The human desire for acceptance and belonging, probably rooted in our genetic code from millions of years of tribal life, can be expressed is some awfully ridiculous rivalries.  Some people flock to the logo of - Read more

Monday, August 30 – Friday, September 3, 2010 City Manager Bill Emlen announced his resignation last week.  If you missed it, check out his exit interview on the Davis Voice.  This week the Davis City - Read more

Maybe it’s the randomly super-warm days in the Bay Area this week (nowhere near Davis-hot, but apparently hot enough to cause a BART meltdown).  Maybe it’s because I just started working every day of the - Read more

Davis City Manager Bill Emlen announced today that he would be resigning his position to accept the position of Director of Resource Management with Solano County.  Emlen’s last day will be on September - Read more

There are plenty of jewels in the cultural crown of Davis, California. Different sizes, colors and values make up this crown. The value of these well placed jewels is greater then the sum. Let me share a real - Read more

Summer is coming to a close and soon our local government will be back in full swing with a plethora of public meeting.  This week, however, is pretty light with just a few opportunities to help influence the - Read more

A cat from The Domes decided to help me with today’s blog entry by jumping onto my lap when I wasn’t paying attention to her.  Crumb  says:  - Read more

Monday, August 16– Friday, August 20, 2010 There is but one opportunity to participate in a public meeting this week.  Friends of Davis trees, get thee down to the Tree Commission meeting on Thursday.  Click - Read more

In my sudden influx of free time, I’ve started (gasp!) reading for FUN again.  I know, I know—it’s a shocker.  But I currently find myself without sustenance for my now voracious appetite for written - Read more

The future of transportation lies in the realization that different modes of transport are equally important.  Currently, the automobile is the wheel that rules us all.  A cleaner, more humane and sustainable - Read more