Mayor Robb Davis Speaks on the Criminalization of Mental Illness
By Robb Davis Eric’s mom wrote to me just this morning and asked if I would come…
Pape Press Conference: Mother and Others Speak Out against Criminalization of Mental Illness
Students from UC Davis and Patti Pape, the mother of Eric Pape, who took his own life…
Mayor Apologizes
By Robb Davis An Apology: I wish to offer an apology for my behavior at the CivEnergy…
Opposing Sides Clash on Nishi during Forum
Sunday afternoon featured a forum on each of the three measures on the ballot this June. This…
Commentary: The Downtown Is the Place for Dispensaries
There has been an interesting lack of controversy involving commercial cannabis dispensaries in this community. To the…
Council Hears Presentations, Narrows Down Cannabis Dispensary Options
The Davis City Council on Tuesday watched as Rochelle Swanson recused herself, as her new business location…
Guest Commentary: Relationship Based Programming for Homelessness
By Ryan Collins and Robb Davis Over the past two years several programs to address the challenges…
Sunday Commentary: What We Learned at a Townhall Meeting – Does Nishi Even Matter This Time?
A few months ago, I came up with the idea that rather than have a formal debate…
Watch the Student Housing Townhall Meeting (Video)
On Wednesday night, the Vanguard hosted its Student Housing Townhall Meeting. It featured a panel of Mayor…
Students Voice Critical Need for Affordable Housing In Town Hall Meeting
Students and Community Members Express Frustration Regarding Lack of Housing Construction by Town and University By Jenean…
Plaintiffs File Petition in Rainier v. City of Davis
“In certifying an Environmental Impact Report for the Project, Respondent prejudicially abused its discretion and failed to…
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…
Will the City Get Sued over DWR Contract?
On Tuesday night, the council went ahead with their plans for a Davis Waste Removal (DWR) transfer,…
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…
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…
Despite Concerns from URAC, Staff Continues to Recommend Council Authorize Waste Agreement
In a rare early release of the staff report for next week’s city council meeting, staff recommends…
A Perspective on the Issue of Aggressive Homeless Population
During their discussion on aggressive panhandling, council noted a lot of angry voices speaking out for limiting…
Aggressive Panhandling Ordinance Draws Controversy, but Council Passes Package on Homeless, Panhandling and Downtown Public Restrooms
On Tuesday night the council tackled a host of issues related to panhandling and the homeless population. …
Sunday Commentary: Have We Done Enough about Student Housing?
On Tuesday evening, after listening to a number of students talking about the current rental market and…
Council Unanimously Supports Lincoln40
For all of the debate and discussion over the last nearly two years over Lincoln40, the only…
