Carrell Report on District AIM Program Updated
The school district has released an updated report from UC Davis researchers Scott Carrell, et al, who…
It’s Time to End Prosecutorial Immunity
By Evan Bernick Prosecutorial misconduct is a reality. So is the lack of any meaningful legal recourse…
Vanguard Hosts Community Discussion at UC Davis Regarding Economic Development
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Analysis: Data Can Answer Key Questions About AIM Identification But District Has to Be Transparent
On Monday, based on conversations that the Vanguard had with key members of the community and a…
Polling Finds Solid Majority of California Voters Support Bill to Curb Racial Profiling
A poll was released yesterday, conducted by Tulchin Research, showing 69 percent of likely California voters support…
Man Held to Answer on Possession of Meth with Intent to Sell
By Haroutun Bejanyan The courtroom was assembled with jurors for the preliminary examination of Jose Antonio Garcia…
District Moving to Modify Board Policy on Suspension and Expulsion
Under current Education Code, the law allows for home suspension for students in grades 4-12 who have…
City Child Care Service Changes Lead to Questions
Last week, an editorial in the local paper by Donita Stromgren and nine others questioned the loss…
Governor Signs Bills Banning Use of Grand Juries in Police Shootings and Allowing Citizen Recording of Police Officers
Nearly a year to the day after a Ferguson police officer was accused of killing unarmed black…
Man Held to Answer on Burglary Charges
By Madeleine Gallay The preliminary hearing for People v. Buenvenida, regarding a burglary in the first degree,…
More on AIM Identification in Response to Yesterday’s Column
In yesterday’s column (“The AIM Puzzle: The Problem of Identification”), we presented some of the concerns about…
Will State Roads Funding Become Reality?
While the City of Davis is looking toward a local revenue stream, possibly in the form of…
Ways to Fight Hate and Promote Equity, Cultural Competency, Diversity and Social Justice
by Sandy Holman We are living in perilous times. Even as an eternal optimist, who will never…
Attorney General on Community Policing and Restoring Trust
The following remarks were delivered on Monday by Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch at Community Policing Roundtable…
The AIM Puzzle: The Problem of Identification
In the last few weeks, we have been asking a series of questions attempting to better understand…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Is Don Saylor Simply the Spoiler in the Assembly Race?
Back in June of last year (2014), when it became clear that Dan Wolk was not going…
Monday Morning Comments II: Here We Go Again in Ferguson
It was a day of peaceful protest and remembrance that will unfortunately be remembered as yet as…
Sunday Commentary II: Councilmember Lee Shows Us a Way Forward on Innovation Parks
For too long the city of Davis has been polarized and, as a result, paralyzed on the…
Sunday Commentary: Why Push STEM While Pulling Back on AIM?
On Thursday, Superintendent Winfred Roberson laid out a bold view of the future. The mission of DJUSD…
Planned Parenthood Tape 5 – A Gynecologist’s View
By Tia Will As a forward to my perspectives on this tape, I want to address one…
