Sunday Commentary: Lessons on Media Relations Needed?
This week we have been trying to lay out ways to engage the public on economic development….
My View: Fifth Street Finally Fixed
Fifth Street is nearly completed. As we reported earlier this week, traffic lanes were reduced on Fifth…
Commentary: Why the Status Quo Can No Longer Hold
I found this week interesting. I have long upheld and, in fact, fought for slow growth principles…
The Drivers of a Fiscal Crisis
by Rob White There is much dialogue on the Vanguard these days about when the local fiscal…
Fifth Street Lane Reductions Have Been Implemented (Video)
On Monday, the city of Davis implemented the re-striping along Fifth Street between L Street and B…
Will City Agree to Settle Water Lawsuit?
The Vanguard learned that the city and plaintiffs for the water suit – John Munn and YRAPUS…
SACOG Believes Benicia EIR Understates Risk of Oil Train Explosions
The Sacramento Bee this morning is reporting that a draft letter released by SACOG (Sacramento Area Council…
Connecting Davis to Sacramento
A lot of people have pushed the idea that with innovation parks will come a demand for…
City Sends Out Official Prop 218 Notice, Hearing Sept. 16
The City of Davis has officially sent out its Prop. 218 Notices to the public following council’s…
Community Dialogue on Economic Development
by Rob White Last night, the Vanguard hosted a celebration for its 8th anniversary at the University…
Commentary: How Dare We Poll Before Putting a Parcel Tax on the Ballot
It was back in late June, the city had just passed a sales tax by about a…
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…