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Opinion: We Must Address Both the Housing Shortage and the Mismatch of Supply in Davis
The housing crisis in Davis is caused by a combination of insufficient production, a mismatch between supply and demand, and a lack of affordable housing options, requiring a combination of increased supply and policies to address inequality and financialization in order to make meaningful change.
Shape Davis’ Future: Public Workshop on Housing and Transportation
The City of Davis is inviting community members to participate in the second public workshop for the Davis 2050 General Plan Update on April 30, to discuss land use and mobility concepts that will help determine how the city addresses future housing, jobs, transportation and growth needs.
IEC Acquires $42.8M Davis Multifamily Portfolio, Enters Student Housing Sector
Interstate Equities Corporation has acquired a 141-unit, 357-bed multifamily portfolio in Davis for $42.8 million, marking the firm’s entry into the student housing sector and its strategy to transition to a by-bedroom leasing model near UC Davis.
Opinion: If Davis Wants to Stabilize Its Schools, Housing Cannot Be Ignored
Davis Joint Unified School District’s enrollment is projected to decline over the next decade unless meaningful changes are made, such as increasing housing development, which could help reverse the trend.
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Court Watch: Judge Denies Bail Reduction for Accused in Newport Beach
Judge Derek Johnson refused to lower an accused person’s $75,000 bail, citing public safety concerns, despite the person’s financial hardship.
Court Watch: Accused Pleads for More Time to Pay for Court-Ordered Program
An unemployed accused person requested more time to provide proof of enrollment in a required probation program due to financial hardship, and was granted an extension until April 30, 2026, to submit the proof.
Court Watch: Judge Rejects Bid to Bypass Restitution Hearing in Embezzlement Case
Judge Maria Hernandez denied a request to avoid a restitution hearing in a grand theft by embezzlement case, ruling that the accused had a constitutional right to challenge any financial claims, and then reduced the charges from felonies to misdemeanors and placed the accused on informal probation for one year.
Court Watch: Prosecutor Challenges Mental Health Placement Request during Heated LA Pretrial Hearing
The accused man in a felony assault case in Los Angeles County was evaluated by the Department of Mental Health, and the defense requested that he be referred to a locked facility for mental health treatment, but the prosecution argued that six months is not enough time and requested that he remain in LA County Jail.
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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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