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Join The Vanguard in Celebrating 20 Years of Impactful Journalism
The Vanguard has launched ticket sales and sponsorships for its 20th Anniversary Fundraiser on June 14 at the Wednesday Club in Suisun, honoring five public defenders and celebrating 20 years of impactful journalism and community advocacy.
Op-ed | Concerns Raised over Fourth Fire Station in Willowgrove Development
The City Council is being urged to address two significant issues related to the Willowgrove project, namely the potential cost of a fourth fire station and the potential fiscal risks of a proposed Down Payment Assistance (DPA) program, before taking final action on the project.
Analysis Finds Davis Not on Track to Meet Housing Requirements without Approval of Two Voter Projects
Davis is at risk of falling short of its lower-income housing requirements, which could lead to increased state intervention and scrutiny of local policies, unless two large peripheral projects – Willowgrove and Village Farms – are approved and built.
Davis City Council to Consider Willowgrove Housing Proposal
The Davis City Council is considering the 232-acre Willowgrove housing proposal, which includes 1,250 housing units, 250 of which are affordable, and is intended to address the city’s long-standing housing shortage, with the project’s fate ultimately resting with Davis voters in November 2026.
Op-ed | Why I Changed My Mind on Village Farms
Davis City Councilmember Bapu Vaitla voted in favor of Village Farms’ affordable housing proposal after the developer made a commitment to build 280 affordable units, 80 moderate-income homes, and 100 units if necessary, as well as dedicating over half of the development’s acreage to parks, greenbelts, habitat, playfields, and urban agriculture.
Vanguard Court Watch
Join The Vanguard in Celebrating 20 Years of Impactful Journalism
The Vanguard has launched ticket sales and sponsorships for its 20th Anniversary Fundraiser on June 14 at the Wednesday Club in Suisun, honoring five public defenders and celebrating 20 years of impactful journalism and community advocacy.
Court Orders Continued Detention for Accused Despite Defense’s Release Plan
The court denied the request for release of the accused, citing their prior history of violence and possession of a weapon, despite the defense’s plan to provide housing and mental health treatment, and set the trial for June 29.
Deputy Public Defender Files Motion to Disqualify L.A. County Judge from All Her Cases
Deputy Public Defender Rhonda Haymon filed a motion to disqualify Judge Lauren Weis Birnstein from all of her cases, alleging bias against her based on her extracurricular activities and desire to become a judge.
Accused Held in Custody in Low-Level Theft Case Despite Minimal Loss
An accused remained in custody following a Yolo County Superior Court hearing, as the court declined to reduce the felony charge or grant release due to concerns beyond the value of the alleged loss and the accused’s failure to appear in court.
Court Allows Conditional PARS Release over DA Objection in Bail Review Hearing
A judge granted a conditional release under the Pre-Arraignment Release System over prosecutorial objection, as the defense argued the accused could not afford bail in time to care for his mother following surgery.
Vanguard incarcerated press
Join The Vanguard in Celebrating 20 Years of Impactful Journalism
The Vanguard has launched ticket sales and sponsorships for its 20th Anniversary Fundraiser on June 14 at the Wednesday Club in Suisun, honoring five public defenders and celebrating 20 years of impactful journalism and community advocacy.
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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