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Court Watch: Court Downgrades Felony Theft to Misdemeanor, Rejects ‘Pattern’ Claims

By Leslie VillalobosJune 4, 20260 comments

A felony theft charge, stemming from allegations of lost cell phone appropriation at Cache Creek Casino, was reduced to a misdemeanor during a recent pretrial conference. The court’s decision to grant the reduction followed consideration of the accused’s personal circumstances, including displacement due to the 2018 Paradise Fire and ongoing health issues, despite opposition from the prosecution who cited a pattern of conduct.

Court Watch: Yolo Judge Orders Conditional Release, Keeps $110K Bail in Felony Assault

By Claire TaggartMay 21, 20260 comments

A Yolo County judge ordered an accused individual released on supervised own recognizance, contingent upon bed availability at Walter’s House, while maintaining bail at $110,000. The ruling followed arguments from counsel regarding charges of felony assault with a deadly weapon and criminal threats, with both sides presenting contrasting assessments of the accused’s history and public safety implications.