Good morning, Davis.

On Monday afternoon at Yolo County Superior Court, Judge Rosenberg denied Deputy Public Defender Craig’s request to lower charges for an accused facing a hard drug possession felony with prior convictions under Proposition 36 — an arraignment is set for July 29 at 9 a.m.

Davis police arrested a suspect last week in connection with a 2024 burglary after testing DNA from blood evidence left behind—officials say the development advances the investigation.

UC Davis student life is busy as first students moved into Aggie Square on July 15, and recent articles detail commencement speeches, innovative research, and expanded virtual course options—each reflecting a dynamic campus culture.

These stories offer a snapshot of ongoing projects that are shaping university experiences locally.

UC Davis is searching for a new vice chancellor for Human Health Sciences at the Sacramento campus—this leader will report directly to Chancellor Gary S.

May and head the School of Medicine and School of Nursing as the health system grows. The search follows David Lubarsky’s retirement and comes as new facilities like the outpatient surgery center, Folsom Medical Building opening later this summer, and a California Tower due by 2030 transform patient care and training.

Five UC Davis faculty were selected for the 2025 Chancellor’s Fellowship for their mentorship of underrepresented and underserved students and will each receive $5,000 in Academic Enrichment Funds.

The honorees include Raquel E. Aldana, José Arenas, Gwen Arnold, Alejandro Naranjo Sandoval and Luis M. Peña-Lévano — all recognized for reducing opportunity gaps on campus.

On June 27, UC Davis celebrated the grand opening of Anova Aggie Square—a six-story smart residential complex in the Aggie Square innovation district—as nearly 100 students from the School of Medicine, Nursing and other graduate programs moved in.

The facility offers 190 furnished apartment units, including 49 master-leased by UC Davis Student Housing and Dining Services, and provides modern amenities like in-unit washers and dryers.

The Yolo County Sustainability Division announced Tuesday that $170K was awarded to community projects supporting climate action.

The new fund will help local groups advance the goals of the State + promote environmental improvements.

Patrick Hardy of the UC Davis-based California Master Beekeeper Program created Bee Platoon, the world’s first honeybee disaster response team to help small hobbyist beekeepers evacuate bees and recover hives during natural disasters.

He plans to train first responders + volunteers and expects to recruit 1,000 helpers by the end of the year.

Free Chamber Music Recital

5:30-7 p.m. — Watermelon Music — Free entry — Enjoy a beautiful chamber music concert featuring classic works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Mozart.

Albariño Wine Stroll

11 AM – 5 PM — Carboni's Ristorante — Special pricing on wine and skewers — Delight in a stroll featuring Albariño wine and delicious caprese skewers.

Cooking Class: Cold Summer Noodles Three Ways

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Davis Food Co-op — Discounts for Co-op Owners available — Beat the heat with three refreshing, cold noodle dishes using local seasonal produce.