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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Memorial Day Ceremony will honor all 136 Gold Star Aggies, including 11 who died 80 years ago, at noon Thursday at the Memorial Union north courtyard—details of this tribute are displayed in the Golden Memory Book. Dr. Arthur B. Dublin will be the keynote speaker—Chancellor Gary S. May will also give welcome remarks at the event. UC Davis
- ➤ Volunteers will paint rainbow crosswalks at Davis’ Central Park between 6 and 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 25—marking the start of Pride Month. The Davis Enterprise
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At Yolo County Superior Court, a witness testified that Carlos Dominguez’s mental health declined — he missed UC Davis advising sessions and acted erratically — before his alleged stabbing spree, and he now faces two felony murder counts, one count of attempted murder, and additional enhancements. Davis Vanguard
- ➤ Dominguez's father and sister testified in Davis during a stabbing trial—Juan Reales said a reporter alerted him in May 2023 that his son was arrested for murder. The Davis Enterprise
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 1, the UC Davis Foundation honored Kevin Bacon ’72 with the 2025 Charles J. Soderquist Award for exceptional philanthropy, volunteerism, and leadership—Bacon and his wife Kim then donated the $10,000 prize to the Bohart Museum of Entomology. UC Davis
- ➤ University leaders from 27 research institutions gathered on campus from May 7th to May 9th to discuss challenges in higher education such as equity and inclusion. Key speakers said universities must take concrete steps to address funding cuts and global pressures — and UC Davis remains the only U21 member in the western United States. UC Davis
- ➤ Today, UC Davis continues its 'From Labs to Lives' series to help residents understand federally funded research and what may happen if the funds stop. The website organizes experts by topic and adds voices — who point out that the work leads to new technology and local jobs — to explain its importance. UC Davis
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scientists at UC Davis found that native northwestern pond turtles in Yosemite started to return after invasive bullfrogs nearly disappeared—turtles became 2 to 100 times more common where bullfrogs were removed. The study shows that removing bullfrogs may help native turtle populations recover. UC Davis
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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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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.
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