Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 8, UC Davis was ranked No. 9 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026—making it one of four UC campuses in the nation’s top 10; the university also placed 25th among American universities and 64th among nearly 2,200 global institutions. UC Davis
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A freight train moving slowly through downtown Davis blocked key crossings and delayed emergency vehicles, exposing a long-known safety risk for the city and Union Pacific Railroad. Though a rail relocation project was proposed years ago, officials have yet to fix the danger—public safety remains at risk. Davis Vanguard
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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