Ryan Davis, a court commissioner in Yolo County, has received endorsements from over 50 current and retired members of the California judiciary, as well as support from several local elected officials, in his campaign for Yolo County Superior Court.
Davis is a progressive city that prides itself on its quality of life, but its low wages are forcing service workers to live elsewhere, draining the vitality of the community and creating a system of subsidization for the affluent.
In Davis, community members have come together to create mutual aid initiatives like the Davis Night Market, UC Davis Pantry, and STEAC to provide food and other basic necessities to those struggling with food insecurity and financial hardship.
Michele Beckwith was fired from her position as Acting U.S. Attorney in Sacramento after she insisted that Border Patrol agents comply with court-ordered restrictions on immigration raids, highlighting the conflict between the Trump administration and the independence of the Department of Justice.