In with the New, Out with the Old – a New Council is Seated
On Monday, the community said goodbye to outgoing Councilmember Rochelle Swanson and Mayor Robb Davis. Meanwhile, Dan…
Commentary: New Council to Deal with New Commenting Policy
The new council was sworn in last night in a mostly ceremonial meeting. But there is real…
Letter: Police Surveillance and Police Accountability
By Davis People Power We are pleased to see our new city surveillance ordinance being implemented. Last…
Improving Campus Climate and Restoring Trust in Critical Departments Handling Student Affairs after Departure of Former Chancellor
Press Release: In the aftermath of the resignation of former UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi and with…
Alleged Burglar Has Charges Upheld by Judge
By Anita Woo On July 9, 2018, Lesya Gorgal’s preliminary hearing proceeded with Judge Timothy Fall presiding…
Monday Morning Thoughts: School Board Should Put Regular Parcel Tax on the Ballot
We need to recognize as a community that we are facing the most serious threat to our…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Manufactured Dissent
One would think that plans to put an office complex on the corner of Mace and Alhambra,…
Judge Blocks Blanket Detention of Asylum Seekers
By Stephen Kang On July 2, the ACLU won a significant victory in our challenge to the…
Sunday Commentary: Who Will Lead on Economic Development?
Tomorrow will be a new day in Davis as we say goodbye to Robb Davis and Rochelle…
Sunday Commentary: Conservative Approaches to Criminal Justice Reform
During the district attorney election some of the most fascinating conversation was not on the race itself…
Court Rules Against Trump Administration’s Attack on California Sanctuary Cities
(From Press Release) – A federal court this week upheld the California Values Act, which ensures that…
America Was in the Business of Separating Families Long Before Trump
By Jeffery Robinson Children are crying for their parents while being held in small cages. The attorney…
My View: Assessing the UC Davis Impact on the Community
This week, UC Davis came out with a finalized version of its Long Range Development Plan (LRDP). …
My View: Adding School Resource Officers on Campus Not a Good Idea
The parcel tax proposal puts many in this community into a quandary. On the one hand, the…
Two Years after the Police Killing of Philando Castile, Justice Continues to Be Denied
By Teresa Nelson On July 7, 2016, the day after the shooting of Philando Castile, artists from…
Will the Council Change Public Comment Policy?
There is always a little consternation when a new mayor comes in and, having watched how the…
Davis Police Submit Surveillance Impact Reports on a Number of Surveillance Technologies
Earlier this year, Davis passed new regulations on surveillance technology, which require the police department to submit…
Owens Will Not Seek Third Term on County Board of Education
(From Press Release) – Longtime Davis resident Bill Owens announced today that he will not seek a…
The Family Separation Crisis Exposes America’s Addiction to Incarceration
By Somil Trivedi The continuing cruelty on display at our southern border has unleashed a righteous, primal…
Downtown Participatory Design Workshop
Tuesday, July 10 – Saturday, July 14, 2018 Davis Community Church Fellowship Hall | 421 D Street…
