Good morning, Davis.

The UC Davis Farmers Market celebrated its 20th anniversary on Wednesday, Oct.

14 outside the Student Community Center with special speakers, cookbook signings, activities, and giveaways. The market runs on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through the end of October and will return in the spring.

Bingxue Tea & Ice Cream opened its first US store on Oct.

2 at 425 2nd Street in Davis, drawing a long line with over 1,000 beverages sold on opening day. The store is owned by Davis native Harrison Sun (a longtime resident) and offers matcha, boba teas, and desserts.

Candice Phan, a fourth-year sociology major, will serve as president of the UC Student Association for 2026–27 — a role she says will boost cross-campus organizing and political education for students across the system.

The UC Davis Crowdfund campaign features 40 student and community projects from UC Davis and UC Davis Health, accepting donations through Oct.

31. Student-led groups like Baja Racing and Hands on the Land seek funding for new car designs & free restoration trips that offer hands-on opportunities on campus.

On Oct. 9 at Davis City Hall, DJUSD candidates discussed student mental health, privacy and academic priorities while offering different views on teacher support, AI use and budget issues.

The forum gave voters insight into the plans of candidates for Areas 1 and 4.

At the Oct. 15 Senate meeting, interim senator Harshpartap Dhillon was confirmed and Constitutional Amendment #100 passed, giving students a vote on consolidating fall and spring elections into one spring cycle (requiring 60% approval).

The body also filled additional student government roles amid campus operations discussions.

On Oct. 1, DJUSD trustees discussed a plan to cut $4 million from the budget amid declining enrollment, setting a six-month timeline for layoffs as teacher contract talks remain at impasse (mediation is expected), and reviewed a six-week pilot for new math curricula in partnership with UC Davis.

Local school superintendents alerted families today about a statewide data security breach that may have affected student records; the letter advises following recommended safety steps (including monitoring personal accounts) to protect sensitive data.

The Davis City Council received an update on Tuesday, Oct.

20+ on the winter emergency shelter program as officials prepared resource options for residents facing cold weather.