🌱 Patch AM: Could Davis soon make residents care for more street trees?

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In today's newsletter:

• Could Davis soon make residents care for more street trees?
• What Davis residents should know after Yolo County's first West Nile death
• Why a Davis-linked vandalism suspect may face a competency review

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and hot, with a high of 103 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 104, low: 64.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and not as hot, with a high of 94 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. The beloved Davis tree canopy needs a lot of maintenance. The city is falling behind (abridged.org) — Davis officials say the city is falling behind on caring for its much-loved tree canopy, despite boosting the tree budget to nearly $3.5 million a year. With a $1.5 million annual shortfall, the City Council is weighing whether to shift some maintenance of street trees on private property to residents, while a new subcommittee studies long-term options and clarifies homeowner responsibilities.
   

2. Yolo County reports first West Nile virus death of 2026 as cases rise in California (sacbee.com) — Yolo County has confirmed its first West Nile virus death of 2026, with officials warning that mosquito and virus activity remain high across the region, including around Davis. Health leaders urge residents, especially older and immunocompromised people, to take precautions as statewide cases and severe neurological infections rise well above recent averages.
   

3. COURT WATCH: Yolo Judge Questions Competency in Felony Vandalism Case (davisvanguard.org) — A Yolo County judge is questioning a defendant's competency in a felony vandalism case tied to rock-throwing at cars near an Orangetheory Fitness in Davis and damage to UC Davis buildings and vehicles. The accused, confused about the proceedings and legal representation, remains in custody with bond set while the court orders further evaluation of his ability to stand trial.
   

4. Fatal Crash at I-80, SR 113 Connector near UC Davis (rwbpress.com) — Two people were killed Sunday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on the I-80 east to Highway 113 south connector just south of Davis, near UC Davis and Putah Creek. CHP says a black Infiniti SUV was seen swerving before pulling to the shoulder, and investigators are now examining possible contributing factors as families consider potential wrongful death claims.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 9
• UC Davis Farmers Market – Spring Season →
  University of California, Davis, 1 Shields Ave, Davis
  10:00 am
• MS VBall vs. LdV
  School of Engineering and Sciences School of Engineering & Sciences, 7345 Gloria Dr, Sacramento, C
  4:00 pm
• Back to School Night
  Fred T. Korematsu Elementary Davis, CA 95616
  5:30 pm
• Vacaville Mayor & City Council Candidate Forum →
  Vacaville Chamber of Commerce Travis Credit Union Community Room 1 Travis Way Vacaville, CA 95687
  6:00 pm
• Flag Football, Girls VR @ Elk Grove
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Volleyball, Girls JV vs Armijo
  Hiram Johnson 3500 Florin Rd., Sacramento, California, 95823
  5:00 pm
• Flag Football @ Lodi
  Grant Union High Lodi High School, 3 S Pacific Ave, Lodi, CA 95242, USA
  5:15 pm
• Flag Football, Girls JV vs Armijo
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  6:00 pm
• Volleyball, Girls VR vs Armijo
  Hiram Johnson 3500 Florin Rd., Sacramento, California, 95823
  6:00 pm
• Flag Football, Girls VR vs Armijo
  Hiram Johnson Sacramento, CA 95820
  7:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Runnin' for Rhett- Cross Country →
  Sacramento CA

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💬 Chatter

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• My first attempt at dry aging steaks.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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