Monday Morning Thoughts: A Lot of Unfounded Arguments against District Elections
One official from the city told me a few weeks ago that they had thought the school…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Transparency for the Sake of Transparency
I have to say I was disappointed in the council a few times last Tuesday. I thought…
Vanguard Court Watch Podcast Episode 4 – Attica Uprising – Heather Ann Thompson
The Attica Uprising is an overlooked attrocity in American History – comparable to perhaps Mai Lai, Abu…
Sunday Commentary: Wait, So Redrum Is Closing Anyway?
In a Facebook post, the owner of Redrum Burger says the restaurant is closing on Sunday, He…
Sunday Commentary: What Are We Going to Do about Right Wing, Domestic Terrorism Manifesting as Gun Violence?
First it was Gilroy. Yesterday it was El Paso and last night Dayton. I am probably going…
Why I Ride: A Conversation With Jessica Jacobson
by Lisa Montanaro of The Bike Campaign Jessica Jacobson is a newcomer to Davis, but not a…
My View: Some Disingenuous Arguments Floated in District Election Discussion
Having run through the math a few weeks ago, I am largely supportive of moving to district…
My View: Why Would the Council Not Even Consider a Sales Tax Increase?
While the council did not take any action on Tuesday, as Mayor Brett Lee noted, “We are…
Trump Justice Dept. Holds Keys to Release of Terror Suspect Whose Conviction Was Overturned
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau SACRAMENTO – President Donald Trump – no friend of Muslims with…
Denying Compensation Funds for Black Victims
By Jill Webb Tiras Johnson, age 23, was unarmed when he was shot and killed in Tulsa,…
Commentary: New Numbers Offer Different Look at Davis Housing Shortfall
I was intrigued by data presented in Rich Rifkin’s latest column. One thing that becomes pretty clear…
Defending Common Decency in Davis
By Alan Hirsch If you were at City Hall after midnight Tuesday you could see decency in…
Jury Returns Guilty Verdict in Massage Parlor Killing
By Sindy Lim Woodland – A Yolo County jury found Rohail Sarwar, 28, guilty of first-degree murder…
Trial Set for Case Involving Man Threatening 12-Year-Old Neighbor
By Sydney Morrissey Woodland — In a preliminary hearing concerning sexually charged public misconduct, a man is…
The First Step Act Freed People – Now Prosecutors Are Trying to Lock Some of Them Up Again
By Sarah Lustbader Monae Davis, a beneficiary of the First Step Act, left prison on March 7….
YCCC Facility Draws Complaints from Neighbors at Council Meeting
A proposed YCCC facility in Davis is drawing criticism from at least one neighbor on Tuesday night. …
City, Developer Appeal Trackside Ruling
Coming out of closed session on Tuesday, Mayor Brett Lee announced the city had “filed a notice…
Family, Supporters Ask to Have Lodi Terror Suspect Released after Conviction Overturned
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau SACRAMENTO – Several dozen family and friends wore looks of relief…
Video of Allegedly Battered Woodland Police Officer Played for Jury Trial
By Joshua Liang Woodland – A jury trial to decide if April Lynn Wilson is indeed guilty…
Vanguard Court Watch Podcast Episode 3 – John Burris
On Wednesday, the Vanguard released the third episode of its podcast speaking with Civil Rights Attorney John…
