Guest Commentary: Ensure California Is No Longer a ‘Judicial Hellhole’
By Tim Schimmel I recently came across the “Judicial Hellholes” report, which has left many business owners…
Guest Commentary: New Plan to Micromanage City Commissions Isn’t Good Government (Or Legal)
Mayor Josh Chapman and Councilmember Bapu Vaitla recently began asking city commissioners for feedback on a proposal…
Measure T Committee Announces Campaign Launch on Saturday, September 7, at 10:00 am in Davis Central Park
The Yes on Measure T Committee is excited to announce that they will be holding a campaign…
Guest Commentary: Defend California’s Future – Support Rent Control
by Michael Weinstein California is the land of milk and honey. We are blessed with magnificent natural…
Letter: Yes on Q and T and Deos and Darrah
By Don Saylor It was my honor to serve the Davis community for 27 years on the…
State Announces Settlement with Elk Grove, Resolves Unlawful Denial of Supportive Housing Project
Sacramento, CA – The state of California on Wednesday announced a settlement with the City of Elk…
Governor Newsom Announces He’ll Sign Housing Enforcement Bill
Sacramento, CA – On Wednesday, Governor Newsom announced he would sign into law SB 1037, a strong…
Commentary: Following Up on NIMBYism
Earlier this week, I ran a piece on NIMBYism. I argued that slow growth advocates have lost…
Davis Downtown Business Association Endorses Yes on Measure Q
Davis, CA – The Davis Downtown Business Association (DDBA) announced it was endorsing a Yes vote on…
Commentary: Wealth Gap Between Haves and Have Nots Driven By Housing
Davis, CA – In my column yesterday I wrote, “We know from the housing crisis in California,…
Monday Morning Thoughts: On NIMBYism
Reading the column by Llewellyn King this week (How NIMBYism is strangling America (link)) is a reminder…
Sunday Commentary: What Should the Council Do about the Revenue Problem?
On Saturday, I wrote my column arguing that Measure Q is in fact a sideshow. With respect…
Davis League to Host Three Voter Education Forums In September
The League of Women Voters of Davis Area (LWVDA) offers three free public Election 2024 forums this…
My View: Measure Q Is a Sideshow
Davis, CA – I have already opined recently that housing rather than the city’s fiscal situation is…
Bill to Address Heat Prevention Workforce Standards and Protect the Yolo SIX Advances to Governor’s Desk
Sacramento, CA – In June during a heatwave, farmworkers working in a tomato field near Dixon on…
Governor Now Has Chance to Sign Bill to Protect Future Max Bensons
Sacramento, CA – It was a tragic but preventable death when Max Benson, a 13-year-old from Davis,…
Local Dems Announce Endorsements for November
Disclaimer: Opinions do not reflect those of The Vanguard or its Editorial Staff. The Vanguard does not…
Commentary: Shouldn’t We Be Putting Out Driving Tips Too?
Davis, CA – This week, the city of Davis put out “Back to School Bicycling Tips” given…
Guest Commentary: Standing Room Only for Yolo Election Kickoff
by Steve Murphy Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The…
Bills to Improve Street Safety, Boost Housing Production on Campuses and in the Coastal Zone, and Activate Streets Pass the Assembly
Sacramento, CA – Bills that would support the construction of new homes to address California’s housing shortage…
