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Cheers Davis! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Davis become the blueprint for bike-friendly cities worldwide?
  • What’s at stake in next week’s Village Farms Davis workshop?
  • Which new 2026 scholarships are just for Davis students?

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward Live in Sacramento! and 1 more event.

Find out what's happening in Davisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Davisfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Sunday: Low clouds may break; chilly, with a high of 47 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Monday: Low clouds, then some sun, temps: high: 56, low: 40.
  • Tuesday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 60 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cycling, from Davis to the world (davisvanguard.org) — Davis’ pioneering bike lanes, roundabouts, and campus Bike Barn helped turn the town into a global model for cycling-friendly streets. This feature traces how local advocates and UC Davis planners built that culture, and why experts say the city now needs to reinvest in maintenance, safety, and education to stay ahead as e-bikes and new challenges emerge.
   

2. Davis City Council to Hold Workshop on Village Farms Development (davisvanguard.org) — Davis residents will soon get a closer look at the massive Village Farms proposal, as the City Council holds a public workshop Tuesday on the 1,800-home project at the city’s northern edge. The session will cover housing, traffic, farmland, affordability and General Plan changes that must be settled before any Measure J/R/D vote in June 2026.
   

3. The 2026 Yolo Community Foundation scholarship applications are now open (dailydemocrat.com) — High school and college-bound students in Davis now have access to a wide range of 2026 Yolo Community Foundation scholarships, many created specifically for Davis seniors and DJUSD graduates. Awards support students facing hardship, celebrating community service, and pursuing everything from sustainable agriculture to creative arts, with applications due March 13, 2026. Local students should also check with Davis Senior High for district-run awards.
   

4. UC Davis degree to be first for family, birthday gift (dailydemocrat.com) — A UC Davis senior from Lakewood is about to become the first in her family to earn a four-year degree, crossing the stage at fall commencement in Davis this weekend. Her story highlights the challenges and community she found on campus, from academic probation to leadership roles, research, and rediscovering figure skating.
   

5. Lighting Strongly Influences People's Experience While Listening To Music (eurasiareview.com) — A UC Davis design professor helped show how different indoor lighting colors can dramatically change how people feel while listening to happy or sad music. The research suggests venues, health-care facilities, and even local homeowners might rethink their lighting to better match the mood of their playlists. Findings highlight that warm white light suits upbeat music, while blue light better fits sad tunes.
   

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    Saturday December 13
  • Vocal Art Ensemble presents Skies
    United Methodist Church , 1620 Anderson Rd , Davis
    7:30 pm
    • Sunday December 14
  • Vocal Art Ensemble presents Skies
    United Methodist Church , 1620 Anderson Rd , Davis
    4:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Community Chambers , 23 Russell Boulevard , Davis
    6:30 pm

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  • Hi I'm missing my Siamese cat gray with stripes and what looks like an M on his forehead blue eyes friendly and stripes on tail please contact me at 6269417461 I would greatly appreciate it..
    missing him he's my baby.here are some baby pictures and one of him now (Nextdoor Olive Drive)
  • Traffic on I-80 East before Georgia St in Vallejo is stopped back to the Carquinez Bridge Toll Plaza.
    5:26PM on Dec 12: A vehicle fire is blocking the right lane on I-80 East before Georgia St in Vallejo, causing stopped traffic back to the Carquinez… (Nextdoor )
  • University of California Davis posted a job opening for Assistant Professor of Psychology - Human Cognition or Cognitive Neuroscience in Davis. Apply here.
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Server/Waitstaff - Atria Covell Gardens in Davis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davis here.

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