Analysis: Gloves Come Off in Debate Over City Manager
Last week, we noted and analyzed Rich Rifkin’s column, “Davis City Manager Fails to Lead” (6/24) where…
Supreme Court Holds Line Allowing Execution Drug in a 5-4 Decision
The Supreme Court this year has taken a surprising though small turn to the left on a…
Soliciting by the Numbers
By Tia Will A recent article on the Vanguard about panhandling in Davis drew some comments that…
Closing Arguments in Second Trial of Accused Child Molester
by Charlotte Krovoza On Friday, June 26, 2015, at 10:40 am the jury in the Guzman trial…
Monday Morning Thoughts: A Start on Roads But When Do We Get Serious About Funding?
On Tuesday the Davis City Council will have before them a very important consent agenda item –…
Gate Coordinator Job Description
Editor’s note: A reader requested we post a description of the duties of the GATE coordinator. This…
Neighbors for Nepal Benefit July 11
The Davis Odd Fellows and Soroptimist International of Davis are hosting a benefit to raise funds for…
A Matter of Faith
by Tia Will “I told my community, there is nothing we can do now. But the church…
President Obama Eulogizes Those Killed in Charleston
President Obama delivered the following remarks in his eulogy at the funeral of the Rev. Clementa Pinckney…
Sunday Commentary II: Balancing Land Use Needs
On Friday, Mayor Pro Tem Robb Davis laid out thoughts about “the Ends of Economic Development Efforts.”…
Sunday Commentary: Thursday’s Public Comment Illustrates the Importance of Proper Process
It may be argued that Thursday’s public comment vindicates the school board’s vote on June 4, but…
A Battle Won Against Racial Discrimination
by Dennis Parker We’re living in a tale of two Americas, where racial segregation and racial disparities…
District Hears Input on AIM, Firing of AIM Coordinator
At both the June 4 and June 18 meetings, it seemed that the majority of people from…
My View: Marriage Equality Came Much Sooner Than Expected
It is hard to remember that just six and a half years ago, a ban on same-sex…
Cure the Disorder That Caused the Confederate Flag To Be Raised in the First Place
by Dennis Parker We have witnessed the removal of the Confederate battle flag from some state houses…
BREAKING: US Supreme Court Upholds Gay Marriage As Nationwide Right
In a narrow 5-4 decision, the US Supreme Court has ruled that the US Constitution guarantees a…
Council Will Approve the 2015-16 City Budget
There has been a lot of discussion on the longer range budget issues such as how the…
Council to Look at Panhandling Issue
The Davis City Council requested a discussion on the issue of panhandling, particularly as it involves the…
Beyond the Dais: Thinking about the “Ends” of Economic Development Efforts
by Robb Davis On May 7th I was invited to represent the City of Davis at the…
The Loss of Our National Identity and Farewell to the Grateful Dead
by David Hafter Once in a while you get shown the light In the strangest of places…