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Op-ed | I Don’t Want Davis to Change. That’s Why I’m Voting Yes on Measure V.
A Davis resident reflects on their childhood experience with affordable housing and encourages others to vote Yes on Measure V to support diversity and prevent families from being priced out of the city.
Op-ed | Village Farms: A Realistic Path to Affordable Housing in Davis
The Village Farms Affordable Housing Plan is designed to maximize its chances of being built by leveraging the federal 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, its prime location, improved donated land, early delivery, and real cash contribution.
Op-ed | Fall Ballot Measure Would Open the Door to 3 Percent Down Payments to Buy New Davis Housing
A $25 billion statewide bond measure could allow middle income Davis families to purchase new homes in Village Farms Davis with only a 3 percent down payment, with the state providing the remaining 17 percent at a low interest rate.
Planning Commission to Weigh in on Willowgrove Environmental Impact Report
The proposed Willowgrove development is set to go before the Planning Commission for recommendation to the City Council to certify the project’s Environmental Impact Report, which could ultimately place the project before voters on the November 2026 ballot.
Vanguard Court Watch
Court Watch: Judge Rejects Defense Motion to Release Accused to Treatment Program
A Yolo County Superior Court judge denied a request to release an accused individual to a treatment program, rejecting defense arguments that he was not given a meaningful opportunity to complete residential care before being remanded into custody.
Court Watch: Judge Orders Accused to Appear in Person within Hours Despite Reported Lack of Transportation
A Yolo County Superior Court judge ordered an accused person to appear in person to seek recall of an outstanding warrant, despite the defense’s assertion that he had no transportation to reach the courthouse.
COURT WATCH: Judge Brown Denies Release, Raises Bail to $75,000 Despite Claim of Inability to Pay
On Friday, April 3, 2026, a man facing felony charges for violating parole had his release denied and bail increased to $75,000 due to his history of failing to appear in court and failing to report to his parole officer.
COURT WATCH: Judge Upholds Restitution Fee after Bail Release Despite Defense Challenge
Judge Antony C. Ufland upheld a restitution fee of $150 for an accused who pleaded guilty to possession of illegal substances, despite defense arguments that the accused could not afford to pay.
Vanguard incarcerated press
Vanguard Incarcerated Press – July 2025
The July edition of the Vanguard Incarcerated Press features stories from incarcerated individuals that expose the cruelty of the prison system and highlight the resilience of those who endure it, while also advocating for free speech, human rights, and prison reform.
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: Nuances
I must admit arriving at California Medical Facility Vacaville (CMF) was an answered prayer for me. Since…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: The Uncaged Writer By D. Razor Babb, ‘Perspectives from the Cellblock’
Early 2019, nearly a year before anyone had even heard of a Covid pandemic, Dr. Joan Parkin…
Vanguard Incarcerated Press: It’s a Wonderful Life (Sentence) – A George Bailey Moment during a Secretary of Corrections Visit
Every Christmas, network TV airs the black-and-white classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” with Jimmy Stewart. There is…
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