Monday Morning Thoughts: Cycle of Hate Continues
The Muslims in the Davis community were once again this weekend victims of a hate attack, as…
Davis Islamic Community Again Hit with an Act of Hatred
It has been nearly five months since Lauren Kirk-Coehlo desecrated the Islamic Center of Davis with breaking…
Commentary: Body Cameras Don’t Work if They Aren’t Turned On
In the wake of a series of high profile police incidents, Davis, like many cities across the…
My View: Lack of Transparency in the Process Breeds Anger and Distrust
On Tuesday there were about 10 people who came to give public comment on the continuing situation…
A Look at Civilian Oversight of Police
As we begin June, Davis is in the last month of the tenure of Bob Aaronson, who…
Vanguard Monthly Conclave: LBGTQ+ Advocacy in Uncertain Times – TODAY!
May 24, 2017 from 6 to 8 pm Sophia’s Thai Kitchen – 129 E St –…
My View: Sometimes They Get It Right
Having spent ten years evaluating cases where there are clear overcharges in Yolo County, my first reaction…
Monitoring Local Police Surveillance Equipment
Editor’s note: The city of Davis may soon be looking into whether to have an ordinance that…
Islamic Center Suspect Faces Six Years and Is Being Held on $1 Million Bail
On Tuesday, Davis Police along with the FBI and Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced the…
City to Divest from Wells Fargo Banking Services
Council Sends Message by Not Sending Current Bankers an RFP Council sent a message to Wells Fargo…
Will the City End Its Affiliation with Wells Fargo over DAPL?
At two separate meetings in January, activists came to the council during public comment to ask the…
Mayor Davis’ Letter to Garamendi on Muslim Ban
The following is a letter sent from Mayor Robb Davis to Congressman John Garamendi; at the end…
Sunday Commentary: The Epic Fail of the Hate Crime
I found myself thinking back to September 11, 2001. In the days following the attacks, we had…
Hundreds Show Up at Central Park in Support of Davis Islamic Center in Wake of Hate Crime
Once again if the perpetrator of an attack on the Davis Islamic Center was hoping to sow…
City of Davis Reacts to Trump Policies
From the City of Davis Attorney Harriet Steiner Dear Mayor and Council: We wanted to address the…
UCD and City of Davis Put Out Joint Statement to the Community on the Islamic Center Vandalism
by Ralph Hexter, Robb Davis and Adela de la Torre Early Sunday morning, the Islamic Center of…
Hate Crime against Davis Islamic Center Leaves Community on Edge
In the early morning hours of Sunday as a storm was brewing in Davis, another storm was…
Local Group Expresses Condemnation, Concern Over Hateful Rhetoric by Milo
Letter from Davis Phoenix Coalition Being committed to building inclusive communities to prevent hate motivated violence is…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Why a Sanctuary City?
On Wednesday, the Vanguard, the Davis Phoenix Coalition and the Human Relations Commission held a forum, which…
Guest Commentary: City of Davis Commitments As a Sanctuary City
By Robb Davis and Lucas Frerichs In the past several weeks we have had the opportunity to…
