Yamada Figures to Be A Formidable Candidate For Senate
In 2008, then-Yolo County Supervisor Mariko Yamada faced long odds in the battle for the open Assembly…
The Death of Sandra Bland – Was It Suicide?
Ten days ago, Sandra Bland was found dead in a jail cell in Waller County Texas. Officials…
Trial Opens in Possession for Sale Case
By Jackie Snyder, Tressa Bryant, and Madeleine Gallay The trial of Kevin Slaton began on the morning…
Analysis: Should Davis Count on Help for Roads?
Last week, Dan Carson reported in the Vanguard, “For the first time in decades, there is a…
Commentary: The Tragic Story of John O’Brien
The saga of former high school teacher John O’Brien ended last week with the announcement by his…
Dodd’s Move to Senate Opens the Door for Wolk, Saylor to Run for Assembly
When Assemblymember Bill Dodd announced that he would seek the State Senate held by Lois Wolk since…
Judge Dismisses Sexual Harassment Suit Against Sheriff With Prejudice
Yolo County Sheriff Ed Prieto has been accused of sexual harassment in a series of civil suits…
Assemblymember Dodd Formally Announces His Senate Run
State Assemblyman Bill Dodd today announced he is a candidate for the State Senate in District 3….
Monday Morning Thoughts: Why Wasn’t 2014 School Board Election About GATE?
The supporters of the current GATE/AIM program have complained repeatedly that the proposal to change the GATE/AIM…
Eye on the Courts: Obama’s Turn on Mass Incarceration and Social Justice Issues
As I have stated many times on this site, I was expecting a lot more of President…
Mercury Rising
By Debra Chase If I encouraged the use of an old favorite tuna sandwich recipe it could…
Attempted Murder Trial Resumes
By Harald Kirn and Madeleine Gallay The attempted murder trial of Michael Reyes, Liberty Landowski and Lisa…
Sunday Commentary: Proposed Davis PD Body Cam Policy Draws Concerns
While we need to be clear – the proposed Davis Police Department’s body worn camera policy, as…
AIM-Gate in the Making: A Parade of Follies
by Chuck Rairdan In light of the newly revived skirmishes on the GATE/AIM front, it would appear…
The Rise of the Underground Economy
The Decline Of Unions Precipitated The Rise Of The Underground Economy By Claire Goldstene In 2014, slightly…
My View: Is Housing at Innovation Parks a Non-Starter?
In the EPS (Economic and Planning Systems, Inc.) report that came out this week, one of the…
President Obama Takes on Mass Incarceration
President Obama is using the tail end of his presidency to address a number of long-vexing problems….
An Open Letter to the Anti-GATE Majority on the DJUSD School Board
By Jeff Dale To the anti-GATE majority on the Davis school board: After engaging in this “debate”…
Former Teacher Cops to Misdemeanor, Maintains Innocence in Sex-Crime Allegation
For longtime Harper Junior High teacher John O’Brien, the saga that began last September, and resulted in…
Governor Brown Names First Latino to Yolo Bench
Governor Jerry Brown on Thursday made history when he appointed Sonia Cortés to a judgeship in the…
