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 Council Considers Second Reading of Homeless Regulations For Encampments – Research Says It’s Not the Way to Solve This Problem
Davis, CA – It was a rare 3-2 two weeks ago. Normally a second reading of an…
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…
Council Updates Municipal Code Handling Homeless Encampments – Some Think It Goes Too Far
Davis, CA – On Wednesday, the Davis City Council held a special meeting and voted to promote…
Commentary: Candidate Positions on Measure J Show A Notable Shift on the Issue
In 2020, Davis voters reauthorized Measure J, originally passed in 2000, for a third time until 2030…
Commentary: Was 2022 Campaign Tactic “Race-Baiting”? Well Maybe
It has been a fairly tame campaign for City Council by Davis standards – part of that…
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…
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…
Letter: Yes on Measure Q
by Gloria Partida Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The…
Sunday Commentary: One Competitive Council Race in Davis
Davis, CA – Friday was the close of the November filing period. Both incumbents running for reelection…
Council Votes to Put Sales Tax on Ballot for November
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The Davis City Council voted unanimously to place…
Council Will Be Asked to Approve Ordinance to Put Sales Tax Measure on November Ballot
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Two weeks ago, the Davis City Council agreed…
Council Votes to Move Forward Revenue Measure
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Despite some at times angry push back by…
Guest Commentary: Council: Science No Basis of Policy
Strategically withheld information encouraged inaction. By Alan Hirsch My beloved Davis has failed to accept the science…
Guest Commentary: YoloTD Board Cuts Future Transit Funds by 60%
Is I-80 “Tolls for transit” argument just greenwashing? By Alan Hirsch At the January 9 2024 City…
My View: Another Late Night – We Need to Re-Think How We Do Council Meetings
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Apparently if you do this job for long…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Rail Thin Margin Gets Thinner with No Room at the Inn
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Disappointing. Davis needs housing. The lack of housing…
Partida Endorses Cabaldon for State Senate
Special to the Vanguard West Sacramento, CA – This week former West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon’s campaign…
Council Approves Zoning Changes for Housing Element – But Buffer Now “Rail Thin”
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The good news for the city of Davis…
Council Discusses Infill Housing Options and Looks at Elimination of Parking Minimums
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – While the city has yet to get their…
