Sunday Commentary: Move Marks Shift of Power to the County in Economic Development Discussion
It was just a year ago, when departing Chief Innovation Officer Rob White presented a staff report…
The New Home Company Took Different Stance on CFD in Irvine
On a city council that has often lacked clearly defined lines of demarcation of key issues, the…
Minneapolis a Case Study For Policing in America
By Emma Andersson Being Black in America today is rough. Turns out being Black and living in…
My View: Sugar Beverage Ordinance a Start, Not a Solution
This week Davis became the first community, with a very modest proposal, to start taking a stand…
Where Do Mace and Nishi Stand?
It has been a tumultuous few weeks. First, nearly three weeks ago, the city received notice from…
Council Looks Into Acquiring an Armored Vehicle
Nine months after the MRAP (mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle) issue first came up, staff is seeking council…
Vanguard Analysis: The Exit of Rob White Likely Means the End of Davis as a Regional Economic Development Player
For some time, the Vanguard was aware that Chief Innovation Officer Rob White would be leaving the…
Police Department Looks to Change Recruitment Strategy
The Davis Police Department faces a continual challenge in recruiting new police officers. In the second of…
Food Educators Stott and Gershen: “Change their food, change their future.”
by Leanna Sweha Sacramento Food Literacy Center founder Amber Stott and Concord culinary teacher Cindy Gershen spoke…
BREAKING NEWS: City Hires New Chief Innovation Officer
(Posted without Commentary from City Release) Davis City Manager Dirk Brazil is pleased to announce the appointment…
Property Crime Increasing in Post-Reform Davis
Earlier this week, the Vanguard called for additional police resource for the city of Davis. The Vanguard…
Anti-Development Efforts Pick Up
While for the most part it has been fairly quiet, there are signs that the forces that…
City Budget Proposal a Good Starting Point But Raises Some Technical Issues
By Dan Carson The city’s Finance and Budget Commission will be vetting the 2015-16 budget proposal at…
Join Us on June 3 at 6:30 For Our Open House
The Vanguard is Moving to Pollinate Davis and You’re Invited For Drinks and Refreshments
Council Talks About Taxes and Reserve in Opening Budget Discussion
In 2014, the voters of Davis approved a sales tax measure that at the time was deemed…
Davis Becomes First City to Make Non-Sugary Drinks Default Children’s Beverage
The Davis City Council unanimously and with enthusiasm passed an ordinance making the city the first in…
Grand Jury Report Looks At Jail Facilities and Impact of AB 109
The Yolo County Grand Jury completed its investigation of Monroe Detention and Leinberger Memorial Centers and concluded…
Commentary: Economic Development ‘The Davis Way’
I recently read an op-ed in the local paper by James Zanetto and Judy Corbett, which argued…
Vanguard Commentary: Equalizing Pay for Police and Fire
In 2009, in one of the most widely read articles on the old Vanguard site, we ran…
Guest Commentary: Successful Economic Development Requires Leadership
By Doby Fleeman “The city is developing a reputation of supporting business development. A number of major…
