I didn't get a chance to see the Channel 8 news - We've got all the local stations covering it, but with everything else going on didn't get a chance to ask someone to tape it.
Ted the Titan began opening at UC Davis at 1pm pacific time. Check the live webcam
here
Sorry, no webcam at UConn this time around, you'll just have to come see it in person when it blooms - hopefully by the end of the week...