Analysis: Do We Have a Problem with Crime Downtown?
Recently, in front of Mishka’s Cafe, Mayor Dan Wolk told the Sacramento Bee, “This is Davis and…
Unanimous Council Passes Moratorium, Focus Shifts To Sexual Assaults
Last night the Davis City Council voted 5-0 to support extending the moratorium for 10 months and…
Commentary: If Change Is Inevitable, The Fight Should Be For the Future, Not the Past
The proponents of development have always argued that change is inevitable, it is certain. In the 19…
My View: Extending the Moratorium Accomplishes Nothing
City staff is proposing that the council extend the current moratorium on establishment or expansion of bars,…
City Staff Recommends Ten-Month Extension on Downtown Bar Moratorium
Following the September 20, 2015, stabbing death of Peter Gonzales at the KetMoRee restaurant and night establishment,…
Commentary: Sexual Assault at Community Park Has Community Concerned
Just over a month after a stabbing death at KetMoRee led to community concerns, conversations and city…
Vanguard and Civenergy Community Discussion on the Late Night Davis Downtown (video)
Last week, the Davis Vanguard and Civenergy held a forum at the Davis Police Department on Wednesday,…
Sunday Commentary: Is a Boycott an Answer to the Downtown Puzzle?
There are individuals angry that the city council allowed Blondies to go forward with building their new…
My View II: Death-In-Custody Incident Puts Us to Another Test
Interestingly enough, barely five hours after Assistant Police Chief Darren Pytel was participating in the Vanguard and…
Commentary: Did the Council Go Far Enough or Too Far?
Mayor Pro Tem Davis on Tuesday night called it “a shot across the bow,” or telegraphing how…
Correcting the Record on the Blondies Commentary
In our commentary on Blondies yesterday, we wrote, “If staff wanted to allow Blondies to open and…
My View: The Lonesome Death of Tatiana Garcia
The September 19 stabbing death of Peter Gonzales has shocked the core of Davis in ways that…
Commentary: Davis Is Not Having an Identity Crisis
A terrible tragedy occurred three weeks ago on September 20 in the early morning hours at KetMoRee….
My View II: Beware of the Law of Unintended Consequences
The city council wants to have a community conversation and dialogue (and we are going to give…
Analysis: What Do Minicozzi’s Ideas Bring to Davis?
Joe Minicozzi brought a very slick presentation to Davis on Tuesday night, along with some interesting ideas…
Commentary: The Rush to Do Something, Anything
It has been barely 10 days since the tragic death of Peter Gonzales. We don’t even really…
Trackside Center: Fulfilling the Evolving Needs of Downtown Davis
By Joy Cohan Downtown Davis is enviably blessed with attributes that both serve our community and attract…
Trackside Developers Explain Their Project, Rationale
In the last few weeks, the Trackside infill project has generated a lot of criticism from residents…
Soliciting by the Numbers
By Tia Will A recent article on the Vanguard about panhandling in Davis drew some comments that…
Council to Look at Panhandling Issue
The Davis City Council requested a discussion on the issue of panhandling, particularly as it involves the…
