Mother Recounts Terror after Assaults and Robbery by Son/Defendant
By Tanya Decendario and Koda Slingluff CONTRA COSTA – Defendant Alexis Ayala-Delgado appeared in Contra Costa County…
Despite Victim’s Memory Lapses, Judge Sets Trial for Man Accused of Multiple Domestic Violence Charges
By Kalea Heller and Mia Machado FRESNO – Despite a victim’s memory lapses and the defense attorney’s…
Temporary Joint Subcommittee Discusses Their Taskforce and Policing With the Vanguard
By Pavan Potti During the recent Vanguard’s webinar on Jan. 14, three temporary joint subcommittee members, Cecilia-Escamilla-Greenwald,…
Student Opinion: All Aboard the Trump Train! Final Stop: Impeachment No. 2
By Gisselle Zaragoza Just as the dust had begun to settle following the Capitol’s riots, Democrats (and…
Sunday Commentary: A Chance to Hit Reset on Pacifico
By David M. Greenwald The council has for some time been receiving complaints about activities on the…
California Capitol Watch: Introduction and Proposed Housing Bills
By Eric Gelber This is the first of periodic articles (tentatively titled California Capitol Watch) I intend…
Yes, I Witnessed Violence in Prison – Part 1
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
From Trump Impeachment to D.C. Capitol Riots and White Privilege: NYU Forum on the Crisis in Washington
By Julia Asby and Ramneet Singh WASHINGTON – A forum Friday focused on recent events at the…
After 9 Months of Secrecy, Kern County Superior Court Finally Allows Public Access
By Macy Lu KERN COUNTY – After being pressured for over six months by public interest groups…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (Jan. 11-15, 2021)
Assembled by Koda Slingluff The Davis Vanguard is an online news forum that provides coverage of criminal…
Defendant Sentenced to 90 Days in Jail for Stealing Food – Defense Claims Felony Added to Force Plea Deal
By William McCurry SACRAMENTO – In yet another case involving the theft of food—there have been a…
Bad Time to Fall Asleep – Defendant Found with Incriminating Evidence in Chick-fil-A
By Dalia Bautista Rodriguez SACRAMENTO- Ricardo Rios, in testimony heard here in Sacramento County Superior Court this…
Student Opinion: China’s New Wave of Cases Controlled Immediately
By Michelle Moreno Lira A province in China sparked a surge of new COVID-19 cases, and police…
Dem Sen. Joe Manchin Pressured By Newly-Formed PAC To Support $2000 Stimulus
By Josue Monroy Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia is getting pressure from a new Political…
Subcommittee Recommends Finding New Management for Pacifico, Consider New RFP
By David M. Greenwald Amid complaints from neighbors, two years ago the Davis City Council took out…
Vanguard’s Monthly Webinar – A Discussion on Police Reform in Davis (Video)
January’s webinar was be moderated by Lauren Smith and Jordan Varney co-editors of the city desk for…
Letter: Criminals without Roofs vs. Those Truly in Need
By Alan Miller An Open Letter to South Davis Hello South Davis, I don’t live in South…
State D.A. Association Files Amicus Brief Against DA George Gascón’s Progressive Criminal Justice Reforms
By Macy Lu and Nancy Aviña LOS ANGELES – The California District Attorneys Association (CDAA) announced on…
National Poll Reveals Broad Consensus for Fines and Fees Reform
By Carlin Ross In a nationwide survey analyzing criminal justice system, an overwhelming majority of Americans support…
Second Victim’s Testimony and Contradictions Heard as Preliminary Hearing Resumes for 2011 Woodland Murder
By Avalon Amaral, Roxanna Jarvis, Jose Medina, and Aishwarya Rajan WOODLAND – Jose Luis Gomez Arreola’s preliminary…
