Davis Fire Chief Joe Tenney Retires, Paul Swanson Takes the Reins
Fire Chief Joe Tenney announced his retirement after 26 years of service to the Davis community, and Paul Swanson was appointed as the city’s next fire chief, effective Feb. 17, 2026.
Davis City Council Welcomes New Mayor, Honors Outgoing Mayor
The Davis City Council meeting on Jan. 6 marked a transition in city leadership, as Donna Neville was sworn in as mayor for 2025 and Bapu Vaitla was honored for his service as mayor over the past year.
Council Considers 2026 Ballot for Measure J/R/D Amendments, Not 2025
The Davis City Council agreed to send any proposed amendments to Measure J/R/D through city commissions for further review and analysis, and to delay any ballot consideration until 2026 or 2027, due to cost constraints and the need for a comprehensive vision for the city’s housing development.
Davis Council to Examine Preliminary Mobility Plan for Northeast Expansion
The City of Davis could be moving ahead with a crucial step in its General Plan Update,…
Sunday Commentary: Why Is the Council Prioritizing a Beat Cop Downtown over Homeless Service Coordinators?
This week, the Davis City Council made homelessness a top priority—at least in rhetoric. But when it…
City Council Moves Forward with Exploring Redevelopment of Davis Corporation Yard for Housing
Davis, CA — In a unanimous vote this week, the Davis City Council approved staff recommendations to…
Davis City Council Prioritizes Homelessness Strategies, Eyes Community Navigator Program and Downtown Safety Measures
On Tuesday night, the Davis City Council tackled one of the city’s most pressing challenges: homelessness. The…
Davis City Council Moves Forward with Economic Development Strategy
Davis, CA – The Davis City Council took additional steps toward crafting a comprehensive economic development strategy….
Council Moves Forward Down Payment Assistance Plan in Concept – With Details to Be Ironed Out in the Process
Davis, CA – City Council took the first step on Tuesday toward creating a down payment assistance…
Commentary: Should Council Have Waited on the Homeless Issue Until Deos Is Seated?
Davis, CA – Linda Deos will be sworn in on Tuesday. Will Arnold, having served this community…
Commentary: Council Passes a Punitive Approach Even Without Sufficient Services to Address the Core Problem
The Davis City Council last week approved their homeless encampment ordinance, again on a contested 3-2 vote. …
Monday Morning Thoughts: Davis Criminalized Homelessness Last Week – It’s a Sad Commentary
In fairness to the City Council, I’m sure they felt they had to do something about the…
Guest Commentary: Commissions Pushing Back on Chapman-Vaitla Plan
This fall, Davis Mayor Josh Chapman and Councilmember Bapu Vaitla asked our city commissioners for feedback on…
Commentary: Things Are Quiet on the Local Front – Too Quiet
Moving local elections to November seemed to make a lot of sense as voter participation will be…
Commentary: The Current Council Is Split on Who Should Replace Councilmember Arnold
This week outgoing Councilmember Will Arnold submitted his reflections on his eight years on the council, with…
Guest Commentary: Response on the City’s Financial Audit
Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The Vanguard or its…
Guest Commentary: Is the Independent Audit of the City ‘Clean’?
Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The Vanguard or its…
Analysis: A Look at the Sales Tax Forum – Measure Q
Measure Q will be on the ballot in November, asking Davis voters whether to increase their sales…
Pytel to Retire in Late October – Todd Henry to Be New Chief
Davis City Manager Mike Webb announced the retirement of Police Chief Darren Pytel, after an amazing 41…
Sunday Commentary: One Competitive Council Race in Davis
Davis, CA – Friday was the close of the November filing period. Both incumbents running for reelection…