Letter: Former Mayors Criticize BrightNight Deal
by Robb Davis, Joe Krovoza, Ann Evans, Mike Corbett and Bill Kopper On March 24, the City Council voted…
Sunday Commentary: Lee and Carson Explain BrightNight from Their Perspective
Over the last two council meetings, as many as 40 different people have spoken during public comment—expanding…
Sunday Commentary: Dealing with Wrongful Convictions and the False Allegations of Rape in the Me-Too Era
I grew up in the 80s and early 90s at a time when society was just recognizing…
COVID-19 Prison Release Reunites Mother and Daughter
By Leila Rafei “You’re on the list.” It took a few seconds for Chalana McFarland to grasp…
My View: Why Wait Till 2045 for Carbon Neutrality
This week in an event probably overshadowed by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the mayors of Sacramento and…
My View: Reisig and Lopez Stand against Zero Bail and Jail Releases
This week, the Yolo County DA’s Office put out a release on a man in Woodland, released…
Commentary: Planning Commission Focuses on Areas of Improvement for the ARC
There are two ways to look at the planning commission meeting—and keep in mind that in the…
Top New Orleans Prosecutor Loses Immunity over His Illegal Jail Threats
by Rory Fleming The city’s top prosecutor learned that the murdered young man was the boyfriend of…
Sunday Commentary: How We Can Restart the Economy, Remain Safe, and Plan for the Next Crisis
It was an emergency. We had a virus bearing down on us that was much more deadly…
Guest Commentary: City’s FAQ on the BrightNight Lease Option Is Misleading and Factually Incorrect – Part 3 of 4
By Alan Pryor and Richard McCann At the last City Council meeting, 22 people called in in…
My View: Disgraced Forensic Dentist Goes on the Attack on Innocence Files
The Netflix series, the Innocence Files, tracks three stories over nine episodes. The first three focus on…
Guest Commentary: City’s FAQ on the BrightNight Lease Option Is Misleading and Factually Incorrect – Part 2 of 4
By Alan Pryor and Richard McCann At the last City Council meeting, 22 people called in in…
Guest Commentary: Courage in the Time of COVID-19
by Oscar Bobrow and Robin Lipetzky During these bewildering times, leaders at all levels are being asked…
Guest Commentary: Keeping Democracy Alive during the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Jesse Salinas Life has certainly changed for all of us. I am so grateful for all…
Guest Commentary: Will ARC Be an Urban Forest Breakthrough or Another Proven Self-Regulatory Failure?
ARC 2050: Propaganda or Vision? This is a picture of what the developer says a…
Guest Commentary: City’s FAQ on the BrightNight Lease Option Is Misleading and Factually Incorrect – Part 1 of 4
By Alan Pryor and Richard McCann On Tuesday night, 22 people called to comment to the City…
Commentary: Why Are We Rushing Aggie Research Campus?
Answer: I don’t believe that we are. Opponents of the Aggie Research Campus have found some fellow…
Guest Commentary: Yuba County Should End Its ICE Contract
by Hamid Yazdan Panah The Yuba County Jail is notorious for its horrific conditions. Anyone who has…
Guest Commentary: Public Comment to the BTSSC – “The ARC SEIR Transportation Impact Analysis is neither adequate nor complete”
The following written public comment to the Bicycle, Transportation & Street Safety Commission (BTSSC) was delivered by Matt…
Sunday Commentary: Local Trajectory Not Good, We Need More Testing
At the council meeting this week, it was suggested that Yolo County has flattened its curve. Sorry,…
