Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Cool Davis and the city will host a free Make a Plan / Home Energy Score Workshop followed by Electric Home Tours on Sunday, May 17. The event will offer Davis residents practical tips to boost home energy efficiency. The Davis Enterprise
- ➤ The Vanguard launched ticket sales and sponsorships for its 20th Anniversary Fundraiser on June 14 at the Wednesday Club in Suisun. The event will honor five public defenders while celebrating 20 years of impactful journalism and community advocacy. Davis Vanguard
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A study from UC Davis found that wildfire-driven deforestation surged between 1991 and 2023 on USDA Forest Service and private lands, reaching rates far above the global average. Replanting efforts have lagged behind, putting high-elevation forests & watersheds at risk. UC Davis
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A UC Davis study found Yolo County’s basic income program lifted 76 mostly single-parent families above the poverty line between April 2022 and March 2024 — though some did not achieve lasting financial independence. Researchers recommended extended or tapered funding to support families’ needs. UC Davis
- ➤ Yolo County is inviting residents to join community workshops that will shape its Comprehensive Safety Action Plan for roadway safety. The sessions will let locals share input as the county prepares to improve road safety. The Davis Enterprise
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DAiCon 2026
Panels and activities all day — Walter A. Buehler Alumni Center — Registration required — Celebrate anime culture with exciting panels, gaming, and cosplay gatherings.
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YOLO Run (10 km)
8 AM – 12 PM — UC Davis Health Stadium — Benefits children and families — Embrace the spirit of 'You Only Live Once' while supporting local health initiatives.
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Lil Fish: Village Dance Davis
6-10 p.m. — City of Davis: Veterans Memorial Center — Free entry — Experience an electrifying performance by French DJ Lil Fish as he spins tracks perfect for the dancefloor.
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Laura Benitez and the Heartache Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Morgan's Mill — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience heartfelt melodies about love and the road from a talented country band.
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Chris Baron Music Live at Hooby's Brewing Farm
6-8:30 p.m. — Hooby's Brewing Farm — Free entry — Experience live music in a charming farm setting with family-friendly vibes.
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