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Op-ed | Let’s Play Contamination Whack-a-Mole with Opponents of Village Farms Davis
Opponents of the Village Farms Davis project are using fear-mongering tactics to scare the public about the potential risks of PFAS contamination in the groundwater beneath the Old Davis Landfill, when in fact the risk is infinitesimally low and the City of Davis is the primary source of PFAS contamination in the Yolo Bypass.
Davis Amtrak Station Receives $1M for Bicycle and Pedestrian Upgrades from Rep. Mike Thompson
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson presented a $1 million federal check to the City of Davis to support bicycle and pedestrian improvements at the Davis Amtrak Station, which will improve access for residents south of the station and enhance multimodal access.
Op-ed | I Don’t Want Davis to Change. That’s Why I’m Voting Yes on Measure V.
A Davis resident reflects on their childhood experience with affordable housing and encourages others to vote Yes on Measure V to support diversity and prevent families from being priced out of the city.
Op-ed | Village Farms: A Realistic Path to Affordable Housing in Davis
The Village Farms Affordable Housing Plan is designed to maximize its chances of being built by leveraging the federal 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, its prime location, improved donated land, early delivery, and real cash contribution.
Vanguard Court Watch
Court Watch: Judge Upholds Punitive Fees for Accused Despite Financial Hardship Plea
Judge Maria D. Hernandez upheld the punitive fees and imposed additional restitution fees after the accused pleaded guilty to six counts, including felonies and misdemeanors, despite the public defender’s request for a reduction in fees due to the accused’s financial hardship.
Court Watch: Judge Orders Supplemental Competency Report over Prosecution Objection in Yolo County Court
The defense requested a supplemental competency report to ensure a fair hearing, and the judge agreed to order it, stating that it is in everyone’s best interest to get the report right.
Court Watch: Judge Rejects Defense Motion to Release Accused to Treatment Program
A Yolo County Superior Court judge denied a request to release an accused individual to a treatment program, rejecting defense arguments that he was not given a meaningful opportunity to complete residential care before being remanded into custody.
Court Watch: Judge Orders Accused to Appear in Person within Hours Despite Reported Lack of Transportation
A Yolo County Superior Court judge ordered an accused person to appear in person to seek recall of an outstanding warrant, despite the defense’s assertion that he had no transportation to reach the courthouse.
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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