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Davis City Council to Discuss Willowgrove Development Proposal on Tuesday
The Davis City Council is holding a public workshop to review the proposed Willowgrove development, which would bring 1,250 housing units, including 250 deed-restricted affordable apartments, along with parks, open space, transportation improvements and neighborhood-serving retail.
Opinion: We Must Address Both the Housing Shortage and the Mismatch of Supply in Davis
The housing crisis in Davis is caused by a combination of insufficient production, a mismatch between supply and demand, and a lack of affordable housing options, requiring a combination of increased supply and policies to address inequality and financialization in order to make meaningful change.
Shape Davis’ Future: Public Workshop on Housing and Transportation
The City of Davis is inviting community members to participate in the second public workshop for the Davis 2050 General Plan Update on April 30, to discuss land use and mobility concepts that will help determine how the city addresses future housing, jobs, transportation and growth needs.
IEC Acquires $42.8M Davis Multifamily Portfolio, Enters Student Housing Sector
Interstate Equities Corporation has acquired a 141-unit, 357-bed multifamily portfolio in Davis for $42.8 million, marking the firm’s entry into the student housing sector and its strategy to transition to a by-bedroom leasing model near UC Davis.
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Court Watch: Two-Year Traffic Case Ends in Partial Resolution for Accused Driver
After nearly two years of hearings, the accused pleaded guilty to one of three traffic charges due to his inability to afford the court’s proposed financial settlement, while the remaining two charges will proceed to trial.
Court Watch: Defense Questions Prosecution’s Delay in Refiling Charges
The prosecution has decided to refile charges in a Yolo County Superior Court case, leading to a two-week delay for the accused to return for arraignment and trial setting.
Court Watch: Prosecutor Challenges Mental Health Placement Request during Heated LA Pretrial Hearing
The accused man in a felony assault case in Los Angeles County was evaluated by the Department of Mental Health, and the defense requested that he be referred to a locked facility for mental health treatment, but the prosecution argued that six months is not enough time and requested that he remain in LA County Jail.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Release Despite Defense Claim of Urgent Need for Brain Surgery
During a custody hearing, concerns were raised about an accused person with a serious brain injury who was scheduled to undergo brain surgery the day he was taken into custody, but the judge declined to re-release him despite the defense’s request for adequate medical treatment.
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Vanguard Incarcerated Press – July 2025
The July edition of the Vanguard Incarcerated Press features stories from incarcerated individuals that expose the cruelty of the prison system and highlight the resilience of those who endure it, while also advocating for free speech, human rights, and prison reform.
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…
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