Commentary: Can We Find a Solution to the Homeless Problem in Davis?
When we launched the idea of discussing the homeless situation in our Monthly Conclave series, the idea…
Commentary: The Perfect Solution Becomes Paralysis
It was French writer and philosopher Voltaire who popularized the quote and its many variants, “the perfect…
Sunday Commentary: Ways to Solve the Homeless Problem in Davis
In a May commentary, Davis Mayor Robb Davis wrote, “We need to talk about our options and…
Commentary: We Need to Take Step One to Address the Homeless
A recent article in the Sacramento Bee reminded me of the discussion we have been having on…
Homelessness – Seen with New Eyes
By Tia Will Sometimes life converges in ways we do not expect. This happened to me over…
Guest Sunday Commentary: Dealing with Homelessness Takes Patience and Persistence
By Robb Davis (The following is adapted from opening remarks at a Davis Chamber of Commerce-sponsored forum…
Homelessness Situation: No Magic Bullet
The issue of homelessness is a vexing problem – not just for communities like Davis, but in…
Chamber Hosts Downtown Walkabout to Focus Attention on Homeless Issues in Downtown Davis
The Davis Chamber on Monday afternoon hosted a walkabout that focused on several locations that were areas…
Five Questions with Mayor Robb Davis
This week the Vanguard sent out the same five questions to all five of the Davis City…
My View: Do We Have a Great and Vibrant Downtown?
The city of Davis is taking on an update of the core area portion of the General…
What Should the Council Do about Panhandling?
At tonight’s city council meeting, the council will once again be asked to give input to city…
A Look Ahead to Mayor Davis
Two years ago, Joe Krovoza ended his lengthy tenure as mayor, where he had served from January…
Nishi Cheating City Out of Affordable Housing
by Martha Teeter The plight of the poor and homeless was brought home to me when I…
Davis Humanitarian Starts New Tradition for Homeless
by Jerika L.H. Valentine’s Day – for many of us it is nothing more than a good…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Letter From Property Owners To End DDBA Throws Fuel on the Fire
In a letter dated October 27, a group of seven prominent downtown property and business owners, led…
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…
Sunday Commentary: Lessons I Took Away from the TedxUCDavis Event on Innovation and Carless Existence
In recent weeks, I have really gotten into watching TED videos – while TED has been around…
Looking Ahead: Ten Key Issues for 2015
We can look back at 2014 as bringing us some surprising happenings on the local scene. Who…
Council Emerges From Break with a Lot of Work to Do
One might excuse newly-installed Mayor Pro Tem Robb Davis if he feels like he’s on a roller…
