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Op-Ed | After Public Comment, Is Reforming Measure J Even Politically Possible?
The Davis City Council is facing a difficult decision on how to reform Measure J, with some members advocating for a wait until 2030 or a path that could involve litigation from the state or a third party.
UC Davis Postdoctoral Researcher Faces Dire Health Risks in Visa Crisis
Dr. Noor Nazir, a pregnant postdoctoral researcher at UC Davis, faces a difficult decision between risking a medically dangerous international flight or remaining in the US without support due to her unexpected termination and the university’s refusal to grant her a temporary visa extension or visiting scholar position.
Council Considers 2026 Ballot for Measure J/R/D Amendments, Not 2025
The Davis City Council agreed to send any proposed amendments to Measure J/R/D through city commissions for further review and analysis, and to delay any ballot consideration until 2026 or 2027, due to cost constraints and the need for a comprehensive vision for the city’s housing development.
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.
Vanguard Court Watch
Yolo County Superior Court Hears Testimony on Suspect’s Mental State
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for the murders of David Breaux and Karim Abou Najm and the attempted murder of Kimberlee Guillory, with the defense questioning inconsistencies in police reports and the lack of activation of body cameras during interactions with Dominguez.
Court Watch: Vermont Judge’s Decision Sparks Debate on Bail for Mentally Ill Defendant
Judge Timothy C. Doherty struck a $1,000 bail for a homeless woman with mental health challenges, despite her prior record, due to her lack of flight risk and strong ties to the Burlington community.
Detective Testifies in Dominguez Murder Trial
Carlos Reales Dominguez faces two felony counts of murder, one felony count of attempted murder, and several enhancements in connection to a 2023 stabbing spree in Davis, with testimony from various witnesses continuing in court on Wednesday.
Court Watch: Unhoused Individual Faces High Bail Despite Defense’s Plea for Release
A judge upheld a $5,000 bail for an unhoused individual who failed to appear in court multiple times, despite the defense’s argument that the failures were due to homelessness and inadequate communication.
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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