Election Digest: Brennan, Neustadt, Wolk
Former School Chief for Wolk I enthusiastically support Dan Wolk as our representative to the California Assembly….
Sunday Commentary: Assembly IE’s Destructive to Democratic Process
Back when I was an aspiring political scientist, I used to study the impact of campaign ads…
Analysis: Flip-Flop Attack on Wolk Misses Mark
There are plenty of real criticisms to make about Dan Wolk, but the attacks put forth by…
Are the Koch Brothers After Dan Wolk?
Yesterday evening, the Vanguard was surprised to receive a message from Dan Wolk with the title, “Tell…
Election Digest: Major New Endorsements in Assembly, County Superintendent
Environmental community continues to rally behind Krovoza Joe Krovoza, mayor of Davis and candidate for the…
PAC Continues Attack on Dodd
Last week, the Vanguard reported that the Opportunity PAC, “A coalition of teachers, health care givers, faculty…
How We Got Here
Last week, the council candidates were asked what choices by the Davis City Council put the city…
Sunday Commentary: Cutting Off Our Noses to Spite Our Faces on Measure O
The Vanguard has been sounding the alarm when few in the city really understood we were in…
Vanguard Analysis: Is Measure O in Trouble?
Daniel Parrella’s comment at Wednesday night’s forum may emerge as the most prescient and memorable comment from…
Union Independent Expenditures About to Shake Up Assembly Race
A late Independent Expenditure Report, Form 496, filed on May 6, 2014, shows that the Opportunity…
Crude Oil by Rail Creeps into Cap-to-Cap Discussions
The Sacramento Metro Chamber has now put out a position piece on the increasing concern regarding crude…
Sunday Commentary: Saylor Tries to Get Hands in Davis’ Economic Development
For those who missed it, emerging out of the city-county two-by-two is a very ominous sign for…
Supervisor Saylor Pushes For More County Involvement in Davis’ Economic Development Initiative
At the last council meeting, Chief Innovation Officer Rob White, at midnight, presented a staff report asking…
Sunday Commentary: Were Public Officials Dancing on Pinkerton’s Grave?
Yesterday, the Vanguard reported that the Davis Professional Firefighters Association President Bobby Weist held a party at…
Firefighters, Others Employees Celebrate Pinkerton’s Departure; Elected Officials Join In
On Friday, the Vanguard was tipped off that the firefighters were holding a celebration party for the…
Analysis: Council Needs to Focus on Moving Forward with Innovation Center
Council’s failure to manage time at the meeting on Tuesday has led to some sharp criticism, questioning…
Analysis Bee Endorses Krovoza, Dodd for 4th AD
A race that has been described as “fluid” and “wide-open” got another interesting jolt on Monday as…
Further Analysis: Wolk Campaign Responds to Vanguard Analysis
On Wednesday, the Vanguard analyzed the 4th Assembly District Race and concluded that Bill Dodd had a…
My View: Who Fills the Leadership Void?
If you want to understand the fruits of good planning, and strong leadership, look no further than…
Krovoza Campaign Responds To Vanguard Analysis of the 4th AD Race
On Wednesday, the Vanguard analyzed the 4th Assembly District Race and concluded that Bill Dodd had a…
