Court Watch: Judge Sets $100,000 Bail for Accused High School Senior in Robbery Case
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 Sets $45,000 Bail for Sacramento Drug Accused Despite Nonviolent Charges
Judge David Bonilla set bail at $45,000 for an accused facing nonviolent drug-related charges, despite defense arguments for pretrial release, due to a lack of confidence that the accused would abide by the conditions of release.
Court Denies Defense Request to Delay Trial for Mental Health Diversion Preparation
The Sacramento Superior Court judge denied the defense’s request for a continuance of the trial proceedings, despite the defense arguing she lacked sufficient time to prepare a mental health diversion petition for the accused.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Motion to Reduce Felony Drug Charge in Sacramento Case
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge denied a motion to reduce a felony possession charge, citing the accused’s criminal history and obligations to the community.
Court Watch: Sacramento Judge Unmoved by Financial Hardship in Domestic Violence Ruling
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge declined to modify bail for a woman accused of domestic violence, despite her financial hardship and loss of housing, and set a formal bail hearing for March 2026.
Court Watch: Sacramento Judge Denies Release for Accused Petty Thief with Autistic Son
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge denied an accused man’s request for release on his own recognizance pending trial on a petty theft charge, citing his prior felony history and failures to appear as indicators that he would not comply with court orders.
CHP Wants Lawsuit Dismissed after Errant Gunfire Kills 1, Injures Another in Park Shootout
SACRAMENTO, CA – Court documents here show a Sacramento County Superior Court judge may—although the final ruling…
Sacramento Homeless Union Asks Court for Relief after Longtime Homeless Advocate Terminates Lease at ‘Camp Resolution’
SACRAMENTO, CA – The battle to keep open “Camp Resolution,” a city of Sacramento-approved unhoused community members, has…
Sacramento Homeless Community Sues City of Sacramento for Breach of Contract after Residents Told to Quit ‘Camp Resolution’
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento homeless community—which seemingly ebbs…
CA Governor Issues 37 Pardons, 18 Commutations and Asks State Supreme Court to Pardon Podcaster with Links to Actor Morgan Freeman
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – Earlonne Woods, a well-known podcaster formerly incarcerated at San Quentin…
Non-Prosecutor Named to Sacramento Superior Court by California Governor – Breaks the Norm for Court Judgeships, Studies Show
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – In a somewhat out-of-the-ordinary decision, a non-prosecutor was named to be…
COURT WATCH: Accused Not Released, Facing Difficulty Continuing Mental Health Treatment – But Prosecution, Judge Agree Accused Is a ‘Danger’
By Melinda Kukaj and Citlalli Florez SACRAMENTO, CA – In Sacramento County Superior Court this week, a…
COURT WATCH: Prosecution Wants Bail, No OR Release for Unhoused Man with 3 Trespassing Misdemeanors – Judge Disagrees, Releases Man
By Audrey Sawyer SACRAMENTO, CA — The accused—who has three misdemeanor matters of trespassing and occupying property…
Sacramento Superior Court Commissioner Named to Judicial Council
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – Alin D. Cintean, a former professor of Constitutional Law at…
Fired Sacramento City Cop Gets Sweet Deal for 2 Felonies – District Attorney Calls Judge Offer ‘Affront to Justice’
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau SACRAMENTO, CA – A fired City of Sacramento police officer…
COURT WATCH: Case Delayed after Defense Lawyer Complains Public – and His Assistant – Wrongly Not Allowed into ‘Open’ Courtroom
By Audrey Sawyer SACRAMENTO, CA — A co-accused case—charges of firearm possession by a felon in one…
COURT WATCH: Court Sends Accused to Jail Despite Hernia Surgery After Failure to Appear, But Does Order Medical Visit
By Audrey Sawyer SACRAMENTO, CA — Met in Sacramento County Superior Court this week with a string…
COURT WATCH: Court Agrees with Public Defender Request to Recalculate In-Custody Credits for Accused – Tally Only Shows 5 Days Of Credit Since 2020 Arrest
By Audrey Sawyer SACRAMENTO, CA – A public defender here in Sacramento County Superior Court this past…
Court Confused over Warrant Status, Possible Release Delayed
By Ruby Hernandez and Sunny Zhou SACRAMENTO, CA – Confusion transfused the court for a while this…
Judge Denies Jail Alternative to Woman Taking Care of Dying Grandmother
By Audrey Sawyer SACRAMENTO, CA — A woman attended an afternoon hearing in Sacramento County Superior Court …