How to Help Your Trees Survive the Drought
Tree Davis has put out an infographic about how to help your trees survive the drought. They…
Join the Conversation on Nishi-Gateway – Part Two
The City of Davis is asking the public to participate in a community based planning process for…
City Wants Feedback on LED Streetlights and Greenbelt/ Park Lighting Options
(From Press Release) In recent months the City has installed LED streetlights in most areas of Davis….
Commentary: Why Focus on Innovation Parks?
Why focus on only one element of economic development if we’re at such a critical community crossroads?…
What is the City’s Role in Economic Development?
by Rob White Over the past few weeks there has been an ongoing dialogue about the significant…
Update on Economic Development Objectives
Last week during our discussion of the proposed innovation parks, it was brought up that insufficient attention…
Join the Conversation on Nishi-Gateway
The City of Davis is asking the public to participate in a community based planning process for…
Should the City of Davis Have Done More to Warn Residents of Spraying?
In the discussion of West Nile virus spraying, it seems that a number of Davis residents were…
Why Davis Needs to Renovate Its Pools
By Kenneth Petruzzelli Over the last several months, there has been much discussion in City Council meetings…
Will Davis Have Well Water if Drought Worsens?
Last week, attorney, former councilmember and water project opponent Michael Harrington made a comment on the Vanguard:…
Downtown Davis Powered by the People
By Michael Bisch and Joshua Chapman All too often, economic development is considered synonymous with real estate…
Sunday Commentary: Chamber Hits A Home Run With New CEO Hire
It was not that long ago, when it became clear that Kemble Pope would be stepping down…
Sunday Commentary: Lessons on Media Relations Needed?
This week we have been trying to lay out ways to engage the public on economic development….
Chamber Hires Matt Yancey As New CEO
Experienced Leader Brings New Energy to Increase Prosperity in Davis with Enhanced Partnerships and Business Retention &…
West Nile Spraying Generates Controversy Locally
This week, the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District announced that, due to “intense” West Nile Virus…
My View II: Mayor to Address Length of Council Meetings?
Mayor Dan Wolk this week told the Vanguard, “I’ve decided to implement the monthly ‘ceremonial’ meeting. Part…
My View: Fifth Street Finally Fixed
Fifth Street is nearly completed. As we reported earlier this week, traffic lanes were reduced on Fifth…
Commentary: Why the Status Quo Can No Longer Hold
I found this week interesting. I have long upheld and, in fact, fought for slow growth principles…
West Valley Regional Fire Training Consortium – Annual Report
As partners in the West Valley Regional Fire Training Consortium, it is our pleasure to share the…
The Drivers of a Fiscal Crisis
by Rob White There is much dialogue on the Vanguard these days about when the local fiscal…