Commentary: The Other Side of Employee Morale
On Sunday, the Vanguard attempted to throw out, as food for thought as we go forward, the…
Sunday Commentary: Employee Morale and Other City Manager Fallout
Earlier this week, we had a brief series on ideal qualities we would be looking for in…
My View: Water Rates and Who Got It Right
An argument was made on the Vanguard yesterday with regards to CBFR. I do not believe this…
Analysis: It’s No Wonder Why People Are Confused…
I recall a discussion back in college about the “big lie,” which is an interesting propaganda tactic…
Revisiting the Need For Fifth Street
This week we have an update that on Fifth Street we will see demolition of the existing…
What Does Davis Need in a City Manager?
While I do not disagree with those who believe the biggest issue that the city faces is…
City Prepares For The Final Phase Of The Fifth Street Improvements Project
Construction Project Improves Safety for All Road-Users – In 2009, the City of Davis endorsed a travel-lane…
Special Meeting Tonight Will Look at City Manager Compensation
The Vanguard was surprised to learn there will be a special meeting this evening at 5:30 pm…
Pool Project Could Sink City Finances If We Aren’t Careful
By Dan Carson The new 50-meter pool proposed at Community Park now being considered at City Hall…
My View: City Needs to Address Greenbelt Issue
Earlier this week when we reported on the Paso Fino Infill development, the question arose as to…
It Takes a Village
by Rob White Though many of you will recognize this article’s title as a briefer version of…
An Open Letter to the Firefighters Local 3494
Firefighters Should Stop Being Part of the Problem and Start Being Part of Renewing This Community: It…
Commentary: A Bagless Week in Davis
A little over a year ago, I went on a late night run for snacks and drinks…
City of Davis Became a Sanctuary City in 2007
Yesterday afternoon it was reported that the Los Angeles Police Department is “no longer heeding federal immigration…
Commentary: On the Need for a PIO
Yesterday we analyzed a letter to the editor that complained about city budgetary priorities, while conflating council…
Sunday Commentary: City Playing with Fire on Parcel Tax
The council this week voted to delay the parcel tax consideration until the spring. Given the polling…
Commentary: Public Gets Just Enough Info to Be Dangerous
We have often argued that letters to the editor are windows into how citizens perceive public policy…
Water Stations – Are They Really the Best Options?
By Michelle Millet My first response this past Friday when my family and I arrived at Community Park…
What is Critical – A Different Perspective
By Tia Will It is the morning of Saturday July 5th and I have just returned from…
Council Votes 4-1 to delay Parcel Tax
By Michelle Millet On Tuesday night, city council, after some debate – a majority of which took…
