Bisch Sues County in Federal Court Over Yolo Food Bank Dismissal
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Last year many in the local community were…
Deputy Public Defender Tells Jury to Acquit Accused on Primary Battery Charge
By Jonathan Lewis WOODLAND, CA – Deputy District Attorney Preston Schaub and Deputy Public Defender Martha Sequeira…
Judge Sentences 27-Year-Old with Remorse, No Criminal History, Low Risk Assessment Score to Jail for 180 Days for DUI
By Leslie Acevedo VENTURA, CA – A man with no other criminal history was sentenced here in…
Court Confused over Warrant Status, Possible Release Delayed
By Ruby Hernandez and Sunny Zhou SACRAMENTO, CA – Confusion transfused the court for a while this…
Accused Unable to Assert Right to Speedy Trial, Defense Claims – Judge Disagrees
By Julie McCaffrey WOODLAND, CA – This week in a Yolo County Superior Court, the defense argued…
Prosecution Risks Judge’s Ire by Bringing Gang Evidence into Homicide Trial
By Ruby Mota-Garcia FRESNO, CA- Late last week in Fresno County Superior Court, a judge in a…
Jury Trial: Defense Suggests Police Officer Arrested Man before Proper Investigation, Unfairly Charged
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong, Zainab Antepli, Brinda Kalita and Estefany Romero WOODLAND, CA – In a jury trial…
Jury Finds Baywatch Actress and Bay Advocate Not Guilty of Theft for Rescuing Injured Chickens from Outside Foster Farms Slaughterhouse
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief MERCED, CA – A Central Valley jury here in Merced…
Judge Sets $10,000 Bail for Man Accused of Twin Burglaries; One Case Delayed Nearly 3 Years
By Sunny Zhou WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel M. Wolk set bail at…
Family Fight Described in Detail by Combatants in Yolo Jury Trial
By Gracy Joslin WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court Wednesday, the trial of a man…
Baywatch Actress and Advocate Wrap Up Testimony in Their Trial for Rescuing Injured Chickens from Outside Foster Farms Slaughterhouse
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief MERCED, CA – Testimony ended here in Merced County Superior…
Judge Corrects Record After Law Invalidates Sentence Enhancement; Man Already Served More Than 600 Days Over Requirement
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – Here in Yolo County Superior Court this week, Judge Peter M….
Attorney Argues Low Income People Unfairly Penalized Under Diversion Program Requiring High Restitution
By Belen Avelar WOODLAND, CA – An accused, who was involved in a hit-and-run case, made an…
Justin Gonzalez Denied Bail and Release Awaiting New Trial
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – Coming to a quick decision, Judge Stephen Mock denied Deputy Public…
Over Defense Strenuous Objection, Judge Grants Prosecution Motion to Introduce Uncharged Crimes at Trial
By Ivan Villegas and Kimberly Torres WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Martha Sequeira argued against the…
Judge Rules Alleged Grand Theft Case Civil, Not Criminal – Dismisses Charge
By Kaylee Pearlman MODESTO, CA – A judge here in Stanislaus County Superior Court determined this week…
Judge Denies Motion to Suppress Blood Sample in Issue of Consent in DUI Case
By Jariah Moore WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Stephen Mock denied a motion to…
Judge Sets $50,000 Bail Despite Accused’s Claim of Inability to Pay
By Leslie Acevedo and Fatimah Patel VENTURA, CA – Despite his attorney stating his client “can’t afford…
Judge Confirms Yolo DA and Sheriff’s Deputies Knowingly Failed to Investigate, Complicating Prosecution
By Jonathan Lewis WOODLAND, CA – Judge Sonia Cortés affirmed defense claims last Friday the Yolo County Sheriff’s…
Judge Hesitant Not to Send Man Directly to Jail after He Failed to Surrender Three Years Ago
By Perla Brito MODESTO, CA – Here in Stanislaus County Superior Court this week, Defense Attorney Roxanne…