A Yolo County Superior Court judge temporarily vacated bench warrants and authorized future virtual appearances in a case involving vandalism and attempted auto theft due to ongoing medical emergencies that led to repeated failures to appear.
A woman accused of making false 911 calls and resisting arrest had her bail set at $20,000 despite the court acknowledging she was experiencing a mental health crisis.
The 100 Club of Solano and Yolo Counties provides financial support to the families of first responders who have died in the line of duty, and will host a fundraiser on January 24, 2026 to raise funds and awareness for their mission.
Judge William Lebov set bail for a man accused of a months-long vandalism spree allegedly driven by a delusional belief that the victim’s home was his own, despite pleas from the victim and arguments from the defense that the case involved a serious mental health crisis requiring evaluation.
The accused was placed on supervised own-recognizance release and ordered to report to probation on Friday, Dec. 26, and to Walter’s House on Monday, Dec. 29, after the judge honored the plea agreement and the accused had met the terms of the agreement.
The motion hearing for the accused in San Francisco County Superior Court was delayed due to the unavailability of an arresting officer, while the accused is taking steps to address their substance abuse issues.
Activists are encouraged to rest and restore during the solstice season, while also taking action to help those in need, both locally and abroad, and to support young, energetic leaders in upcoming elections.
Judge Dan Wolk ruled that Greg Zielesch’s first-degree murder conviction could not stand, but a second-degree murder conviction remains valid, as Zielesch aided and abetted in the implied malice murder of California Highway Patrol Officer Andy Stevens.
After 16 years of wrongful imprisonment, Ajay Dev is finally free and grateful for the support of his community, family, and advocates, and is now determined to use his experience to help others who have been wrongfully convicted.
The City of Davis is considering revisions to the existing Measure J/R/D Affordable Housing exemption in order to meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) targets and maintain control over housing development.
Judge Samuel McAdam terminated the supervised release of an unhoused man and issued a $10,000 warrant for his arrest after he failed to appear in court and lost contact with probation.
A Yolo County judge set bail at more than double the amount recommended under the county’s bail schedule, prompting defense objections that the figure was excessive and unsupported by the record.
Judge Paul K. Richardson ordered the accused to be hospitalized despite the recommendation of a licensed psychologist for outpatient treatment, citing the accused’s unpredictable behavior and lack of cooperation with the probation department.
A Yolo County judge denied the release of an accused man from custody in a felony assault case, citing serious medical concerns and the risk of flight, and set bail at $20,000.
Chief Attorney Matt Gonzalez argued in court that the judge has no authority to order the Public Defender’s Office to take on more felony cases, warning such an order would violate attorneys’ limits and clients’ constitutional rights.
A Yolo County Superior Court hearing was postponed due to the need for a Russian interpreter for the defendant, highlighting the importance of language access in the justice system.
The San Francisco Public Defender’s Office argued that it does not have the capacity to take on additional felony cases due to excessive caseloads, and warned that any court order compelling it to do so would undermine supervision and risk constitutional violations.
The defense argued that the late disclosure of critical evidence in an eight-year-old DUI case violated the accused’s right to a speedy and fair trial, but the judge denied the motion to dismiss, citing the accused’s multiple bench warrants and participation in a diversion program.
At a preliminary hearing in Yolo County, the accused was found to have sufficient evidence to proceed with three domestic violence-related charges, despite defense arguments that the evidence was insufficient due to lack of verification of how the injuries were sustained.
A routine probation violation hearing in Yolo County revealed inaccuracies in court records, raising questions about the reliability of court documentation and the potential consequences for defendants.