Court Watch: Judge Denies Release for Unhoused Man Accused of Petty Theft
The defense’s motion for a 17(b) reduction and own-recognizance release was denied by the court, with the next court dates set for April 13 and 15.
Court Watch: Judge Relocates Probation Meetings for Unhoused Man in Yolo County
A Yolo County Superior Court judge approved a request to move an unhoused man’s probation meetings from Sacramento to Yolo County due to transportation barriers, while still requiring him to serve 30 days in county jail for his violation.
Court Watch: Judge Doubts Arrest’s Validity, Frees Unhoused Man after 156 Days in Jail
After spending 156 days in jail on misdemeanor charges, an unhoused man was released to pretrial services after his attorney argued that the arrest was made without credible cause.
Northview Pointe Offers Hope for Formerly Homeless Residents in Sacramento
Northview Pointe, a 67-unit permanent supportive housing development in North Sacramento, was celebrated with a grand opening on Wednesday, offering formerly unhoused residents with stable, service-enriched housing and access to wraparound supportive services.
Op-ed | Trump’s Policies Threaten Rights and Dignity of Marginalized Groups
The Trump administration’s policies are causing widespread anger among marginalized communities, while community members are resisting these policies through protests, rallies, and other forms of activism.
COURT WATCH: Accused with No Housing or $$ Denied Bail Reduction, and Jailed
WOODLAND, CA – Judge Clara M. Levers last Thursday at an arraignment hearing in Yolo County Superior…
California Legislation Could Stop Police from Punishing Unhoused with Fines, Jail
SACRAMENTO, CA – New legislation has been introduced here that would prevent city and counties in California…
COURT WATCH: Defense Argues Felony Plea Unjust for Should-Have-Been Misdemeanor Charge
WOODLAND, CA – An accused person accepted a felony plea deal during a mental competency hearing Friday…
Federal Judge Halts Vallejo’s Homeless Sweep, Cites Due Process Violations
VALLEJO, CA – A federal judge has temporarily blocked the city of Vallejo from evicting Evelyn Alfred,…
CA Homeless Unions Fight for ‘Projects of Survival’
SALINAS, CA – The Monterey County/Salinas Homeless Union formed “out of a battle” in 2016, nine years…
COURT WATCH: Unhoused Man Fails to Comply with Probation Requirements, Blames Lack of Resources
MODESTO, CA – Judge Carrie Stephens ruled against an unhoused accused man for a contested probation violation…
COURT WATCH: Unhoused Man Banned from Burlington after Violating Abuse Protection Order
BURLINGTON, VT – An unhoused man—speaking from jail—accused by multiple women of felony and misdemeanor stalking and…
COURT WATCH: Accused Woman Who Failed to Appear in Court Released from Jail; Defense Says Phone Stolen from Emergency Shelter
BURLINGTON, VT – An accused woman who previously had failed to appear in court multiple times was…
Community Conversation on Housing: Bill Pride – Housing Insecure and Unsheltered Community Members
Editor’s Note: On Thursday, Interfaith Housing Justice of Davis presented “Davis Housing Solutions: A Community Conversation” –…
Legal Battle Unfolds as Ohio Pastor Faces 18 Zoning Charges for Providing Shelter for Unhoused
By Jenna Tooley BRYAN, Ohio— In a significant legal development, an Ohio pastor, Chris Avell, is…
COURT WATCH: Unhoused 50-Year-Old Woman with Physical Disability Unable to Do Alternative Service Sent to Jail for 30 Days on Misdemeanor Drug Possession
By Audrey Sawyer WOODLAND, CA — A 50-year-old woman who is currently unhoused and who wasn’t allowed…
Letter: Housing Trust Fund Should Be Community Funding Priority
Interfaith Housing Justice Davis (IHJD) wishes to thank our council for opening the door to a tax…
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…
Firefighters Testify in Arson Trial of Yolo Unhoused Man
By Isabelle Brady and Haoming Yang WOODLAND, CA–The trial of a homeless man charged with felony arson…
Unhoused Man ‘Unlawful Camping’ Case Dismissed ‘In the Interest of Justice’
By Angelina Sang and Noe Herrera SANTA BARBARA, CA – Judge Clifford R. Anderson in Santa Barbara…