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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On May 20, Nordstrom Rack opened its doors at Davis Collection where an excited crowd gathered despite the afternoon heat to get a first glimpse of the store's soft opening — a sign that local shoppers eagerly welcomed the new retailer — as it began a phased rollout of its operations. The Davis Enterprise
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Davis Rabbi Jeremy Simons will hold a community vigil today at 6:00 p.m. to honor Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky—two young diplomats fatally shot in a targeted antisemitic attack in Washington, D.C. Davis Vanguard
- ➤ Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for murder and attempted murder in Yolo County Superior Court as a former UC Davis instructor testified today that his class behavior was concerning—he wore a hood with his face mask up and submitted work under a false name. A Davis police detective admitted that some items from his residence were not sent for forensic testing and court will resume today with further testimony. Davis Vanguard
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ New technology can hurt the environment by using nonrenewable energy that causes air pollution and adds to e-waste—while tools such as AI and smart farming help reduce waste and boost renewable energy efforts—so experts say careful management is needed. The California Aggie
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a meeting on May 15, the ASUCD Senate reviewed updates from campus groups and passed a bill to spend nearly $32,000 for new bike counters on campus. The Senate also examined reports from The Pantry, the Campus Center for the Environment, and CoHo (the bike counters project will help improve cycling tracking and guide future planning). The California Aggie
- ➤ Yolo County Public Works will begin a major summer project on Tuesday, May 27 to fix and protect roadways. The $7.9M effort is part of the 2025 Pavement Preservation Project. The Davis Enterprise
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UC Davis baseball played CSU Fullerton at Dobbins Stadium from April 25 to 27 and lost the series in three games with scores of 2-1, 2-0 and 8-5 — with pitchers Bryan Green and Tyler Wood noted for strong efforts — as the Aggies struggled to turn hits into wins. The California Aggie
- ➤ UC Davis Athletics completed a very successful Give Day event on April 11th and 12th by raising over $400,000 through donor challenges among its teams — with the football team raising nearly $85,000. Athletics Director Rocko DeLuca said the funds supported athletic programs and will drive improvements for future competitions. The California Aggie
- ➤ On April 19, the UC Davis men’s soccer team played its first night game under a new $4.4 million lighting upgrade that installed four 100-foot poles at the soccer field and eight 80-foot poles at the baseball complex—it helped fans avoid the heat and gave players more energy. The team improved its win record with key player Luke Goodman returning on May 3 and then played its final spring night game against Stanford on May 17 at 7 p.m. The California Aggie
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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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On-Site Tour of The Farmstead
9 AM - 7 PM — The Farmstead at Dixon — Free entry — Explore the newest senior community focused on independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
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