Will Council Act to Put Water Initiative on the Ballot?
As we reported last week, the county clerk’s office certified more than 1800 petitions, a sufficient number…
Vanguard Analysis: Staff Report Offers No Clues on Revenue Decision, Leaves Them to Council
For all of the fumbling of the roll out of the tax revenue community-based discussion, the fact…
My View II: Now Is Not Time For a Teacher Pay Raise
2007 to 2012 entailed six long and hard years for the school district. During that time, the…
My View: Reframing the Progressive Movement in Davis
I lived in Davis for nearly ten years before I really got involved in local issues. For…
Participatory Budgeting – Does It Have a Future In Davis?
Vallejo Participative Budgeting by Matt Williams Recently from the dais Council Member Lucas Frerichs reiterated his impassioned…
Governor Brown Appoints Oscar Villegas to Fill McGowan’s Seat
Appointment Sets Up Potential Showdown in June – The Governor’s office announced that it has named West…
Vanguard Talks with City Council Candidate Daniel Parrella
In December, Daniel Parrella, who describes himself as “a solar entrepreneur,” announced that he will be running…
Who is Being Targeted in Anti-Scavenging Law?
While the city expressed concern about organized groups that come from out of town, using trucks and…
Water Initiative Qualifies, Awaits Council Decision For Election Timing
The Vanguard confirmed on Thursday that the water rate initiative has qualified for the ballot, with the…
Court Watch: Defense Again Tries to Close Courtroom From Press in Marsh Case
by Antoinnette Borbon Defense filed a couple motions to be heard today, one being to keep the…
Fifth Victim Testifies in Alvarez Case
By Nancy Law On February 5, 2014, the fifth victim in the case against a former West…
Commentary: City Fumbles Tax Issue, But Tax Remains Only Viable Way Forward
On Tuesday, the Davis City Council will vote to put a new tax measure on the ballot…
Conflict of Interest – Part 2
by Doby Fleeman With appreciation to the Vanguard for acceding to a follow-on Part 2 article. Judging…
Vision of Economic Development
by Rob White Much groundwork has been laid over the last few decades in developing an economic…
Election Digest: State Sup. Torlakson Endorses Wolk
Torlakson: Wolk Will Make Education a Priority and Fight for Public Education, Say Leaders Davis Mayor Pro…
Fourth Victim in Sex Case Against WS Officer Testifies
by Antoinnette Borbon Testimony was heard by the fourth and youngest of the five alleged victims in…
Vanguard Talks With Council Candidate Robb Davis
For Vanguard regular readers, Robb Davis is a somewhat familiar figure having been a frequent commenter, a…
Vanguard Analysis: Has the City Already Lost Control of the Tax Message?
The city of Davis has to act on February 11 to put a tax measure on the…
On Conflict of Interest – Part 1
by Doby Fleeman Increasingly, folks around town have been asking how the City could be continuing to…
Should the City Consider Outsourcing Jobs As a Means to Cut $5.1 Million Deficit?
An editorial today in the Enterprise argues, “Rising labor costs are unsustainable” and “Without a large tax…
