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Yolo Food Bank will lose over $2 million in federal funding, cutting its $5.1 million budget by nearly 40% due to reduced food aid and expiring pandemic funds.

Executive director Karen Baker warned that without local donations the food bank may have to cut distributions for 9,300 families relying on its services — a change that could worsen food insecurity in the area.

The UC Davis Lounge Lizards held their 30th anniversary showcase at Khaira Hall from May 3 to May 4, where the group (16 members) performed a cappella routines that showed their dedication and skill in music.

They celebrated 30 years of community talent with a set that highlighted their hard work and artistry.

On April 27, the UC Davis Student Farm held the 2025 Semillas y Culturas Summit where people learned about healthy food growing and native food ways through talks and workshops — the seventh event brought campus groups together.

A UC Davis columnist said that even after receiving internship rejection emails, students can fill the upcoming summer by taking courses, working on personal projects, earning certifications, or finding local jobs and volunteer roles—offering new ways to gain skills for future opportunities.

Dr. John Madigan of UC Davis developed a simple rope squeeze technique that helps foals with maladjustment syndrome recover faster by inducing a slow wave sleep for 20 minutes—this helps them start nursing sooner and gain immunity.

His team is now running a worldwide survey and over 35 countries have reported that the procedure shows promising results in newborn animals.

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.