Public Health Groups Fight Back on Soda Tax
Back in December, a group of former and current public officials, including Senator Lois Wolk, Former Assemblymember…
My View: Should Davis Re-Think its Policies on Medical Marijuana?
There is an item on the agenda for the Davis City Council this week, proposing an ordinance…
Monday Morning Thoughts II: The Flip-Flopping Epidemic on Soda Tax
Last week we showed strong evidence that Mayor Dan Wolk had changed his tune on the soda…
Giving the Free Holiday Gift
by David N Hafter, MFT This column is about the passing along of your family’s history to…
Sunday Commentary II: On Personal Struggles with Sugar Addiction
While we have spent much of the week talking about the political machinations around the soda tax,…
Commentary: Threat of Beverage Industry Enough to Roll the Mayor Off Soda Tax Proposal
Many were stunned to see Mayor Dan Wolk bail on his signature issue just two weeks after…
Will Council Put a Soda Tax on the Ballot?
The Davis City Council this evening will be considering a number of potential revenue measures. While most…
Commentary: Does Proposed Extension of the Smoking Ban Unfairly Target Homeless Populations?
The city of Davis has long had a comprehensive no-smoking ordinance in place. Smoking is already not…
Avoiding Arguments and Power Struggles with Your Kids
By David Hafter, MFT I’m going to go out on a limb here and assume that I…
The Loss of Our National Identity and Farewell to the Grateful Dead
by David Hafter Once in a while you get shown the light In the strangest of places…
Teens and Anxiety
by David Hafter, MFT Many of us who work with teens in the mental health field have…
My View: Sugar Beverage Ordinance a Start, Not a Solution
This week Davis became the first community, with a very modest proposal, to start taking a stand…
Davis Becomes First City to Make Non-Sugary Drinks Default Children’s Beverage
The Davis City Council unanimously and with enthusiasm passed an ordinance making the city the first in…
City Introduces Ordinance Establishing Default Beverages to Children
Last fall, Davis Mayor Dan Wolk put forward his healthy children’s initiative, offering alternatives to sugary drinks…
A Wider Look at Bullying
By David Hafter My team of counselors provide prevention and early intervention services (small psychoeducational groups, classroom…
Kids’ Meal Beverage Choice Ordinance – Part I – Regulatory Options
By Leanna Sweha On May 5, the City Council will consider an ordinance to require Davis food…
Commentary: A Healthy Goal is a Good Goal For This Community
On Tuesday night there was a brief discussion on the Council Goals. Most of these are frankly…
What If?
By David N. Hafter In last month’s column I challenged parents to demonstrate to their kids, and…
Measles – Views from the Top and the Front Line
by Tia Will Robbie Pearl is the CEO of The Permanente Medical Group. As such he is…
Flu Epidemic in the U.S. Vaccinate All Pregnant Women
by Tia Will The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared a flu (influenza) epidemic in the…