My View: New Police Conflict Resolution Program Could Change Community-Police Relations
In the last several months across the nation, we have seen play out in Ferguson and Staten…
City of Davis To Implement Community-Police Alternative Conflict Resolution Pilot Program
The city of Davis is implementing a restorative justice-style alternative conflict resolution pilot program that will enable…
What Should the City Do With Mace-25?
Davis City Council will be asked on Tuesday to evaluate the suitability of the City-owned 25-acre parcel…
Residents of Binning Prepare to Fight Against Innovation Park Proposal
They are not residents of the city of Davis, but some have lived in this community since…
Two More Proposed Bills in California Look at Post-Ferguson Reforms Including Police Body Cameras
In the wake of Ferguson, we have had a nationwide discussion on issues focusing on police accountability…
Defendant Takes Stand in Kidnapping Trial
By Jackie Snyder and Lauren King On February 26, 2015, Deputy Public Defender Dean Johansson called his…
Legislation Would Create Independent Review in Police Shootings
Long before the deaths of Michael Brown and Eric Garner captured the nation’s attention, shootings like the…
Bag Ban on Hold As Referendum to Overturn It Qualifies for November 2016 Ballot
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla announced on Tuesday that his office had certified a referendum to…
Our Social Darwinists Then and Now
by Claire Goldstene Over the past few weeks, listening to Congressman Paul Ryan has had me thinking…
Wolk and Dodd team up to provide Napa Earthquake tax relief
Senate committee passes bill for tax relief to earthquake victims Legislation by Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis) and…
Community Safety Forum
Community Policing, Incarceration, and the Judicial System: How Are We Ensuring Equitable Law Enforcement Practices in the…
Child Abduction Case Resumes
by Makisha Singh The Nan Jo child abduction case resumed on February 25 with both attorneys exploring…
Morning With the Mayor — Friday 7:00am – 8:30am at Common Grounds
Monday and Tuesday brought us two communications from Mayor Dan Wolk. The first was his Mayor’s Corner…
Commentary: Council Missing Opportunities To Engage on Key Issues
One of my Monday Morning Thoughts was on an idea presented where we put a larger focal…
President Obama Vetoes Keystone Pipeline
President Obama on Tuesday used his veto power for just the third time in his presidency, vetoing…
California Senate Bill Would Prevent Use of Grand Juries in Officer-Related Shootings
Last fall, the use of grand juries in two high profile officer-involved killings of unarmed black men…
Prosecutor Attempts to Show Mother Was Served Notice of Family Court Trial
by Jackie Snyder, Lauren King, and Mahanaz Ebadi February 24, 2015, marked the third day of the…
Assemblymember Dodd Calls For Low-Income Water Rate Assistance Program
Assemblymember Bill Dodd (D-Napa) announced the introduction of Assembly Bill 401, which calls on the Department of…
Local Startup Launches Learn-to-Code Web App Class, Teams with Davis Downtown
Zebra Code, a local startup company, is offering a full stack web development course that teaches how…
Eye on the Courts: Study Finds Mass Incarceration Not Behind Crime Drop
In the last few years there has been a strong pushback over what has become known as…