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Good morning Davis! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's at stake as Davis teachers' contract talks move into mediation?
  • See inside the Davis Victorian where UC Davis roots took shape.
  • Want to watch 250,000 bats near Davis at sunset?

Also on today's calendar: Davis Farmers Market – Wednesday Evenings (50th Anniversary Year) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 85 and low of 55 degrees.
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  • Tuesday: Sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. 150 Teachers Pack Davis School Board Meeting as Contract Talks Reach Impasse (davisvanguard.org) — Teachers, families and supporters filled the Davis Joint Unified board meeting as contract talks with the Davis Teachers Association hit impasse over pay, health care and class sizes. Educators warned of mounting financial strain and retention problems, while district leaders stressed declining enrollment and fiscal limits as mediation begins, setting up a pivotal moment for Davis schools and families.
   

2. 1887 Victorian estate tied to the origins of UC Davis on the market (sacbee.com) — A historic 1887 Victorian estate on Russell Boulevard, formally recognized as a Davis landmark tied to UC Davis' origins, is now for sale at $2.8 million. The Four Palms property blends preserved period details with modern upgrades like solar power, a saltwater pool, sport court and potential space for additional units, while continuing to host community gatherings and creative projects.
   

3. Between Sacramento and Davis, nearly 250,000 bats take flight each night beneath the Yolo Causeway (cbsnews.com) — Just outside Davis, nearly 250,000 bats emerge each evening from beneath the Yolo Causeway, drawing visitors for sunset viewing and education. The Yolo Basin Foundation's Bat Caravan tours, about 15 minutes from town, run through September for a $17 fee and offer guided viewing, Q&A sessions, and a close look at rehabilitated bats while stressing safety and ecological benefits.
   

4. Inside UC Davis' Russian department, where small class sizes fuel big conversations (theaggie.org) — UC Davis students in the small Russian major describe an unusually tight-knit community where tiny classes, tea gatherings and flexible lesson plans create deep conversations about literature, history and identity. With only about 14 majors, professors can tailor courses, mentor research and connect language study to students' backgrounds, even as limited upper-division offerings push them into related departments for credit.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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