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Wednesday, December 10th, 2025
Good morning, Davis. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Vanguard has launched a matching fund drive that runs until Dec. 31 — it has raised $9,000 of a $23,000 goal to pay legal battle bills and support its investigative reporting here in Davis, with every donation doubled. Davis Vanguard
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Melissa Segura, the first in her family to earn a four-year degree, will graduate on Saturday at Fall Commencement on campus. Her achievement is celebrated as a birthday gift to her parents + marks the end of a challenging academic journey at UC Davis. UC Davis
- ➤ Research led by UC Davis professor Jae Yong Suk shows that indoor lighting colors can change emotional responses to music. Tests found that warm white lighting fits happy music and blue suits sad tunes—a result that may shape design in local performance spaces. UC Davis
- ➤ Campus dining, library, transit, and administrative services have adjusted hours ahead of winter break with most locations closing from Dec. 12 and reopening on Jan. 5; select options, like the 24-Hour Study Room and finals coffee deals, remain open while transportation & office services operate on limited schedules. UC Davis
- ➤ Eleven UC Davis faculty members received Hellman Fellowships to support their early career research, with awards ranging from $15,000 to $40,000 totaling $320,000. The funding supports diverse projects in science, humanities, and design on campus. UC Davis
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UC Davis employees can claim two free tickets for the quarterfinal playoff game on Saturday, Dec. 13 at UC Davis Health Stadium against Illinois State (while supplies last), and additional tickets will cost $15 online. UC Davis
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Holiday Magic Concert
2-4 p.m. — Richard Brunelle Performance Hall — Tickets available — Enjoy an afternoon of your favorite holiday songs in A Capella style with Voices of California.
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Witch Opening Night
7 PM – 1 AM — Veterans Memorial Theater — $15 for students/seniors, $20 for general admission — Enjoy Acme's winter show in this community-focused event.
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