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Letter: Equestrian Supporters Calls for Independent Review of Terminated Program
UC Davis’ decision to eliminate its NCAA Division I women’s equestrian program has drawn scrutiny, with requests for an independent review of the underlying financial and Title IX analyses prior to implementation. Critics cite concerns regarding transparency, governance, financial justification, student reliance interests, and potential Title IX implications.
Davis Pride Comedy Night Addresses LGBTQ+ Issues, Funds Advocacy Efforts
The third annual Davis Pride Comedy Night, scheduled for June 26, will allocate a portion of its proceeds to the Davis Phoenix Coalition, an organization supporting local LGBTQ+ initiatives. The event is set to feature drag performer and comedian Suzette Veneti as host, alongside headliner Scott Capurro and comedians Shannon Murphy and Marcus Williams. Organizers have indicated the program is intended for adult audiences, with an age restriction of 18 and older due to mature content.
Sunday Commentary | After Measure V, the Question Isn’t Whether Measure J Works — It’s Whether the State Will Continue to Allow It
The defeat of Measure V in Davis reaffirmed the structural impediments to peripheral housing development, despite the city’s acknowledged need for additional housing units. The Village Farms proposal, which included up to 1,800 housing units, was rejected by a margin of less than one percentage point, underscoring the enduring impact of Measure J, which mandates voter approval for such projects. This outcome intensifies scrutiny regarding the efficacy of local approval processes, particularly from entities such as the California Department of Housing and Community Development, which has previously identified Measure J as a potential constraint on housing production.
Davis Council Advances Expansion of Paid Parking Downtown, Lowers Proposed Initial Rate
The Davis City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to expand paid parking provisions to three additional downtown lots, concurrently reducing the proposed initial hourly rate from $3 to $1 following public commentary and municipal council deliberation.
Vanguard Court Watch
Fresno Judge Denies Early Probation Despite Employment Barriers
Fresno County Superior Court Judge Raj Singh Badhesha denied a request for early termination of probation, despite defense assertions of the accused’s full compliance with all stipulated terms and the demonstrable impediment to employment opportunities posed by the supervision status. The ruling ensures the individual’s probation will continue until its scheduled completion in September 2026, stemming from convictions for felony driving under the influence and evading peace officers.
Queens Judge Lifts $10,000 Bail Days after Setting It, Releasing Accused under Supervision Conditions
A Queens Criminal Court judge issued an order releasing an accused individual on nonmonetary conditions in a domestic violence case, thereby superseding a $10,000 cash bail previously imposed five days earlier. This judicial action occurred after the court ascertained the accused was concurrently subject to nonmonetary supervision in a distinct New York County Supreme Court proceeding.
Fraternity Peers, Detective Testify About Carlos Dominguez’s Behavior and Evidence Collection in Retrial
The murder retrial of Carlos Reales Dominguez resumed in Yolo County Superior Court, where jurors heard testimony from former fraternity associates and a Davis police detective concerning the investigation and collection of evidence pertaining to the alleged offenses.
COURT WATCH: Late Discovery Proceeds during Jury Selection, Despite Sanctions and Orders from Judge
Judge Michael Begert authorized defense attorneys to litigate allegations of persistent late discovery by prosecutors directly before the jury in a San Francisco criminal trial. Public Defender Jared Rudolph had renewed a motion for additional sanctions, asserting that Assistant District Attorney Rachael McDaniels provided further vital evidence on June 18, subsequent to a prior court order imposing sanctions for similar discovery violations. Rudolph contended that the continued noncompliance, involving information from investigations over two years old, indicated a systemic issue within the District Attorney’s Office.
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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