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Op-Ed | Measure J’s Failure to Deliver Housing Prompts Calls for Reform
Measure J, a growth control measure in Davis, California, is increasingly putting the city on a collision course with state housing law, and reforming it to align with state law and serve actual housing needs is the smarter path.
Op-ED | The Only Thing Worse than Measure J Is NO Measure J
Measure J, an anti-growth ordinance intended to prevent urban sprawl, has been successful in slowing down development in Davis, but it has also led to the prioritization of low-density single family housing, exacerbating the housing crisis and climate change.
Davis to Update General Plan to Guide Growth for Next 20 Years
The City of Davis is updating its General Plan to shape the city’s growth, development, and policy priorities for the next 20 years, with a focus on equity, public participation, and aligning with state mandates.
Davis City Council Considers Measure J/R/D Amendment for Affordable Housing
The Davis City Council is considering a proposed amendment to Measure J/R/D to exempt affordable housing projects from voter approval, and to place the amendment and two housing proposals, Village Farms and Willowgrove, on the June 2026 ballot.
Vanguard Court Watch
Court Watch: Unemployed Man Charged with Grand Theft, Faces $100K Bail
An unemployed man, charged with grand theft for stealing $150,000 worth of wine, had his bail set at $100,000 despite claims of personal tragedy and caregiving responsibilities, and the possibility of state prison time.
Court Watch: Man Accused of DUI Faces Trial, Despite Mental Health Issues
A Yolo County man charged with felony DUI and misdemeanor hit-and-run was remanded into custody despite defense arguments that he suffers from serious mental health issues and is currently undergoing treatment.
COURT WATCH: Judge Urges Resolution before Trial as Defense Reiterates Client’s Wish to Proceed
A bail review hearing was held for a man accused of domestic assault and other charges, with the court discussing the possibility of a plea deal potentially moving the trial up on the calendar, but the defense maintained the accused wants to go to trial.
Court Watch: Davis Man Faces Felony Petty Theft Charges Amid Substance Abuse Concerns
The accused faces one count of felony petty theft, with an enhancement for circumstances in aggravation, and the defense is seeking treatment over incarceration due to the accused’s longstanding substance abuse issues.
Vanguard incarcerated press
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: Nuances
I must admit arriving at California Medical Facility Vacaville (CMF) was an answered prayer for me. Since…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: The Uncaged Writer By D. Razor Babb, ‘Perspectives from the Cellblock’
Early 2019, nearly a year before anyone had even heard of a Covid pandemic, Dr. Joan Parkin…
Vanguard Incarcerated Press: It’s a Wonderful Life (Sentence) – A George Bailey Moment during a Secretary of Corrections Visit
Every Christmas, network TV airs the black-and-white classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” with Jimmy Stewart. There is…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: It’s Something in the Water
Greetings, comrades and convicts around the world! I’m from Tennessee, and I want to thank the Vanguard…
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