Johansson Calls DA’s Change in Marijuana Policy ‘Politically Motivated’
(From Press Release) – Yolo District Attorney candidate Dean Johansson today described a recent announcement by the…
Election Update: Formal Announcement from Gary Sandy
Former Woodland Mayor Files for Third District Seat (From Press Release) – Former Woodland Mayor Gary Sandy…
BREAKING NEWS: Sheriff Prieto Bows Out of Race
The tumultuous campaign season continues as Ed Prieto has now bowed out of the race to seek…
Election News: Gary Sandy In, Rexroad Out; Prieto Makes Immigration Statement
It has been a tumultuous week in the Yolo County supervisor’s race. Two days before the deadline,…
Johansson Files Paperwork for District Attorney
Dean Johansson (right), a Yolo County Deputy Public Defender, is seen here Thursday with a county elections…
In Surprise Announcement, Rexroad Bows Out
Supervisor Matt Rexroad was well on his way to running for a fourth term. He had received…
Meet Your DA Candidates – Wednesday
On February 28, the voters will have a chance to meet Dean Johansson. The Vanguard is sponsoring…
Sunday Commentary: Can Johansson Beat Reisig?
I keep getting asked, can Dean Johansson beat Jeff Reisig? History runs against Dean Johansson. This remains…
Undersheriff to Challenge Ed Prieto
Sheriff Ed Prieto was first elected to his post in 1998 and has completed five terms in…
Breaking News: Johansson Formally Announces for DA
Flanked by supporters, and pledging to “provide justice for all,” longtime Yolo County Deputy Public Defender Dean…
New DA Candidate Emerges
Last fall it appeared that for the first time since he was elected in 2006, DA Jeff…
Audit Finds Troubling Practices at Clerk-Recorder’s Office
In December of 2015, Clerk-Recorder Freddie Oakley suddenly announced her retirement. She had served as elected Clerk-Recorder…
People Were Impacted by Voter Irregularities
By Donna Davies In addition to the Vanguard, the only other major news outlet in this valley…
Widespread Irregularities in Yolo County Elections Alleged
By Donna E. Davies It has come to the attention of several Yolo County registered voters that…
Yolo County Democratic Party Endorses Candidates for the Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Primary Election
Democrats Endorse Candidates That Will Promote Fairness, Inclusivity and Opportunity for Californians and Yolo County Communities The…
Supervisors to Name Freddie Oakley’s Son-in-Law Interim County Clerk
Last week long time Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters/Assessor Freddie Oakley announced she will be retiring at the end…
County Clerk Oakley Retiring to Take Position with Clinton Campaign
Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters/Assessor Freddie Oakley has announced she will be retiring at the end of this month…
Commentary: Welcome to the Machine
I see a lot of reference to a local Democratic Machine these days. It is an interesting…
Commentary: Rexroad Case Illustrates Enforcement of Campaign Laws is a Joke
In the closing weeks of the 2010 campaign, the campaign consultant and fundraiser realized that Damon Dunn,…
FPPC Scrutinized Supervisor Rexroad in Money Laundering Operation
Three Republican central committees have been fined by the Fair Political Practices Commission for admitting to having…
