Everyday Injustice podcast
Our podcast will be covering criminal justice reform, mass incarceration, wrongful convictions, and more.
Our podcast will be covering criminal justice reform, mass incarceration, wrongful convictions, and more.
The Davis Citizens Planning Group advocated for a reorientation toward collaborative urban planning and civic engagement following the narrow defeat of Measure V. The organization urged residents to move beyond divisive rhetoric, advocating for a collective determination of the city’s future growth parameters.
The Davis City Council is scheduled to deliberate on an ordinance Tuesday, proposing revisions to the city’s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations. The measure seeks to align local standards with California housing law, thereby facilitating infill development and expanding housing availability.
Davis resident Mike Curro has presented a series of strategies designed to address downtown parking challenges, attributing the issues to increased high-density housing development and changes in UC Davis campus parking policies. His proposals advocate for adopting parking management models from other college towns, establishing a shared-use agreement with UC Davis for campus parking, and strengthening neighborhood commercial centers to alleviate central core congestion.
The City of Davis’s 2050 General Plan Update is under review, with internal growth concepts facing questions regarding their capacity to meet projected housing needs through 2050, potentially necessitating peripheral expansion.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge granted supervised release to an accused individual facing felony obstruction charges, despite prosecutorial objections citing previous failures to appear. The defense questioned the felony classification, noting the accused’s use of a wheelchair, while the court imposed a condition prohibiting presence at the Jack in the Box on East Main Street prior to an August 21 preliminary hearing.
Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel Maguire advanced a preliminary hearing despite defense concerns regarding inadequate representation, citing the case’s nine prior continuances. The accused, facing DUI and driving-related charges from March 2025, remained in custody with $10,000 bail. Defense attorney Robert Darrohn, unfamiliar with the details, appeared in place of the original counsel, who was experiencing health issues, prompting Judge Maguire to mandate the hearing proceed with three hours granted for preparation. Judge Catherine Rayhill subsequently set the matter for a tenth appearance on October 8.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge granted an SOR release motion for an unhoused accused, who faces charges including threatening a crime with intent to terrorize. The order mandated reporting to Woodland Probation on August 17, a stipulation made after defense counsel raised concerns regarding the accused’s ability to comply with conditions given housing and transportation insecurity.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge ordered a Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring (SCRAM) tether as a condition of release for an individual facing a third driving under the influence (DUI) charge, despite defense counsel’s expressed concerns regarding the accused’s financial capacity to cover the associated installation and ongoing monitoring expenses.
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.
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