Public Defender Claims Alleged Probation Violation Due to Clerical Error – Judge Not So Sure
By Veronica Miller WOODLAND, CA – Judge Peter Williams last week here in Yolo County Superior Court…
Judge Proceeds with Murder Prelim Despite Defense Claiming Conflict Involving New District Attorney
By Jojo Kofman SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Judge Victor M. Hwang here in San Francisco County Superior…
Woman Refuses All Legal Help Offered by Judge, Public Defender – Declares ‘I Just Want to Get This Over With’
By Tommy Nguyen and Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – During her arraignment hearing here in Yolo County…
Judge Agrees with Plaintiffs Not to Divide Broderick/Bryte in West Sacramento Redistricting
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – A judge agreed with plaintiffs on a challenge…
Jury Gets Instructions in Minor Sex Crime Case after Late Video Evidence Provided by Accused’s Daughter
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Shawn Bessey Thursday gave jurors instructions…
Judge Grants 19-Year-Old Man No Bail Release Prior to Upcoming Trial for ‘Road Rage’ Incident
By Gracy Joslin WOODLAND, CA- Yolo County Superior Court Judge David W. Reed granted Attorney Christy Van…
Man Claims Unlawful Search, but Judge Sets Trial Anyway in Drug Case
By Veronica Miller MODESTO, CA – Although the accused complained arresting officers conducted an unlawful search, Judge…
Judge Recalls Warrant in Traffic Case When Accused Demonstrates Will to Take Responsibility
By Tommy Nguyen WOODLAND, CA – During a man’s arraignment hearing this week, the judge decided to…
Woodland PD Fails to Protect LGBTQ Event from Proud Boys
by Robert J Hansen Woodland, CA – A drag show planned at Mojo’s Lounge & Kitchen428 Restaurant…
Yolo Food Bank Hires Karen Baker as Interim Executive Director
Special to the Vanguard Woodland, Calif. – The Yolo Food Bank (YFB) board of directors today announced…
Judge Revokes Probation, Sets High Bail for Veteran Repeat Offender, Who Reacts Violently
By Angelina Sang SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Raimundo J. Montes de…
Man Claims Unlawful Search, but Judge Sets Trial Anyway in Drug Case
By Veronica Miller MODESTO, CA – Although the accused complained arresting officers conducted an unlawful search, Judge…
Judge Won’t Admit DA’s Video Evidence in SF Assault Prelim
By Stewart Lucas SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Samantha Adhikari attempted to admit testimony about…
Defense Suggests Improper Appointment – Judge Disagrees, Insists Lawyer Remain on Case with Upcoming Trial
By Hannah Adams MODESTO, CA — Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves and Defense Attorney Aaron…
Judge Tosses Evidence after Woodland Officers Fail to ‘Mirandize’ Suspect
By Gracy Joslin WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Timothy Fall late Friday tossed out…
Creole Language Interpreter Lacking, Highlighting Shortage of Superior Court Interpreters
By Mansour-Taleb-Ahmed OAKLAND, CA – A case was continued here last week in Alameda County Superior Court…
Judge Rules Felonies Remain in Case Where Suspected Shoplifter Attacked Raley’s Security with Knives
By Matthew Torres WOODLAND, CA – A preliminary hearing in Yolo County Superior Court this week featured…
Man Charged With 9 Separate Counts Denied Early Release to Rehabilitation Program, Even Though Judge Liked Idea
By Sophia Lu VENTURA, CA – The accused appeared in Ventura County Superior Court late Thursday for…
Judge Refuses to Accommodate Needs of Defense over Court Calendar
By Hannah Adams and Tashayia George MODESTO, CA — Assistant Public Defender Rachel Bills motioned for a…
Closing Arguments in Trial of Man Accused of 30 Counts of Sexual Assault Against Minor Relative
By Shady Gonzales WOODLAND, CA – The prosecution made its final arguments here in Yolo County Superior…