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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:

  • What Davis commuters should know about new I-80 express lane signs.
  • See how UC Davis stacks up against top public universities now.
  • How a UC Davis scholar is reengineering seeds for tougher conditions.

Also on today's calendar: UC Davis Retailer Appreciation Night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 53 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 84, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and cool, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New express lane signs go up on I-80 in Davis, but tolls won't start until 2028 (cbsnews.com) — Drivers in Davis will soon notice new express lane signs going up along I-80 as part of the Yolo 80 Managed Lanes project, though tolls won't start until 2028. The project will add paid express lanes to improve travel-time reliability across the Yolo Causeway while keeping three free lanes in each direction for drivers who don't want to pay.
   

• UC Davis named 8th best public university in U.S. (dailydemocrat.com) — UC Davis has climbed to eighth among U.S. public universities in U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings, reinforcing the campus's strong reputation for local students and families. The university also earned high marks for value, social mobility, veterans, and several academic programs, while other national lists praised its research impact and student experience.
   

• From Latin to Gene Editing: Reagan Reed's Route to Plant Science (seedworld.com) — A UC Davis Ph.D. candidate is using gene-editing tools to understand how seeds germinate more reliably, potentially helping farmers grow stronger crops under tough conditions. Working in Dr. Imtiyaz Khanday's lab on tomatoes and potatoes, he blends a background in Latin with plant science to tackle complex genetic interactions that influence seed quality.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Could someone help me understand this question?
    It's supposed to be 2nd grade math. I would say he caught 7 fish total for the day. (Nextdoor Aspen)
  • Found a very sweet cat outside that seems to be an owned pet but has no collar.
    The cat came right up to me and was all purrs. I live on the corner of F St and 10th—does anyone recognize this cat? (Nextdoor Old East Davis)
  • Davis Joint Unified School District posted a job opening for Accounting Technician II (Payroll) - 1.0 FTE, Fiscal Services, 12 months, 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., $29.58-$32.26/hour. in Davis. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member: Service Champion in Davis. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Davis here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woodland

  • Woodland Community Care Car receives new van (dailydemocrat.com)
  • Man Fatally Shot in Officer-Involved Incident Following Armed Standoff in Woodland (crimevoice.com)
  • Woodland educator and community leader Ben Flores honored by Yolo County Board of Supervisors (dailydemocrat.com)

West Sacramento

  • Your guide to the West Sacramento City Council election in the 3rd, 4th districts (sacbee.com)
  • Astros place Daulton Varsho on injured list, ending his regular season (houstonchronicle.com)

Ok Davis! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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