The Woodland Opera House, Davis Musical Theatre Company and ACME Theatre Company have been forced to modify their business operations to fit social distancing regulations due to the current pandemic. Guest: Angela Baltezore, Package by: Renee Xiang

With the 2020 election rapidly approaching many tuned in to the first 2020 presidential debate featuring President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. According to a CBS News poll following the debate, the majority of viewers felt "annoyed" and many Davis students share that displeased sentiment. Also, UC Davis political science lecturer, Isaac Hale, discusses the impact the debate will have on the Nov. election and what viewers should expect to see in future debates this year. Guest: Isaac Hale

There was an outpouring of remembrance and political controversy following Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death on Sept. 18. UC Davis Assistant Professor of Political Science Christopher Hare discusses the impact Ginsburg’s death will have on our current political landscape, especially the upcoming election. Guest: Christopher Hare

The recent racial reckoning and political landscape nationwide is beginning to call present systems and institutions into question. The UC Davis Chief Diversity Officer, Mikael Villalobos, discusses the impact of current events on higher education and the changes the University plans to make in pursuit of diversity, equity and inclusion. Also, the changes Davis High English teachers are making to create a curriculum that encompasses an array of perspectives and increases representation.

As has come to be the annual tradition, California is ablaze. From volunteer firefighters to politicians to students, Davis and the surrounding community members are doing what they can to stop the fires and help the victims.

Online school began for K-12 students across Davis on Wed. 26. Posing a wide range of challenges for students, teachers, counselors, and the district. For students transitioning to a new school, building community is an even greater concern. While teachers at the secondary level are looking to address learning gaps due to a new quarter block schedule.

Black Lives Matter protests erupted throughout the nation in the wake of George Floyd’s murder by Minneappolis police. Members of the local community have responded in different ways. Some attended protests while others formed memorials to honor the innocent lives taken by police. The ripples from George Floyd’s death have reached Davis and many Davis citizens have worked and are working to publicly voice their support for the Black Lives Matter movement

With the ongoing pandemic causing widespread food insecurity, volunteers have flocked to packaging and delivering food at the Yolo Food Bank. Also, the desire for a new furry friend is causing some animal shelters to experience more business than usual. Packages by: Lauren Lee and Renee Xiang, Daniel Ruiz-Jimenez and Lia Elms.

May is mental health awareness month, which has become especially relevant due to the stress of a pandemic. Marriage and family therapist Julie Oddone discusses how COVID-19 has changed her job and affected people’s mental health.

Law and order must be maintained no matter how much life had changed because of COVID-19. This is the story of one Davis police officer, Keirith Briesnick, and how policing has evolved in the time of a pandemic.