Assembly Race Rounds into Form with Two Republicans Joining Three Democrats
The late additions of veteran Republican Charlie Schaupp and 28-year-old legislative aide Dustin Call have filled out…
Vanguard Analysis: Handicapping the Davis City Council Elections
The filing period was extended until Wednesday, but for the most part we know what we have…
Election Digest: Krovoza Endorsed by Sierra Club, More
Sierra Club Endorses Krovoza for Assembly Today, Joe Krovoza announced that the Sierra Club has endorsed his…
Sunday Commentary: Opposition to Sales Tax Didn’t Do Their Homework
I read the opposition’s argument against the sales tax measure, and I have to say, I liked…
Ballot Arguments Submitted on Measure P, the Water Initiative
Friday was the filing deadline for the ballot initiatives. The major races that the Vanguard is covering…
Ballot Arguments Submitted on Sales Tax
Friday was the filing deadline for the ballot initiatives. The major races that the Vanguard is covering…
Leaked Yolo County Democratic Endorsement Committee Report
This weekend, the Vanguard received a leaked copy of the Yolo County Democratic Party Candidate Development and…
Jerry Brown Announces He is Running For Reelection
Jerry Brown on Thursday announced he is running for reelection. Eight days before the filing deadline, Jerry…
Election Digest: Garamendi Kicks Off Election Campaign
Garamendi Kicks Off 2014 Election Campaign During Whirlwind Tour of 3rd District This week Congressman John Garamendi…
Next Steps in Facing our Fiscal Challenges
by Robb Davis Clarifying the Magnitude of the Challenges and Building Accountability I attended the February 11…
John Munn Becomes Fifth Candidate For Davis City Council
Late on Sunday, John Munn, a former member of the Davis School Board and candidate for State…
CalPERS Rate Hike Will Hit Cities Like Davis Again
Those counting on the improving economy and increased investment returns to cushion projected cost increases had better…
Election Digest: Four Council Candidates Have Pulled Papers
Four Candidates Pull Papers to Run for Davis City Council On Wednesday, Robb Davis became the…
Vanguard Analysis: City Needs to Simplify Budget Message
On the radio this weekend, I made the point that the city’s fiscal crisis is not something…
Campaign Digest: Latino Democratic Club Endorses Krovoza
The Northern California Latino Democratic Club has endorsed Joe Krovoza for Assembly District 4 “The population of…
Sunday Commentary: Misconceptions to Guide the Tax Discussion
It is going to be an interesting three and a half months between now and the June…
Down to Three: Matt Pope Leaves the Race
The writing was on the wall – the financials released two weeks ago showed three candidates in…
My View: Will Not Support Sales Tax Measure in June
On Tuesday night or to be more precise, Wednesday morning, the council, after engaging in a protracted…
Election Digest: Democratic Party Leans Toward Endorsement of Wolk
Local Democratic Leaders Overwhelmingly Recommend Dan Wolk for California Democratic Party Endorsement At their regional endorsement meeting…
Council Puts Half-Cent Sales Tax on Ballot in June
The item did not end until well after 1 am on Wednesday morning. Just as it appeared…