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🌱 Patch AM: What’s being served at this year’s Taste of Davis and Yolo?

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Good day Davis! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's being served at this year's Taste of Davis and Yolo?
  • How UC Davis research and new Davis programs could affect local families.
  • See where UC Davis landed on Time's new best-colleges list

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 87, low: 56. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Odd Fellows offer Taste of Davis and Yolo (wintersexpress.com) — Davis residents can sample bites, wines, and brews at the 12th annual Taste of Davis and Yolo on Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Odd Fellows Lodge on Second Street. Local eateries and drink makers will offer tastings for $20, with proceeds supporting Meals on Wheels Yolo and STEAC's food security work. It's billed as a relaxed community evening with strong Davis roots and sponsors.
   

2. Yolo County news: New UC Davis salmon research and pistachio demand rises (abridged.org) — Yolo County's latest civic newsletter highlights new UC Davis research on a critical cold-water window for endangered Sacramento River salmon and growing local pistachio production. It also flags several Davis-focused opportunities, including an after-school PM Zone program, a police accountability workshop on Sept. 10, and support for UC Davis Guardian Scholars. Residents can plug into water education, youth programs, and local governance in one place.
   

3. How many California colleges made Time magazine's list of the best in the nation? (sanluisobispo.com) — UC Davis lands at #90 on Time's new list of America's Best Colleges, standing out among 54 California schools recognized for strong outcomes and learning environments. The story is penned by a UC Davis rising senior who also edits for The California Aggie, adding a local student voice to the statewide rankings.
   

4. The Next Generation of Plant Breeders Is Here (seedworld.com) — A rising UC Davis senior and Borlaug Scholar is using campus research on peppers, sorghum, and finger millet to connect high-tech plant breeding with real-world farming needs. Her work underscores Davis's role in training the next generation of agricultural innovators focused on yield, resilience, and nutrition.
   

5. Jimmy Panetta addresses coastal protection, antisemitism claims, and airport funding (montereytimes.com) — A UC Davis alumnus now serving in Congress, Jimmy Panetta weighed in on federal attempts to limit California's coastal protections, condemned antisemitic rhetoric from a prominent commentator, and announced $2.3 million in federal funding for Monterey Regional Airport. His Davis education is highlighted as part of his background.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Davis

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    Wednesday September 2
  • Back to School Night
    Harper Junior High School Davis, CA 95616
    5:45 pm
  • Thursday September 3
  • Board of Education Meeting
    Davis Joint Unified School District Community Chambers, 23 Russell Boulevard
    6:30 pm
  • Friday September 4
  • First Friday Coffee with the Principal
    Harper Junior High School Davis, CA 95616
    8:30 am

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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