City to Name Gennaco Permanent Police Auditor, Citizens’ Commission Meets
On Tuesday, the Davis City Council is expected to approve a consent item that would name Michael…
Council to Create Committee to Figure Out Appropriate Ways to Honor Natalie Corona
There was a small contingent of police officers in attendance, as council met for the first time…
My View: Why Natalie Corona Was the Answer to What We Need
Friday was an interesting day with formal funeral ceremonies, touching ad hoc tributes, and an underlying current…
Flag Image of Corona Triggers Debate over Thin Blue Line Flag
In the hours after the tragic news came out about the brutal killing of Officer Natalie Corona,…
Sunday Commentary: Trying to Make Sense of a Senseless Tragedy
I have seen the comments that tragedies like this are not supposed to happen in Davis. While…
Police Release Letter from Limbaugh Found in Bedroom
On Friday night, the police reported that they tracked the suspect, now identified in media reports as…
Latest: Gunman Identified As 48-Year-Old Kevin Limbaugh
While Yolo County officials are not releasing the name, various media sources are now reporting that the…
Governor, Senator Dodd and Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry Issue Statements on the Death of Officer Corona
From Press Release – Governor Newsom Issues Statement on Death of Davis Police Officer Governor Gavin Newsom…
Year in Review: Picnic Day Leads to New Police Oversight System in Davis
The most explosive issue of 2017 had broad consequences down the line in 2018. Picnic Day. Police…
DA Declines to Charge School Board Candidate Following Robbery Arrest
On Tuesday, the Yolo County District Attorney declined to charge 63-year-old, African American school board candidate Chris…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Burden to Provide Exculpatory Information under Davis Surveillance Ordinance
Nearly two weeks ago the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office formally dismissed kidnapping charges against Sander Findlay. …
Commentary: Incident Shows Us that Once the Well is Poisoned, It Is Hard to Restore Faith in the System
When the Westergaards first approached me two years ago, they were very frustrated, not only with the…
Interim Auditor Faults Police Handling of Westergaard Incident, Insufficient Evidence to Overrule Conclusion of Fault
On April 28, jogger Deb Westergaard was struck by a vehicle as she crossed F Street at…
Analysis: How the Picnic Day Incident Completely Changed the City of Davis
We are coming up on the one year anniversary of the resolution of the Picnic Day criminal…
Commentary: A Surprising Vote Masks the Importance of Body Camera Changes
No one was really expecting a 3-2 vote Tuesday night on the body-worn camera policy. The council,…
Council Split on How to Handle New Body Camera Policy
The combination of the city’s Surveillance Technology Ordinance, as well as recommendations from Interim Police Auditor Mike…
Monday Morning Thoughts: What Happens When It Comes Here?
Yesterday I had a terrifying reminder of just how vulnerable we actually are. As I drove over…
Council to Formalize New Police Oversight Process
After a lengthy public outreach process earlier this year, back on June 12, Mayor Robb Davis along…
District Attorney’s Office Warns of Rental Scam
The District Attorney’s office sent out a press release on Tuesday warning residents to be cautious of…
Letter: Police Surveillance and Police Accountability
By Davis People Power We are pleased to see our new city surveillance ordinance being implemented. Last…