Global Food Security Symposium Calls for Increased Funding to Reduce Malnutrition
by Leanna M. Sweha The Global Food Security Symposium, sponsored by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs,…
Sunday Commentary II: How the Changing Face of Universities Can Change the World
There was a comment made at the JumpStart Davis event on Wednesday that jumped out to me….
Sunday Commentary: Does Oakland Police Report Give Us Insight into Broken Discipline System?
The long-troubled Oakland Police Department became the latest focal point of potential police reform efforts on Tuesday,…
Much Finger Pointing, Few Concrete Answers in Water Crisis
There is a lot of finger-pointing. The Associated Press reported Friday that California cities are pushing back…
My View: Is Eco-Modernism The Future of 21st Century Environmentalism?
One of my first political memories comes from the late 1970s, marching against PG&E’s decision to build…
Attorney General Releases 90-Day Review of Training on Implicit Bias and Use of Force
Attorney General also announces statewide training on implicit bias and creation of 21st Century Policing Working Group…
Cool Davis 2015 Eco Hero and Climate Solution Awards – Part II
Each year Cool Davis recognizes “Eco-heroes” – Davis residents who model how to incorporate sustainable practices into…
CalPERS Contributions to Put More Squeeze on Local Funding For Roads
CalPERS contribution rates will rise more than nine percent, a move that experts project will cost state…
Analysis: Davis Only Deployed SWAT Four Times in 2014, What Does That Mean?
In his 2013 book, Rise of the Warrior Cop, journalist Radley Balko is able to trace the…
Garamendi Calls for Congress to Address Climate Change
Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), the former Deputy Secretary of the Interior, went to the House Floor…
Cool Davis 2015 Eco Hero and Climate Solution Awards – Part I
Each year Cool Davis recognizes “Eco-heroes” – Davis residents who model how to incorporate sustainable practices into…
Co-Defendant Convicted in Grand Theft Case
Note: On Thursday, the jury reached a verdict in this case and both of the co-defendants were…
School District Offers ‘Internet After-Hours’ for Students and Families
Davis Joint Unified School District is launching an exciting new initiative to improve student and family access…
How Do Environmentalists Reconcile Poverty and Energy Needs with Climate Change?
There was a fascinating New York Times article that lays bare the dilemma we will face as…
Jumpstart Moves Venue to Pollinate Coworking Space for April Meetup
The venue of JumpStart moved this month to the newly-opened Pollinate Coworking space at Regency Square, located…
The Lonesome Three Sisters
by Debra Chase The eldest first sister, Maize is at the center of everything, she is the…
The Real Lesson of Walter Scott’s Slaying
By Dennis Parker Another unarmed black man is shot by a white police officer, this time in…
Co-Defendants on Trial for Car-Jacking
By Jackie Snyder and Lauren King The trial of Marissa Price and Venessa McKee-Salazar began the morning…
Commentary: Can We Restore Trust in City’s Finances and Governance?
On Tuesday, PublicCEO posted a fascinating piece from Bill Britt of California Forward. The article was “Three…
Author Argues Strict Enforcement of DV Laws Results in Less in Jail, Longer Life – Part Two
Barry Goldstein, author of the book, The Quincy Solution, was the keynote speaker on Sunday at the…
