Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Stabbing During Davis’ Picnic Day
A 22-year-old man was hospitalized with potentially life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in Tim Spencer Alley during Picnic Day weekend in Davis, California.
Interim City Manager Kelly Stachowicz Talks Housing, Homelessness, and Budget Challenges
Interim City Manager Kelly Stachowicz is focused on managing Davis’ complex development proposals, addressing homelessness, and managing the city’s structural budget challenges, while navigating the university relationship and addressing rising construction costs.
Davis City Council Confronts Trauma and Urgency in Wake of Picnic Day Shooting
The Davis City Council received an update on the Picnic Day shooting, which left three people hospitalized and required a massive police response, and discussed the need for better communication and transparency, as well as long-term solutions to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Davis Community Shaken as Picnic Day Shooting Leaves 3 Injured
Three people were shot at a Picnic Day event at Community Park in Davis, California, and the victims are recovering with non-life-threatening injuries.
City and PAC Responds to Grand Jury Report on Picnic Day, Police Accountability Commission
By David M. Greenwald In September, a Grand Jury investigation heavily called into question the decisions by…
Grand Jury Report Examines Police Accountability Commission, Public Records and Picnic Day
By David M. Greenwald The Grand Jury heavily called into question the decisions by the Police Accountability…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 23 – Michael Gennaco talks about police accountability
Michael Gennaco was hired as the police auditor by the city of Davis in the wake of…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Transparency for the Sake of Transparency
I have to say I was disappointed in the council a few times last Tuesday. I thought…
Council Will Not Ask for New Investigation into Picnic Day
It might have been the first 3-2 vote in this council’s tenure, but instead the council decided…
Jury Hangs 11-1 in Case of Attack on Davis Police Services Specialist
by Lauren Zaren The jury was unable to come to a verdict, with 11 jurors finding Tony…
Commentary: A Surprising Vote Masks the Importance of Body Camera Changes
No one was really expecting a 3-2 vote Tuesday night on the body-worn camera policy. The council,…
Council Approves in Concept a Dual Oversight Process
It has been nearly a year since the city of Davis has had a permanent police auditor,…
Man Claims Davis Police Officer Allowed Canine to Attack Him
During the course of the Vanguard’s investigation into the three officers involved in the Picnic Day incident…
Council Candidate Weekly Question: Police Oversight and Picnic Day
This is the fifth of the Vanguard’s series of 11 questions. Every Monday until the week before…
Commentary: How the City Got Picnic Day Incident Right
Between the public comment in the general session, the interim auditor’s item and the recommendations by the…
Council Accepts Recommendations on Picnic Day and Pushes Forward with Reform Efforts
The Davis City Council listened patiently as 22 members of the public spoke during public comment on…
Sunday Commentary: Chief Pytel Owes Us a Better Explanation
When I first read the police account on April 24 of last year, I immediately questioned the…
Police Hammered by Interim Auditor over Handling of Picnic Day
Gennaco Faults Officers for Approach, Use of Profanity and Putting Out Inaccurate Press Release It has been…
Guest Commentary: A Good Police Chief Is Hard to Find
By Gloria Partida For many, increasing awareness around issues of just policing have resulted in a rise…
An Open Letter to the Davis Chamber of Commerce: Pytel Inappropriate Choice To Honor
We, the undersigned community members, are writing to you because we are deeply concerned by your decision…