Fourth Arrest Confirmed in Picnic Day Incident
The Picnic Day incident on April 22 that has drawn so much local attention saw three men…
Commentary: Does Picnic Day Need to Be Reined In?
I have heard and read the calls for changes to Picnic Day in light of some well-publicized…
A Look at Civilian Oversight of Police
As we begin June, Davis is in the last month of the tenure of Bob Aaronson, who…
Sunday Commentary: Those Who Think I’m Anti-Police Don’t Get It
It was Friday, early evening. I was home resting after a long week, and not feeling particularly…
Commentary: Unwarranted Attack on a Councilmember Combined with Inconsistent Editorial Standards
Remember two weeks ago we called out the Enterprise’s editor for rushing in to defend columnist Bob…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Need for Calmer Heads…
Contrary to the notion being drummed up by columnist Bob Dunning, the city took strong steps last…
Sunday Commentary: Why Are We Taking This Out on Picnic Day?
When I first heard of the incident on Picnic Day, the entire episode seemed overblown in the…
City Revises Plainclothes Officer Policy in Wake of Picnic Day
The city on Thursday afternoon put out revisions in two key areas following the Picnic Day incident….
Commentary: Columnist Just Doesn’t Get It on Need for Impartial Investigator
The title of Bob Dunning’s latest column really says it all: “No matter who investigates, someone will…
Commentary: The Community Needs to Know What Happened
On Tuesday night, about 24 people came to public comment to speak about their concerns about what…
Expectations
By Robb Davis Over the past few weeks, via email and at Tuesday’s City Council meeting, I…
Two Dozen People Speak Out on Picnic Day Incident, Police Oversight During Public Comment
Tuesday marked the first Davis City Council meeting since the Picnic Day incident came to light on…
Vanguard Commentary: McGinness’ Withdrawal is Not Enough
In a way, the outrageous comments made by John McGinness on Friday’s radio show made it easy. …
BREAKING NEWS: McGinness Withdraws As Investigator
The Vanguard has learned that John McGinness has withdrawn as investigator for the Picnic Day matter. In…
Monday Morning Thoughts: McGinness Says Blacks Better Off before Civil Rights Act
In his radio show on Friday, John McGinness said that our country has done the best at…
Sunday Commentary: Bringing Out the Worst in Ourselves
Just a few weeks ago I was having a discussion with a long-time reader about how land…
…But There’s No Racism in Davis
Unfortunately it seems that police incidents bring out the ugly side of human nature. I still remember…
Commentary: More Questions than Answers Emerge in Picnic Day Incident
The police’s decision to release video on the Picnic Day confrontation sheds some light on what happened,…
Commentary: The Devil is in the Details
Is Dunning the Only One Allowed to Rush to Judgment? On Monday, April 24, the Davis Police…
Commentary: An Inappropriate Choice to Head the Investigation
When Davis hired a police ombudsman (now called an auditor) back in 2006, Bob Aaronson was contracted…
