Dirk Brazil Takes Over As Davis City Manager
On Monday, Dirk Brazil took over as Davis’ new city manager. Prior to the council meeting on…
Commentary: Stockton Shows That Bankruptcy Is Not the Answer
There have been days where readers in frustration about Davis’ fiscal situation have suggested that Davis simply…
Poll Finds Plastic Bag Ban Has Broad Support
At the end of September, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 270 into law, prohibiting grocery stores and…
Sunday Commentary II: Fiscal Crisis Yes, But Some Light Perhaps
On the statewide front, Judge Christopher Klein approved the plan that Stockton put together to repay its…
My View: If We’re Going to Focus on Healthy Children, Let’s Get to the Core Issues
Most people’s list of immediate needs in the city will necessarily focus on the city’s fiscal health…
Setting the Record Straight on Road Funding
Two weeks ago, in the Vanguard’s weekly “My View” segment, I wrote that “Civil Pool repairs May…
Is an Innovation Park Just a Rebranding of a Business Park?
“Isn’t “Innovation Park” just a rebranding of “Business Park”? How is an innovation park any different from…
As If Platinum Level Bike Paths Weren’t Enough, Now There Is a New Isle of Skye Level Bike Path Standard
by Matt Williams The City of Davis has developed a Beyond Platinum Bicycle Action Plan to improve…
Innovation Park Forum Part II – Economic Development and Housing
Last Thursday, the Vanguard hosted its Innovation Park Discussion Forum at DMG Mori in Davis. At least…
Commentary: Suddenly the Council Has $300,000 to Throw Around?
Tuesday evening took an odd turn as suddenly two of the councilmembers with the strongest record on…
Davis Innovation Center Application Submitted
While a lot of focus has been placed on the Mace Ranch Innovation Center, much of that…
Council Rejects $300,000 Appropriation For New Vehicle; Returns the MRAP
The city of Davis will be returning the MRAP (mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle), as the council reaffirmed…
BREAKING: Ratepayers to Save $51.5 Million with Low Interest Loan Approval
The City of Davis announced that that the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) authorized a $95.5…
Vanguard Innovation Park Discussion Part One: Why is This Park Different From All Other Parks?
Last Thursday, the Vanguard hosted its Innovation Park Discussion Forum at DMG Mori in Davis. At least…
Addressing Audience Questions from the Innovation Parks Forum
By Tia Will At the time of the Vanguard forum on innovation parks, there were a number…
Analysis: City Manager Salary Increase and Its Impact on Employee Morale, Labor Negotiations
In 2009, as the city was starting to take on water fiscally, City Manager Bill Emlen decided…
Sunday Commentary: New City Manager Salary Puts Davis in Tough Spot
Back in July, the Vanguard argued that the “Council Did Right Thing on Compensation.” As we wrote…
Discussion: Housing and the Innovation Park
On Thursday evening, the Vanguard hosted a discussion on Innovation Parks, and over the next several days,…
New City Manager to Receive $217K in Salary
The Davis City Council is set to approve the contract of Dirk Brazil in a consent item…
Responsible Illumination Proponents
by Barbara Clowers We promote responsible lighting design based on the principles of balancing the need for…