Good morning, Davis.

In the trial of former UC Davis student Carlos Reales Dominguez, who faces felony murder and attempted murder charges for a 2023 Davis stabbing spree, multiple detectives and experts testified detailed evidence including surveillance footage and body camera recordings on Wednesday. The trial will resume today at 9:30 a.m. with further cross-examination scheduled for Friday.

Dr. Noor Nazir, a pregnant postdoctoral researcher at UC Davis who was terminated in April, now faces forced departure by May 18 while battling a high-risk twin pregnancy (with complications including anemia, thalassemia, and infections) and lacking income and health insurance.

Union leaders and colleagues urge the university to provide her a visiting scholar position to secure her legal status and health care, but officials have rejected the proposals so far.

On Tuesday, the Davis City Council decided to have city commissions review the possibility of amending Measure J/R/D’s exceptions — a move aimed at clarifying local policy.

This decision sets the stage for further discussion on how the measure may change.

The Davis City Council agreed to send Measure J/R/D amendment proposals to city commissions for review and to delay any ballot vote until 2026 or later—since a November 2025 vote is too costly and rushed.

Council members stressed that keeping housing projects separate from policy changes will help the city plan a long-term housing strategy.

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.

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.

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.

TT College Men's Soccer ID Camp

6:00 AM – 2:30 PM — Davis Legacy Soccer Club — $ — Experience training and exposure with Division 1 college soccer coaches.