Wednesday, May 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Vanguard, a nonprofit newsroom in Davis, is asking for donations (targeting $15,000) to cover delayed payroll as it investigates wrongful convictions and housing injustice. Founder David Greenwald said donations are critical (staff unpaid) to keep their work on accountability journalism running. Davis Vanguard
- ➤ Editor-in-Chief Chris Ponce thanked readers for supporting The Aggie’s long history of service over 100+ years and noted that after the May 7 ASUCD Senate passed the budget, the paper will reintroduce paid staff roles. He also highlighted an alumni conference with veteran journalists + reinforcing the paper’s ongoing commitment to Davis. The California Aggie
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Davis police arrested a man on Sunday for felony weapon and threat charges, and he is in custody (investigation details are pending). The Davis Enterprise
- ➤ Carlos Reales Dominguez was on trial for two counts of murder, one count of attempted murder and several enhancements after video footage showed Davis police using unverified statements during his interrogation. A digital forensics expert testified about phone data indicating his phone was off and at home during the alleged stabbings, and further testimony was heard Tuesday morning. Davis Vanguard
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UC Davis student Walid Jailani launched the School of Freedom in 2022 to offer virtual classes to over 1,200 Afghan girls who would otherwise face early school exit after seventh grade; he is this month’s guest on Face to Face With Chancellor May—where university leaders highlighted the program’s impact. UC Davis
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A wildfire burned 200 acres at Grasslands Regional Park south of Davis on Sunday night — the Davis Fire Department continues to investigate its cause. The Davis Enterprise
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city of Davis is inviting residents to share their ideas on the qualities they want in the next city manager through a survey—officials will use the feedback to guide the selection process. The Davis Enterprise
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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