Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Davis Women in Business plans the OWN IT festival tomorrow at Memorial Union’s East Quad from 3 to 7 p.m. The free event offers live entertainment, workshops, a marketplace plus resource booths for campus wellness. The California Aggie
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Researchers from UC Davis and Oxford studied a hawk flying through a gap to learn how it shifts wing shapes to stabilize flight. The study used motion capture and wind tunnel models at Davis' Center for Animal Flight and Innovation (newly opened with Army funding) and may help design drones. UC Davis
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Davis City Council approved a new economic development plan aimed at removing zoning barriers and tapping local startup talent from UC Davis, and staff will return in roughly 60 days (providing a detailed work plan) to guide next steps. Davis Vanguard
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Davis City Council unanimously approved economic development director Katie Yancey’s Strategic Plan and provided feedback—guiding staff in its implementation. The Davis Enterprise
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Amazing Bubble Man Show
11:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating bubble magic performance that delights audiences of all ages.
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Intermediate Tai Chi Class
10:15-11:15 a.m. — Davis Arts Center — Cost info not provided — Practice the ancient art of Tai Chi for relaxation and health benefits.
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The Lucky Run Celebration
3-6 p.m. — Davis High School — Various entry fees — Celebrate spring with races for all ages including 2K, 5K, and Kids Fun Runs.
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Beginning Tai Chi
10:15-11:15 a.m. — Davis Arts Center — Check local listings for cost — Explore the ancient practice of Tai Chi for physical and mental health at this calming class.
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