Month: September 2026

Commentary: Davis’ University Economy Undercuts the Argument That Young Families Aren’t Coming

By David M. GreenwaldSeptember 30, 2026

Davis’ critical housing shortage necessitates that UC Davis employees and their families reside in neighboring communities, a situation that contributes to increased traffic congestion and declining local school enrollment. This development occurs amidst arguments from some critics who contend that economic factors, rather than housing availability, primarily deter young families from relocating to the city.

Op-ed | New York Wants to Sell You Groceries. Other Governments Have Tried — and the Track Record Is Not Encouraging

By Matt RexroadSeptember 30, 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled plans for five city-owned grocery stores, intended to provide goods at a 30 percent discount. The initiative, however, draws parallels to previous municipal efforts in Chicago, Oakland, Baldwin (Florida), and Erie (Kansas), which faced economic viability challenges and often resulted in abandonment or closure, underscoring the narrow profit margins characteristic of the retail food industry.

Former Virginia Death Row Prisoner Justin Wolfe Freed after 25 Years as Murder Conviction Is Vacated

By David M. GreenwaldSeptember 30, 2026

Former Virginia death row prisoner Justin Wolfe was released Sept. 28 after 25 years behind bars, following a Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that vacated his murder conviction and dismissed related charges, a decision predicated on findings of prosecutorial misconduct and the manipulation of a key witness whose testimony had been central to his original conviction.

I Met a Squirrel: An Interview with Myself

By Cameron TerhuneSeptember 30, 2026

An individual incarcerated at a Correctional Training Facility, serving a fifteen-year sentence for multiple murder convictions, detailed the profound impact of a mentorship with a fellow inmate on his personal transformation, citing it as instrumental in overcoming past trauma and establishing a renewed sense of purpose.

Letter: Which Eric Jones Will Voters Get?

By Noah PasternackSeptember 30, 2026

A letter to the editor by Noah Pasternack scrutinized congressional candidate Eric Jones, alleging inconsistent political messaging and significant financial ties to Silicon Valley and Big Tech. The correspondence detailed concerns over Jones’s shifting positions on key issues and highlighted campaign contributions predominantly originating from outside his district, particularly from San Francisco-based technology and venture capital sectors.

Federal Judge Cites ICE for Systemic Violations of Baltimore Detention Order

By Cristian TorresSeptember 30, 2026

U.S. District Judge Julie R. Rubin found that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) repeatedly failed to comply with a court order designed to limit overcrowding at its Baltimore detention facility, prompting the court to impose additional reporting requirements and consider the appointment of an independent official to oversee compliance.

Former UC Davis Equestrian Athletes File Title IX Class Action Alleging Unequal Financial Aid for Women

By David M. GreenwaldSeptember 29, 2026

Nineteen former members of the UC Davis women’s equestrian team have filed a federal class-action lawsuit, alleging the university violated Title IX by failing to provide female student-athletes with athletic financial aid proportional to their participation. The complaint seeks damages for alleged disparities and a court order mandating future compliance with federal regulations governing equitable scholarship allocation.

International House Concludes Hope Café Series with Focus on Connection and Community

By Nicholas HazbunSeptember 29, 2026

International House (I-House) in Davis concluded its Hope Café series on September 25 with a community-focused event, led by artist-in-residence Jesikah Maria Ross, which featured interactive activities designed to cultivate social connection and resilience. Ross indicated the initiative was developed in response to the prevailing political and media landscape, seeking to provide uplifting experiences for participants.

CDCR Takes Book Banning Too Far: Here’s What You Can Do About It

By GodzillaSeptember 29, 2026

As of May 2026, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) maintained a centralized list of over 3,000 disapproved publications, including Ken Kesey’s ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ and various medical education texts. This practice continues despite existing regulations and a January 2026 amendment to Penal Code Section 5000.5, which collectively emphasize the critical role of literacy in the rehabilitation and successful societal reentry of incarcerated individuals.