Good morning, Davis.

Grassroots organizers and labor unions will mobilize on May 1 for economic justice and immigrant rights as part of the MayDay Strong National Day of Action.

In Davis, a downtown march will begin at 5 p.m. in Central Park — Woodland will hold a rally at the county courthouse from 5 to 7 p.m. and West Sacramento will hold a demonstration beginning at 4:30 p.m.

On Monday in Yolo County Superior Court, Judge Clara M.

Leves delayed the arraignment by two weeks because no Vietnamese interpreter was available and instead used Google Translate—printing a notice with the next hearing date and bail set at $10,000 for the defendant—while the accused remains in custody.

University of California, Davis anthropologist Manvir Singh published research on April 29 in Current Biology that challenges the idea that dance and lullabies are universal; his study with the Northern Aché in Paraguay found that adults sing alone and do not perform dancing or infant-directed song—behaviors that must be learned rather than built into human nature.

George Baxter outlined plans for Aggie Square, an innovation district on the Sacramento campus that will create jobs and help local startups ahead of its official unveiling on May 2.

Chancellor May said the project is a strong return on public investment—aimed at keeping UC Davis graduates and businesses in the region.

ASUCD Spring Elections resulted in Amrita Julka and Dhilena Wickramasinghe being elected as ASUCD President and Internal Vice President while several candidates, including Aaminah Mohammad and Nanki Kaur, were disqualified on April 27 for campaign rule violations—additional officials were named and constitutional amendments passed by large margins even as a transportation fee referendum failed and vote counts were delayed due to technical issues.

On April 27, UC Davis announced that the federal government reinstated F-1 visa status for 23 international students and recent graduates following earlier terminations.

The decision came as part of a reversal on cancelling around 1,500 visas—officials noted the restored status may not be permanent until further eligibility reviews are completed.

Organizers invite staff to serve as commencement ambassadors to help Spring Commencement run smoothly at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento this June.

Volunteers must work one five-hour shift & attend virtual training on May 14 while signing up by May 9, and they will receive a $75 gift card & a T-shirt along with food, drinks & nearby parking.

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!

Healing Arts Workshop

10-11:30 a.m. — Pence Gallery — $5 Members, $10 Non-Members — Explore the transformative power of healing arts with hands-on activities led by facilitator Amy Vidra.

MedStart Presents: ARIZ Precision Medicine with CEO Brad Niles

6-8 p.m. — Connect Labs by Wexford — Free event — Explore groundbreaking cancer therapies from ARIZ Precision Medicine's innovative approach to target and destroy cancer cells.

New Harmony Jazz Band Performance

11 a.m. — Central Park — Free — Enjoy two sets of Swing, Big Band, and Latin jazz standards while surrounded by the Craft & Vintage Fair.

May Book Club: The Left Hand of Darkness

7-9 p.m. — Starbucks — Free entry — Engage in a lively discussion about Ursula K. Le Guin's classic in a friendly women's book club setting.