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Tuesday, January 20th, 2026
Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Davis has seen changes in local commerce this past month as Planet Fitness, Orangetheory Fitness and Village Bakery have opened while future spots like Chipotle on Chiles Road, Tequileros Taqueria + Paris Banh Mi will debut at the Davis Collection. Meanwhile, Growing Groves and GameStop have closed, affecting residents. The California Aggie
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Worn, an exhibit exploring how clothing shapes memory and identity, is on view at the Learning Center Gallery from Jan. 9 to Feb. 8 as part of the Pence Gallery’s (50th anniversary) celebrations featuring art by local and regional creators. The California Aggie
- ➤ UC Davis professor Sasha Abramsky presented his new novel ‘American Carnage’ at Avid Reader on Jan. 10, explaining how federal job cuts affected 11 workers (he urged younger audiences to start conversations on the issue). The book is available for pre-order and will be officially published today. The California Aggie
- ➤ Davis musician Rowan McGuire expanded JumpDog Studios to offer recording, mixing, and mastering services for local artists (the studio supports genres from indie-rock to folk). His growing production work fosters community music projects in Davis. The California Aggie
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UC Davis students have launched the AI Student Collective (AISC) to offer hands-on AI workshops and projects for all skill levels. The group will host beginner sprints and long-term initiatives that connect academic learning with real-world tech practices. The California Aggie
- ➤ UC Davis Career Center in South Hall offers resume reviews, career advising, and email newsletters for undergraduates, with walk-in appointments + scheduled consultations available today. Interim executive director Andrea Hanson says early support helps students secure a job at graduation. The California Aggie
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ UC Davis researcher Andrew Whitehead explained that ancient lead exposure may have influenced brain development as lab tests using organoids showed our ancestors developed gene changes to better handle the toxin. The findings suggest that environmental toxins once shaped evolution plus they offer clues for today’s health. The California Aggie
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A UC Davis study from September showed that choline levels were 8% lower in people with anxiety disorders, which points to potential nutritional approaches to support brain health—researchers emphasize that further study is needed. The California Aggie
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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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Slow Jazz Jam
3-5 p.m. — Davis Senior Center — Free entry — Hone your improvisational jazz skills in a relaxed jam session for new jazz musicians.
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