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Join The Vanguard in Celebrating 20 Years of Impactful Journalism
The Vanguard has launched ticket sales and sponsorships for its 20th Anniversary Fundraiser on June 14 at the Wednesday Club in Suisun, honoring five public defenders and celebrating 20 years of impactful journalism and community advocacy.
Farmland Loss Remains Central Issue as Davis Confronts Housing Pressures and Measure J Constraints
The proposed Village Farms development in Davis, California, has intensified discussions regarding agricultural land preservation and urban expansion, reflecting the city’s ongoing efforts to reconcile established growth-control policies with escalating state housing mandates.
Davis Homelessness Surges Nearly 20%, Straining Local Systems, Report Reveals
The Yolo County 2026 Point-in-Time Count, a federally mandated assessment, indicated a nearly 20 percent increase in homelessness within Davis, California, over the past two years. The report, which identified 194 individuals experiencing homelessness in 2026 compared to 162 in 2024, highlights persistent strain on local housing, shelter, and behavioral health systems.
Op-ed | City Budget Proposal Fails to Tackle Deficit, Fiscal Stability at Risk
The City of Davis’ proposed 2026-27 budget package contains insufficient expenditure reductions to address the identified structural deficit, thereby necessitating the renegotiation of existing employee labor agreements to suspend cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) and secure employee contributions for benefits.
Op-ed | Why a Cannery Mom Is Voting Yes on Measure V: We Shouldn’t Pull Up the Drawbridge
Measure V, a ballot initiative in Davis, California, is presented as a strategy to enhance community accessibility and attainability for families, building upon the city’s established reputation as a desirable location for family rearing. Advocates contend that the measure would concurrently stimulate economic vitality, thereby fostering a healthy and resilient local economy.
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Join The Vanguard in Celebrating 20 Years of Impactful Journalism
The Vanguard has launched ticket sales and sponsorships for its 20th Anniversary Fundraiser on June 14 at the Wednesday Club in Suisun, honoring five public defenders and celebrating 20 years of impactful journalism and community advocacy.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Release for Unhoused Accused, Sets Bail at $5,000 Despite Financial Hardship
Yolo County Superior Court Judge Danette Brown denied release for an accused woman facing felony second-degree robbery charges during a recent arraignment hearing, establishing bail at $5,000. The ruling, which cited the defendant’s documented history of failing to appear in court and concerns regarding her housing status, was issued despite defense counsel’s arguments detailing financial hardship and proposing a nominal bail amount.
Yolo County Starts Jury Selection in Carlos Dominguez Murder Retrial
Jury selection commenced Friday in Yolo County Superior Court for the retrial of Carlos Reales Dominguez, the former UC Davis student charged in the 2023 Davis stabbings that resulted in two fatalities and one injury. Proceedings focused on seating jurors in advance of opening statements scheduled for May 26.
Court Watch: Judge Outlines Contentious Evidentiary Rules for Dominguez Retrial
A Yolo County Superior Court judge outlined evidentiary rules and trial guidelines for the retrial of Carlos Reales Dominguez, the former University of California, Davis student charged in a series of fatal stabbings that shook the Davis community. The proceedings, scheduled to commence May 18, will center on allegations of cannabis-induced psychosis and the defendant’s mental competency at the time of the attacks.
Yolo Judge Rejects Nonviolent Release Plea, Citing Public Safety Risk.
The Yolo County Superior Court set bail at $5,000 for an individual facing charges of nonviolent felony conspiracy and misdemeanor shoplifting offenses, following a determination by clear and convincing evidence that the accused presented both a public safety risk and a risk of flight.
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Join The Vanguard in Celebrating 20 Years of Impactful Journalism
The Vanguard has launched ticket sales and sponsorships for its 20th Anniversary Fundraiser on June 14 at the Wednesday Club in Suisun, honoring five public defenders and celebrating 20 years of impactful journalism and community advocacy.
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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