Councilmember Souza Pursues Development Project
At the last council meeting, Councilmember Stephen Souza brought forward an item submitted as a councilmember for…
Commentary: Weintraub’s Critique of Davis Fails to Understand the Fundamentals of Liberalism
I read Daniel Weintraub’s critique of Davis in the Sacramento Bee: “Liberal town? Davis is white, wealthy…
Hard Work Behind the Scenes by Heystek and Provenza Helped Save the Pass-Through Agreement
Most people have probably seen the blow-by-blow via the Vanguard commentary on the Board of Supervisors as…
Commentary: Trader Joe’s Pronouncement of “Opening in 2008” Ups the Ante
There is “squandered” and then there is “SQUANDERED.” But I’m not sure I’ve ever seen someone this…
Plan to Preserve Ag Buffer Around the City Contains a Key Loophole
Those who read the Davis Enterprise’s coverage of the agricultural mitigation item missed a great deal of…
Is Davis Ready for Taller and More Box-like Downtown Buildings?
While the county continues its assault on the borders of the city of Davis from the outside,…
Proposing Senior Housing and Peripheral Growth in Davis
Many Davis residents were stunned earlier this year to hear that the county might be considering a…
Commentary: Tearing Down our City’s Character
It took me a long time to realize why the vote on Third and B Street “Visioning”…
Council Approves Zoning Change to Allow Densification at Third and B
The Davis City Council decided early this morning by a 3-1 vote to approve zoning changes to…
Guest Commentary: Old North Davis Neighborhood Association Opposes 3rd and B Street Vision
Regarding the City Council Hearing of Tuesday, June 12, 2007 3rd & B Street Vision or zoning…
Heystek Holds Staff Accountable for Completion of Projects
During budget discussions this past Tuesday, Councilmember Lamar Heystek pressed on the timeline for a number of…
Commentary: What Changed in the West Village Discussion
Back in early April, the Council majority was not only against annexation of the West Village development…
Commentary: Davis as an anti-student College Town?
I’ve seen this all before in a way, having grown up in another college town which in…
Commentary: B Street and 3rd Project Moves on Despite Concerns
The proposed B and 3rd Street Visioning Project moved forward with approval from the Planning Commission on…
New Fight over Remaking the Core Landscape at 3rd and B Street
A controversial new proposal is seeking to raze an entire block of homes in the Davis core…
Analysis: RAS Sued to Allow Trader Joe’s to Come to University Mall
Davisites who agree on little else and who famously fight on most things, have in large numbers…
“Big-Box Swindle” Author Speaks To DIMA Audience on Evils of Big-Box Retail
The Davis Independent Merchants Association (DIMA) held their first public event last night in the basement of…
Monday Briefs
“Big Box Swindle” Author to Appear in Davis Davis Independent Merchants Alliance presents: Author Stacy Mitchell with…
Monday Briefs
Mayor Sue Greenwald’s response to Davis Enterprise Article The university is about to break ground on a…
