Commentary: Body Cameras Don’t Work if They Aren’t Turned On
In the wake of a series of high profile police incidents, Davis, like many cities across the…
The Police Should Be on Trial
by Steve Hampton The Yolo County district attorney is charging five people, including three black men, with…
Sunday Commentary: We Need to Acknowledge that Race Played a Fundamental Role in the Picnic Day Incident
We all want to believe that we live in a color-blind society where there are objective truths…
City of Davis: Retract False Statements about Picnic Day Fight
by William Kelly As Alexander Craver, Antwoine Perry, Iszir Price, Angelica Reyes, and Elijah Williams prepare to…
Commentary: Deputy DA’s Antics Are Unique in Yolo County
Last week, the Vanguard received pushback for criticizing Supervising Deputy DA Ryan Couzens. The problem is that…
Couzens Backs Off Increased Bail Demand in Picnic Day Case; Prelim Set for July 27
A week after demanding to double the bail on Elijah Williams, one of the defendants in the…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Charges in Picnic Day Case Will Come Down to Certain Facts
Last week for the first time we got to see the charges against the Picnic Day suspects. …
My View: Lack of Transparency in the Process Breeds Anger and Distrust
On Tuesday there were about 10 people who came to give public comment on the continuing situation…
Commentary: Inexplicable Delays Will Leave Davis without Police Oversight for Months
When Bob Aaronson let city officials know in March that he would not be renewing his contract…
Council to Look at Police Oversight System in July
The Davis City Council will be looking at two separate issues on police oversight. Questions and concerns…
Fourth Arrest Confirmed in Picnic Day Incident
The Picnic Day incident on April 22 that has drawn so much local attention saw three men…
Commentary: Does Picnic Day Need to Be Reined In?
I have heard and read the calls for changes to Picnic Day in light of some well-publicized…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Changing Police Oversight on the Fly is the Problem with Picnic Day
Every system of government has strengths and weaknesses. But one of the key things is that you…
Sunday Commentary: Those Who Think I’m Anti-Police Don’t Get It
It was Friday, early evening. I was home resting after a long week, and not feeling particularly…
Commentary: Unwarranted Attack on a Councilmember Combined with Inconsistent Editorial Standards
Remember two weeks ago we called out the Enterprise’s editor for rushing in to defend columnist Bob…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Need for Calmer Heads…
Contrary to the notion being drummed up by columnist Bob Dunning, the city took strong steps last…
Sunday Commentary: Why Are We Taking This Out on Picnic Day?
When I first heard of the incident on Picnic Day, the entire episode seemed overblown in the…
City Revises Plainclothes Officer Policy in Wake of Picnic Day
The city on Thursday afternoon put out revisions in two key areas following the Picnic Day incident….
Commentary: Columnist Just Doesn’t Get It on Need for Impartial Investigator
The title of Bob Dunning’s latest column really says it all: “No matter who investigates, someone will…
Commentary: The Community Needs to Know What Happened
On Tuesday night, about 24 people came to public comment to speak about their concerns about what…