Yolo County Superior Court Judge Samuel T. McAdam ruled that broadcast media would be permitted in the courtroom for the retrial of People v. Dominguez, denying a prosecution motion that cited concerns over juror influence and witness discomfort.

At a Newport Beach pretrial hearing, Judge Richard E. Pacheco denied a defense motion to waive court-imposed fees for an elderly defendant, who had pleaded guilty to alcohol-related reckless driving, despite arguments of unemployment and reliance on Social Security benefits, determining the individual’s income allowed for payment and suggesting a structured payment plan.

A Yolo County Superior Court judge denied a request for judicial diversion for a 67-year-old woman battling advanced cancer, citing a “pattern and practice” of theft. The court instead imposed an eight-day jail sentence in a petty theft case, despite defense arguments regarding her medical condition and limited criminal history.

Yolo County Superior Court Judge Danette Brown denied release for an accused woman facing felony second-degree robbery charges during a recent arraignment hearing, establishing bail at $5,000. The ruling, which cited the defendant’s documented history of failing to appear in court and concerns regarding her housing status, was issued despite defense counsel’s arguments detailing financial hardship and proposing a nominal bail amount.