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- Commentary: The Push for Guarantees at Village Farms Risks Derailing the Project — and Davis’ Housing FutureThe Davis City Council meeting exposed a widening fault line in how the city approaches affordable housing, as the discussion shifted away from progress and toward demands for hard guarantees, which could potentially kill the project and discourage future developers from pursuing projects in Davis.
- Prop 36 Anniversary Marked by Sharp Criticism from Prosecutors Alliance While Yolo DA Claims SuccessProposition 36 has failed to deliver on its promises of safety, accountability, and mass treatment, instead fueling incarceration, straining local budgets, and deepening racial disparities across California, according to the Prosecutors Alliance and criminal justice reform advocates.
- Racial Justice Act is a Step Forward, But Falls Short of Systemic ChangeThe California Racial Justice Act (RJA) is a meaningful step toward addressing racial discrimination in the criminal legal system, but remains inadequate as a tool for confronting deeply rooted structural inequities, according to Alex Frank, Race Forward's Director of Root Solutions for Public Safety.
- Op-ed | Christmas Bird Count: Vital Community Science and Good Fun TooThe 126th annual Christmas Bird Count is a volunteer-based birdwatching and counting event taking place from December 14 to January 5, which combines volunteerism and birdwatching to support bird species and promote mental health.
- Letter: Revising Measure J/R/D is not reversing itThe City of Davis is considering revisions to the existing Measure J/R/D Affordable Housing exemption in order to meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) targets and maintain control over housing development.