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Student-Run Initiative HAUS Steps up to Address UC Davis Housing Crisis
HAUS, a student-run initiative under the Associated Students of UC Davis, is providing resources, advocacy, and emergency shelter to help students navigate the housing crisis and address homelessness.
OP-ED: The Shift on Measure J Has Begun—Whether Davis Admits It or Not
Davis’s Measure J, which has long been a political fortress against peripheral development, is increasingly becoming a legal and political obstacle to future housing growth and compliance with state law, and the city must decide whether to reform it in order to meet its housing obligations.
Yolo County Survey Seeks Insights on Local News and Information Access
The nonprofit Davis Media Access has launched a countywide bilingual survey through its Yolo Local initiative to gather insights on how community members access and engage with local news and information.
Op-Ed | Measure J’s Failure to Deliver Housing Prompts Calls for Reform
Measure J, a growth control measure in Davis, California, is increasingly putting the city on a collision course with state housing law, and reforming it to align with state law and serve actual housing needs is the smarter path.
Vanguard Court Watch
Trial for Carlos Dominguez Proceeds with Conflicting DNA Findings
Carlos Dominguez is on trial for multiple stabbings in Davis, with testimony from law enforcement, forensic specialists, medical professionals, and legal motions, and the trial will continue tomorrow.
Court Watch: Defense Criticizes Bail Decision for Unhoused Woman
An unhoused woman accused of drug-related offenses was denied bail by a judge due to her prior history of non-compliance with probation terms and a risk assessment conducted by the court.
Court Watch: Unemployed Man Charged with Grand Theft, Faces $100K Bail
An unemployed man, charged with grand theft for stealing $150,000 worth of wine, had his bail set at $100,000 despite claims of personal tragedy and caregiving responsibilities, and the possibility of state prison time.
Court Watch: Man Accused of DUI Faces Trial, Despite Mental Health Issues
A Yolo County man charged with felony DUI and misdemeanor hit-and-run was remanded into custody despite defense arguments that he suffers from serious mental health issues and is currently undergoing treatment.
Vanguard incarcerated press
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: Nuances
I must admit arriving at California Medical Facility Vacaville (CMF) was an answered prayer for me. Since…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: The Uncaged Writer By D. Razor Babb, ‘Perspectives from the Cellblock’
Early 2019, nearly a year before anyone had even heard of a Covid pandemic, Dr. Joan Parkin…
Vanguard Incarcerated Press: It’s a Wonderful Life (Sentence) – A George Bailey Moment during a Secretary of Corrections Visit
Every Christmas, network TV airs the black-and-white classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” with Jimmy Stewart. There is…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: It’s Something in the Water
Greetings, comrades and convicts around the world! I’m from Tennessee, and I want to thank the Vanguard…
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