Commentary: A Bagless Week in Davis
A little over a year ago, I went on a late night run for snacks and drinks…
Water Stations – Are They Really the Best Options?
By Michelle Millet My first response this past Friday when my family and I arrived at Community Park…
Sunday Commentary: Doing Things the Davis Way, The Hard Way
On Friday, we went to the PayPal Campus in San Jose for a seminar on internet marketing….
Single Use Plastic Bag Ban Comes to Davis
by Michelle Millet There are many reasons why after attending UC Davis my husband and I made…
EIR Finds Insignificant Risk of Oil By Rail Accident
Tuesday saw the long-awaited release of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) on the potential impact of…
Commentary: Reusing Plastic Bags
The city council has implemented an ordinance on the use of plastic bags that will take effect…
Davis City Council Community Values Forum (Video)
On May 12, 2014, the Davis Community Church hosted the Community Values Forum which was an opportunity…
City Council Acts to Protect A Vulnerable Population
by Tia Will A recent poster on the Vanguard made a dismissive comment regarding those who want…
The City’s Streetlight Retrofit Project Draws Complaints
Back in January, the Davis City Council approved the implementation of the cobra head LED streetlight retrofit…
Should City Ban E-Cigarettes in Locations Where Smoking is Prohibited?
Back in March, the city council was presented with background information on electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and hookah. …
My View: Council Caves to Public Pressure on POU
The truth is there is plenty of blame to go around for the failure of the city’s…
Council Pulls Plug on Public Power Funding
by Michelle Millet In a surprise move Tuesday night council passed, by a 4-1 vote, a motion…
Sierra Club Praises Davis’ Call for State Ban of Clearcut Logging
(from press release) On Tuesday May 13, 2014, the Davis City Council unanimously approved a resolution to…
Council Votes 4-1 to Rescind $600,000 Authorization for POU
by Michelle Millet Councilmember Brett Lee made a motion to rescind the previous authorization to spend up…
City to Bring on Project Manager and Communications Consultant For POU
Plans Go Forward Despite Clear and Sustained Community Opposition to Effort: The Publicly Owned Utility has become…
Crude Oil by Rail Creeps into Cap-to-Cap Discussions
The Sacramento Metro Chamber has now put out a position piece on the increasing concern regarding crude…
My View: Crude Oil Disaster Could Have Been Here
Amid a growing national safety debate over rail transport of crude oil, the unthinkable happened in faraway…
Taking a Serious Look at CCA Alternative to Public Power
by Daniel Parrella I was a sophomore in high school when the vote for SMUD to annex…
Davis City Council Candidates Question 6: Is Davis Losing Its Mantle as Environmental Innovator?
Editor’s Note: Every week on Friday the Vanguard will send all five of the candidates a question…
Pence Gallery: Garden Tour showcases beautiful outdoor spaces
By Natalie Nelson The Pence Garden Tour is just around the corner, from noon to 5 p.m….
