Local Leaders Discussed the Sustainability and Accessibility of Downtown Plan in Webinar
By Lauren Smith DAVIS — On Monday Oct. 26, the Davis Vanguard hosted a Downtown Plan Webinar where…
Zoom Court Technical Difficulties Prevent Key Witness from Testifying
By Bianca Estrada WOODLAND – A bizarre domestic violence preliminary hearing Tuesday here in Yolo County Superior…
District Attorney’s Office Cuts Deal to Keep Man Out of Prison, and Avoid Deportation for Victim
By Kianna Anvari WOODLAND — It’s more than a bit unusual for a deputy district attorney to…
Math Problem Stumps Court; Time-Served Confusion Delays Court for Defendant
By Tiffany Devlin SACRAMENTO – In the end, it was a math problem that stumped the court…
DA Animal Cruelty Prosecution Chief Demands 7 Years, or Woman Who Set Fire to Dog Headed to Trial
By Cailin Garcia SACRAMENTO — Head of the District Attorney’s Office Sacramento Animal Cruelty Prosecution Unit Hilary…
COVID-19 Court Delays Create Urgency for Backed-Up North State Judges
By Dylan Ferguson FRESNO/SACRAMENTO – It’s no secret in superior courts around the north part of the…
After 1st DUI Led to Manslaughter, Man’s 2nd DUI Could Mean 3 Years in Prison
By Roxanna Jarvis SACRAMENTO – James Epperson pleaded no contest this week in Sacramento County Superior Court…
Last Minute Voting Resources and Information
By Gabriella Garcia Presidential elections are overwhelming and it can be difficult to find the right information….
Woodsmoke Annual Report Details Provided at Natural Resources Commission Meeting
By Zohd Khan DAVIS — During last Monday’s Natural Resources Commission on Oct. 26, Deputy Police Chief…
U.S. Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
By Gabriella Garcia On Oct. 27, former academic Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed as the new Supreme…
Student Opinion: California Fires Rage: A Grim Reminder of Climate Change
By Jacob Vito It appears that 2020 is a year of records and none of them good….
Commentary: Some Election Day Local Picks
By David M. Greenwald I don’t envy the job of national prognosticators, but at least they get…
Guest Commentary: Why Black People Must Be Informed And Empowered About Their Rights With The Police
by Marshal Arnwine To this day, I have not been able to watch the whole video of…
Sacramento Region, Cities Around U.S. Boarding Up Windows – Officials Move to Ensure Free, Safe Election Day
By Ruby Chavez and Anika Khubchandani ST. LOUIS/PHILADELPHIA/SACRAMENTO REGION – Cities across the nation – including the…
Jail Time ‘Pays” Off: Defendant Converts Time Into Credit for Fines and Fees
By Hannah Skepner WOODLAND – Sometimes sitting in jail can pay off. At least that is the…
Defendant Agrees to Turn Self In After Zoom Hearing Reveals Concerns About Public Safety
By Madison Forwood SACRAMENTO – Defendant Shabondy Simpson should be in jail Tuesday morning on $1 million…
‘Routine Not So Routine in Sacramento Court’ – Judge Halts Restitution Hearing
By Mia Machado SACRAMENTO – Sometimes “routine” hearings in court become not so routine, as was the…
Judge Chooses to Believe Less Flattering View of Young, COVID Positive Suspect – Keeps High Bail
By Özge Terzioğlu SACRAMENTO – There are apparently two sides to defendant Devin Sanders – and Sacramento…
Defendant Admits to COVID-19 Positive Test with Symptoms While Sitting Across from Attorney
By Alana Bleimann FRESNO – Last week the Vanguard reported an unidentified attorney came to court without…
Student Opinion: But Still They Are Doing It
By Jacob Derin A large number of people believe at least one COVID-related conspiracy theory, according to…
