Sunday Commentary: Declining Enrollment Threatens Future of Public Education in Davis
Declining enrollment in public schools is a fiscal catastrophe for districts like DJUSD. At first glance, declining…
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- Yolo Jury Convicts Dominguez of Involuntary Manslaughter, Rejects Murder ChargeA Yolo County jury convicted Carlos Reales Dominguez of two counts of involuntary manslaughter for the 2023 Davis stabbings, simultaneously acquitting him of attempted murder and thereby advancing the proceedings to a sanity phase.
- Defense Argues Refiled Yolo Murder Case Repeats Racial Justice Act Violation Already Found by CourtAttorneys for an accused individual in Yolo County have filed a motion seeking the dismissal of a refiled murder case, asserting that prosecutors violated California's Racial Justice Act by reinstating a special-circumstance allegation previously ruled by a judge as having been filed in a racially discriminatory manner.
- Davis 2050 Survey Shows Growing Support for Density, Mixed-Use Development and Thoughtful GrowthA community survey conducted as part of the Davis 2050 General Plan Update suggests that engaged residents demonstrate openness to increased housing density, mixed-use development, and carefully planned growth, a stance that diverges from historical land-use debates, while simultaneously emphasizing the preservation of neighborhood character, agricultural land, and open space.
- Police Accountability Advocate Warns Expanded Federal Enforcement Is Driving Surge in Fatal EncountersLauren Bonds, executive director of the National Police Accountability Project, contended that recent fatal encounters involving federal immigration agents signify a broader pattern of excessive force inherent in American policing. The organization advocates for independent investigations into these officer-involved deaths, citing concerns over transparency and accountability.
- Op-ed | California Courts Must Address the Racial Bias in Death Penalty SentencingThe Office of the State Public Defender and several civil rights organizations have filed a legal challenge in Sacramento Superior Court against California’s death penalty, alleging systemic racial bias. The petition, initially submitted to the California Supreme Court, cites extensive empirical data indicating discriminatory application of capital punishment, which proponents argue violates state constitutional equal protection guarantees.