Commentary: DA Hears It from Rifkin on Dominguez
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor If the Vanguard calls out the Yolo DA, it’s standard. But…
Prosecution Suddenly Reverses Course, Concedes Dominguez Not Competent to Stand Trial
Judge Issues Medication Order After Psychiatrists’ Diagnosis, Dominguez’s Refusal of Medication WOODLAND, CA – After a week…
Guest Commentary: The Appalling Spectacle Now Happening in Yolo Superior Court
By Robert Canning (Editor’s note: This was submitted to the Vanguard prior to the events of Thursday,…
COURT WATCH: Accused Claiming Running Late for Work Now Has Trial Date for Multiple Charges
WOODLAND, CA – Judge Samuel McAdam heard heavy arguments from the prosecution in a case here in…
COURT WATCH: Yolo Man Remains Behind Bars as Yolo Judge Ponders Bail after Overturned Jury Verdict
WOODLAND, CA – During Justin Gonzalez’s bail hearing Monday here in Yolo County Superior Court, Judge Sam…
Expert Witness Diagnoses Alleged Davis Stabbing Suspect with Schizophrenia
WOODLAND, CA — “Mr. Dominguez is a textbook example of schizophrenia,” concluded a psychologist at Thursday’s competency…
Friends, Mental Health Clinicians Testify to ‘Bizarre’ Behavior of Alleged Davis Serial Stabber in Competency Trial
WOODLAND, CA – The trial for determining the mental competency of Carlos Dominguez—allegedly responsible for the stabbing…
Bail Motion Paints Startling Picture of Innocence in Yolo Murder Case
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Justin Gonzalez’s bail hearing was postponed until July…
Community Members, Leaders Complain about Jenkins Dropping Criminal Charges in Sean Moore Police Killing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Attorneys, community members and other leaders gathered…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Public Spectacle Continues of a 13-Year-Old Who Tragically Killed People in a Vehicle
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Last week Yolo County Judge Janene Beronio rejected…
Commentary: Dominguez Cases Keeps Needlessly Devolving
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – It was a short hearing where Judge McAdam…
Uncovering Unseen Evidence: Scott Dyleski’s Life Sentence for the Murder of Pamela Vitale
Scott Dyleski was sentenced to life without parole in September 2006 for the murder of Lafayette resident…
Commentary: Court Appearance by Dominguez Shows a Glimpse of What Appears to Be a Troubled Young Man
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – He sat with his head slightly cocked back,…
U.S. Murder Rate Down, Especially in Big Cities, Early 2023 Data Show
By The Vanguard Staff BROOKLYN, NY – The U.S. “may be experiencing one of the largest annual…
Commentary: Yolo Ponders Death Penalty for Serial Killer Amid a Disappearing National Capital Punishment
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – On Friday, the Yolo County DA’s office announced…
My View: Really? The DA Is Considering the Death Penalty in the Serial Killer Case?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Friday culminated a whirlwind of activity as Carlos…
Commentary: And the Davis Serial Killer Saga Comes to an End – Or So We Hope
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – It has been a surreal week in Davis. …
Arrest Made of Suspected Davis Serial Killer
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – By definition, Davis Police Chief Darren Pytel called…
Commentary: It Comes Back to Vulnerability and Housing Insecurity
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – On Tuesday night, I held my breath during…
Update: Police Analyzing Biological Evidence
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The Davis Police Department provided an update on…
