Recent Comments
Everyday Injustice podcast
Our podcast will be covering criminal justice reform, mass incarceration, wrongful convictions, and more.
receive news from Davis Vanguard
city of davis NEWS
The Vanguard Seeks $15,000 to Stay Afloat in Accountability Journalism
The Vanguard, a small nonprofit newsroom, is in need of $15,000 to stay afloat and pay its dedicated staff, and donations of any amount can help bring them closer to stability and justice.
Davis City Council Set to Adopt Two-Year Budget Amid Structural Deficit and Infrastructure Concerns
The Davis City Council is expected to adopt a $500 million two-year budget, which includes short-term service expansions and operational investments, but also warns of a growing structural deficit and calls for reforms to close the gap.
Speak Out at June 17, 2025 City Council Meeting to Increase Funding for Roads and Bike Paths
The City of Davis is facing a fiscal crisis due to overspending on employee compensation, and the Measure Q funds allocated for road and bike path maintenance have been spent, leaving no money for these projects.
Op-Ed | How I Think the New Davis City Manager Should Approach the Challenges and Opportunities Facing the City
The City of Davis needs a new City Manager who can establish trust, deliver promised results, and foster excellence in staff, while also making the city business-friendly and inclusive of the community.
Op-Ed | Davis, Improving Muslim, Arab and Palestinian Human Relations
The Davis Human Relations Commission has released a report highlighting discrimination against Muslims, Arabs, Palestinians, and their allies in Davis, with recommendations to improve human relations and combat antisemitism.
Vanguard Court Watch
The Vanguard Seeks $15,000 to Stay Afloat in Accountability Journalism
The Vanguard, a small nonprofit newsroom, is in need of $15,000 to stay afloat and pay its dedicated staff, and donations of any amount can help bring them closer to stability and justice.
Undocumented Teen in Suffolk County Faces Deportation Over Missed Community Service
An undocumented teenager’s failure to complete court-ordered community service has put his plea deal and ability to remain in the US at risk.
Court Watch: Mother Faces Homelessness Over Misdemeanor Child Endangerment Charge
A 36-year-old mother faces homelessness after being charged with endangering the welfare of a child for leaving her 2-year-old son alone in a running car for 20 minutes, despite the child being unharmed and the car having air conditioning.
Ajay Dev Back in Court as DA Delays Decision on Retrial
Ajay Dev, who was wrongly convicted of raping his adopted daughter in 2009, had his conviction overturned by Judge Beronio, and now the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office must decide whether to retry the case or dismiss the charges.
Court Watch: Judge Rules Stop and Search of Man on Postrelease Supervision Is Lawful
A man on postrelease community supervision was stopped by an officer who recognized his name, leading to a search of his vehicle and the discovery of paraphernalia, resulting in two misdemeanor charges and outpatient treatment being ordered.
Vanguard incarcerated press
The Vanguard Seeks $15,000 to Stay Afloat in Accountability Journalism
The Vanguard, a small nonprofit newsroom, is in need of $15,000 to stay afloat and pay its dedicated staff, and donations of any amount can help bring them closer to stability and justice.
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…
support the vanguard!
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies on the kindness of readers like you to help us do everything that we do. Please consider donating today!
