Monday Morning Thoughts: Picnic Day Should Be a Wake Up Call on the Need for Real Transparency
This evening from 7 to 9 at the Davis Community Church, the Davis Vanguard and Davis Phoenix…
Council Looks at City’s Affordable Housing Program
Last week, the Davis City Council had a discussion on the city’s affordable housing program. Here are…
Washington Man Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in Fatal Car Chase
By Novpreet Shoker The jury trial for defendant Thomas Phillip Leae came to an end this past…
Sunday Commentary: Addressing Core Housing Issues in Davis
At the Vanguard’s recent conclave on student housing, ASUCD President Josh Dalavai likened the student situation to…
Sunday Commentary: The Problem with Teacher Compensation is Severe, the Options Are Limited
The stories of the struggles of teachers are heartbreaking for anyone who listens. A bright young teacher…
Sunday Commentary: The Sad Death of John Thompson
In November 2011, I had the pleasure of seeing John Thompson – who spent 14 years on…
My View: What We Are Doing Is Not Working – We Have to Do Something Different
I read Sean Raycraft’s Thursday guest column with great interest. He writes, “Who is most hurt by…
Teachers and Parents Speak Out on Teacher Compensation Issues
In Friday’s article, the Vanguard covered the remarks of DTA President Dianna Huculak to the school board,…
Governor Signs Bill Modernizing California HIV Laws
(From Press Release)–Today, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law landmark legislation to reform outdated laws that unfairly…
School Board Gets an Earful from DTA President on Teacher Compensation
The issue of teacher compensation was not on the agenda last night for the school board meeting,…
Correction: Statement on Public Defenders Doesn’t Represent the Views of the Vanguard
In Monday’s article, a line regarding the prosecution of Noah William Benham read as follows: “And maybe…
Governor Signs SB 54 – the California Values Act
Governor Jerry Brown sent the following statement: To the Members of the California State Senate: I am…
ACLU Files Lawsuit over DACA
By Michael Tan In April, President Trump had a message for the 800,000 young undocumented immigrants who…
Parents and Community Members to Push for Teacher Pay Equity
While the issue of teacher pay will not be officially on the school board agenda tonight, a…
It’s Damn Expensive Being Poor In Davis
By Sean Raycraft Who is most hurt by the Davis housing crisis? As far as I can…
Commentary: Life Sentence for Burglary Conviction Is Not in the Interest of Justice
This week the burglary trial that lasted nearly four months came to an end. Not surprisingly, the…
Second Class Citizenship for Puerto Rico?
By Gabriela Melendez Olivera Over tweets this weekend, President Trump confirmed that his administration’s underwhelming response to Hurricane…
Police Oversight Forum Discussion To Be Held on Monday
As the city begins to make decisions on community oversight of the Davis Police Department, a public…
Commentary: The Right Punts on Solutions to Gun Violence?
In the wake of the Las Vegas massacre, the worst mass shooting in US history, White House…
Drumming Sticks & Magic Markers – the Good Guys Win
CHP and Sacramento DA Lose in Prosecutions of Young People Who Fight for Their Rights in Court…
