My View: What Purpose Did This Lawsuit Serve Other Than to Harm Struggling Students?
Lawyers for Susan Rainier argued that their client had “been harmed” by the city’s “failure to provide…
Why School Psychologists Are Worried About the Mental Health of America’s Students
By Angela Mann Earlier this month, thousands of school psychologists met in Atlanta at the annual convention…
ACLU Sues over Surveillance Records of Black Activists
By Nusrat Choudhury and Malkia Cyril At a time when violence by white supremacists is on the…
Guest Commentary: Downtown Entreats Council to Reject Parking Meters
by Dan Urazandi The history of paid parking in Davis has unfolded outside my store window. From…
Will Colorado Be the Next State to Abolish the Death Penalty?
By Denise Maes and Helen Griffiths In July 2012, Coloradans were devastated by the now-infamous murder of…
Commentary: Why the Revenue Stream Idea Could Work Better Than Traditional Affordable Housing
The message coming out of the Social Services Commission two weeks ago was clear – but at…
Can Prosecutors Dismiss Jurors for Agreeing with the O.J. Simpson Verdict?
By Cassandra Stubbs Gov. Gavin Newsom’s moratorium on executions in California has highlighted the pernicious role race…
Monday Morning Thoughts: A Week Out, Perhaps Signs of Possible Ways to Compromise on Paid Parking
We are a week a way from the continuation of the March 5 meeting on paid parking…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Reisig’s Defense of the Death Penalty Belies Claims of Progressive Reform
In last year’s election for district attorney, challenged as he never has been before, Jeff Reisig, the…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Officer Response to Protests Shows the Police Still Don’t Get It
Two weeks ago, the Sacramento County DA declared that the officers in the Stephon Clark killing feared…
Sunday Commentary: Did Judge Err in Striking Down Approval of Trackside?
The city was definitely caught off guard by this week’s tentative ruling on Trackside. And while perhaps…
Supreme Court Decision Didn’t End Civil Asset Forfeiture
By Emma Andersson The 84 percent of Americans who oppose civil asset forfeiture can be forgiven for…
My View: Not All Victims Favor the Death Penalty
In the past few days, we have seen much in the way of angry responses from families…
Commentary: Today Mayor Lee Gives the State of the City Address, What Does It Look Like?
At midday today, Mayor Brett Lee will give his first state of the city address. It has…
Leniency Shown to Paul Manafort Should Be the Norm for Everyone
By Udi Ofer Last week, Americans got a front row seat to the two systems of justice…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Will the Council Buck Public Opinion on This One?
One of the biggest questions an elected official has to face is when and if the elected…
Sunday Commentary: Stephon Clark’s Death Will Lead to Changes
If people want to understand better the impact of the protests against the Sacramento DA and AG’s…
My View: Addressing Student Housing Needs Has Been Slow Progress
The year was 2002. A few months after 9/11. The second year of George W. Bush’s eight year presidential term. Davis Mayor was Susie Boyd. That was the last time the city of Davis had a market rate apartment complex open.
DHS Secretary Insists There is No Family Separation Policy
By Brian Tashman Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen testified on Wednesday before the House Committee…
Guest Commentary: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programs Are Key to Reaching Climate Resilience and Sustainability in the Agri-Food System
By Leanna Sweha There has been extensive discussion about climate change and the agri-food system, including in…
