Larin-Garcia Quadruple Homicide Trial Ongoing, with Testimony of Man Defense Claims is Real Murderer
By Catherine Hamilton RIVERSIDE, CA – The quadruple homicide trial against Jose Larin-Garcia resumed Monday morning here…
‘Astronomical’ COVID-19 Increase at Santa Rita Jail Postpones Court Hearings
By Jake Romero and Anna Olsen DUBLIN/OAKLAND, CA — An “astronomical” increase in positive COVID-19 cases at…
Judge Maintains $250,000 Bail for Woman – Minor Victim’s Mother Speaks against Release
By Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Tom Dyer denied release or bail…
Santa Rita Jail is experiencing its worst outbreak so far. Here’s what we know about vaccinations for the population and staff
By Aparna Komarla & Anjali Govindapanicker This report is written by the Covid In-Custody Project — an independent journalism…
Monday Morning Thoughts: But DiSC Adds 50 Million Pounds of CO2 Each Year to the Atmosphere?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – As noted previously the issue of carbon impact…
Appellate Court Uses New Felony Murder Law to Remand Case Back to Trial Court for Resentencing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Nathaniel Porter attempted to get resentencing under Penal Code section 1170.95…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 137: Attorney Mark Reichel Talks Sacramento DA and Policing
Sacramento in 2022 figures to be a hotbed for political intrigue. DA Anne Marie Schubert is running…
Court Orders Body Cameras Worn in Five Prisons
By Angie D. Gordon In the coming years, perhaps months, officer-worn body cameras will likely become the…
NAACP President Calls for Voting Rights Legislation in Statement on Jan. 6 Anniversary of Attack on U.S. Capitol
By Alex Jimenez WASHINGTON, DC – NAACP President Derrick Johnson released a statement on the anniversary of…
Manhattan District Attorney Announces 20-Year Cap on Prison Sentences, Prison Only for Serious Crimes
By Mei Perez MANHATTAN, NY- Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg started 2022 by announcing significant criminal just…
‘Legal Runner’ Request by Attempted Murder Suspect Representing Self Causes Courtroom Commotion
By Amy Berberyan and Sam Alcaraz RIVERSIDE, CA – During a reporting and sentencing hearing this Friday…
Ongoing Impacts of COVID Pandemic in Courtroom – Suspects, Victims Wait Four Years for Again-Delayed Trial
By Emma Kantor, Sofia Leguria, and Stacie Guevara WOODLAND, CA –Theo Mitchell Ray Kelso and Isaiah Montrey…
DiSC 2022 Returns to the Planning Commission This Week
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Just 14 months after the initial project came…
Guest Commentary: Effects of Excessive Increases in City of Davis Employee Compensation from 2011 to 2020 on the City’s Ongoing Budget Crisis
by Alan Pryor This author previously published an analysis of annual compensation and raises given to City…
Lucas Frerichs Comments at the January 6 Vigil
Submitted by Alan Hirsch Comments by Lucas Frerichs at the Vigil I’m Vice Mayor Lucas Frerichs, representing…
Three White Men Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Black Jogger Ahmaud Arbery – Civil Rights Activists Call Case ‘Landmark Victory Against Racism’
By Neha Malhi ATLANTA, GA – Three white men, who were found guilty of murdering 25-year-old Black…
Looking Back: New York Passes Vital Anti-Prison Census Legislation
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Judge Sets $500,000 Bail for Homicide Suspect Who Fled to Mexico in 2010
By Alex Jimenez OAKLAND, CA – Murder suspect Kevin Alvarado—who fled to Mexico nearly 12 years ago—had…
PD Raises ‘False Positive’ in DUI Case – Judge Still Set $5,000 Bail
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA. – While driving under the influence cases are fairly normal in court,…
My View: Yolo DA Pushes the Retail Theft Issue
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – The rise in murders in the US has…
