University Host Communities Face Financial Challenges
by Doby Fleeman Across the globe, communities that host world-class research universities share much in common. Most…
Sunday Commentary II: Does the Community Support Yard Waste Bins?
As one who has encouraged the city to get behind the use of social engagement and other…
The Lack of Vision Paradox, Part II
On Sunday, I published a column, “The Lack of Vision Paradox, Part I.” In it, I argued…
Sunday Commentary II: The Lack of Vision Paradox, Part I
In her debut column with the Vanguard, UC Davis Chancellor Linda Katehi put forth a vision: “UC…
Community Once Again Breaks the Silence of Racism and Other Indignities
While the third annual Breaking the Silence of Racism event did not come close to matching what…
My View: New Police Conflict Resolution Program Could Change Community-Police Relations
In the last several months across the nation, we have seen play out in Ferguson and Staten…
City of Davis To Implement Community-Police Alternative Conflict Resolution Pilot Program
The city of Davis is implementing a restorative justice-style alternative conflict resolution pilot program that will enable…
Mayor’s Corner: Affordable Housing and the Arts Alliance
(Editor’s note: This month, Dan Wolk writes, “For this week’s column, I’ve asked my friend and colleague,…
My View: Vote on CFD Represents A Lost Opportunity For Community
When the Davis City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday to move the CFD (Community Facilities District) forward, the…
Sunday Commentary II: What Breaking the Silence of Racism Means in 2015
In December 2012, the Davis Human Relations Commission held a public event at the Davis Community Chambers….
Following Up on Summer Lunches and the Bicycle Accident
In Saturday’s article “When Bike Meets Car,” I describe and opine on an accident that occurred around…
My View II: The Infill Discussion
This past Tuesday, the Davis City Council may or may not have put to rest the issue…
My View: When Bike Meets Car
Watch the video above taken from my dashcam yesterday around noon at the corner of F and…
More Anti-Jewish Graffiti Found at a Jewish Student Organization House in Davis
Following on the heels of last week’s hate graffiti discovery at the Jewish fraternity, on Wednesday the…
Commentary: Does Davis Need to Be More Like Woodland?
There was an interesting and thought-provoking column from John Mott-Smith this week and, while the overall subject…
Upon Further Review: Civility at Davis City Council Meetings
When the Vanguard first started to cover Davis City Council meetings, they really were in many ways…
Commentary: Paso Fino and the Impact of Infill Housing on Larger Housing Issues
On Sunday, in case you missed it, the Vanguard finally took a position on Paso Fino. The…
ADL Denounces Anti-Semitic Graffiti, Offers Reward For Information On Hate Crime
The Davis Police Department is continuing its investigation into the reported hate crime that occurred in in…
Monday Morning Thoughts II: The Need for Calmer Heads on Israeli-Palestinian Issue
(Editor’s note: I had originally put my thoughts on two subjects together as per my usual Monday…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Cart Before Community Discussion on CCE?
(Editor’s note: I had originally put my thoughts on two subjects together as per my usual Monday…