On the 15th Anniversary of the Vanguard, Here Is Another Very Important Reason to Support the Vanguard That You Haven’t Thought About
Dear Friends, Today marks the 15-year anniversary of The Vanguard. I would say the Davis Vanguard, but…
My View: Police Need to Stop Using Profanity during Stops and Critical Incidents
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor This past week I have had the opportunity to view an…
Yolo County Issues Warning Due to ‘Exceptional Drought Conditions’
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – While California is used to a cycle of…
UC Davis Fully Opens Net Zero Student Housing Community with 3,290 Beds
Sustainability measures include massive solar electric arrays and bike parking for each student Special to the Vanguard…
Mental Health and Criminal Justice System: Can One Predict the Other?
By Natasha Pawar & Carson Eschen SAN FRANCISCO, CA- A recent panel with Tanya Mera, Director…
Council on Criminal Justice Establishes New ‘Violent Crime Working Group’ Following Harsh Increase in Rate of Violent Crimes
By Alexander Pleitez WASHINGTON DC – During the first half of 2021, major American cities found…
DA Boudin Podcast Discusses Restorative Justice with Danielle Sered, Looks to Expand Program in San Francisco
By Linh Nguyen SAN FRANCISCO, CA — In his most recent podcast episode, San Francisco District Attorney…
Man Sentenced to 180 Days in Jail for Multiple Felonies and Misdemeanors – Judge Tells Him to ‘Put Your Best Foot Forward’
By Joseph Shepard & Casey Rawlings SANTA BARBARA, CA –Ramon Zaragoza appeared in Santa Barbara County Superior…
Judge Conflicted at Bail Review Hearing, Eventually Grants Pretrial Release in Child Abuse Case
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA– Defendant Adam Martinez was granted level six pretrial release at his bail…
‘Fingerprints Are Not a Science, Defense Attorney Explains during Murder Trial Closing Statement
By Sydney Kaplan OAKLAND, CA – Defense attorney Todd Bequette began his closing statement here in Alameda…
Clerk’s Office Faces Massive Backlog as Pandemic Continues to Interfere with Courts
By Ankita Joshi ALAMEDA, CA – The Alameda County Superior Court Clerk’s Office met with Judge Karin…
Man Arrested for Possession, Sale of Drugs; Trial Set Because of ‘Totality of Circumstances’
By Zoey Hou SACRAMENTO, CA– In a preliminary hearing here Thursday in Sacramento County Superior Court Department…
Releases without Bail Make Court Like Holidays – And Then ‘Dad’ Signs onto Zoom
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA – Maybe it was a little bit like the holidays in July…
Commentary: Someone Opposes Everything When It Comes To Housing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Reading the study out of Berkeley yesterday it…
Letter from a Mother Whose Son is Battling Mental Illness
On Wednesday, San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin hosted a summit on behavioral health issues. Prior to the…
San Francisco District Attorney Holds Summit on Mental Health Crisis Facing City
By Savannah Dewberry and Joseph Shepard SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin spoke…
House Judiciary Committee Lets States Handle Court-Imposed Fees and Fines, Not Feds. For Now.
By Stacie Guevara WASHINGTON D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing titled “A Fine…
Hazy Memories Dominate Continuing Trial of Four Defendants Allegedly Involved in 2018 Norco Prison Riot
By Jacqueline Rodriguez and Angela Patel RIVERSIDE, CA — The on-going jury trial continued here Thursday of…
Without Clear Reason, West Sacramento Police Dept Refuses to Return Cell Phone to Domestic Violence Defendant
By Fiona Davis WOODLAND, CA – During his pre-trial conference held here in Yolo County Superior Court…
Judge Reduces Felony to Misdemeanor for Young Man Who Said He Plans to Join Military and Become a Doctor
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO, CA – Matthew Watt was in luck Tuesday when the presiding judge at…
