Good morning, Davis.

Davis opened a new skate park at Community Park on Friday, Sept.

18 after six months of work using community feedback and a professional design by Grindline Skateparks (costing $1.2 million). The park is free for skaters and open from dusk to dawn.

The Yolo County Library is celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month this September—offering free cards to California residents with valid proof of residence at its eight branches including two in Davis and a new Walnut Park site under construction.

Patrons can enjoy makerspace access, room reservations, and no late fees.

On Sept. 1, the Davis Phoenix Coalition appointed Sandré Henriquez Nelson as its new executive director.

He said his focus is to build coalitions and host listening sessions to guide the nonprofit’s community work (including volunteer opportunities for students).

UC Davis will observe Orange Shirt Day on Sept.

30 with a memorial and reception on the Quad from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by a procession to the Native Nest and a candlelit vigil from 4 to 6 p.m. to honor Indigenous children impacted by residential schools.

The Manetti Shrem Museum has launched its 10th anniversary fall exhibitions, featuring hand-built ceramics — Davis-inspired 1960s-70s displays, a solo show by Woody De Othello, and a special Italian couture exhibit.

The exhibits are open today at 254 Old Davis Road, Wed-Sat from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Since last fall, UC Davis hired over three dozen new faculty members who bring expertise in computational materials science, dairy cattle health, insect evolution, and higher education funding.

Some share unique hobbies (road biking, Rubik’s Cube championships, or ranching) that add a personal touch.

Karl Engelbach is retiring next month from UC Davis after a 40-year career that began with a work-study job and evolved to senior roles in government relations and campus policy.

He helped launch reforms such as new commencement formats and improved student support (he plans volunteer work in higher education).

Dr. Joanna Regulska, vice provost and dean of Global Affairs, will retire from UC Davis on Nov.

1 after 11 years of building global education opportunities—Michael Lazzara will serve as interim dean starting Oct. 1 to ensure a smooth transition.

Luis Garcia, the newly elected ASUCD president, discussed his historic slate win and his plans to improve services for students, including better commuter passes and student event support.

He outlined future projects (such as reviving Tipsy Taxi and boosting The Pantry funding) during a June interview.

Davis invites residents, businesses, and developers to complete a survey on its economic development identity as the city begins planning a new local brand.

Unitrans updated several bus routes and stops on Aug.

3 to improve travel in North and Central Davis — the new R line offers a faster, more direct ride for riders along Alvarado Avenue east of Anderson Road.

Campus Dining Services have reopened with fall updates including nearly completed outdoor seating at CoHo, new limited-time dishes at The Gunrock, an all-day breakfast menu at Spokes through Oct.-9, a ramen bar at Latitude Market, and fall drinks at Peet’s Coffee with discounts Oct.-12-16.