Yolo DA’s Office Fails to Show a Nexus for Sex Offender Terms and Conditions in Parole Hearing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Judge Peter Williams on Wednesday granted a defense…
Improper Defense Filing Delays Trial, Could Cost Chance of Some of Accused’s Felony Counts Being Dismissed
By Mansour Taleb-Ahmed OAKLAND, CA— In Alameda County Superior Court this week, a jury trial did not…
Judge Maintains Felony Charges in Series of Home Depot Shoplifting Crimes
By Veronica Miller and Rena Abdusalam WOODLAND, CA – A preliminary hearing was held here in Yolo…
Guest Commentary: Yolo Food Bank Chairperson Censured and Admonished, but Board Cover-Up Continues
by Zane Hatfield The Yolo Food Bank (YFB) Board brazenly misled the community last month when it…
Meals On Wheels Yolo County Receives $10,000 Bayer Fund Grant to Ensure Weekend Food for Lowest Income Seniors
Special to the Vanguard Woodland, CA – Meals on Wheels Yolo County announced it received a grant…
Officer in Murder Trial Admits He Assumed Accused in Gang – Based on T-Shirt Choice, Where Accused Was Raised and Friends
By Jojo Kofman SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The murder trial proceeded Wednesday in San Francisco County Superior…
Man Convicted in Jury Trial of Multiple Counts of Drunk Driving and Related Charges
By Gracy Joslin and Rena Abdusalam WOODLAND, CA – A man was convicted here in Yolo County…
Woman Voices Concern about Needing to Appear in Person
By Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge David Reed presided over a felony…
Unknown ‘Chan’ Committed Crimes, Claims Accused Handyman – But It’s Handyman Not ‘Chan’ Now Set for Trial
By Mihajla Milovanovic MODESTO, CA – The alleged victim of a sexual assault testified here in Stanislaus…
Defense and Accused’s Family Question Gang Narrative in Murder Trial
By JOJO KOFMAN SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A murder trial continued Monday in San Francisco County Superior…
Alleged Repeat Counterfeiter Pleads No Contest after Found with Counterfeit Bills
By Angelina Sang MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves Monday accepted a no-contest…
Man with 11 Open Cases Fails to Appear – He’s in Hospital after Jumping off Bridge onto Freeway
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – Despite 11 open cases against him, the accused was absent in…
Judge Helps Dissuade Man from Pleading Guilt, and Risking Life in Prison
By Tashayia George MODESTO, CA — The accused wanted to plead to breaking the law here in…
Yolo Food Bank Receives USDA Funds to Strengthen Local Food System and Advance Nutrition Security
Special to the Vanguard Woodland, CA – The Yolo Food Bank is receiving a $170,000 grant under…
Judge Gives Man One More Chance to Redeem Himself Despite Evidence Man Unwilling to Participate in Probation
By Tommy Nguyen YOLO, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Peter Williams gave the accused one…
Jury Convicts Woman Who Allegedly Threatened Employee with Wire Cutters in Tool Theft at Home Depot
By Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA – On April 25, 2022, while intoxicated, the accused entered a Home…
Man Accused of Assaulting Mother Describes Detailed Battle with Doctor-Prescribed Drugs
By Mihajla Milovanovic WOODLAND, CA – The accused—pleading not guilty by reason of insanity—testified on behalf of…
Yolo DA Modifies Drug Diversion Program, Returns to Formally Charging All Drug Offenses
By Robert J. Hansen Woodland, CA – In January 2021, the Yolo County District Attorney’s office adopted…
Agriculture Secretary in Woodland at the Food Bank to Announce Local Food Purchase Assistance Agreement
The announcement is part of a $400 million American Rescue Plan program to improve food security and…
Discovery Delay for Unknown Reason Delays DUI Case Prosecution
By Mansour Taleb-Ahmed OAKLAND, CA– This week, in Alameda County Superior Court, during a pretrial hearing, the…