Analysis: Who Should AIM Serve?
As I speak to more and more people in and around the community about the current AIM…
Commentary: Discussion Must Move Beyond Race to Police Training and Tactics
A couple of comments yesterday caught my attention – they argued that some of the recent cases…
Medicare: Fifty Years of Service for Older Americans
By Bob Schelen This week is the 50th anniversary of Medicare. In July 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson…
The Bitter Taste of Dying: Author Lives to Tell About Prescription Drug Abuse Hell
Just a few years ago, Jason Smith was lying in his bathtub, blood slowly draining from his…
Closing Arguments Begin in Long Running Attempted Murder Trial
By Haroutun Bejanyan Thursday, July 30, marked the initial day of closing arguments in the trial of…
Forging a Knowledge Economy: How Davis is Benefiting from Entrepreneurs, Startups and Tech Transfer
The Vanguard turns nine today, having launched on July 30, 2006. This year we are having a…
City Finally Launches Road Repairs After Years of Deterioration
For the first time in years, the city has launched a major road repair effort, the city…
Ohio Prosecutor Says Officer Shooting “Is Without Question Murder”
Chalk one up for body-worn cameras. “This is without question murder,” Ohio prosecutor Joseph T. Deters said…
Residents Call for Safe Streets in Villages at Willow Creek
by Jason Tyburczy Residents of Koso Street in South Davis, many of whom have lived there for…
Main Defendant Takes the Stand in Attempted Murder Trial
By Tressa Bryant, Jackie Snyder, and Madeleine Gallay The defense’s final witness in the trial of Michel…
Shared Fire Management with UCD To Continue Through 2016
Quietly, earlier this month with no fanfare or controversy, a critical date passed in the city. The…
Analysis: Time Not Yet for A Council Race
In the past month, we have seen the State Senate and State Assembly races already flooded with…
Does Self-Contained Program Have a Magic Number?
Among the questions we asked yesterday, regarding the GATE/AIM issue, was are you concerned that the program…
Police Investigator Returns to the Stand in Attempted Murder Trial As Prosecution Wraps Up Their Case
By Jackie Snyder, Tressa Bryant, Madeleine Gallay and Haroutun Bejanyan On Tuesday, July 28, 2015, the prosecution…
Meet Yolo County’s Newest Judge, Sonia Cortes
Ten days ago, Governor Jerry Brown appointed Sonia Cortés to a judgeship in the Yolo County Superior…
What are the Concerns With the Current GATE/AIM Program?
The Vanguard has had a lot discussions with people in the community about the GATE/AIM program. At…
Alternative View on Police Body-Worn Cameras
Last week Assistant Chief Darren Pytel laid out the Davis Police Department’s proposed body-worn camera policy. As…
Prosecution’s Case Resumes with Jail House Calls in Attempted Murder Case
By Jackie Snyder, Tressa Bryant, and Madeleine Gallay The attempted murder trial of Michael Reyes, Lisa Humble…
Another Concern About Trackside
by Michael Harrington I think the Trackside project is too large and grossly violates several planning documents; …
My wife and I used Spay Day for our beloved Dog Sadie here is her Poem (Po Rhyme)
Sadie Lady After putting down two dogs just months apart The house seemed empty and unusually dark…
