Good morning, Davis.

A man facing felony stalking charges is kept in jail after Judge Catherine R.

Hohenwarter denied lowering his bail on Thursday in Yolo County Superior Court + he faces extra charges from a 2015 felony and concerns about his mental health.

UC Davis’s 111th Picnic Day will be held tomorrow with over 200 events across campus and the city and will feature a parade starting at 9:30 a.m. on the North Quad and crowd favorites like the Doxie Derby and Battle of the Bands—this event expects to draw nearly 75,000 attendees.

Picnic Day at UC Davis is set for today, with students enjoying family events and parties while campus safety programs—such as Safe Ride and security measures by student groups—work to keep gatherings safe.

Students are advised to stay hydrated, avoid accepting drinks from strangers, and watch out for one another during the celebrations.

Davis Joint Unified School District faces a deep enrollment decline and looming housing crisis that could force school closures and staffing cuts if new housing is not built, and Superintendent Matt Best says the district is meeting with community groups to discuss boundary changes and explore teacher housing options. The district plans to start serious planning this fall and its school board will decide next steps by October 2026—efforts that are critical to stabilizing Davis schools.

UC Davis will open Aggie Square in Sacramento on May 2 with a $1.15 billion investment that creates a hub for students, researchers and entrepreneurs to work together—featuring flexible labs, classrooms and community spaces.

The project, which offers free bus access from Davis and affordable student housing opening this spring—is designed to boost innovation and strengthen local ties.

On April 2, four Aggie Mental Health Ambassadors urged ASUCD senators to speak up for a mental health program facing funding cuts from Student Affairs, noting that the group has less than two weeks to file a petition.

The Senate elected Senator Umar Shaikh as Senate Pro Tempore on April 3—adding a leadership change amid the budget concerns.

On March 24, Davis announced that it received over $7.5 million from federal programs and the county for projects that include adding 16 charging stations for electric buses by 2026—improving pedestrian safety with buffered bike lanes, rapid flashing beacons and high-visibility markings, and upgrading electric grid systems. City staff said the funds will also cover electric vehicle charger installations and a cybersecurity project to protect city systems.

On Tuesday, former Davis city manager Mike Webb attended his first Board of Supervisors meeting as Yolo County's new chief administrative officer—officials updated on measles, avian flu, seasonal flu, and COVID outbreaks.

Recology Shred Days

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Recology Davis — Free service — Safely shred your documents and help preserve the environment.

Gordie Tentrees Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Watermelon Music — Ticket prices vary — Experience the authentic storytelling of road poet Gordie Tentrees as he tours in support of his latest album.

Katalysst Concert

2-6 p.m. — Sudwerk Brewing Co. — $10 entry — Experience the melodic sounds of AAPI artist Mark Hattori as he performs live.

Pence Gallery Garden Tour 2025

Noon-5 p.m. — Pence Gallery — Ticket required — Explore six beautifully curated gardens in Davis while enjoying the vibrant springtime scenery.

Whole Earth Festival

12-10 PM — University of California, Davis — Free entry — Celebrate environmental sustainability with art, music, and community at this historic festival.

MOSAIC Children's Museum Fundraiser Golf Tournament

8 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Wildhorse Golf Club — Registration fee required — Swing into action for a good cause at MOSAIC’s annual golf tournament featuring a Hole-in-One prize!