Commentary: America’s Brain Drain Is No Way to Make the Country Great Again
By all measures of history, the rise of the United States as the most powerful, innovative, and…
UC Davis Dissolves Law Student Association that Supports Gaza War Israel Boycott
Vanguard News Desk Editor DAVIS, CA – The University of California at Davis Monday announced it has…
Commentary: Policing Homelessness in Davis Reflects a Deeper Problem – How We See the Unhoused
In Less Than Human, philosopher David Livingstone Smith writes, “Dehumanization is a scourge, and has been so…
City of Davis Secures Over $7.5 Million in Grants for Transportation, Safety, Climate, and Technology Projects
Davis, CA — The City of Davis has secured more than $7.5 million in grants since June…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Anti-Housing Folks Even Oppose Infill Now?
For years, one of the most common refrains from Davis residents opposing new housing development has been…
Sunday Commentary: Why Is the Council Prioritizing a Beat Cop Downtown over Homeless Service Coordinators?
This week, the Davis City Council made homelessness a top priority—at least in rhetoric. But when it…
My View: The Left’s Housing Crisis Is a Crisis of Minoritarianism
In American politics, the word “minoritarianism” is most often deployed to describe how modern conservatives wield power:…
Guest Commentary: Let’s Learn from Our Ancestors to Deal with Current Times
The nefarious things happening in our world, on a much larger scale, are not new for many….
Help Power Local Accountability Journalism – $1,000 A Day
The Vanguard is launching our $1,000 A Day Campaign—because it takes resources to hold power accountable. Every…
City Council Moves Forward with Exploring Redevelopment of Davis Corporation Yard for Housing
Davis, CA — In a unanimous vote this week, the Davis City Council approved staff recommendations to…
Davis City Council Prioritizes Homelessness Strategies, Eyes Community Navigator Program and Downtown Safety Measures
On Tuesday night, the Davis City Council tackled one of the city’s most pressing challenges: homelessness. The…
Davis City Council Faces Divisions over Homelessness Response
The Davis City Council heard from dozens of citizens during public comment on the city’s response to…
A Candid Conversation with Planning Commissioner Georgina Valencia on Affordable Housing in Davis
(Author’s note: Georgina Valencia was speaking for herself and not on behalf of the Davis Planning Commission)….
Sunday Commentary: Is Davis Adding Sufficient Housing? A Reality Check on the City’s Growth and Affordability Crisis
The City of Davis has long grappled with the challenges of housing affordability and availability. As the…
Davis City Council to Review Homeless Services Expansion Amid Growing Needs
In response to continuing concerns about homelessness, encampment resolution, and public safety, the Davis City Council is…
Guest Commentary: Freeway-to-Sac’s Closure Again Postponed – Indefinitely?
This is the Caltrans press release issued Wednesday 3/12 at 3:28pm announcing the Eastbound 50 Freeway in…
UC Davis Among 60 Universities under Investigation for Antisemitic Discrimination and Harassment
DAVIS, CA – The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has placed UC Davis…
Guest Commentary: Will Double-Shutdown of Freeway & Tower Bridge Gridlock West Sac Traffic?
Both the US 50 in West Sac and the Tower Bridge look to be shut down for…
Analysis: The Decline of Single-Family Home Development in Davis over the Last Two Decades
Over the past 15 to 20 years, Davis has seen a notable decline in the construction of…
Davis Releases Housing Element Annual Progress Report, Highlighting Challenges and Future Goals
Davis, CA – The City of Davis has released its Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2024,…