Monday Morning Thoughts: Governor Newsom Has a Chance to Fix What He Helped to Break in Yolo County
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Governor Newsom has been rightly lauded for appointing…
Governor Announces Dozens of California Appeals Court, Superior Court Judgeships
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau SACRAMENTO, CA – As the old saying goes, “It’s good…
Judge Refuses to End ‘Cycle’ of Family’s Incarceration, Sentences Young Man to Decades in Prison for Sexual Assaults
By Kevin Barragan WOODLAND, CA – Despite pleas this past week by the defense to “end the…
Apparent Accidental Death from ‘Pill’ Nets Man ‘Meaningless’ 180 Days
By Jessica Weisman and Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – Hardy Phuoc Tran, charged with two felony counts…
Man Released from Pre-Trial Custody in 20-Year-Old Sex Assault Case after Friends Vouch for Him – Judge Overrules DA and Probation
By Taylor Smith WOODLAND, CA – The accused was released from custody on Friday morning—despite protestations by…
Yolo DA’s Office Fails to Show a Nexus for Sex Offender Terms and Conditions in Parole Hearing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Judge Peter Williams on Wednesday granted a defense…
Domestic Violence Case Reduction Motion Denied in Stabbing Incident
By Natalia Ruvalcaba WOODLAND, CA – Judge Peter Williams here in Yolo County Superior Court has denied…
COVID-19 at County Jail Delays Premeditated Attempted Murder Hearing
By Fiona Davis and Simran Chahal WOODLAND, CA – A preliminary hearing for a…
Judge Denies Felony Reduction, Cites Defendant’s Prior Stabbing Threats, Sets Trial
By Allison Hodge WOODLAND, CA – Following his preliminary hearing Wednesday, Sander Ian Findlay was ordered to…
Woman Facing Charges for Playing Country Music in Apartment – Judge Refuses to Dismiss Case and Transfer Matter to Another Court
By Stephanie Boulos WOODLAND, CA – Surprisingly, Yolo County Superior Court Dept. 8 Judge Peter Williams denied…
Public Defender Corrects Sentencing Mistake, Helps Client Avoid Extra 8 Months in Custody
By Annette Wong-Toi WOODLAND, CA – A public defender was able to correct a previous oversight that…
Yolo Public Defender Argues Police Report Doesn’t ‘Smell Right’ – Judge Disagrees But Lowers Bail
By Kelly Moran WOODLAND – Deputy Public Defender Jose Gonzalez on Wednesday in Yolo County Superior Court…
Nishi Delayed Yet Again as City Has to Fight Appeal
Housing for over 2000 students next to the UC Davis campus has been delayed yet again, as…
Judge Returns Quickly with Final Ruling in Favor of City on Nishi
Judge Peter Williams ended last week’s hearing saying that he was leaning toward sticking with his tentative…
Judge Hears Arguments on Nishi Suit, Inclined to Stick with Previous Ruling
Judge Peter Williams listened to approximately 90 minutes of arguments by both the petitioners represented by Patrick…
