City Wants Answers, Action from the University on the Housing Front
The city of Davis has stepped up with support for some additional student housing, but UC Davis…
Council Unanimously Votes to Approve Sterling Apartment Project
As the hour approached midnight and the council listed to dozens of citizens on both sides, including…
Commentary: Too Much Made on Both Sides of the MRIC Certification Issue
I went back and forth in my mind over whether certifying the EIR for Mace Ranch Innovation…
Council Votes 4-1 to Allow MRIC to Go Forward with Certification Process
On Tuesday night, the council took a step forward by directing staff to initiate the EIR certification…
City to Divest from Wells Fargo Banking Services
Council Sends Message by Not Sending Current Bankers an RFP Council sent a message to Wells Fargo…
City Ponders Next Steps on LRDP Including Engaging Regents
The city received a response on January 25 from Interim Chancellor Ralph Hexter on the LRDP (Long…
Hyatt House Passes Unanimously with Backing from Neighbors
What began as one of the most contentious issues facing this community ended with unanimous support from…
Council to Look at Rental Ordinance
Unlike many other communities, Davis lacks a rental ordinance. As a result, as staff notes, “some residential…
Rejecting Draconian Measures, Council Narrows Focus on Dealing with Panhandling
The Davis City Council again heard concerns from residents and downtown property and business owners about the…
Council Approves Letter to University on Changes to LRDP
In what has likely been the most discussed topic in the second part of 2016 (although there…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Why a Sanctuary City?
On Wednesday, the Vanguard, the Davis Phoenix Coalition and the Human Relations Commission held a forum, which…
Monday Morning Thoughts: CalTrans Waiting on Davis on Richards Re-Direct
While much has been made about the congestive nature of Richards Boulevard and plans are being made…
Guest Commentary: City of Davis Commitments As a Sanctuary City
By Robb Davis and Lucas Frerichs In the past several weeks we have had the opportunity to…
Yolo County and City of Davis Partner on CCE
(From Press Release) – Yolo County and the City of Davis have taken an important step to…
Commentary: Council Steps Up to Try to Meet Fiscal Challenge
On Tuesday night the Davis City Council did not take any votes, but it is clear that…
No Vote Yet on Hyatt House, Seems to Have Council Support to Move Forward with Modifications
The council chose to defer actions on the Hyatt House for at least two weeks. From their…
Council Affirms February Vote for Gandhi Statue in Central Park after Long Contentious Meeting
In February, the Davis City Council on consent voted 5-0 to accept a Gandhi statue, donated from…
Council Takes Strong First Step Toward General Plan
If the Davis City Council is going to be able to bring the community along on a…
Monday Morning Thoughts II: When Should We Build a New Sports Complex?
My concern at the time when this process was initiated last fall was that I did not…
Changing of the Guard with the City Council
On Tuesday night, the city of Davis and the city council said goodbye to Dan Wolk, whose…