Commentary: Council Presents a Vastly Different Approach on Police Oversight than in 2006
The process of police oversight is marked not by quick decisions but by a slow and deliberative…
Commentary: Where the Council Ends Up Going on Revenue Measures Not Clear
Watching the council discuss the potential revenue measures continues to feel a lot like déjà vu all…
Former UCD Professor Fired over Yelp Review
by Jerika L.H A former UCD Davis professor is in hot water after screenshots of her questionable…
Advocates Call for Legislature to Pass the California Values Act to Promote Public Safety
With reports of domestic violence and sexual assault falling dramatically among immigrant communities, the bill will promote…
Key Witness’ Testimony Continues in Burglary Trial
By Alexandra Quilici The meticulous questioning of a key witness in the trial against Joesph Kaleimanu Hernandez,…
Council Moves Forward with Public Process for Police Oversight Changes
The night began with a small contingent of protesters in front of City Hall at the corner…
Trackside to Hold Public Hearing on Initial Study
Next week, the Davis Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on the Trackside Center project, as…
Two Key Police Reform Bills Progress at State Level
Two key pieces of legislation progressed on Monday, with a bill to create great body camera footage…
Key Changes Allow Bail Reform Legislation to Pass Assembly Public Safety Committee
Sponsor pledges to make additional changes to address concerns about public safety, judicial discretion and cost as…
Key Witness Testifies in Long-Running Burglary Trial
By Nicholas Winarto The trial by jury of Joseph Kaleimanu Hernandez, Rakhem Romel Bradford, and Joshua Anthony…
Commentary: The Perfect Solution Becomes Paralysis
It was French writer and philosopher Voltaire who popularized the quote and its many variants, “the perfect…
Commentary: City Comes Full Circle as Council Once Again Considers Stronger Police Oversight Policies
In August of 2005, a bumper bender in the South Davis Safeway parking lot changed the course…
Near Mistrial in Long-Running Burglary Case
By Novpreet Shoker Monday’s jury trial for Joseph Hernandez, Rakhem Bradford and Joshua Givens resumed amid tension…
Judge’s Ruling Against Right to Record Police Overturned
By Molly Tack-Hooper If you are one of the 77 percent of Americans who own a smartphone,…
Vanguard Monthly Conclave: Addressing Homelessness In Davis (Updated)
Wednesday, July 26 from 6 PM – 8 PM Sophia’s Thai Kitchen 129 E St, Davis, California…
Monday Morning Thoughts: UCD Posture on Housing Remains Perplexing
On Saturday the Vanguard published UC Davis’ latest response to the Yolo County resolution asking them, among…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Will Council Agree on a Tax Measure? Will the Voters Approve It?
When the city of Davis faced a $5 million a year structural deficit in 2014, the council…
A Threat to the Constitution
By Andre Segura A year ago, as the Republican Party was preparing to head to its convention…
Sunday Commentary: Ways to Solve the Homeless Problem in Davis
In a May commentary, Davis Mayor Robb Davis wrote, “We need to talk about our options and…
Sunday Commentary: When an African American Confronts the Police
More than 35 years ago the British punk band The Clash sang, “When they kick at your…
