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Davis City Council Votes to Maintain Respite Services Through June 2026, Explore New Location and Regional Partnership
The Davis City Council voted unanimously to continue operating the city’s daytime respite center at its L St. location through at least June 30, 2026, while developing a transition plan that includes transportation to Fourth & Hope in Woodland and evaluating a potential alternative site within the city limits.
Davis Rents Decline for First Time in Decade Due to New Student Housing
The average rent for apartments in Davis declined 1.8% from fall 2024 to fall 2025, due to the addition of thousands of new student housing beds, with the blended average monthly rent now at $2,711.
UC Davis Faces Backlash over Decision to Downgrade Equestrian Team
UC Davis’ decision to reclassify its Division I women’s equestrian team to club status has been met with criticism from athletes and supporters, who argue that the move is based on flawed data and reasoning, while the university maintains that it is rooted in long-term strategic planning and financial stewardship.
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Two Decades of Holding Power Accountable—With Your Help, We’ll Keep Going
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Court Watch: Judge Denies Bail, Hands Down 3-Year Sentence for Newport Beach Theft Case
A man was sentenced to three years in state prison for larceny and a wobbler offense after pleading guilty in Newport Beach court, with the judge denying bail and the defense offering no objections to the sentence.
Court Watch: Man with Schizophrenia Denied Reentry to Mental Health Facility, Faces Charges
A man with schizophrenia was remanded to custody and set bail at $10,000 after being denied reentry into a mental health facility and charged with felony vandalism, despite arguments from the defense and probation officer that he should receive mental health treatment.
Court Watch: Probation Violation Leads to 180-Day Jail Sentence for Van Nuys Man
A man was sentenced to 180 days in county jail after failing to provide documentation showing he completed required courses, despite his claim that he was never told to return to court with proof.
Court Watch: DUI Case Accused Faces Challenges with Rising Financial Demands for Resolution
An accused individual was ordered to pay the remaining balance of victim restitution and $265 in fines, as well as complete 40 hours of community service, before his case can be formally resolved.
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Two Decades of Holding Power Accountable—With Your Help, We’ll Keep Going
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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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