Analysis: WDAAC Is Just the Latest Ballot Measure Litigated during the Campaign
When the plaintiffs agreed to drop their litigation on January 18 – without prejudice, meaning they are…
Enlisting Davis’ Citizen-Analysts
By Richard McCann Two news items this week caught my eye. The first was the announcement of…
$8.1 Million in State Prop 1 Funds Awarded for Joint Surface Water Intake
(Press Release from WDCWA) – The final funding piece for a major regional surface water project fell…
Commentary: Are California Blanket Drought Reduction Rules Fair to Davis?
When Governor Jerry Brown first announced mandatory water conservation efforts, cities quickly cried foul, noting that urban…
Appellate Court Strikes Down Capistrano Tiered Rates; Governor Issues Angry Statement
On Monday, an appellate court struck down Capistrano’s Tiered-Rate System, a case that was being watched closely…
Local Leaders Celebrate Money From Low Interest Loans
(from press release) Elation. That’s how Woodland City Manager Paul Navazio described his feelings upon receiving, hand-carrying…
Beyond the Dais: The Yolo Water Resources Association of Yolo County and Groundwater Management
By Robb Davis Note: This is the second in a series of articles highlighting the work of…
BREAKING: Ratepayers to Save $51.5 Million with Low Interest Loan Approval
The City of Davis announced that that the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) authorized a $95.5…
City to Call For 30 Percent Water Conservation Measures
In the City Newsletter that was emailed to the public on Thursday, the city reports, “The Governor…
City-Ratepayers Cut Deal to End Litigation, Pave Way for Approvals of Water Rates
Coming out of closed session on Tuesday night, Mayor Dan Wolk announced a settlement agreement with YRAPUS…
City: Water Well Levels Dropping; Conservation Measures
by Stacey Winton The City of Davis municipal well water levels have dropped 10 feet since 2008….
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:…
Will City Agree to Settle Water Lawsuit?
The Vanguard learned that the city and plaintiffs for the water suit – John Munn and YRAPUS…
City Sends Out Official Prop 218 Notice, Hearing Sept. 16
The City of Davis has officially sent out its Prop. 218 Notices to the public following council’s…
My View: Water Rates and Who Got It Right
An argument was made on the Vanguard yesterday with regards to CBFR. I do not believe this…
Analysis: It’s No Wonder Why People Are Confused…
I recall a discussion back in college about the “big lie,” which is an interesting propaganda tactic…
City and Agency Further Clarify UC Davis’ Participation in Water Project
Last week, the city of Davis and UC Davis announced that UC Davis was exercising its option…
Sunday Commentary: Has Council Put Water to Rest?
On Tuesday, council approved a Prop 218 rate process to (A) notify the ratepayers of the plan…
BREAKING NEWS: UC Davis Joins Water Project
UC Davis moves forward with regional clean water project – In a joint release from the city…
Commentary: Drought Crisis Needs to Be Taken Seriously
I’ll admit I was tantalized by reports of a major El Niño brewing that would effectively put…
