Friday, May 9th, 2025
Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ YIIN will host a community dinner and fundraiser on Saturday, June 14, at the Yolo County Fairgrounds to support local immigrants with rent help, legal services, and DACA applications—featuring a buffet-style Indian meal, Mexican desserts, music by Mariachi Puente, a silent auction, and a keynote speech by Andrea Gaytan at 5:30 p.m. Davis Vanguard
- ➤ On Thursday, the Yolo Crisis Nursery held a grand opening for its new $9.5 million home in Davis. The Davis Enterprise
- ➤ The Rotary Club of Davis will host its annual barbecue from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 18 in downtown Davis’ Central Park (a venue for local gatherings) as local residents are invited to enjoy a range of barbecue options. The Davis Enterprise
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A witness, Justin Schafer, recalled following a suspect involved in a Davis stabbing in West Davis before the suspect was arrested—residents remained on alert following the incident. The Davis Enterprise
- ➤ Judge Daniel M. Wolk upheld a stay-away order barring the accused from the Dutch Bros location in Davis—he ruled that despite defense claims the offense occurred down the street, police involvement and customer concerns made the restriction relevant. Davis Vanguard
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Yolo County grand jury recommended that Davis Joint Unified School District upgrade cameras in open areas—ones that will send instant alerts for intruders during school hours—and increase support for teachers based on its safety review. The Davis Enterprise
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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NorCow Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Open and Collegiate Championships
9 AM - 4 PM — University Credit Union Center — Entry fee required — Compete in Gi and NoGi divisions for youth and adults at this premier martial arts event.
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Andre Nickatina Live at G St. Wunderbar
1-5 p.m. — G St. Wunderbar — Ticket prices vary — Catch the legendary Andre Nickatina at this all-ages day show in Davis.
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