The Power of Speech
By Susan N. Herman Lloyd Gaines was denied admission to the University of Missouri in 1935 because…
My View: Your Sons and Daughters Are Beyond Your Command, the Times Are Changing
This morning I caught the headline of an op-ed in the Bee by Ben Boychuk, “Protests by…
Long-Time Police Officer Named New Chief
As the Vanguard reported just over a week ago, there was not much surprise in who would…
Board Hopes LCAP Will Help Narrow the Achievement Gap
By Nicholas von Wettberg The Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) Board of Education was missing two…
Green Faces April Trial on Charges She Killed Her Baby
By Sarah Abfalter The case of Samantha Green continued this Friday in Yolo County with an arraignment…
City Engages Community in Late Night Downtown Discussion
On Wednesday evening, the City of Davis held a discussion on the late night downtown scene. Whereas…
Guest Commentary: Can Staff and Council Fix Richards Blvd?
Are Staff and Council Up to the Task of Fixing the Richards Blvd-Olive Drive Traffic Mess and…
Keyzer Gets $1.7 Million from UC in Whistleblower Retaliation Case
This week the University of California issued checks totaling nearly $1.7 million to settle claims brought by…
Davis Schools Strive for Zero Waste
By Michelle Millet In 2012, DavisRISE, a school districtwide recycling program co-sponsored by Davis Farm to School…
Dodd Gains Endorsement of Lt. Gov. Newsom
State Assemblyman Bill Dodd reported today receiving the endorsement of California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom in the…
Concerns about Downtown Safety Bleed into DDBA Discussion
During public comment at Tuesday’s city council meeting, Paul Frydental spoke. Mr. Frydendal is the uncle of…
Commentary: Council Shouldn’t Stop at Access on Nishi
For years Nishi has been the alluring open space in Davis. Nestled in next to the university…
Alleged Assailant At Quinceañera Held to Answer for Multiple Stabbings
By Tressa Bryant A preliminary hearing began this week for Daniel Portugal, accused of stabbing several people…
GATE/AIM: Education Standards and Growing Gaps
by Jeff Boone Before I get too deep in this contentious and impassioned topic, I will admit…
Yamada Clinches the Endorsement of the California Federation of Teachers
Mariko Yamada earns the support of CFT, representing over 120,000 educational employees Mariko Yamada, candidate for California State…
Council Pushes For Changes To Richards, Working with UCD; Examines a Possible Olive to L St Connection
Mayor Pro Tem Robb Davis, taking advantage of the university’s LRDP (Long Range Development Plan) planning process,…
Council Puts Nishi on Notice – Solve the Access Issue if You Want a June Vote
The Davis City Council in its strongest wording to date served notice to Nishi that without addressing…
AG Implements Law Enforcement Training on Implicit Bias & Procedural Justice
(From AG Press Release) – In the wake of recent events in California and across the nation…
Wolk Announces Endorsement From California Federation of Teachers
Davis Mayor Dan Wolk announced today that the California Federation of Teachers is endorsing him in his…
Yolo County Superintendent and Coalition Push Quality Preschool For All in 2016
Last week in looking at factors causing the Davis school achievement gap, we cited the problem that…
