Good morning, Davis.

At its monthly bingo game Sunday, Davis Odd Fellows Lodge raised $1,643 to support Yolo County’s Foster and Kinship Care Education Program in Woodland, which assists foster parents with education and resources.

KDRT-LP 95.7 FM won a national award from the Public Media Journalists Association for its 'Davisville' episode that tackled declining school enrollment — the station continues to serve Davis with in-depth local reporting.

A UCD study found that adolescents' brains responded to faces in ways that may show hints of future social skills — a result that can help explain early social development.

Renowned performance artist Cassils was appointed to the Maria Manetti Shrem Endowed Chair in the Art Studio Program at UC Davis effective July 1.

The Canadian artist (known for using their body as art material) will merge creative practice with teaching to expand innovative arts opportunities.

Seven early-career UC Davis faculty members have been honored today with awards from the university and the UC Office of the President for creative research and innovation.

Their projects advance work in nutrition, engineering, plant science, sociology, and neuroscience (with prizes of $40,000 and $50,000).

As of July 1, 2026, UC Davis students lost their free New York Times subscription after the library cut 8% of its budget & will soon lose The Economist and access to 320 scholarly journals, while K-12 schools face similar research resource cuts under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s approved budget reductions.

Davis Joint Unified School District trustee Elizabeth Moon has announced her re-election campaign for Area 4, drawing on more than 30 years of education experience — she aims to use her board service to guide positive change.

UC Davis named new academic leaders.

Philipp Zerbe will be associate dean for research and graduate studies and Sean Burgess will chair Molecular and Cellular Biology on Sept. 1, while Frank Mitloehner, Johan Leveau, Jorge Mazza Rodrigues and Satoshi Namekawa have taken charge as department chairs.

The University of California will review the SAT for undergraduate admissions by June 2027, countering media reports that said the evaluation had stopped.

The review will set the test's role in UC admissions & may shape future testing policies.

Davis Central Park Market Saturdays

8 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Three Mile Brewing Co. — Free entry — Explore a vibrant farmers market featuring local produce, crafts, and delicious food options.

Davis Craft & Vintage Fair

1-7 p.m. — Super Owl Brewing — Check with the venue for entry details — Explore local crafts, vintage finds, and enjoy live music.