Despite ‘Homelessness,’ Inclement Weather, Court Delays Decision in Alleged Parole Misdemeanor Case
By Audrey Sawyer and Hailey Cairns WOODLAND, CA – A man recently now facing revocation of parole…
Defense Argues in Jury Trial Close that Accused Really Victim of Assault, Complains Treated Instead Like Suspect from Beginning
Ivan Villegas, Julie McCaffery and Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – This past week in a closing statement…
Judicial Diversion Denied for ‘Impressive’ College Grad with No Criminal Record in Reckless Driving Case
By Michael Apfel & Kimberly Torres WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Tom Dyer this…
Expert Testimony in Larin-Garcia Retrial Discounts Accused as Shooter
By Michael McCutcheon, Kaylee Pearlman and Sunny Zhou RIVERSIDE, CA – The quadruple murder retrial of Jose…
Judge Interjects Warning to Accused Speaking without Attorney during Arraignment
By Michael Apfel & Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – Judge Daniel M. Wolk interrupted an accused during…
Teen Gang-Related Crimes Follow Man Facing Sentencing Now as Adult
By Perla Brito VENTURA, CA – Ventura County Superior Court Judge Bruce A. Young this week decided…
Yolo Land Trust Introduces New Executive Director and Announces New Officer Positions on the Board of Directors
Special to the Vanguard Woodland, CA – Yolo Land Trust (YLT), the only nonprofit in Yolo County…
Prop. 57 Releases Have Lowest Recidivism Rate in Ten Years, Yolo District Attorney Data Shows
By Robert J Hansen Woodland, CA – Over ten years ago, a federal court ordered California to…
My View: Yolo Sheriff Refers to ‘Bad Folks in Jail’ – It’s a Simplistic, Dangerous View
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – This was the week where we swore in…
Judge Denies Defense Motion for Release While Acknowledging Accused Can’t Afford Bail
By Kevin Barragan WOODLAND, CA – The accused was charged with a felony and misdemeanor this week…
A Chain of Events on Tuesday Leads from Supervisor Frerichs to Mayor Arnold to a May 2 Special Election in Davis (Updated)
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The day began in Woodland as Lucas Frerichs,…
Accused Sent Back to Jail after Alleged Controversial SOR Violation
By Jack Sandmeyer WOODLAND, CA – Judge Stephen Mock of the Yolo County Superior Court sent a…
Man Apologizes When Charged with Allegedly Threatening CHP Officer; Judge Cuts Him Off Mid-Sentence
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – A man—who apologized at his arraignment—was charged here in Stanislaus Superior…
Plea Deal Reached in Fraud Case, but Judge Won’t Release Man before Sentencing
By Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – Judge Doris Shockley denied a defense request for the release of…
Out for the Holidays: Confusion Over Court Date Results in Arrest, But Judge Relents
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – In an attempt to sort out confusion over his court date,…
Commentary: The Problem of Local Hate Crimes Echoes The National Rise
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Let me start by giving some praise to…
Defense in Prelim Argues Potential Misidentification; Judge Disagrees, Finds Sufficient Evidence to Proceed to Trial in Armed Robbery Case
By Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Shawn Bessey found sufficient evidence to…
Prelim Witnesses Claim Stockton Police Officer Sexually Abused Them
By The Vanguard Staff STOCKTON, CA – Women and men testified they were sexually abused and harassed…
Commentary: Media and Local DAs Need to Move Away from War on Drugs Which Has Been Proven to Fail When Dealing with Fentanyl
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor The media continues to fan the flames on the fentanyl public…
Judge Sentences Man to 16 Months in Prison, Rejects Pleas for Accused to Enter Residential Drug Program
By Leslie Acevedo VENTURA, CA – The accused was formally sentenced here in Ventura County Superior Court…