Eric Jones is a progressive politician running on a platform of ending monopoly abuses, expanding Medicare, providing universal childcare, and increasing taxes on the wealthy to pay for investments.
Ryan Davis has been endorsed by diverse leaders of Yolo County for his commitment to fairness, opportunity, and a justice system that reflects the people it serves, as well as his experience, integrity, and deep respect for the community.
A judge at the Harbor Justice Center declined to immediately expand a father’s contact with his children, citing the timeline of a protective order despite arguments that the father had made measurable progress in treatment programming.
A judge modified a protective order to allow limited contact between the accused and the victim, after hearing from both sides and receiving a victim impact statement supporting the change, despite the prosecution’s objection.
The defense requested a supplemental competency report to ensure a fair hearing, and the judge agreed to order it, stating that it is in everyone’s best interest to get the report right.
Judge Maria D. Hernandez upheld the punitive fees and imposed additional restitution fees after the accused pleaded guilty to six counts, including felonies and misdemeanors, despite the public defender’s request for a reduction in fees due to the accused’s financial hardship.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge denied a request to release an accused individual to a treatment program, rejecting defense arguments that he was not given a meaningful opportunity to complete residential care before being remanded into custody.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge ordered an accused person to appear in person to seek recall of an outstanding warrant, despite the defense’s assertion that he had no transportation to reach the courthouse.
On Friday, April 3, 2026, a man facing felony charges for violating parole had his release denied and bail increased to $75,000 due to his history of failing to appear in court and failing to report to his parole officer.
Judge Antony C. Ufland upheld a restitution fee of $150 for an accused who pleaded guilty to possession of illegal substances, despite defense arguments that the accused could not afford to pay.
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.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge allowed an accused to remain in mental health diversion despite probation officials reporting they can no longer supervise such cases, raising concerns about gaps in treatment access and oversight.
The accused was denied release and bail was set at $5,000 due to his prior record of noncompliance with court orders, despite his indigent circumstances and willingness to engage in treatment services.
Yolo County has been accused of bypassing CEQA legal requirements by using a “Site Plan Review” process to classify the Nest Z Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) airport as Ministerial, when it should have been classified as Discretionary due to the need for agency judgment and deliberation.
A judge denied release for a man accused of DUI, siding with the prosecution despite defense arguments challenging the reliability of sobriety testing and emphasizing the accused’s efforts to address substance use issues.
A Yolo County judge issued a no-contact criminal protective order for an accused person as a condition of bail, raising concerns about the accused’s ability to comply due to their shared business with the protected person.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge found an accused person incompetent to stand trial due to mental illness, but delays in the evaluation process left the individual in custody awaiting mental health treatment despite evidence of ongoing competency concerns.
The court maintained supervised probation for an accused with mental health and drug addiction issues, allowing them to receive treatment at Akua Mind and Body Rehab Treatment Center, despite the prosecution’s attempts to revoke it.
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.
A Yolo County judge ruled that a San Francisco resident may appear remotely at his next hearing due to unemployment, disability and lack of transportation, but warned that he will ultimately be required to appear in person if no resolution is reached.