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Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of October.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A UC Davis student known as @happycatshrooms spray-painted pink cat icons on campus and was arrested by police—she now faces a misdemeanor charge and $32,000 in restitution due by May. The California Aggie
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sunset Fest will take place tomorrow at UC Davis Health Stadium where headliner Blxst and supporting Lyn Lapid will perform in a free concert for enrolled students—entry requires showing an Aggie Card and pre-registration, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Attendees will have water provided and can use extended Unitrans services to get home safely. The California Aggie
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Davis faculty played a role in the American Association of University Professors v Marco Rubio case this week in a Massachusetts federal court — Judge William G. Young ruled in favor of foreign students. The Davis Enterprise
- ➤ In late August, the UC Davis Botanical Conservatory joined an international contest where its 46-inch waterlily held 80 pounds but now risks closing because of upcoming university budget cuts — a threat to its role as a peaceful space for visitors. Although no final decision has been made, staff report that strong community support continues as the College of Biological Sciences reviews its future budget plans. The California Aggie
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Sept. 16, Davis City Council and the Social Services Commission reviewed plans to keep the Davis Daytime Homeless Respite Center operating after Downtown Streets Team stops services on Oct. 31. Council members unanimously voted not to disrupt the services while they consider additional options+ ensure continuity of care. The California Aggie
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new study from University of California, Davis shows that cells in the pancreas work together to stop blood sugar from dropping too low in people with diabetes—beta cells send signals through gap junctions that prompt delta cells to release somatostatin to slow insulin release. The research, published on Sept. 16, may lead to better treatments that prevent dangerous hypoglycemia. UC Davis
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Aggies have not yet won a game this season—they drew at home against Saint Mary’s and lost other close contests despite many chances. They traveled on Oct 1 to face Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo as they work toward winning the Big West title and qualifying for the NCAA tournament. The California Aggie
- ➤ On Sept. 13, the UC Davis men’s and women’s cross country teams competed at River Oaks Golf Course in the Kim Duyst Twilight Cross Country Invitational, where the men’s team won with 54 points and the fastest overall time while the women finished fourth. The Aggies will take a month-long break before facing the University of Oregon on Oct. 10 — a tough test as they build on their strong start. The California Aggie
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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.
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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.
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12th Annual One Health Symposium
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. — University of California, Davis — Admission includes meals and ice cream social — Engage in discussions and activities centered around resilience in One Health.
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Itzhak Perlman Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Mondavi Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the virtuosic Klezmer music performance by one of the world's greatest violinists.
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