A Yolo County Superior Court judge denied a request to reduce a felony drug possession charge to a misdemeanor, citing the accused’s extensive history of drug use and lack of initiative to participate in treatment or diversion programs.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge has ordered an unemployed and carless San Francisco resident to appear in person at a future court hearing, rejecting arguments that he was unable to do so due to his circumstances.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge continued a felony probation violation matter following an Admit or Deny Violation of Probation hearing, which focused on the availability of mental health diversion and an unresolved legal question regarding eligibility for diversion when an accused person has a prior strike conviction.
A Yolo County judge granted a prosecutor’s motion to impose a no-bail condition on a man accused of felony gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, despite the accused not being present in the courtroom at the time the decision was made.
The fate of an unhoused man was under consideration in Yolo County Superior Court as the judge weighed whether to release him or continue his detention during a bail review, with the public defender arguing for his release and the prosecution opposing it due to his history of noncompliance.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge granted a mental health diversion motion for an accused facing assault charges, despite objections from the prosecution and a lack of immediate treatment services due to a waitlist.
A Yolo County judge denied a request to release an unhoused man with mental health needs to an available treatment bed, ruling that he posed a public safety risk after violating a criminal protective order and serving him with another such order.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge has set a retrial date of May 2026 for Carlos Reales Dominguez, the former UC Davis student charged in connection with the 2023 Davis stabbing attacks, following a mistrial last year.
Judge Danette C. Brown released the accused on supervised own-recognizance, rejecting a proposed $10,000 bail due to her pregnancy and financial circumstances, and citing her active participation in drug assistance programs.
The Davis City Council voted unanimously to advance the Village Farms development to a citywide ballot, approving a series of entitlements, amendments and agreements that set the framework for one of the largest housing proposals in city history.
Court Commissioner Ryan Davis has announced his candidacy for Yolo County Superior Court judge, citing his long-standing connection to the community and commitment to the fair administration of justice.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge granted judicial diversion to an accused person facing multiple misdemeanor charges who is participating in an addiction treatment program, rejecting prosecution arguments that the accused’s criminal history made them unsuitable for diversion.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge granted judicial diversion to a 23-year-old man accused of driving with a suspended license, overruling prosecution objections, with the condition that he install an ignition interlock device in any vehicle he drives to prevent future incidents of impaired driving.
A Yolo County judge denied a defense request to release an unhoused accused man on supervised own recognizance and rejected a request to reduce his scheduled $150,000 bail in a felony assault case, citing the accused’s extensive criminal history and the court’s discretionary authority.
A judge in Yolo County Superior Court ruled to uphold a felony drug sales charge against an unemployed man, despite the defense arguing that the evidence was insufficient to prove intent to sell, and denied a request to modify his probation status.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge granted a four-week continuance to allow the accused time to enter a treatment program, despite the prosecution’s opposition, in an effort to prioritize rehabilitation over punishment.
The Capital Area Regional Tolling Authority and YoloTD are implementing a tolling plan on Interstate 80 that prioritizes weekend recreational travelers over local commuters, resulting in financial burden for local workers and reduced funding for local transit.
Judge Catherine Hohenwarter sentenced the accused to mandatory supervision, declining a request for jail time despite the prosecution’s refusal to acknowledge the significant changes in the accused’s circumstances, including securing stable housing and making progress in addressing substance use issues.
Bail was set at $50,000 for a non-English-speaking accused in a fraud case involving elderly individuals in Yolo and Stanislaus counties, despite arguments from the defense that the increase lacked a sufficient factual basis.
A motion for mental health diversion was granted in Yolo County Superior Court, allowing the accused to receive treatment for a diagnosed mental health condition, despite the prosecution’s objections based on the accused’s prior criminal history.