Court Withdraws Plea Agreement after Hearing Victim Impact Statements
By Kristen Tuntland Friday, March 8 was a regular morning in Department 9 of the Yolo County…
Jury Finds Pin Guilty of Possession and Discharge of a Firearm
By Pedro Maturana The trial of Sok Cheat Pin concluded on Friday afternoon with the jury finding…
Court Fines and Fees Are Literally Trapping Poor People in the System for Life
When you think of pressing criminal justice reform issues you may think of wrongful convictions, over-prosecution, the…
Sunday Commentary: Council’s Dilemma – Do They Listen to Stakeholders or the Experts on Parking?
Given the time of night it was on Tuesday and where they were in the meeting, delay…
Sunday Commentary: Stephon Clark’s Death Will Lead to Changes
If people want to understand better the impact of the protests against the Sacramento DA and AG’s…
My View: Addressing Student Housing Needs Has Been Slow Progress
The year was 2002. A few months after 9/11. The second year of George W. Bush’s eight year presidential term. Davis Mayor was Susie Boyd. That was the last time the city of Davis had a market rate apartment complex open.
District Attorney Won’t File Charges against 84 Arrested Monday at Stephon Clark Protest
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau SACRAMENTO – After the city of Sacramento police were accused of…
DHS Secretary Insists There is No Family Separation Policy
By Brian Tashman Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen testified on Wednesday before the House Committee…
A Minor Alleges that Her Father Figure Uncle Raped Her
By Lemuel Herg “SG,” the victim and complaining witness, alleges that when she was 14 years old,…
Council Approves Resolution Declaring a Climate Emergency
The council on Tuesday backed a consent item approving a resolution declaring a climate emergency. The resolution…
Mass Student Walkout, Capitol Procession Mark Another Day of Stephon Clark Protests
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau SACRAMENTO – College and high school students staged coordinated walkouts,…
Guest Commentary: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Programs Are Key to Reaching Climate Resilience and Sustainability in the Agri-Food System
By Leanna Sweha There has been extensive discussion about climate change and the agri-food system, including in…
Man Set on Fire – What Happened?
By Linnea Patterson, Shaden Cortez and Bryce Gaston Testimonies Continued in the Man Caught on Fire Case…
Commentary: Council’s Decision to Delay Decision on Parking – the Good and the Bad
How many times have we seen council, in their desire to make a decision on a controversial…
Police Killings Fire Up Sacramento Heat Early – 84 Arrests Monday Didn’t Cool Things Off
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau SACRAMENTO – It’s not summer here quite yet, but the hot…
Why I Ride – Iben Wilson
By Jennifer Ann Gordon As a child in Denmark, Iben Wilson rode her bike everywhere…to see friends,…
Jealous Boyfriend Pours Gasoline on Man and Lights Him on Fire, Victim Testifies
By Linnea Patterson “If she was gonna leave, she was gonna leave with someone ugly,” was the…
Footage Shows Man Firing a Gun, No Weapon Found
By Pedro Maturana The trial of Sok Cheat Pin resumed Wednesday with the prosecution calling more witnesses…
Council Does Not Make a Decision as Tensions Rise about Paid Parking Proposal
By Linnea Patterson and David Greenwald City Hall was packed on Tuesday night to hear the city…
AG Investigations Finds No Criminal Charges Can Be Sustained in Clark Shooting
(From Press Release) – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra today announced the results of an independent investigation…
