Commentary: Another View on Housing Costs in Davis from the Perspective of a State Worker
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – A letter to the editor caught my attention. …
Senator Padilla Introduces Legislation to Develop Living Wage Formula Tied to Housing Costs and Basic Expenses
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – This week, Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) introduced SB 352,…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Lawsuit Angers Student Housing Advocates
Just when it seemed like we were on the verge of solving the student housing crisis, another…
It’s Damn Expensive Being Poor In Davis
By Sean Raycraft Who is most hurt by the Davis housing crisis? As far as I can…
Activists Continue to Push Issue of Income Inequality in Davis
A number of organizers for a minimum wage hike came to city council on Tuesday night to…
Business Leaders Come Out in Opposition to Sacramento Minimum Wage Hike
A coalition of business groups, including The California Restaurant Association, the California Retailers Association and the Sacramento…
Labor Leaders Write Letter Opposing Embassy Suites Hotel Conference Center
The city of Davis is considering a proposed hotel-conference center on Richards Blvd., which would replace the…
Why a $15 minimum wage?
By Jeff Boone The Federal minimum wage is $7.25. As of February 2015, the California minimum wage…
The True Effects of Raising the Minimum Wage Locally on the Most Vulnerable Citizens
By Sam Houston An article posted on the Davis Vanguard last week written by the Davis Citizens for…
Polling Shows Strong Support for Minimum Wage Hike in Sacramento
Already gearing up for a minimum wage ballot ordinance in Sacramento and Davis, the proponents of the…
Sunday Commentary II: $15 Minimum Wage Fight in Davis Part of Nationwide Struggle
The Wall Street Journal reports, “The nation’s battle over raising the minimum wage is set to shift…
Affordable Housing Advocates Once Again Protest Changes to City’s Ordinance
Once again affordable housing advocates came out in opposition to the city’s policy that would allow accessory…
