Sunday Commentary II: Why Change Something That Is Working?
In April of 2013, the Davis City Council on a 3-2 vote, with Dan Wolk and Lucas…
Sunday Commentary: Student Protests Starting to Open Up Troubling Findings about UCD
With family ties to the University of Missouri, I followed the protests that led to the downfall…
City to End Downtown Bar Moratorium
The city council this week is expected to approve an Entertainment Permit Ordinance which will repeal the…
My View: Is Community Ready for Plan B if No Economic Development Revenue?
According to the Finance and Budget Commission estimates, Nishi would mean at least $1.4 million annually for…
Nishi Affordable Housing Facts
Dear David, please post the following facts; first from the existing municipal code regarding affordable housing exemptions: …
Mrak Hall Occupation Continues with March and Press Conference
By Ilse Atkinson As the occupation of Mrak Hall continued through its 22nd day Friday afternoon, students…
Student Letter Opposing the Occupation
We the undersigned are students, staff and faculty who are writing out of concern about the events…
Special Commentary: Is Nishi in Trouble?
The calendar may say April 1, but there is no fooling around that we are about five…
Minimum Wage Hike Passes Legislature, Awaits Governor’s Signature
It was a different scene this week. The last two legislative sessions saw minimum wage efforts attempting…
Dodd Campaign Ad: Re-Thinking Our Approach to Make CA Stronger
State Assemblyman Bill Dodd’s campaign for State Senate today began airing television ads throughout Senate District 3. The…
Shooting Shows Need for Police Transparency
by Novella Coleman One day after Fresno Police Department’s fourth shooting this year, the department released body…
Commentary: UC’s Enrollment Policies Have Far-Reaching Local Implications
While the state audit’s report was not necessarily surprising, many were caught off guard by just how…
Commentary: Thoughts on Nishi and Affordable Housing
For much of the lead up to Nishi, it looked like the vote on Nishi would come…
Sunder Discusses Achievement Gap
By Madhavi Sunder Editor’s note: The Vanguard submitted questions to all five of the school board members…
An Appeal to All Who Care about Davis
By Gene Miner There is a large variety of reasons for which some of us care about…
State Audit Slams Out of State UC Student Strategy
The State Auditor came out with a report highly critical of the UC system – not only…
Guest Commentary: City and Developer Have Violated the City’s Affordable Housing Ordinance
by Alan Pryor The Davis City Council is asking for citizen approval of the proposed Nishi mixed-use…
Tom Adams on AIM and the Achievement Gap
In the aftermath of the implementation of AIM reforms enacted in November, with a recent update showing…
Board To Meet with Firm over Superintendent Search
By Nicholas von Wettberg Advisors from the executive search firm Leadership Associates will attend Thursday’s Davis Joint…
Campus Activist Campaign “Let’s Talk About Sex” Kicks Off
By Ilse Atkinson This Friday UC Davis will launch “Let’s Talk About Sex,” a month-long campus campaign…
