 percent reporting incidents. Surveying more than 200 Northern California Jewish parents from September 2023 to August 2024, the researchers recommended improved mental health services and cultural training for providers—highlighting urgent community needs.

Pet First Aid and CPR Class

9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Redwood Building — $65 — Gain essential skills in pet first aid and CPR while supporting animal rescue in a local initiative.

The Nickel Slots Live

6-10 p.m. — Sudwerk Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy a lively evening of alt-country and Americana with The Nickel Slots.