Tough-on-Crime Prosecutors Are Out of Step with Public Views
By Taylor Pendergrass “Mass incarceration is a myth.” Racial bias in the criminal justice system “is the…
Pre-Trial Hearing in Davis Nightclub Stabbing Shows Evidence of Gang Activity
By Danielle Eden C. Silva The trial for the co-defendants of the 2015 KetMoRee murder was slated…
Co-Defendants Convicted of Murder in Casa Del Sol Trial
The jury returned on Wednesday after more than three days of deliberation and returned a verdict of…
West Davis Senior Proposal Has Local Housing Focus
One of the biggest criticisms of the Cannery Project is that it built primarily relatively low density…
Roads, Parks, Homeless, Affordable Housing: Council Seeks Clarity on the Issue of Revenue Measures
One of the biggest issues facing the city of Davis is how it is going to close…
A Step from Nuclear Free Davis to a Nuclear Free World
A Congressional Proposal To Restrict First Use Of Nuclear Weapons By Stephen Souza and Bill Julian On…
The Acquittal of Officer Brailsford and the Crisis of Police Impunity
By Jeffery Robinson Two words stick in my mind when I think of the video of Daniel…
Commentary: Transparency is Essential to Build Trust for Police Oversight
They will say that the world of 2008 was another time and another council – and they…
Council Candidates Address the Most Important Issues Facing the City
As we start ramping up our coverage of the 2018 Davis City Council election, we asked each…
We Can’t End Mass Incarceration without Ending Money Bail
By Udi Ofer Whether or not you are in jail should not depend on your ability to…
Prelim Details Yolo Mini Mart Robbery
By Edward Garcia This past Friday afternoon, the preliminary hearing for Victor Cortes took place. He is…
The Vanguard Year in Review…
Dear readers, 2017 marks the conclusion of the 11th year of the Davis Vanguard! It has been…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Starting to Look at the Council Candidates
At least seven candidates have now “officially” announced they are running for council and maybe more will…
Family Believes Man Convicted of Robbery in Yolo to Be Innocent
On November 9, 2017, the trial of Josh Cadenaz-Lopez and his co-defendant Ricky Hernandez ended after several…
Guest Commentary: It’s Time for Rent Control in Davis
By Sam Houston Yes, I’ll come out as the first one to openly advocate for rent control…
Disturbing Testimony Heard in Preliminary Hearing of Winters Murder Case
By Jenean Docter Mr. Markeese Leavell Carter appeared in custody for his preliminary hearing in Department 13…
Prowell Sentenced to Serve 60 Days for Harassing Communication
By Vanguard Intern “Mr. Prowell, you didn’t get the message,” were the words out of the mouth…
Sunday Commentary: Let’s Stop Trying to Find Excuses Not to Build Student Housing
On Wednesday of this week, the Vanguard ran an article, without commentary, presenting the public comment of…
Sunday Commentary: The System Got the Handling of Justice Rees’ Death Wrong
As someone who believes in things like redemption and mercy over punishment, it is nevertheless not difficult…
Sunday Commentary: The Fact That Walter Scott’s Killer Goes to Prison Doesn’t Fix the System
If you missed the news, Michael Slager, the North Charleston, South Carolina, police officer who shot and…