Over 150 Public Comments on Public Safety Reform Recommendations Flood City Council Meeting
By Emily Dill DAVIS — Tuesday’s City Council meeting was overwhelmed by a surge in public comment…
Guest Commentary: Called Out (Updated with Response from City Hall)
By Kelsey Fortune During Tuesday’s City Council Meeting, the Council appointed commission members. I was hoping to…
New Scholarly Article Explores Unknowns of Confidence-Accuracy Relationship for Eyewitness Testimony
By Evie Sun and Kelly Moran Findings from a newly released study published in Memory Magazine suggest…
Guest Commentary: We Can’t Restore the Soul of the Nation with Rahm Emanuel in Public Office
By Jamaal Bowman – It doesn’t matter whether it’s Transportation Secretary or Assistant to the Transportation Secretary, Rahm doesn’t belong in any of D.C.’s halls of power.
A Celebration Of Our Wildlife And Our Natural World!
by Debra Chase Sacramento, CA – Join the Mountain Lion Foundation (MLF) when they host the Wild…
Defendant’s Sad Story Doesn’t Sell – Bail Left at $1 Million
By Alana Bleimann SACRAMENTO – Defendant Eric Bouie’s lawyer had a sad story to tell the judge…
Man’s Big Mistake Was Resisting Arrest after Assaulting Wife
By Alana Bleimann SACRAMENTO – As it turned out, Cesar Gutierrez’ biggest mistake—at least in terms of…
After Defendant Expresses Concerns about Confidentiality, Court Learns Zoom Unavailable for Private Counsel
By Tiffany Devlin SACRAMENTO – The pandemic has introduced Zoom as the primary replacement for court hearings,…
Man Sentenced in Sacramento Superior Court for Arden Mall Beating
By Madison Forwood SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento man pleaded no contest Wednesday in Sacramento County Superior Court…
Domestic Violence Victim Asks for ‘Peaceful’ Contact with Abuser
By Emma Phillips FRESNO – The victim of domestic abuse told the judge here in Fresno County…
Council Backs Subcommittee Recommendations on Commissioners, Appoints Diverse Commission
By David Greenwald In the course of business before the Davis City Council, the selection of commissioners…
CA Supreme Court Hosts Oral Argument on Constitutionality of SB 1391, Fate of Sending Youth Under 16 to Adult Court
By Kelly Moran SAN FRANCISCO ––California’s Supreme Court Justices heard a challenge Tuesday by prosecutors to SB…
Guest Commentary: Fixing the Broken Executive Clemency Process
By Emily Galvin-Almanza – Rachel Barkow, a respected legal scholar, expert on executive clemency, and former clerk to Justice Antonin Scalia would be an ideal choice to start and lead a powerful new program inside the Biden White House.
Federal Court Rules Detained Immigrants Must Receive Timely Access to Judges
By Linh Nguyen and Nickolas Kwok NEW YORK, NY — A federal court has ruled that Immigrations…
Despite Interruptions and ‘Too Many Moving Parts,’ Judge Emphasizes Priority of Safety for Alleged Victim
By Koda Slingluff WOODLAND – A felony arraignment domestic violence charge became somewhat convoluted here, with conflicting…
DA Claims Young Man ‘Gang’ Affiliated but Can’t Prove It – Judge Open to Reducing Charges
By Anika Khubchandani SACRAMENTO – Defendant Vincent Edward Shaver appeared alongside his attorney, Assistant Public Defender Eliza…
Victim Changes Impact Statement for Man Who Threatened to Throw Baby Out Window: ‘I Had No Knowledge What a Felony Meant’
By Tiffany Devlin SACRAMENTO – Defendant Reginald Wright was released late last week from Sacramento County Superior…
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Hey all – Today is #GivingTuesday. That means that today, your tax deductible donations will be doubled. …
Council to Consider Nine Recommendations for Reimagining Public Safety
By David M. Greenwald With the call to defund the police, the Davis City Council last…
Guest Commentary: Biased behavior and retribution in the Davis Citizen Advisory Commission appointment process
By Alan Pryor – Opposing Measure B cost three sitting Commissioners a reappointment recommendation
