Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Judge Paul K. Richardson denied Deputy Public Defender Roberto Villa’s request to release a mentally incompetent man who was held for 54 days on a misdemeanor charge—he sided with Deputy District Attorney Farouq Ghazzawi’s public safety concerns. The court set the next hearing for May 2 when a mental competency evaluation report is expected. Davis Vanguard
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The recipients of the 2024-25 Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Diversity and Community were honored last week—each recognized for deepening campus ties—and Chancellor Gary S. May thanked them for their ongoing work to build an inclusive UC Davis community. UC Davis
- ➤ Tech Foundry, formerly TEAM Lab and run by UC Davis’ Biomedical Engineering department, is opening a new 7,500 square-foot space at Aggie Square to support custom research projects using 3D printing and CNC machines. The expanded facility will enable the lab to manage up to 600 projects a year and add more equipment—boosting its long-standing support for graduate research. UC Davis
- ➤ The university will hold its second annual Remembrance Ceremony on May 19 from noon to 1 p.m. at the UC Davis Conference Center Ballrooms to honor the students, faculty and staff lost in the past year. Chancellor Gary S. May will give a brief introduction followed by musical performances and a ribbon activity for quiet reflection. UC Davis
- ➤ Davis robotics team 1678 Citrus Circuits won its final regional robotics competition for the 2025 season by defeating 39 teams from California, Arizona—and Mexico in a contest that began on March 28. The Davis Enterprise
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Researchers from UC Davis and colleagues merged data from iNaturalist and eBird to confirm that citizen science reliably captured seasonal bird migration patterns in Northern California and Nevada. The study found similar seasonal trends for over 97% of 254 species—from year-round residents to migratory visitors—and began as a UC Davis field course project. UC Davis
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Earlier this month, Davis City Council approved the sale of 1021 Olive Drive for a private developer to build 88 apartments with 14 deed-restricted affordable units — a move aimed at meeting state-mandated housing goals amid the local affordable housing crisis. Critics say this decision is a practical but limited step that falls short of the deeper policy changes needed to support Davis renters and service workers. Davis Vanguard
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Recology Shred Days
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Recology Davis — Free service — Safely shred your documents and help preserve the environment.
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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.
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Katalysst Concert
2-6 p.m. — Sudwerk Brewing Co. — $10 entry — Experience the melodic sounds of AAPI artist Mark Hattori as he performs live.
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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.
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Whole Earth Festival
12-10 PM — University of California, Davis — Free entry — Celebrate environmental sustainability with art, music, and community at this historic festival.
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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!
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