Oliver Camarena

Oliver is a fourth year student at the University of California, Davis pursuing a bachelors degree in political science. He is a transfer student from Porterville College and has associate degrees in both political science and social science. After graduation, Oliver plans to take a gap year before attending law school.

Articles by Oliver

Student’s Vanguard: In Exchange of a Car – Exploring My Newfound Interest in Car Prices

By Praniti Gulyani Lately, I find myself unusually interested in the price of cars. This recently developed…

Inconsistent Victim Testimony Wraps Up Trial of Man in Downtown Davis Altercation in 2021

By Oliver Camarena and Matthew Torres WOODLAND, CA – Testimony wrapped up Tuesday in the Yolo County…

Opening Statements and Officer, Doctor Testimony Start Attempted Murder, Kidnapping Trial

By Oliver Camarena WOODLAND, CA – The jury trial for Mark Smith, accused in the assault of…

Orange County DA Faces Backlash after Controversial Uvalde Tweet – Political Opponent Capitalizes

By Oliver Camarena ANAHEIM, CA – Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer deleted a controversial tweet regarding…

Officer Describes Santa Rosa Sex Assault, Defense Rebukes Part of It as Testimony for Crimes in 2018 and 2020 Ends

By Oliver Camarena WOODLAND, CA – The testimony portion of the sex crimes trial of the accused,…

Victim, Witness, Expert Testify in Sexual Assault Trial from 2018, 2020 Crimes

By Oliver Camarena and Veronica Miller WOODLAND, CA – The accused’s trial on two sexual assault charges…

CA Governor’s Budget Revision Suggests ‘Possibility’ of Three More Prison Closures – Prison Closure Advocacy Groups Demand More

By Oliver Camarena SACRAMENTO, CA – Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) released a statement Tuesday…

Opening Statements, Witness Testimony in First Day of Sexual Assault Trial from Crimes in 2018 and 2020

By Oliver Camarena WOODLAND, CA – The trial of the accused on sex charges began Friday here…

Senate Democrats Fail to Codify Abortion Rights, Don’t Have Votes to Overcome Filibuster – Dem Manchin Votes with GOP

By Oliver Camarena WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats Wednesday failed to…

Closing Arguments Wrap Up in Shannon/Campos Double Murder, Kidnapping Trial – Jury Deliberations Begin

By Oliver Camarena WOODLAND, CA – The closing arguments in the trial for Chandale Shannon, Jr., and…

Lawmakers in 19 States Introduce Legal Protections for Trans Kids from Civil and Criminal Penalties for Seeking Gender-Affirming Care

By Oliver Camarena and Cheyenne Galloway SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), along…

Homeless Woman Faces Petty Crimes, but Stuck on Waiting List for Project Roomkey – Judge Considers Releasing Her If Room Not Provided

By Oliver Camarena WOODLAND, CA – A homeless woman’s case—she’s facing 11 largely petty misdemeanor charges dating…