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Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ During Picnic Day weekend, the UC Davis community marked Give Day 2026's 10-year milestone by raising nearly $3.9 million from almost 4,500 donations, and employees drove cow-themed golf carts (Fund-Grazers) across campus to spark challenge gifts. UC Davis
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chancellor May honored UC Davis faculty, staff, and students at his residence on April 8 for the Chancellor’s Achievement Awards for Inclusive Excellence, which recognize contributions to food access, equitable hiring and inclusive research — reflecting the campus’s commitment to mutual respect. UC Davis
- ➤ Hundreds of local schoolchildren will explore over 60 hands-on STEM activities Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to noon at Rex and Margaret Fortune Early College High School (Elk Grove) as organizers promote local college and tech opportunities. UC Davis
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ UC Davis researchers are pivoting their work to address climate change as wildfires destroyed key study sites and funding cuts shifted research priorities. They received a National Science Foundation RAPID grant to resample lakes and capture vital ecosystem data for future environmental resilience. UC Davis
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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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Children's Gymnastics Classes
2-3:30 p.m. — Davis Arts Center — Participation fees apply — Enhance your child's strength, flexibility, and coordination through structured gymnastics routines.
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