My View: Changing of the Guard
One might be tempted to believe that there was not going to be much difference between the…
Planning Commission Recommends Developers Look At Option D
It was a tricky situation for the Davis Planning Commission on Wednesday night. Officially, the only proposal…
Leasing solar, too good to be true?
by John Walter In 2013, solar exploded in California. Growth was driven by third-party leases and power…
Analysis: Paso Fino Will Be More Tricky To Resolve Than You Think
Something has to give. Developer Jason Taormino told the Vanguard last week that Plan D is a…
Revisions to Paso Fino Have Not Quelled Public Concern
When the developers put forward a new proposal for Paso Fino two weeks ago, which retained the…
Granville Island – A Different Vision for Davis?
by Tia Will During this time when Davis is clearly in need of additional funding for maintenance…
Shared Fire Management July 2014
Chief’s Message Community Members, Your shared fire management team is pleased to present the July update on…
Analysis: Revenue Potential Remains a Huge Issue
If the centerpiece of an innovation park campaign will be the ability for the parks to generate…
City to Hire Consultant, Planning Staff to Handle Innovation Parks
For some time the city has been in a quandary. For a number of years, the city’s…
Sunday Commentary: Paying the Price For Lack of Planning on Housing
For years the city has refused to do any real long-term planning in terms of residential housing….
Commentary: Judges Ruling Serves as a Warning, an Opportunity for a City at Crossroads on Future
The Sacramento Bee’s editorial board this morning argues that Federal Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Klein’s “potentially groundbreaking ruling…
Landmark Decision Out of Stockton Could Change Playing Field on Pensions
It will likely take some time to figure out the ramifications for cities like Davis, who are…
Neighbors Remain in Opposition to Project Despite New Proposal At Paso Fino
Last week, hours before the Davis Planning Commission was set to hold a hearing on Paso Fino,…
Taking Stock
by Doby Fleeman Over the past decade, the city has largely ignored the need for additional revenues…
The Davis Oral Health Project Focuses on Dental Care and Supplies for the Disadvantaged
by Alan Pryor Dental decay and related oral diseases are the number one chronic disease in our…
Vanguard Responds to Royal Oak Mobile Home Park Demand For Retraction
On Thursday, the Vanguard reported on a police raid and high-risk warrants that were served on five…
Paso Fino Developers Revamp Proposal, Saving Trees, Reducing Houses
Late on Wednesday, just a few hours before the scheduled planning commission meeting at 7 pm, the…
Police Raid Recovers Weapons and Narcotics At Troubled Royal Oaks Mobile Home Park
The Vanguard received reports early on Wednesday of a SWAT operation. Police sources later informed the Vanguard…
BREAKING NEWS: Paso Fino Hearing Cancelled
The Vanguard has received word that the Planning Commission hearing on Paso Fino scheduled for 7 pm…
Council Reverses Vote to Allow ADUs to Count Toward Affordable Housing Requirements
In July of 2013, by a narrow 3-2 vote, the Davis City Council voted to amend the…
