COURT WATCH: Yolo Judge Sets Bail Amid Skepticism over Accused’s Safety Claims
During a probation violation hearing, a Yolo County judge set bail for an accused woman, articulating skepticism regarding her stated reasons for departing a treatment... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Releases Accused on Own Recognizance after Return from Federal Custody
Yolo County Superior Court Judge Maguire ordered the release of an accused individual on her own recognizance on July 1, following her return to state custody after... Read more.
California Senate Advances Bill to Oversee Immigration Detention Conditions
The California State Senate voted 28-7 to advance SB 1399, legislation that would permanently expand the California Department of Justice’s authority to inspect... Read more.
Consumer Federation Endorses Porter, Steyer Amid CA Affordability Crisis
The Consumer Federation of California (CFC) formally endorsed Katie Porter and Tom Steyer in advance of California's June 2 primary election. The organization cited... Read more.
Judges Dismiss 9 Felony Cases Due to US Attorney’s ‘Flagrant’ Misconduct
The U.S. Senate confirmed Darin Smith as U.S. attorney for Wyoming, a development occurring days after federal judges dismissed nine felony cases. The dismissals... Read more.
Judge Rejects Prosecution Bid to Bar Cameras in Dominguez Murder Retrial
Yolo County Superior Court Judge Samuel T. McAdam ruled that broadcast media would be permitted in the courtroom for the retrial of People v. Dominguez, denying... Read more.
Sacramento Homeless Population Surges 13% Amid Looming Service Cuts
A federally mandated Point-in-Time count indicated Sacramento County's homeless population rose by 13% compared to 2024, reaching 7,458 individuals. The report,... Read more.
COURT WATCH: Injury Claims Raised as Lowell Faces Probation Violation Hearing
Yolo County Superior Court proceedings on May 11 addressed whether an accused individual's alleged noncompliance with a court-ordered work program resulted from... Read more.
Court Watch: Expert Testimony Highlights Potentially Biased Language in Murder Trial
The defense argued in a post-conviction hearing that the language used during the original criminal trial included implicit racial bias in violation of the California... Read more.
Court Orders Continued Detention for Accused Despite Defense’s Release Plan
The court denied the request for release of the accused, citing their prior history of violence and possession of a weapon, despite the defense's plan to provide... Read more.