Community Shows Overwhelming Support For Respite Center, Homelessness
There was pushback from some people in Davis Manor against the location for the proposed respite center. …
Council Looks to Finalize Respite Center Despite Pushback
A little over a month ago, the council shifted gears and directed staff to pursue a pilot…
Commentary: Council Needs to Give Surveillance and Cameras in Public Places More Thought
We have learned or we should have learned that it is a false comfort to argue that…
Police Chief Reports Crime Steady with Some Concerns; Council Supportive of Adding Cameras
While a rash of robberies, two carjackings and a ring of catalytic converter thefts make for concerning…
Council Goes with Compromise on Mace – Back to Two Lanes, Keeps Protected Bike Path
Nearly two dozen people spoke during public comment – there were fireworks on both sides of the…
Mayor’s Monthly Podcast, Episode 1: Brett Lee Talks about Davis Issues
The Vanguard hosts its first monthly podcast with Davis Mayor Brett Lee. We talk about critical issues…
Commentary: What Is a Mayor Anyway?
Who knew that the last piece of the complex districting puzzle would be the selection of the…
Commentary: Do the Right Thing on the Homeless and Let the Chips Fall Where They May
Last week’s discussion on homelessness witnessed the council, in the face of outcry from the Mace Ranch…
Sunday Commentary: When to Renew Isn’t Enough
I worry about the future of Davis. I have expressed this many times, but what has made Davis…
Sales Tax Campaign – Measure Q – Kicks Off with a Press Conference in the Park
Mayor Brett Lee, Former Senator Lois Wolk, Councilmember Dan Carson and many others gathered in Central Park…
Davis City Council Approves Four-Year Labor Agreement with Police
(From Press Release – City of Davis) – The City of Davis announced today that the…
Council Issues Message in Support of Respite Center, but Will Move It to the Corp Yard
The public on Tuesday night was largely split – while there were a few people who didn’t…
Council to Receive Updates on Respite Center Plans, Consider Whether to Move Away from Second Street Site
It has emerged as a new issue of controversy – the concept of a respite center to…
Sunday Commentary: A Will Arnold Campaign Could Make for a Very Eventful 2020
The conventional wisdom around Davis has been speculation about the three sitting councilmembers up for election in…
200 Show Up at Pioneer Demanding the City Change Mace Back
It was large crowd, at times angry, as many of them were not going to be satisfied…
Partida Flips on District Elections to Push Five Districts by Narrow Margin
Two weeks ago Mayor Pro Tem Gloria Partida indicated her support for seven districts, setting up Mayor…
City Doesn’t Track Police Raids or Use of Armored Vehicles
Last month the council unanimously approved the purchase of an Armored Rescue Vehicle (ARV) and then tasked…
Sunday Commentary: Has the Issue of Student Housing Finally Been Addressed?
If you look at polling this year, you will see really for the first time in recent…
City, County, UC Davis Hold First Townhall, Brief Update on Housing
By Danielle Silva DAVIS — The Annual Public Meeting of the City of Davis, UC Davis and…
City Releases 10 More Draft Maps ahead of Next Week’s Hearing
On Tuesday will be the fourth public hearing for the city’s districting process. They will receive further…
