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01/22/2026

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01/22/2026

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01/22/2026

Alberto Preciado has been named the new Finance Director for the City of Davis, starting February 2nd. With 18 years in government finance, Preciado will oversee all Finance Department functions, previously serving as finance and budget manager for the City of Citrus Heights.

Alberto Preciado has been appointed as Finance Director for the City of Davis, bringing with him 18 years of experience in the government finance sector.

01/22/2026

Mathematics of Survival: Davis Needs a Living Wage

Low-wage service workers in Davis, California struggle to afford the high cost of living, despite projected wage increases. The article suggests that raising wages is an investment in the local economy, and proposes tiered wage structures to balance the needs of workers and small businesses.

https://davisvanguard.org/2026/01/poverty-wages-davis-community/

01/22/2026

Opinion | After 25 Years, Measure J Forces Davis to Reckon With What It Has Actually Produced

The Davis City Council's decision to place the Village Farms project on the June ballot has sparked debate over Measure J, a 25-year-old policy impacting housing availability and prices in Davis. Critics argue the policy's structure, rather than individual applicants, is at fault for the city's housing issues.

https://davisvanguard.org/2026/01/village-farms-project-debate/

01/21/2026

Sacramento’s Cornerstone Development Earns Bronze World Habitat Award

Cornerstone, a mixed-income affordable housing development in South Sacramento, has been awarded a Bronze World Habitat Award. The development, providing housing for over 400 people, is a partnership between Mutual Housing California and Habitat for Humanity Greater Sacramento. It's a model for homelessness prevention and community development.

Cornerstone, a mixed-income affordable housing development in South Sacramento, has been awarded a Bronze World Habitat Award for its role in affordable housing, homelessness prevention and community development, providing housing for over 400 people and offering financial coaching, support services...

01/21/2026

Unanimous Vote Sends Village Farms Project to June 2026 Election

Davis City Council advances the Village Farms development to a citywide ballot. The project includes 100 lower-income affordable units and 150 market-rate buildings. The final decision on land-use changes will be made by voters in a special election on June 2, 2026.

https://davisvanguard.org/2026/01/davis-city-council-approves-village-farms/

01/21/2026

Court Commissioner Ryan Davis, currently serving at Sacramento County Superior Court, has announced his candidacy for Yolo County Superior Court judge. Davis brings a wealth of experience from his roles as a public defender, deputy attorney general, and law professor.

Court Commissioner Ryan Davis has announced his candidacy for Yolo County Superior Court judge, citing his long-standing connection to the community and commitment to the fair administration of justice.

01/21/2026

Bay Area Residents Protest Trump Administration’s Policies on ICE and Venezuela

Thousands of Bay Area residents joined a national protest against President Donald Trump's administration on the first anniversary of his inauguration. The demonstration, organized by Women's March, called for mass resistance, protection of civil liberties, and an end to mass deportations.

https://davisvanguard.org/2026/01/bay-area-walkout-trump-policies/

01/20/2026

Op-ed | Poll Makes Clear: Village Farms Will Not Be Approved by Voters

Recent Nextdoor poll indicates overwhelming opposition to the Village Farms proposal, with 98% against and only 15% in favor. The poll, viewed over 2500 times, suggests the measure is statistically unlikely to pass, even if all undecided voters supported it.

A recent poll on Nextdoor shows that the Village Farms proposal is overwhelmingly unpopular and has no chance of passing, with only 15% support and a one in 100 quintillion chance of passing.

01/19/2026

California Senator Scott Wiener proposes a $23 billion bond to fund scientific research across the state, amid federal cuts. The bond would support research in health, agriculture, pandemic threats, and wildfire resilience, with affordability requirements for publicly funded research.

Senate Bill 895 would place a $23 billion bond before voters in November 2026 to fund scientific research across California, while requiring discounts on drugs developed with public funding, and is supported by Eleni Kounalakis, the University of California Office of the President, and the United Au...

01/19/2026

Op-Ed | Rebuttal to Village Farms Flood Control Claims

Concerns have been raised over the proposed Village Farms development in Davis due to its incomplete flood control plan. Critics argue the project's stormwater strategy is not fully specified or validated, and the approval process is being rushed, leaving the community in the dark.

The Village Farms project in Davis lacks a comprehensive flood plan and relies on unproven engineering design principles, posing a major flood risk to the city and its residents.