Tuesday, January 6th, 2026
Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Davis-based musician Dave Nachmanoff and his band will perform at Winters Opera House on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 5:30 p.m. to raise funds for Meals on Wheels Yolo County, with a recommended $40 donation covering admission, appetizers, concert and desserts. Davis Vanguard
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sahar Khoury's solo exhibition, Weights & Measures, opens Jan. 7 at the Manetti Shrem Museum. Digitizing the Museum Collection runs Jan. 21 — May 2, showcasing key works from UC Davis’ Fine Arts Collection with a free public opening on Feb. 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. UC Davis
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UC Davis students are showing leadership (boosting local growth) by restoring habitats at Putah Creek, running health clinics and engaging K–12 students in STEM and history projects. Their work spans local schools, wildlife sites and community centers as part of ongoing campus-community partnerships. UC Davis
- ➤ The Davis Chamber of Commerce Foundation has opened applications for two $1,000 scholarships for graduating 2026 high school seniors in Davis; eligible students are encouraged to apply promptly. The Davis Enterprise
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Coffee House at UC Davis introduced a six-month pilot for reusable to-go containers at four service points yesterday at the student union, using a digital deposit-and-refund system to reduce waste and support campus sustainability goals (with Friendlier containers from Canada). UC Davis
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Witch Opening Night
7 PM – 1 AM — Veterans Memorial Theater — $15 for students/seniors, $20 for general admission — Enjoy Acme's winter show in this community-focused event.
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UC Davis Symphony Orchestra Concert
7:00-8:15 p.m. — Mondavi Center — $12-$27.50 — Experience the talents of conductor Matilda Hofman and virtuoso Ava Pakiam performing works by Mendelssohn and Bruch.
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