Final Arguments Made in Jack in the Box Murders; Jury Out
By Tori Gacutan and Jeanine Grimes RIVERSIDE, CA – Closing arguments were made here in Riverside County…
Guest Commentary: Inequitable and Unfair Redistricting in West Sacramento
By Carlos Alcala Over one-quarter of the population of West Sacramento lives in Broderick/Bryte. The Broderick/ Bryte…
After Prelim Hearing, Woman to Face Trial – Accused of Stabbing Man in Back
By Leila Katibah and Aryal Aglugub SANTA BARBARA, CA – During a preliminary hearing Wednesday in Santa…
Judge Tosses Charges, Ruling Prosecution Failed to ID Accused in Crime
By Michele Chadwick WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Tom M. Dyer this week dismissed…
Sex Crimes with Minor Case Goes to Trial after Preliminary Hearing
By Veronica Miller WOODLAND, CA – Judge David Rosenberg ruled a sex crimes case should go to…
Guest Commentary: Finding Humanity with Project Free Write
By John Fout The Yolo County Public Defender’s Office introduces you to Project Free Write, an eight-week…
Judge Sets Trial in Attempted Robbery Case Where Alleged Victim Outran Assailants
By Shady Gonzales and Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – During a preliminary hearing this week in Stanislaus…
Victim Recounts Experiences in Violation of Protection Order Hearing
By Matthew Torres WOODLAND, CA – The victim of domestic abuse testified here in Yolo County Superior…
Modesto Man Convicted of DUI Crash, Sentenced to 15 Years to Life in Prison.
By Neha Malhi and Tori Gacutan MODESTO, CA – Manpreet Singh Atwal has been sentenced to 15…
Judge Tosses One Felony, but Woman to Stand Trial on Another One
By Gracy Joslin WOODLAND, CA – The accused, after her Yolo County Superior Court preliminary hearing Monday,…
Woman Takes Deal in 13 Pounds of Pot Case after Ensuring Care for Children
By Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA – The accused agreed to take a plea during her preliminary hearing…
Woman Sentenced to Jail for Stealing Baby Formula, Despite Attorney’s Plea
By Jeanine Grimes, Sophia Lu, Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – The accused joined the Ventura County Superior…
Sunday Commentary: DAs Speak Out across the Nation Vowing Not to Prosecute Abortion Cases – Why Are Reisig and the CDAA Silent on Dobbs?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – If you want to know a public official’s…
Man Waives Right to Early Sentencing – Hopes to Get Married before Prison Sentence
By Gracy Joslin WOODLAND, CA – The accused waived his right to early sentencing for a probation…
Judge Finds Man Must Stand Trial for Assault after Alleged Dispute Over Cell Phone
By Cheyenne Galloway MODESTO, CA – The accused, charged with assault likely to produce bodily harm and…
Jury Claims Deadlock in DUI-Drunk Driving Case – Judge Sends Jury Back
By Mihajla Milovanovic WOODLAND, CA – The jury in a DUI/drunk driving trial here in Yolo County…
Judge Lets Stand Plea Agreement in Yolo Murder Case
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Judge Reed on Wednesday rejected a prosecution motion…
Burglary Mom Returns to Court Voluntarily after 20 Years on the Run Caring for Family – Judge Sends Her to Jail
By Tommy Nguyen, Jeanine Grimes, Sophia Lu VENTURA, CA – During The accused’s sentencing hearing earlier this…
Witness Testimony Concludes in Misdemeanor Drunk Driving Trial
By Matthew Torres and Tori Gacutan WOODLAND, CA – The evidence portion of a drunk driving misdemeanor…
Complications in Pre-Jury Trial Logistics Related to Alleged Jail Gang Fight
By Shady Gonzales MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Dawna Reeves, Defense Attorney Willard Bakeman,…