B St Project Heads to Council after Planning Commission Upholds the Appeal
It was a project that was administratively approved by staff, but the Planning Commission last month voted…
Commentary: On the Need for Economic Development
Critics who have put arguments forward such as the notion that relying on a single project to…
Guest Commentary: Trackside Developers Respond to Neighbors’ Concerns
by Steve Greenfield and Kemble Pope Two years ago, over 40 Davisites decided to invest in our…
Davis Chamber Comes Out in Favor of Trackside Project
The Davis Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday came out in favor of “the updated proposal for the…
Will Redrum Be a Casualty of Nishi?
Recently, Jim Edlund, owner of the iconic Redrum Burger in Davis, posted that “Redrum Burger will eventually…
Analysis: Is There a Way Forward on Trackside?
A couple of years ago, there was a proposed project at Paso Fino. The neighbors were alarmed…
Response to Trackside Commentary
(Editor’s note: This was submitted to the Vanguard by Alan Miller and sent to the Davis City…
Public Participation is Desired for Trackside Center Proposal
By Kemble Pope For over a decade, I have consistently voiced my opinion that our local government…
Chamber Names Current President Blackman As New CEO
It was a move that caught many off guard. Exactly a month after the surprise announcement that…
Sunday Commentary: Reflection on the Loss of Matt Yancey and the State of Davis
It is easy to overstate things and we must guard against that. But I think it is…
Transitions – New Leadership Creates Opportunities
by Rob White As the City moves forward on finding the next City Manager, there have been…
New Chamber Director Talks to the Vanguard
It has been only a week since the announcement that the Davis Chamber had hired Matt Yancey…
Sunday Commentary: Chamber Hits A Home Run With New CEO Hire
It was not that long ago, when it became clear that Kemble Pope would be stepping down…
Chamber Hires Matt Yancey As New CEO
Experienced Leader Brings New Energy to Increase Prosperity in Davis with Enhanced Partnerships and Business Retention &…
Pope to Leave Davis Chamber on September 1 (Updated)
The Vanguard has received a press release that Kemble Pope, CEO of the Davis Chamber of Commerce…
City to Bring on Project Manager and Communications Consultant For POU
Plans Go Forward Despite Clear and Sustained Community Opposition to Effort: The Publicly Owned Utility has become…
Staff Looks for Direction to Continue Pursuit of POU
Last month, the Davis City Council directed staff to return with a revised resolution, adding steps to…
Raise the Wage Organizers Acknowledge Reaching Signature Threshold Is a Tough Task
Bernie Goldsmith, who has been spearheading the drive to put a $15 an hour minimum wage on…
Vanguard Commentary: Why the Rush to Stifle Debate on Minimum Wage Ordinance?
In the past few weeks there has been some considerable pushback, on the issue of a local…
Vanguard Analysis: First Candidates’ Forum, Fact-Checking and Other Observations
In 2010, when Choices for Healthy Aging, a group created by the Covell Village developers to lobby…
