Good morning, Davis.

Davis Night Market hosts free food recovery events every weekday from 9 to 11 p.m. in Central Park—local volunteers collect and distribute excess prepared and non-perishable food donated by businesses to help address food insecurity in the Davis community.

Davis Police Chief Todd Henry confirmed on Thursday that police are looking for more than one gunman in connection with Saturday's shooting at Community Park—he released a description of one suspect.

The all-female a cappella group The Spokes will perform tomorrow at the Mondavi Center for HellaCappella—an annual event featuring seven groups from the West Coast.

They have practiced many times each week to prepare both their songs and dances.

University of California students have pushed for an ethnic studies course requirement for five years and say the current governance system does not let them participate fully — their group and faculty voices have sparked ongoing debates.

The UC Assembly of the Academic Senate will vote on the Area A-G/H Ethnic Studies proposal on April 23, which, if approved, will revise high school admission rules.

The UC Davis Botanical Conservatory — a campus gem with nearly 4,000 plant species including many endangered types — helps teach classes and gives students a calm spot to relax.

It is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will hold a plant sale in its parking lot Saturday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At its April 10 meeting, the ASUCD Senate confirmed three new vice controllers—Trinity Chow, Ashley Knauss and Zayd Musa—and an interim senator, Noblejot Singh, who replaced former Senator Asif Ahmed.

The Senate also passed several amendments and bills including changes to interim officer appointments and funding for Environmental Action Week, and it approved a quarterly report from the Academic Affairs Commission while considering public comments on campus events.

At Tuesday night's Davis City Council meeting, Evan Schmidt of Valley Vision presented the We Prosper Together plan—a regional project to boost good jobs and support climate-friendly sectors that spotlighted Davis and UC Davis.

Davis has not joined the coalition yet, and the Council will decide in May while a request for proposals releasing $4 million is expected today— adding more support for the region.

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!