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Opinion: CEQA Reform Is Only One Piece of the Housing Puzzle
CEQA reforms are a necessary step in streamlining housing development, but they will not solve the entire housing crisis in California, which is a national problem requiring political courage, financial tools, and federal leadership.
OP-ED | City of Davis Fails to Meet Model County Standards for Budget Management
The City of Davis is not following the County’s budgeting principles, with a General Fund deficit, lack of reserves, and new spending commitments, while also failing to maintain basic services and infrastructure.
Neighborhood Concerns Prompt Changes at Davis Respite Center after Feedback
The City of Davis has implemented changes to the Respite Center, including additional staff and a Façade Revitalization & Accessibility Grant Program, to address concerns from the community and improve conditions around the site.
Vanguard Court Watch
Finally, some good news — but we’re not quite to the finish line yet.
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.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Motion to Reduce Felony Charge in Woodland Theft Case
A Yolo County Superior Court Judge denied a motion to reduce a felony charge to a misdemeanor for an accused who had stolen over-the-counter medications worth $1,350 to $1,600 and had a history of theft-related offenses.
Court Watch: Officer Admits Failure to Follow Protocol in DUI Arrest
An SFPD officer admitted to not following protocol during a DUI arrest, while a forensic toxicologist testified that the accused’s blood alcohol content at the time of the incident could have been as high as 0.192 percent.
Court Watch: Judge Grants Limited Contact to Mother and Son Despite Restraining Order
A 74-year-old woman requested a modification to a criminal protective order to allow her son, who has been in rehabilitation for 7 years, to have contact with her, despite his history of relapse.
Court Watch: Jury to Decide Fate of Accused in $23.74 Walmart Theft Case
The jury is currently deliberating on a petty theft case involving $23.74 worth of merchandise, with the prosecution and defense presenting their closing arguments.
Vanguard incarcerated press
Finally, some good news — but we’re not quite to the finish line yet.
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…
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