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Judge Delays Bail Ruling for Esparto Blast Accused Amid Objections

By Irene LilleyJune 6, 20260 comments

A Yolo County Superior Court judge postponed a decision on bail and pretrial release for an individual charged in connection with the 2025 Esparto fireworks warehouse explosion that killed seven workers. The deferral followed conflicting arguments, with the prosecution asserting the event constituted workplace homicide and the defense contending it was an industrial accident, prompting the court to request supplemental briefing on legal liability.

COURT WATCH: Yolo Judge Sets Bail Amid Skepticism over Accused’s Safety Claims

By Claire Taggart, Bradley AguinadaJune 4, 20260 comments

During a probation violation hearing, a Yolo County judge set bail for an accused woman, articulating skepticism regarding her stated reasons for departing a treatment program and asserting an absence of evidentiary support for her claims of safety concerns.

Court Watch: New Mother Pleads for Court’s Help after Alleged Probation Reporting Failures

By Kiyomi Wu-InouyeMay 21, 20260 comments

A new mother appeared in court Tuesday on an alleged probation violation, petitioning the presiding judge for resolution of her case. She contended that repeated failures by the probation office rendered her unable to comply with reporting mandates, a situation exacerbated by her responsibilities in caring for her infant.

Court Watch: Judge Denies Release Despite Defense Claim of Urgent Need for Brain Surgery

By Bradley AguinadaApril 16, 20260 comments

During a custody hearing, concerns were raised about an accused person with a serious brain injury who was scheduled to undergo brain surgery the day he was taken into custody, but the judge declined to re-release him despite the defense’s request for adequate medical treatment.

Court Watch: Judge Keeps Man in Custody after Yolo Prosecutors Cite Repeated Failures to Appear

By Olivia Gomes, Jasmine CorderoApril 15, 20260 comments

A Yolo County Superior Court judge ordered a transient man facing multiple misdemeanor cases and a felony vandalism charge to remain in custody due to his repeated failures to appear in court, with bail set at $10,000 for the felony charge and $1,000 for the misdemeanor charges.

Court Watch: Judge Sets $100,000 Bail for Accused High School Senior in Robbery Case

By William TrevorApril 15, 20260 comments

Judge Satnam S. Rattu set bail at $100,000 for an accused high school senior facing a robbery charge, citing a dismissed juvenile case and public safety concerns.

COURT WATCH: Judge Upholds Restitution Fee after Bail Release Despite Defense Challenge

By Hannah Briseño, Joseph PassantinoApril 3, 20260 comments

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.

Court Watch: Judge Denies Release for Accused in Yolo County Case

By Katelyn Leong, Arielle Amri, Bertha FernandezFebruary 23, 20260 comments

A Yolo County Superior Court judge denied a Penal Code 991 motion and an own-recognizance release request for an accused due to her criminal history and risk factors, citing her violations of probation and use of alcohol, as well as her history of arson and false imprisonment.

Court Watch: Man with Schizophrenia Denied Reentry to Mental Health Facility, Faces Charges

By Jimena Mendez, Hailey NgoFebruary 20, 20260 comments

A man with schizophrenia was remanded to custody and set bail at $10,000 after being denied reentry into a mental health facility and charged with felony vandalism, despite arguments from the defense and probation officer that he should receive mental health treatment.

COURT WATCH: Arraignment Raises Questions about Police Use of Force Despite Claimed Attempt to Surrender

By Nancy CarrilloJanuary 5, 20260 comments

The accused was denied release on supervised own recognizance after being charged with making a criminal threat, resisting an executive officer, possession of ammunition, and resisting a peace officer, despite the defense arguing that the accused had attempted to surrender and was not carrying a real firearm.

COURT WATCH: Bail Remains $1 Million after Prosecution Recounts Accused’s ‘Colorful History’

By Estelle MasseSeptember 6, 20240 comments

NEWPORT BEACH, CA – Judge Derek Johnson, here Thursday during a bail hearing at Orange County Superior…

Unhoused Man Stuck with $18,000 Bail, Public Defender Calls for Earlier Bail Hearing

By Ramneet SinghFebruary 16, 20230 comments

By Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – Judge Daniel Wolk here in Yolo County Superior Court this week…

Man Swears, Bares Backend, Makes Inappropriate Gestures at Judge, Who Then Cites Public Safety Reasons for Denying Release

By Taylor SmithAugust 18, 20220 comments

By Taylor Smith, Kevin Barragan and Robert Moran WOODLAND, CA – Calling into Yolo County Superior Court…

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Judge Delays Bail Ruling for Esparto Blast Accused Amid Objections

COURT WATCH: Yolo Judge Sets Bail Amid Skepticism over Accused’s Safety Claims

Court Watch: New Mother Pleads for Court’s Help after Alleged Probation Reporting Failures

Court Watch: Judge Denies Release Despite Defense Claim of Urgent Need for Brain Surgery

Court Watch: Judge Keeps Man in Custody after Yolo Prosecutors Cite Repeated Failures to Appear

Court Watch: Judge Sets $100,000 Bail for Accused High School Senior in Robbery Case

COURT WATCH: Judge Upholds Restitution Fee after Bail Release Despite Defense Challenge

Court Watch: Judge Denies Release for Accused in Yolo County Case

Court Watch: Man with Schizophrenia Denied Reentry to Mental Health Facility, Faces Charges

COURT WATCH: Arraignment Raises Questions about Police Use of Force Despite Claimed Attempt to Surrender

COURT WATCH: Bail Remains $1 Million after Prosecution Recounts Accused’s ‘Colorful History’

Unhoused Man Stuck with $18,000 Bail, Public Defender Calls for Earlier Bail Hearing

Man Swears, Bares Backend, Makes Inappropriate Gestures at Judge, Who Then Cites Public Safety Reasons for Denying Release

Criminal Protective Order Found to Be Ineffective in Domestic Violence Case – This Time Judge Maintains $15,000 Bail

Former DA, Now Defender Disputes Man’s Attempted Murder Charge, Leading Judge to Reduce $1 Million Bail

Despite Victim’s Wishes, Suspect in Car Chase and Attempted Murded Held Without Bail

Bail Fairness Center of Court Arguments – Judge Refuses to Budge, Keeps Bail at $250,000

Arizona Supreme Court Hears Case Where Man Has Been Held 15 Months in Custody without Bail Hearing

Sacramento Man and Police K9 Stand Off after Alleged Burglary – Judge Ups Bail

Sacramento Prosecutor Reprimanded by Court for Making ‘Personal Attack’ at Routine Bail Hearing

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