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Coffee in hand, Davis? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How 374 acres of farmland could shape Davis' Willowgrove vote
  • What you'll see at UC Davis' new Italian couture exhibit
  • How Jordan Fisher powered UC Davis to a statement home victory

Also on today's calendar: Bat Week Screening of "The Invisible Mammal" and Davis Premiere and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Near-record heat, with a high of 98 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Very hot, temps: high: 101, low: 62.
  • Tuesday: Near-record temperatures, with a high of 101 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Davis Staff Backs 374 Acres of Farmland Mitigation for Willowgrove Development (davisvanguard.org) — Davis city staff are urging the City Council to approve a 374-acre farmland conservation easement northwest of town as mitigation for the proposed 1,250-home Willowgrove development, ahead of the November Measure J/R/D vote. The council will consider the plan on Oct. 6, and the easement would only proceed if voters ultimately approve annexing and building Willowgrove outside Davis' northeastern city limits.
   

• Italian haute couture exhibit opens at Manetti Shrem Museum (dailydemocrat.com) — Davis-area art lovers can soon explore Italian haute couture up close when "The Gift of Fashion" opens Oct. 14 at the free Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum at UC Davis. The exhibit features seven couture gowns and jewelry from Maria Manetti Shrem's personal collection, highlighting both Italian craftsmanship and her transformative philanthropy that's expanding arts and design opportunities at UC Davis.
   

• Jordan Fisher runs for 255 yards as UC Davis tops Eastern Washington (cbssports.com) — UC Davis football fans in town saw a big night as running back Jordan Fisher racked up 255 rushing yards and two touchdowns in a 49-38 home win over Eastern Washington. Quarterback Treynor Cleeland added four touchdown passes, helping the Aggies earn their first-ever road-field victory over the Eagles and improve to 4-2 on the season.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Woodland

  • Woodland Christian volleyball caps off four-win week with sweeps over Pierce, Colusa (dailydemocrat.com)
  • Court Watch: Unhoused Accused Remains Detained Despite $1,500 Bail in Separate Case (davisvanguard.org)

West Sacramento

  • Builder creates detail-rich, modern retreat on river in West Sacramento (sacbee.com)
  • WSAFCA assessment revenue bonds affirmed at AAA, outlook stable (tradersunion.com)
  • California orders AI safety panel, reviving a 'kill switch' idea Newsom once vetoed (thecooldown.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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