Billions Spent on Transit, but Cities Still Build for Cars
Cities must prioritize people and transit over cars in order to make transit-oriented development successful and create vibrant, livable communities.
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- Join The Vanguard in Celebrating 20 Years of Impactful JournalismThe Vanguard has launched ticket sales and sponsorships for its 20th Anniversary Fundraiser on June 14 at the Wednesday Club in Suisun, honoring five public defenders and celebrating 20 years of impactful journalism and community advocacy.
- Measure V Appears to Be Running Out of RunwayThe latest election returns indicate Measure V, a proposal for the Village Farms development in Davis, faces a challenging path to passage, currently trailing by 438 votes. With 8,391 votes in favor and 8,829 opposed, the measure requires a significantly stronger performance among the remaining uncounted ballots to overcome its current deficit and achieve the simple majority necessary for approval.
- Op-ed | Trump Administration Playbook Takes Tactics from Lavender Scare of the Cold WarA McCarthy-era initiative, known as the Lavender Scare, systematically removed LGBTQ individuals from government positions and public life. Contemporary analyses indicate the Trump administration is employing analogous strategies targeting the LGBTQ community.
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- Lafayette Settles Housing Element Lawsuit, Agrees to Consider Upzoning 130 AcresThe City of Lafayette has reached a settlement with the Housing Action Coalition (HAC), committing to consider upzoning 130 acres and to remit $120,080 in legal fees, thereby resolving litigation alleging the city's Housing Element failed to comply with California housing statutes.