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…
Analysis: Time Not Yet for A Council Race
In the past month, we have seen the State Senate and State Assembly races already flooded with…
Commentary: Did Council Go Far Enough By Separating Sports Parks from Tax Discussion?
The Davis City Council made the move they had to make on Tuesday night – which was…
Council Approves Conservancy JPA, Agrees to Look at Measure O Open Space Expenditures
The Davis City Council ultimately agreed to a motion that would authorize the city to reserve up…
Council Makes Move to Separate Sports Parks, Pool from Tax Discussion
At least two dozen people spoke on Tuesday at public comment. As expected, many were members of…
Envisioning the University of the 21st Century
On Tuesday night at the Davis City Council meeting, Steven Currall, the Chancellor’s Senior Advisor for Strategic…
Beyond the Dais: Thinking about the “Ends” of Economic Development Efforts
by Robb Davis On May 7th I was invited to represent the City of Davis at the…
Monday Morning Thoughts II: Fifth Time the Charm on Paso Fino?
There is probably plenty of blame to go around on the Paso Fino Project, but in our…
Did Applicant Submit Proposal on Paso Fino That Council and Neighbors Can Accept?
Does Project Provide Enough Clarity on Contentious Greenbelt Issue? Back in February, the Davis City Council unanimously…
Commentary: Critical Analysis Lacking in Recent Coverage of City
In Davis, the public rarely is in agreement on public policy issues. Often policy differences spark heated…
Council Gets Updated on Status of Nishi, Mace
On Tuesday night, the council received an update on the status of the Mace Ranch Innovation Center…
Council Will Take Further Look at Police Protective Vehicle, But Expresses Doubts About Cost, Need
The Davis City Council is willing to look further into the costs of acquiring a Police Protective…
Sunday Commentary: Move Marks Shift of Power to the County in Economic Development Discussion
It was just a year ago, when departing Chief Innovation Officer Rob White presented a staff report…
The New Home Company Took Different Stance on CFD in Irvine
On a city council that has often lacked clearly defined lines of demarcation of key issues, the…
Council Talks About Taxes and Reserve in Opening Budget Discussion
In 2014, the voters of Davis approved a sales tax measure that at the time was deemed…
Davis Becomes First City to Make Non-Sugary Drinks Default Children’s Beverage
The Davis City Council unanimously and with enthusiasm passed an ordinance making the city the first in…
Sunday Commentary: Can We Salvage the Promise of Davis?
This was not a good week for Davis. The loss of the Davis Innovation Center by itself…
Mace Innovation Center In It For the Long Haul
On Tuesday came the surprise announcement from the Davis Innovation Center that they were pulling out of…
Davis Innovation Center Pulls Out
Davis City Manager Dirk Brazil told the Vanguard late on Tuesday afternoon that the Davis Innovation Center…
Commentary: Council Should Prioritize Spending… Oh Wait, They Have
In recent days, the Vanguard has noted what would appear to be a trend. The city finances…
