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California Lab Staff Overwhelmed by Rising Bird Flu Cases

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Los Angeles Times

The California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory at UC Davis is facing significant workplace tensions due to understaffing and management issues, impacting its ability to test for the H5N1 bird flu virus. Employees report being overworked and struggling to meet testing demands, which could delay crucial responses to outbreaks. Despite denials from UC Davis officials, the lab has seen high staff turnover and errors in testing processes, raising concerns about its capacity to handle the ongoing avian flu crisis affecting California's poultry and dairy industries.

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"Davis Stabbing Spree Suspect Deemed Competent, Trial to Proceed"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times

Carlos Reales Dominguez, the former U.C. Davis student accused of fatally stabbing two individuals and injuring another, has been deemed competent to stand trial by a California judge after receiving treatment at a state psychiatric hospital. Initially found incompetent, his mental health has improved to meet legal standards for understanding and participating in legal proceedings. The ruling follows a period of treatment for schizophrenia, allowing the criminal case to proceed with a preliminary hearing scheduled for February 26.

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