Bill Designed to Keep Innocent People out of Jail and Prevent Wrongful Convictions
Since 1989, experts estimate that nearly 200 people have been wrongly convicted in California. According to the…
Commentary: Properly Designing the Downtown Can Pave the Way to a Bright Future
The evolving discussion over the future of the Davis Downtown is critical to the future of Davis. …
Regents Approve LRDP but Want UC Davis to Work with City to Address Mitigation
The UC Board of Regents approved UC Davis’ new Long Range Development Plan, setting plans for 9050…
Defense Reaches Agreement with County Counsel on Visitation; Files Complaints with Sheriff’s Department for Excessive Force
Attorney Michelle Spaulding, representing Lyle Nooner, put on the record her difficulties, particularly in the last past…
Expert Narcotics Witness Gives Testimony against Alleged Methamphetamine Dealer
By Deana Medina During a preliminary hearing for defendant Jeremy Lee Deaton, the defense and prosecution stipulated…
That Time When Former Superintendent Murphy Couldn’t Explain What Happened to $5 Million in Facilities Money
It was a decade ago that the Vanguard chronicled, in a multi-part series, how former DJUSD Deputy…
City Seeks Additional Analysis and Means to Address Local Impacts of Campus Growth
(From Press Release) – In a detailed letter to the University of California Board of Regents on…
Woman Tells Her Story of Domestic Abuse in Preliminary Hearing
By Deana Medina A victim of domestic assault presented her testimony to the court during a preliminary…
Four Years After Eric Garner’s Death…
By Johanna Miller Four years ago today (July 17), Eric Garner was killed on Staten Island by…
City Continues to Push Back against Final EIR of LRDP
In a letter dated Tuesday, July 17, the city of Davis continued to express objection to the…
Attorney to File Motion to Order Yolo County Jail to Permit Visits with Her Client
A few weeks ago, the Vanguard reported on the alleged treatment of Lyle Nooner, who is in…
Davis’ Supervisors to Sponsor Resolution on Protecting Children and Keeping Families Together
On Tuesday, July 24, Don Saylor and Jim Provenza, the two county supervisors who represent Davis, will…
Man Tried for Bank Robbery: From Robbery to Theft
by Maryjo Nuñez A Yolo County man currently faces charges of second degree robbery of a bank…
Commentary: Is the LRDP Really that Bad?
The Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) process has been very interesting to observe. What I have seen…
Field & Pond Owner Responds to Ongoing Legal Battle
The owners of Field + Pond have been successful both in securing approval from the county as…
Dr. Melissa Moreno to Run for Yolo County Board of Education
(From Press Release) – Dr. Melissa Moreno, who holds a doctorate in education, is pleased to announce…
Judge Holds Defendant to Answer, Despite Video Showing Beating of Suspect by CHP Officers
By Tracy Ficaro The preliminary hearing for Hector Valdez Perez resumed on July 16, with the dash…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Citizens’ Right to Vote Is Only a One-Way Door
One of the biggest issues moving forward in 2020 is going to be the renewal of Measure…
How Black Lives Matter Changed the Way Americans Fight for Freedom
By Frank Leon Roberts Freedom fighters around the globe commemorate July 13 as the day that three…
A Look at the Crime Data Report
(From Press Release) California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released five annual criminal justice reports that provide law enforcement…
