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Op-ed | What the School Closure Plan Is Lacking, Part 2: The 1,293 Students Who Don’t Exist
The district’s school closure plan is based on a flawed method that excludes 15.7% of the students, resulting in an inaccurate enrollment projection and potentially leading to the closure of schools that serve a large number of interdistrict transfer students.
Davis Unveils Detailed Draft Response to Feedback on Village Farms Project
The City of Davis has released a partial draft response to comments on the Village Farms Davis project’s Environmental Impact Report, which addresses concerns raised by residents, environmental groups, housing advocates and regional agencies regarding the conversion of farmland, traffic, flood risk, hazardous materials and greenhouse gas emissions.
Op-ed | Davis City Council Urged to Reconsider Fire Station Plans at Village Farms
The Davis City Council and Planning Commission should amend the Village Farms project to remove any references to a fourth fire station, as the city can save money by repositioning existing fire stations and using the land for affordable housing.
Vanguard Court Watch
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Court Watch: Judge Sets Bail above County Schedule in Yolo County Case
A Yolo County judge set bail at more than double the amount recommended under the county’s bail schedule, prompting defense objections that the figure was excessive and unsupported by the record.
Judge Orders Hospitalization of Accused Despite Psychologist’s Recommendation against It
Judge Paul K. Richardson ordered the accused to be hospitalized despite the recommendation of a licensed psychologist for outpatient treatment, citing the accused’s unpredictable behavior and lack of cooperation with the probation department.
Court Watch: Judge Keeps Accused in Custody Despite Medical Concerns in Long-Running Felony Assault Case
A Yolo County judge denied the release of an accused man from custody in a felony assault case, citing serious medical concerns and the risk of flight, and set bail at $20,000.
Chief Attorney Says Public Defender’s Office Will Not Comply with Court Order to Take More Cases
Chief Attorney Matt Gonzalez argued in court that the judge has no authority to order the Public Defender’s Office to take on more felony cases, warning such an order would violate attorneys’ limits and clients’ constitutional rights.
Vanguard incarcerated press
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Vanguard Incarcerated Press – July 2025
The July edition of the Vanguard Incarcerated Press features stories from incarcerated individuals that expose the cruelty of the prison system and highlight the resilience of those who endure it, while also advocating for free speech, human rights, and prison reform.
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: Nuances
I must admit arriving at California Medical Facility Vacaville (CMF) was an answered prayer for me. Since…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: The Uncaged Writer By D. Razor Babb, ‘Perspectives from the Cellblock’
Early 2019, nearly a year before anyone had even heard of a Covid pandemic, Dr. Joan Parkin…
Vanguard Incarcerated Press: It’s a Wonderful Life (Sentence) – A George Bailey Moment during a Secretary of Corrections Visit
Every Christmas, network TV airs the black-and-white classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” with Jimmy Stewart. There is…
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