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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.
(Updated with response) Davis Officials Condemn Antisemitic Messaging Displayed During May Day Event
City of Davis officials issued a statement condemning a banner displayed during a May 1 gathering in Central Park that appeared to support the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, while acknowledging constitutional protections for free speech.
Analysis: Critics Question Village Farms Affordable Housing Plan — But Davis’ Own History Suggests Land Dedication Works
The Village Farms project in Davis has been criticized for its affordable housing strategy, but this criticism is unfounded as land dedication has been a successful model for producing affordable housing in California and Davis, and the project includes additional guarantees to ensure the housing is built.
Applicants Reacts To Davis City Council Decision to Place Willowgrove on November Ballot
The Davis City Council voted unanimously to place the proposed Willowgrove housing development on the November 2026 ballot, which includes 1,250 homes, parks, recreational facilities, and neighborhood-serving retail space, and is designed to address the city’s declining enrollment in the Davis Joint Unified School District.
UC Davis Graduation Season Kicks Off with Justice Shama Mesiwala as Speaker
UC Davis will hold eight professional school and Graduate Studies ceremonies and five undergraduate ceremonies this week, featuring commencement addresses from Justice Shama Mesiwala and Dr. Paul Tran, as well as nine cultural and affinity celebrations.
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 Watch: Judge Allows Continued Outpatient Treatment in Narcotics Case Despite Push for Custody
The judge allowed the accused to remain on probation and continue outpatient treatment, denying the prosecution’s request for residential treatment due to the potential consequences for the accused’s family.
Court Watch: Expert Testimony Highlights Potentially Biased Language in Murder Trial
The defense argued in a post-conviction hearing that the language used during the original criminal trial included implicit racial bias in violation of the California Racial Justice Act, while the prosecution maintained that their language had no bearing on the jury’s decision-making.
COURT WATCH: Unhoused Individual in Distress after Orange County Jail Sentence
An unhoused individual in Newport Beach, California was sentenced to Orange County jail after pleading guilty to loitering and unlawful camping, and was met with visible distress in court due to language barriers and confusion about the detention process.
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.
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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