Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

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Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Davis Odd Fellows and Davis Cemetery District will host their annual Memorial Day ceremony at Davis Cemetery on Monday, May 26 from 10 to 11 a.m. for community remembrance. The Davis Enterprise
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the UC Davis Institute held its 25th annual Big Bang! Business Competition and awarded more than $100,000 in cash prizes and residencies to winning teams— including a $25,000 prize to a Caltech team for a livestock biosensor designed to help farmers monitor cattle health. Local teams such as The Make Box and Teflishe Foods also received sector awards— boosting plans for free workshops and new product trials. UC Davis
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Today in court, Carlos Dominguez’s ex-girlfriend testified that he had grown quiet and withdrawn—neglecting his cat Ember and focusing on music after their breakup—while Detective Christopher Ritter plus UC Davis advisors detailed surveillance timeline issues and his academic disqualification in the case linked to the Davis stabbings. Davis Vanguard
- ➤ At Yolo County Superior Court, testimony detailed how Carlos Dominguez showed odd behavior—hearing voices, a stiff walk, and causing property damage—before he was charged with two counts of murder as the trial continued with differing witness accounts. Davis Vanguard
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A UC Davis study shows Lake Tahoe’s underwater ultraviolet radiation varies up to 100 times between wet and dry years, which can affect aquatic life. Researchers have collected data continuously since 2006—providing long-term insights that help natural resource managers track climate impacts on the lake. UC Davis
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday (May 20), the Davis City Council reviewed and provided feedback on the proposed budget (FY 2025/26 and 2026/27). The Davis Enterprise
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Davis Music Festival 2025
6 PM – 12 AM — Davis Odd Fellows — Ticket prices vary — Experience whimsical folk rock with Ian George and his outlandish ballads.
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