Defense Experts Tie Schizophrenia to Davis Stabbings, Reject Cannabis Claim
Carlos Reales Dominguez is undergoing retrial on two counts of second-degree murder and one count of attempted murder in connection with the 2023 Davis stabbing... Read more.
Alameda Grand Jury: Jails Clean, Critical Upgrades Needed for Aging Facilities
The 2025-26 Alameda County Grand Jury determined that the county's jail and in-custody holding facilities were generally clean, orderly, and well-managed, though... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Allows PC-1000 Extension Despite DA Objections in Yolo County
A Yolo County Superior Court judge granted an accused individual an extension to complete a drug diversion program after the loss of employment and private insurance... Read more.
Court Watch: Yolo Murder Trial Hears Child’s 911 Call, Victim’s Dying Plea
Cross-examination continued in Yolo County Superior Court in a felony murder trial, where witnesses detailed the 911 call reporting the victim had been shot, the... Read more.
UC Davis Student Killed in Collision; Family Advocates for Protected Bike Lanes in His Honor
A UC Davis student was killed in a collision on Hutchison Drive, prompting renewed calls for improved bike safety infrastructure and a proposed "Lincoln Loop" safety... Read more.
Study: Prosecutors Strike Black Jurors at Alarming Rates Despite Batson
The Batson v. Kentucky ruling, which prohibits prosecutors from rejecting potential jurors based on race, has not been successful in preventing racially biased jury... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Orders Accused to Appear in Person within Hours Despite Reported Lack of Transportation
A Yolo County Superior Court judge ordered an accused person to appear in person to seek recall of an outstanding warrant, despite the defense's assertion that he... Read more.
Court Watch: Judge Allows Remote Appearance but Warns of Mandatory In-Person Hearing Despite Financial Hardship
A Yolo County judge ruled that a San Francisco resident may appear remotely at his next hearing due to unemployment, disability and lack of transportation, but warned... Read more.
Accused Deemed Eligible for Mental Health Diversion Despite DA Objections
A Yolo County Superior Court judge tentatively found an accused eligible and suitable for mental health diversion despite objections from the prosecution, who cited... Read more.
Kansas Law Invalidates Driver’s Licenses and Blocks Gender Marker Changes; Two Transgender Residents File Challenge
Two transgender Kansas residents have filed a lawsuit challenging a newly enacted Kansas law that invalidates certain driver's licenses, restricts updates to gender... Read more.