Yolo County Molestation Trial Resumes
by Tiffany Yeh The trial of Edward Hendrix resumed Thursday morning, January 14. Mr. Hendrix is charged…
Judge Only Partially Upholds Drug Charges in Preliminary Hearing
By Haroutun Bejanyan Miguel Antonio Pargaz and Deidre Marie Balderrama, a couple from San Jose, in Santa…
Child Molestation Trial Began This Week
By Sarah Abfalter The trial began Monday, January 11, in the case of Edward D. Hendrix, a…
How Big of a Concern is Air Quality at Nishi?
In October, air quality expert and local resident Thomas Cahill testified before the Planning Commission that “the…
Democratic Senate and Assembly Candidates Clash in First Debate
By Monica Velez On the evening of January 13, 2016, six democratic candidates running for Senate District…
Chief Trauernicht Earns Unique Distinction
On Tuesday night, Fire Chief Nathan Trauernicht, who heads both the Davis and UC Davis Fire Departments,…
Gina Daleiden Named First 5 Yolo Executive Director
Four months ago, First 5 Yolo selected former School Board Member and Yolo County Deputy Supervisor Gina…
January 30: Nishi Discussion at University Park Inn
The Davis Vanguard will be co-hosting two forum discussions in January. On Wednesday, January 13 from 7…
Council Passes Temporary Marijuana Ordinance, Lays Groundwork For More Sweeping Reforms
Under the Medical Marijuana Regulation and Safety Act, which comprehensively regulates medical marijuana, the city is required…
Finance and Budget Commission Questions Whether Nishi Pencils Out
On Monday night, in a series of votes, the Finance and Budget Commission made recommendations regarding the…
Governor’s Budget Keeps Prop 47 Savings from Communities
by Margaret Dooley-Sammuli The governor’s proposed state budget released today includes the current Department of Finance estimate…
Man Acquitted on Felony Charges of Bringing Meth into Jail
By Monica Velez On the morning of January 12, 2016, Deputy DA Robin Johnson assured the court…
Public Health Groups Fight Back on Soda Tax
Back in December, a group of former and current public officials, including Senator Lois Wolk, Former Assemblymember…
Analysis: Nishi and Baseline Features
When the voters approved Measure J back in 2000, it required voter approval of changes to land…
January 24: The Criminalization of Youth of Color
The criminalization of youth of color comes in a variety of forms from racial profiling and use…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Nishi Project Evolving
In the last several weeks as the time rolls closer to the drop-dead date for putting Nishi…
Monday Morning Thoughts II: Did Both the Left and the Right Get Crime Wrong in 2015?
2015 was an interesting year – the coverage and pushback against officer-involved shootings continue to draw national…
Parental Abduction or Child Abuse?
Judge Denies Kidnapping Charges For Now, Citing DV History of Father by Antoinnette Borbon As we learned…
Sunday Commentary: Does Nishi Pass the Fiscal Test?
This past week the Planning Commission forwarded the Nishi project to the Davis City Council for consideration….
Sunday Commentary II: Body Worn Cameras Shouldn’t Provide Alibis to Dishonest Cops
When Texas State Trooper Brian Encinia arrested Sandra Bland last summer in Texas, he claimed Ms. Bland…
