Looking Ahead: Ten Key Issues for 2015
We can look back at 2014 as bringing us some surprising happenings on the local scene. Who…
Commentary: Uncovering the Race-Incarceration Effect
The debate spawned by the recent officer involved killings in high profile cases in Missouri and New…
2015: What Do You Want to See Us Cover?
Yesterday we asked our readers what comments and concerns they had about the website and asked for…
Commentary: Fifth Street Probably Still Needs Some Tweaks
For years, we debated, discussed — and some went as far as fearing the Fifth Street Redesign. After…
Updating the Vanguard’s Wishlist For Site Features
Dear readers, we have been listening to your comments and concerns. In December, we have implemented a…
12th Annual Celebration of Abraham to Focus on Justice
By Heidi Bay Justice, a concept central to all Abrahamic faiths, will be the topic of the…
Talking to Our Kids About Ferguson
By Michelle Alexander My son wants an answer. He is 10 years old, and he wants me…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Transportation and Employee Compensation Issues
The results from the recently released UC Davis Campus Travel survey are encouraging. The results from the…
Eye on the Courts: The Year of Misconduct
When the Vanguard planned its Fourth Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony around the theme of prosecutorial misconduct,…
Sunday Commentary II: Moving Past Blaming the Protesters
Protesters on Saturday gathered at the New York Police Department’s 75th Precinct office in protest of the…
Sunday Commentary: Davis Tech Industry Demonstrates Need for Space to Grow
City of Davis Chief Innovation Officer Rob White notes the good news – Davis’ tech community is…
My View: Why Do We Need Innovation Parks?
Right now we are looking at a spring 2016 vote date for a Measure R vote on…
A Reflection into the Infamous Cases of 2014
by Antoinnette Borbon As the 2014 year comes to a close, I took some time to reflect on…
Commentary: Follow Up Discussion on Employee Morale
On Wednesday, the Vanguard piece on employee morale generated some good discussion. The Vanguard is concerned that…
Analysis: Cautionary Tale on the Use of Deadly Force Statistics
Colloquially we talk about lies, damn lies, and statistics, but graduate school taught me something a little…
Give Vanguard the Gift of a Monthly Subscription
Dear Readers: This has been an outstanding year all the way around. We are very grateful for…
Commentary: Employee Morale is Becoming a Crisis For the City
This week Mayor Dan Wolk and Mayor Pro Tem Robb Davis put out a piece that laid…
City Puts Out RFP For Yolo Rail Relocation Economic Impact Studies
On Tuesday, the City of Davis put out a Request for Proposals (RFP) “from parties interested in…
Vanguard Looking for Monthly Subscribers – Happy Holidays! Thanks for Your Support!
Readers:Great news – we have reached our $2000 goal, assuming everyone who committed to sending a check…
Commentary: Why This Goes Beyond Ferguson and Staten Island
We have written a lot on the issue of the police and minority relations in the aftermath…
