BREAKING NEWS: Paso Fino Hearing Cancelled
The Vanguard has received word that the Planning Commission hearing on Paso Fino scheduled for 7 pm…
Commentary: Making the Case to the Public on Innovation Parks
I have already seen a few emails from residents in the vicinities of the various proposed innovation…
Sierra Club Yolano Group Opposes Current Proposals for the Paso Fino Development
by Alan Pryor and Pam Nieberg Several proposals for the development of the old Haussler homestead off…
Sunday Commentary: City Budget Could Become Greatest Threat to Open Space, Environment
For the past several weeks, I have been reading about concerns that people have regarding city greenbelts…
My View: The Courage to Kill a Bad Proposed Innovation Park
A lot of people have talked about a concept of demolition by neglect, where there are buildings…
Proposed Davis Innovation Center (Video)
Last week, developers from the Davis Innovation Center came to the community chambers to provide an overview…
My View: Time to Reengage the Public
One of the interesting things about the MRAP controversy is that it reengaged the public as we…
City Looks to Ordinance to Promote and Facilitate ADU’s
In July of 2013, the Davis City Council, by a 3-2 vote, made a very controversial decision…
Davis Innovation Center Outreach Meeting on August 28
The Davis Innovation Center team has scheduled several meetings in the next few weeks to seek community…
Conversation on Nishi Goes Both Ways
In the past week, the Vanguard was asked to invite the public to join the conversation on…
Greenbelt Issue at Paso Fino Remains a Touchy Subject
Later this week, residents will be meeting with Mayor Dan Wolk to discuss their concerns with the…
Innovation Centers – FAQ Part 2
By Rob White As a continuation of the article last week on Frequently Asked Questions, I offer…
Innovation Centers – FAQ Part 1
by Rob White Though I know there has been significant discussion to date on the who, what,…
Paso Fino Generates Community Questions About Greenbelts, Infill, Density
On May 28, the Planning Commission voted 3-2 to allow developers to create a small, eight-unit infill…
Should the City Develop on Greenbelts?
A little over a week ago, the Davis Planning Commission voted 3-2 to permit a developer to…
News Briefs: City Gets Grant for Gateway Project; Meet the New City Council
Davis Receives Grant for Downtown University Gateway Plan The State of California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) has…
Davis City Council Candidates Question 7: Vision for Davis
Editor’s Note: Every week on Friday the Vanguard will send all five of the candidates a question…
The Village Movement Coming Soon?
by Renee Dryfoos It should be no surprise that thousands of people are turning 65 each and…
Sunday Commentary: Saylor Tries to Get Hands in Davis’ Economic Development
For those who missed it, emerging out of the city-county two-by-two is a very ominous sign for…
Supervisor Saylor Pushes For More County Involvement in Davis’ Economic Development Initiative
At the last council meeting, Chief Innovation Officer Rob White, at midnight, presented a staff report asking…