Community Rebuilds Solidarity Space as Council Condemns the Removal of Community Art
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – Around 3 pm on Tuesday activists in Davis noticed that…
Davis Solidarity Space Art Missing
By Jordan Varney DAVIS — Today at 3 pm local activists noticed the art was missing from…
Sunday Commentary: Door Is Back Open for Davis to Consider Berkeley Ordinance
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – It is interesting—last week we had extensive discussions on reimagining…
Anger and Frustration Well Up in Community Response to the Wright Killing
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – The death of George Floyd ignited protests and inspired groups…
Vanguard’s City Desk Webinar – Public Safety in Davis – JOIN US NOW
On Tuesday, April 6, the City Council will weigh in on proposals to reimagine public safety. Join…
Sunday Commentary: Not Everything Is about Race – But Too Much Still Is
By David M. Greenwald I have been struck by some of the comments and discussions this week. …
Commentary: Deconstructing Davis Police Chief Darren Pytel
By David M. Greenwald As someone who has watched Darren Pytel for the last 15 years, starting…
Commentary: Need Better Analytics in Staff Report Responding to the TJSC Proposal
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – Several years ago when I was on the Human Relations…
Mayor Receives Open Letter from Community Calling for Independent Department of Public Safety
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – A letter signed by over 600 individuals and groups was…
Over 600 Individuals and Groups Sign Letter Pushing for Changes to Davis Police Department
The following is an open letter signed by 27 organizations including the Vanguard Editorial Board and 585…
Sunday Commentary: The Urgency of Optimizing Police Responses
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – As a society we have asked our police force to…
Staff Responds to Reimagining Public Safety Report; Council to Consider Next Steps
By David M. Greenwald As the trial of the officer accused of murdering George Floyd continues, the…
Guest Commentary: A Department of Public Safety Can Fix What the Davis Police Cannot
By Kazia J. Hart Last summer, Davis residents marched, sweat-drenched and frustrated, to the Davis Police Department….
Guest Commentary: Standing Against Hate
By Gloria Partida This week was a week of immersive social justice opportunities. Or as immersive as…
Commentary: Criticism of Solidarity Space Illustrates Continued Need for Anti-Racism in Our Community
By David M. Greenwald When the Davis Mosque was defiled by an act of hateful vandalism, Kate…
Public Commenters Push the Council To Adopt Nine Recommendations on Police Reform
By David M. Greenwald Last fall, a joint subcommittee comprised of members of the Police Accountability, Human…
Immigrants in ICE Detention Face High Risks in COVID-19 Pandemic
UC Davis Research Finds Detainees Suffer Underlying Health Issues By Karen Nikos-Rose UC Davis News and Media…
Vanguard Webinar: LGBTQ+ Life and Activism in Davis (Video)
On March 14, the Vanguard hosted a panel discussion, LGBTQ+ Life and Activism in Davis. Guests included:…
Sunday Commentary: Why Are People of Color Over-Policed in Davis?
By David M. Greenwald As the Davis City Council deals with nine recommendations from the Joint Subcommittee…
City and PAC Responds to Grand Jury Report on Picnic Day, Police Accountability Commission
By David M. Greenwald In September, a Grand Jury investigation heavily called into question the decisions by…