Good morning, Davis.

Crêpe Bistro closed permanently at the Silo after operator Michel Bloch retired this summer, ending 27 years of service that fed about 300 students daily.

Dining Services is exploring options for the empty space—a new plan for campus dining will be in place for fall.

Violet Zanzot’s column explains how code-switching makes people change the way they speak to fit into different groups—this shift in language can lead to a mix of identities.

The piece shows that switching between formal and casual speech helps people adapt while sometimes blurring who they truly are.

Seven thousand two hundred University of California research and public service workers voted to form a new union when 3,080 voted yes to 612 no in early September— the union will bargain with UC this fall.

The UC Davis Fire Department swore in Nathaniel Hartinger as chief on August 11—he served as interim chief since last October after his predecessor faced criminal charges.

Hartinger is a long-time fireman who will work to improve outreach and manage the department’s nearly 60 employees.

Earlier this year on May 20, Davis City Council held a special meeting to present the Golden Heart Awards and the Thong Hy Huynh Memorial Awards, recognizing community members for their service, resilience, and commitment to social justice.

The awards honored students like Jonah Spang and Camila Pastor, community members Dillan Horton and Ann Block, and organizations such as the Davis Night Market and Delta of Venus cafe—each acknowledged for making Davis a better place.

On Wednesday, the Davis Planning Commission was introduced to historic resources management and set a General Plan update subcommittee—this step marks its effort to include historic factors in future planning.

Yolo County prosecutors led by Jeff Reisig are fighting compassionate release for dying inmates like 70-year-old Howard Wilbanks, who is set to leave Solano State Prison after his doctors confirmed his terminal lung cancer.

They argue the law is too broad—ignoring victims’ voices and truth in sentencing—even as advocates say it offers a humane safeguard for those with severe illness.

On May 1, UC Davis Health workers went on strike citing a hiring freeze and high caseloads that hurt patient care—union members demand fair staffing and better working conditions.

3rd IMSIS Conference

8 AM – 5 PM — University of California, Davis — Registration open — Engage with the latest in mass spectrometry imaging at this international conference.

Philharmonia Orchestra Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Mondavi Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience Beethoven, Sibelius and a new commission by Ortiz with the acclaimed Philharmonia Orchestra.

Andie's Aggieathlon

7:15-11:15 a.m. — Schaal Aquatics Center — Entry Fee Required — Compete in a lively triathlon hosted by the UC Davis Triathlon Club, perfect for all skill levels.