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. …
Community Message from the Mayor of Davis and the Davis Police Chief Regarding Immigration
The City of Davis and the Davis Police Department have heard from local community members about fears…
Guest Commentary: Reject Commission Proposal and Adopt Alternative
As you know, Agenda Item 06-B on the Dec. 3, 2024 City Council agenda presents the latest…
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: 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…
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…
Guest Commentary: Sierra Club Yolano Group Opposes New Changes Proposed for Our Revered Davis Citizen Advisory Commissions
The changes will threaten Commission independence and stifle innovation by the Sierra Club Yolano Group Management Committee…
Guest Commentary: New Plan to Micromanage City Commissions Isn’t Good Government (Or Legal)
Mayor Josh Chapman and Councilmember Bapu Vaitla recently began asking city commissioners for feedback on a proposal…
Davis Downtown Business Association Endorses Yes on Measure Q
Davis, CA – The Davis Downtown Business Association (DDBA) announced it was endorsing a Yes vote on…
Sunday Commentary: One Competitive Council Race in Davis
Davis, CA – Friday was the close of the November filing period. Both incumbents running for reelection…
Davis Still Recruiting for More Advisory Commissions
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The city of Davis announced on Wednesday that…
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…
Davis Recruiting for Advisory Commissions
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – A few weeks after a controversial move to…
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: City Council Doubles Down on Decision to Merge the Commissions
By Elaine Roberts Musser I am sorry to say the City Council made the decision to approve…
Guest Commentary: City Commissions in Chaos! Speak Up on May 21, 2024
By Elaine Roberts Musser It appears that our long-established city commission system is in chaos! Look at…
Statement from the Mayor Regarding Antisemitism in Davis
by Josh Chapman Our community has recently experienced a rise in antisemitic activities. The City of Davis…
Davis Preserves Another 120 Acres of Farmland Northeast of City
Special to the Vanguard Davis, CA – The City of Davis announced Monday that it recently purchased…
Guest Commentary: Davis Council Fails to Support State Climate Policy
A secret plan to use 2021 Davis letter to support I-80? By Alan Hirsch On Tuesday March…
