Good morning, Davis.

A Davis man who set trash fires last year is headed to state prison under a plea deal, while the Fire Department is investigating a Sunday night wildfire that burned 200 acres near Grasslands Regional Park, Davis police arrested a Sacramento teen in connection with the Picnic Day park shooting that injured three, and a bicyclist was hospitalized after being struck on Olive Drive & police worked several hours at a West Davis two-car collision that injured a driver.

A man who set a series of trash fires in a Davis neighborhood last year will be sent to state prison—he reached a plea agreement in his case.

Ariana Noble explained how she went from volunteering as a layout artist to becoming the layout director at The California Aggie—she built a team and learned important skills in leadership and design.

She now prepares to use her experience in a post-grad marketing career.

City News Editor Hannah Schrader of The Aggie said she grew as a reporter by covering tough local stories like a Tree Commission meeting in Davis.

Her move from assistant editor to editor—driven by a push for accountability—shows how community reporting makes a real difference.

At UC Davis, Lanhui Zhen started working as a cartoonist at The Aggie and later joined the layout team before becoming design director—she said this work taught her leadership and creative problem-solving.

She thanked her mentors and friends for helping her build skills for her future career.

A Davis author reflects on how college builds lifelong skills and connections that go beyond academics.

She explains that the experience creates a home feeling—a reminder of personal ties that endure—and compares it to cherished memories of past college life.

Chris Ponce, the outgoing editor-in-chief of The California Aggie, recalls his four years in Davis where he started as a volunteer reporter and grew into a leader in college journalism.

He will graduate soon from UC Davis with a double major in political science and philosophy—and a minor in professional writing—as he reflects on the local community and family support that shaped his journey.

A transfer student at UC Davis joined The Aggie to cover local events and explore the community, reporting on moments from a 9/11 remembrance event to a small school art show—she now regrets leaving the city just as she has grown to appreciate its culture.

Her work has allowed her to see Davis in a new light while building valuable connections and insights into local life.

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.

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.

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.