Council Backs Renewal of Measure J/R without Major Changes
If there is to be a discussion on the renewal of Measure J, it will have to…
Senator Wiener Introduces Housing Legislation to Increase Baseline Zoning
SB 902 automatically zones for two, three or four units per parcel depending on a city’s…
Commentary: UC Escalates Crisis by Handling of Strike
UC Santa Cruz Situation Troubling – It Could Happen Here Images of police in full riot gear…
Housing, Law Enforcement Among the Issues Addressed by Supervisor Candidates
It was a late candidates forum beginning well into the evening on Tuesday night on the UC…
Mayor and City Manager Put a Positive Face on the State of the City
While Mayor Brett Lee closed his remarks with a note of caution, with “it’s not all sunshine…
Commentary: Lots of Opposition to SB 50, Few Alternatives Offered
Veteran columnist George Skelton has an excellent analysis, pinning down key opponents of SB 50 – Senator…
Sunday Commentary: In the Wake of SB 50’s Defeat – We Still Need Housing
A lot of people think I supported SB 50. I definitely followed its progress. There were definitely…
SB 50 Fails Again; Proponents Unsure of Next Step for Housing
For the second day in a row, SB 50 lost on an 18-15 vote, although Senator Scott…
Commentary: SB 50 Fails Again in Senate Vote – Time to Shelve the Idea?
The state of California is mired in a housing crisis. All involved seem to understand the need…
United Farm Workers Endorse SB 50
(From Press Release) – Today, the United Farm Workers of America (UFW) announced their endorsement of SB…
Major Anti-Poverty and Environmental Justice Groups Endorse SB 50
SB 50 picked up new endorsements from anti-poverty group United Ways of California and environmental justice group…
Senator Wiener Announces Revised SB 50, with New Local Flexibility Option for Cities, as Well as New Endorsements
Amendments to major zoning reform legislation allow more local flexibility. New housing equity groups and elected officials…
Will the Third Time Be the Charm for SB 50?
Twice San Francisco-area Senator Scott Wiener has introduced legislation that would reform zoning in California – twice…
My View: Housing Is the Top Issue for Davis Headed into 2020
Polling shows that the top issue for Davis is the affordability of housing. The year 2020 figures…
Commentary: California’s Housing Crisis Driving the Nation’s Homeless Increase
Last Friday, HUD released its annual estimate of homelessness and that figure shows that people living on…
Commentary: Rising Housing Prices Force People Out of Davis, How Will Davis Respond?
While the council has spent much of the year focused on putting out brush fires, the city’s…
Sunday Commentary: Process and the Need to Solve Vexing Problems in Davis
If the facts are on our your side – debate the facts. If the law is on…
Sunday Commentary: Rothstein, the Housing Issue, and Discrimination in Davis
We have seen a lot of side issues in Davis this year – from traffic congestion created…
Packed House Hears LWV Forum on Housing Discrimination, Community Housing Needs
It was nearing the end of the night and the packed house at Davis Community Church of…
Mayor’s Monthly Podcast, Episode 1: Brett Lee Talks about Davis Issues
The Vanguard hosts its first monthly podcast with Davis Mayor Brett Lee. We talk about critical issues…
