Council Moves Forward on Changes to DWR Franchise Agreement
Back in September, the current DWR owners notified the city of their intent to sell Davis Waste…
Commentary: The Cannery Folks Are Abusing Process at This Point
From the start, the Cannery project has been fraught with controversy and a series of 3-2 votes…
Following Pushback from Community, Applicant Requests Delay on Cannery Fitness Center until March 13
On Tuesday afternoon, the city put out an announcement stating, “At the request of the applicant, tonight’s…
My View: Worried about the Inexperience of the Council Candidates?
We are just about to start up what should prove to be one of the most interesting…
Sunday Commentary: Looking at Some Arguments against Nishi
We have already talked a lot about the air quality issue and affordable housing issue, but I…
Commentary: Nishi is On the Ballot, Can It Win?
It’s quiet – too quiet? That was the reaction from a lot of people on Wednesday morning. …
Analysis: Did Council Address the Air Quality Issue?
As issues went in 2016, the issue of air quality was not the top reason or even…
Council Votes 5-0 to Bring Nishi to the Voters
After a long night on Tuesday, the council in the wee hours of Wednesday morning voted unanimously…
Commentary: Did the Council Make a Mistake Going with Two Ballot Measures for Revenue Increases?
My View: I Don’t See a Lot of Nascent Opposition to the Tax Measure, but the City…
Revenue Measure Takes Shape One Meeting before the Deadline, Focuses on Roads and Parks
As the meeting unexpectedly went late into the evening, the council converged in agreement on a revenue…
Commentary: Council, Community with a Big Decision To Make
Tonight the Davis City Council will not make the final decision on what to do about a…
Tweaks, but No Big Changes in Interim Affordable Housing Ordinance Update
One of the bigger issues that has emerged in the city of Davis is the Affordable Housing…
DHS’ Threat to Prosecute Officials of Sanctuary Cities Is Unconstitutional
By Cody Sofsy In testimony before Congress yesterday, Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen confirmed that her…
Sunday Commentary: Is a Panhandling Ordinance Necessary?
Late on Tuesday night, the city council took up the issue of the aggressive panhandling ordinance. Council,…
Frustrations Mount as the City Announces Process for Non-Release of Scott Report
The city of Davis on Tuesday sent out a release indicating that it had hired Michael Gennaco…
Revenue Measure Continues to Evolve – Utility User Back on the Table
Time is growing short and the council now will have two meetings to act to put a…
Guest Commentary: Creating a Vibrant Downtown
By Robb Davis Public health practitioners have developed “proximate determinants” models for key health outcomes to focus…
As SB 2 Takes Effect, Impact on Davis’ Affordable Housing Remains Unclear
Effective this week, pursuant to Senate Bill 2, the Yolo County Clerk’s Office announced that documents accepted…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Tax Disadvantage Doesn’t Negate Advantages of Economic Development
Earlier this week, the Vanguard reported on a chart in the city staff report on the revenue…
My View: The Bottom Line Is Davis Is Not Sustainable
Over the years, those who have supported growth in Davis have always argued that Davis was going…
