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Opinion | Skepticism about Village Farms Misses the Larger Housing Reality
Davis voters must decide whether to approve the proposed Village Farms development, which promises affordable housing, or to continue the city’s decades-long trend of underproduction and risk losing Measure J, which could result in even less affordable housing.
Letter: After Decades of Farmland Preservation, Davis Must Now Prioritize Housing
Davis has successfully preserved thousands of acres of farmland in the past 25 years, and Measure V aims to build affordable housing and provide seed money for its construction.
Davis Mayor Issues Statement Supporting Survivors, City Cancels Annual César Chávez Celebration
The mayor of Davis issued a statement in response to allegations of sexual misconduct involving César Chávez, and the city announced it will cancel its annual celebration honoring the late farmworker leader.
Advocates Allege Title IX Disparities as Pressure Mounts to Reinstate UC Davis Equestrian Team
Parents and supporters are alleging systemic gender inequities in UC Davis athletics, citing data that shows women athletes receive less funding, treatment, and institutional support than their male counterparts, and are threatening to pursue a Title IX lawsuit if the university does not address the issues.
Vanguard Court Watch
Judge Intervenes in Plea Deal, Assists Prosecution in Restructuring Disposition in Drug Case
Judge Linda Clark granted an informal deferred entry of judgment for a man facing felony and misdemeanor drug-related charges, allowing him to enter a diversion program and have his other charges dropped if he completes it.
Court Denies Defense Request to Delay Trial for Mental Health Diversion Preparation
The Sacramento Superior Court judge denied the defense’s request for a continuance of the trial proceedings, despite the defense arguing she lacked sufficient time to prepare a mental health diversion petition for the accused.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Public Defender Request, Sets Bail in Newport Beach Felony Case
Judge Hernandez denied a request for a public defender and set bail during an arraignment for an accused facing multiple felony charges, citing the accused’s financial information and criminal history as factors.
Court Watch: Judge Grants Motion to Consolidate Defendants Despite Defense Claim One Is Alleged Victim
Judge Harry M. Dorfman granted the prosecution’s motion to consolidate two defendants into a single case, despite defense arguments that one of the accused was also an alleged victim and should be tried separately.
Vanguard incarcerated press
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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