Monday Morning Thoughts: City Fiscal Condition Remains Precarious
As we noted in yesterday’s article, the city’s projected budget forecast has good news and bad news….
Friend Of Daniel Marsh Family Describes Behavior A Couple Years Before Homicides
by Antoinnette Borbon It has been a little over two years now since the tragic case of…
Guest Commentary: Model Policy for Police Body Cameras
By Charles Marlow Ferguson. Staten Island. Pasco. North Charleston. Baltimore. An unarmed person of color. Dead at…
Sunday Commentary: Reminded Once Again of the Difficulties Prosecuting Rape
This week a UC Davis sexual assault trial came to an end without a resolution. The jury…
Are We Out of the Woods on the City Fiscal Crisis?
It is hard to imagine that a little over a year ago, the city council and city…
Are We Doubling Down on Economic Development?
One of the most frequently asked questions we get both privately and publicly is what is happening…
My View: Fiscal Situation Not on the Backs of the Progressives
While it has been an easy mark to pin the demise of the innovation parks, and perhaps…
City Introduces Ordinance Establishing Default Beverages to Children
Last fall, Davis Mayor Dan Wolk put forward his healthy children’s initiative, offering alternatives to sugary drinks…
Budget Item on Fire Suggests Continuation of Share Management
At one point in time it seemed likely that the city’s Shared Management Agreement with UC Davis…
City Manager Restructures City Hall and Presents New Budget
The following is the City Manager Dirk Brazil’s transmittal letter on the new budget which lays out…
Analysis: Regional View on the Loss of Innovation Park
Yesterday the Sacramento Business Journal reported on the fact that the Davis Innovation Center “is on hold,…
Analysis: Six Baltimore Police Officers Indicted For Death of Freddie Gray
Yesterday, Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced that a grand jury had indicted six police officers for…
Towards a Community-Based Dialogue
One of the most interesting questions that came out of yesterday’s abortive discussion on “Renew Davis” is…
Critical New Video Footage Sheds Light on Death of Freddie Gray
A cellphone video shot by a resident provides a closeup look at Freddie Gray at a critical…
Three More Highlight Local Startups at JumpStart Davis
JumpStart Davis returned to Sophia’s on Wednesday night to highlight Scott Ragsdale of Davis Roots and two…
A Wider Look at Bullying
By David Hafter My team of counselors provide prevention and early intervention services (small psychoeducational groups, classroom…
Jury Hangs 8-4 For Acquittal in UC Davis Sexual Assault Case
by Tiffany Yeh, Makisha Singh, and Lauren King The jury foreperson (juror #2) told the judge that…
What Does “Renew Davis” Mean to You?
Davis Mayor Dan Wolk has used the term “Renew Davis” on a range of policy goals and…
$15 Minimum Wage Gets a Boost as Los Angeles Approves It
When a small group of activists in 2014 proposed a $15 per hour minimum wage, it seemed…
Analysis: DMV Docs Show Gonzalez Disclosed Condition and Was Cleared to Drive
On May 8, Armando Gonzalez, 41 years old of Woodland, was sentenced to 18 years to life…
