State Assembly Votes To Uphold Institutional Racism in the Labor Code
By Sean Raycraft A few months ago, a special session of the California state legislature was called…
Women’s Caucus Attacks Senate Candidate Dodd on Leadership Claim
We are a week away from the election and the battle over the 3rd Senate District is…
CORPORATE MONEY TRAIL: $2.1 Million From Corporate Special Interests Boosting Dodd’s Senate Campaign
Over $2.1 Million from Chevron, Big Tobacco and Corporate Special Interests are Boosting Bill Dodd’s Campaign for…
Analysis: Examining the Suddenly Interesting 4th AD Race
It was interesting this week that both Dan Wolk and Mariko Yamada, in separate races and not…
Aguiar-Curry Responds to Wolk Attack on Fracking and IEs
Two days after the Wolk campaign sent out a press release accusing “oil giants” of spending hundreds…
Wolk and Yamada Push Back against Big Money Pushing into Respective Races
Exchange Between Wolk and Aguiar-Curry on Fracking Both the Senate and Assembly races have seen the push…
My View: The Legislative Races Are Finally Getting More Interesting
Earlier this week, the Vanguard gave its race projections, seeing Bill Dodd as the favorite to win…
Independent Expenditures and “Independence” in Local Legislative Races
by Leanna Sweha Independent expenditures (IEs) in local legislative races seem to be fueling a belief that…
Analysis: IE and Comments by Republican Candidate Make Assembly Race Suddenly Interesting
In a race devoid of a ton of money and energy, a half million dollar independent expenditure…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Harsh Reality of Campaigns
Yesterday’s column analyzing the local races drew some interesting responses both on and off the site. I…
Sunday Commentary: With One Month Left, Nishi Battle Stands Out in Boring Election Cycle
Usually the Davis City Council election has been the punctuation on a two year cycle – with…
Analysis: EdVoice with an IE for Dodd; Educational Reform Group Has Ties to Vergara Suit and Walmart
Had it been any other entity, the emergence of mailings on behalf of Bill Dodd on the…
Dodd Campaign Ad: Re-Thinking Our Approach to Make CA Stronger
State Assemblyman Bill Dodd’s campaign for State Senate today began airing television ads throughout Senate District 3. The…
Assemblymember Dodd Lays Out Legislative Priorities
By Vanguard Editorial Board On Thursday March 17, the Editorial Board for the Davis Vanguard met with…
Pressure Mounts on Katehi, UC Regents As Three More Call For Resignation
Three more lawmakers on Thursday asked embattled UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi to resign. Most notable was…
Yamada Blocks Democratic Party Endorsement for Dodd; Wolk Sweeps to One in Assembly Race
The California Democratic Party held its convention last weekend in San Jose. During the course of the…
Local Assembly and Senate Candidates Forum
Candidates for the California Assembly and Senate met local voters and answered questions at a public forum…
Attorney General Kamala Harris Endorses Bill Dodd For Senate
State Assemblyman Bill Dodd today reported receiving the endorsement of California Attorney General Kamala Harris in the…
Analysis: Dodd with a Huge Money Advantage in the State Senate Race
Assemblymember Bill Dodd announced this summer he was running for the 3rd Senate District, to replace the…
Analysis: Close Money Race in 4th AD, Saylor with Most on Hand
If Davis Mayor Dan Wolk is the front runner in the race, it is not completely obvious…
