Judge Kozinski Unloads Blistering Critique of Lethal Injection
On Monday, the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit denied Arizona’s request for a rehearing…
Probation Violation leads to Arrest of Defendant; Teacher Accused of Stealing Student’s Medicine
by Saghi Nojoomi Judge David Reed of the Yolo County Superior Court reprimanded and arrested Defendant Samuel…
What Does Davis Need in a City Manager?
While I do not disagree with those who believe the biggest issue that the city faces is…
Eye on the Court: Death Penalty Creates Unequal Application Under the Law
Last week, a Federal District Court Judge would invalidate the death penalty in the case of a…
Madhavi Sunder Raises $16,000 for School Board Campaign
by Madhavi Sunder My campaign, Families for Madhavi Sunder for School Board is pleased to announce that…
Sunday Commentary: Can Council Cast the Tough Votes?
We saw it in meeting number one where five councilmembers, despite deep hesitations and concerns, voted to…
Sunday Commentary: Has Council Put Water to Rest?
On Tuesday, council approved a Prop 218 rate process to (A) notify the ratepayers of the plan…
Eye on the Courts: The Theater of the Absurd
Defense attorneys for the four defendants last week rightly rejected the DA’s offer of extortion – 3.8…
My View: Council Did Right Thing on Compensation
The council has clearly waded into perilous waters by increasing the salary component of the city manager’s…
Obamacare – A View from the Front Line
by Tia Will As an advocate of single party payer health care administered through an integrated health…
Judge Denies Defense Motion to Continue
by Patrick Shum A sense of annoyance was implicitly conveyed by Judge David Rosenberg this morning in…
Defense Attorneys Should Not Be Punished For Doing Their Jobs
By Jeff Adachi The verdict is in: Criminal defense attorneys are being punished for doing their jobs….
BREAKING NEWS: UC Davis Joins Water Project
UC Davis moves forward with regional clean water project – In a joint release from the city…
Julie Crawford: Moves Forward, Back Doing What She Loves
It is 7 am in mid-July, but the Davis High School girls’ volleyball players are working hard…
Council Votes to Increase Compensation Plan For New City Manager
The Davis City Council in a special meeting on Thursday evening, acting on advice from Melissa Chaney,…
City Prepares For The Final Phase Of The Fifth Street Improvements Project
Construction Project Improves Safety for All Road-Users – In 2009, the City of Davis endorsed a travel-lane…
Defendants Reject Plea, Fourth Trial Set in Gang Case
by Antoinnette Borbon The courtroom was packed with family and friends of the four young Hispanic men,…
Special Meeting Tonight Will Look at City Manager Compensation
The Vanguard was surprised to learn there will be a special meeting this evening at 5:30 pm…
Innovation Centers – FAQ Part 1
by Rob White Though I know there has been significant discussion to date on the who, what,…
Commentary: Drought Crisis Needs to Be Taken Seriously
I’ll admit I was tantalized by reports of a major El Niño brewing that would effectively put…
