Repo Man Jury Acquits on Battery, Hangs on Grand Theft; Convicts on Lesser Charge
In a trial that has and will receive more attention due to the subpoena of the Vanguard’s…
Philosophically Divided Council Votes to Implement CFD
In the end the decision on the CFD (Community Facilities District) came down to philosophy, with both…
The Criminal Cottage Industry Operating in Family Courts
By Tilahun Yilma I made the greatest blunder of my life when I followed the advice of…
Repo Case Wraps Up With Compelling Arguments For Reasonable Doubt
by Antoinnette Borbon After what both prosecution and defense called a long four days of trial, the…
California is Finally Getting Serious about Police Reform
by Chauncee Smith On a daily basis, Americans now see people of color unjustifiably killed by law…
Repo Man Case Wraps Up
By Jackie Snyder and Lauren King People v. Bonilla concluded today after the testimony of three additional…
Benefit Concert for Natalie Wormeli Featuring Spangler, Sweet 100s and Steve Kahn
Please join us for a benefit concert at Stonegate Country Club on May 29th, to raise money…
Yolo DA’s Office Attempts to Subpoena Vanguard Reporter to Testify in Repo Man Trial
By Lauren King CEO and lead reporter for the Davis Vanguard, David Greenwald, was subpoenaed and ordered…
Commentary: The Key Question is Who Will the Council Represent on the CFD Vote?
Tonight, the Davis City Council will be asked to adopt a series of resolutions that form the…
Commentary: Should Police Rethink When to Use Force?
It is a key question that increasingly we have to address. The case of Walter Scott in…
Defendant Takes the Stand in Repo Man Trial
By Jackie Snyder, Makisha Singh and Tiffany Yeh On May 4, 2015, the trial of Guillermo, Sandra…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Both Parties Fall Short on the Issue of Police Accountability
The recent incidents in South Carolina and Baltimore, on top of the incidents from last year in…
City Manager Discusses Employee Morale, the Fire Department, and Economic Development in Follow Up to Meyer Report
On Friday, the Vanguard joined new City Manager Dirk Brazil and former City Manager John Meyer, who,…
Kids’ Meal Beverage Choice Ordinance – Part II – Scientific Evidence
by Leanna Sweha Here we will look at what researchers at UC Davis are learning about the…
Speaker Explains How Implicit Bias Leads to Biased Policing
Keynote Speaker Michael Roosevelt talks about unconscious bias at the SF Justice Summit in San Francisco…
Sunday Commentary: Avoiding Repeating the Mistakes of Davis Budget History
I look at articles like Dan Carson’s (5/2, New City Staff Forecast Says Fiscal Year to End…
Who Will Our Council Members Represent?
by Michelle Millet On Tuesday council will vote on whether or not to approve the formation of…
Before Jo Case Can Become Family Court Matter, It’s an Immigration Issue
When Judge David Rosenberg summarily denied the defense’s motion for a new trial, he clearly felt he…
Target of SF Police Texting Scandal Speaks Out At Justice Event
When the racist text messages sent by at least ten members of the San Francisco Police Department…
My View: Baltimore Prosecutor Makes Quick Call, She Better Hope It’s the Right One
As all the trouble was unfolding in Baltimore, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi held his annual…
