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Hi Davis! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Delta of Venus shaped Davis before closing its doors
  • How new council decisions could change trees, trash and shelter in Davis
  • What Davis leaders said about ICE, sanctuary rules and your rights

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Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 81, low: 54.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 88 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Delta of Venus closes after 33 years of food, music and community (theaggie.org) — A longtime Davis favorite, Delta of Venus near UC Davis has closed after 33 years, following owner Lee Walthall's retirement. Locals are sharing memories of open mics, community events, and inclusive gatherings that earned the cafe a city human relations award, underscoring how much this quirky downtown space meant to Davis's arts and social scene.
   

2. Davis City Council approves emergency services agreement (theaggie.org) — Davis residents will see new support for unhoused neighbors after the City Council approved an emergency services agreement reserving shelter beds and case management for locals, while also revising outdoor dining rules. Councilmembers delayed major changes to the city's tree program but formed subcommittees with Tree Davis, and they voted to seek competitive bids for the next Recology Davis solid waste contract.
   

3. Police Accountability Commission hosts event on community safety (theaggie.org) — Davis residents recently gathered at the Veterans Memorial Center to hear how local officials are handling immigration enforcement concerns and community safety. The Police Accountability Commission's outreach event featured the city's independent police auditor, Police Chief Todd Henry, and an immigration attorney explaining California's limits on cooperation with ICE and Davis's sanctuary policies. Speakers also shared practical steps families can take to prepare in case of detention or deportation.
   

4. Davis enrollment continues to drop. School leaders see few ways to stop the decline (abridged.org) — Families in Davis Joint Unified are facing a long-term enrollment decline that could mean staff cuts and, potentially, future school closures if trends continue. District leaders say high housing costs and limited new development are shrinking the local student population, even as unions push back against cuts and teachers move closer to a possible strike over pay and healthcare.
   

5. UC Davis releases 'major' accident investigation report of April bicycle collision (fox40.com) — UC Davis has released a long-awaited major accident report on the April bicycle collision that killed student Lincoln Sabini, concluding his bike veered into a traffic lane for unknown reasons before being struck by a vehicle. The investigation drew on work by UC Davis Police, Davis City Police, CHP and UC Santa Cruz, following months of frustration from Sabini's family and community members seeking answers. The university has also publicly honored his life and campus contributions.
   

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