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Our podcast will be covering criminal justice reform, mass incarceration, wrongful convictions, and more.
Our podcast will be covering criminal justice reform, mass incarceration, wrongful convictions, and more.
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A family and four other family friends took a trip to Baja California to help build a home for a family in need, which challenged their understanding of service, privilege and what it truly means to help a community.
The Davis City Council is considering the Village Farms project, which has been met with opposition due to flood risk concerns, but the project’s design meets or exceeds applicable safety standards and regulations, and the city’s flood risks are relatively modest compared to other cities in the Central Valley.
Bernita “Nene” DeShawn Toney, a vibrant and compassionate soul, passed away on December 22, 2025, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew her, and will be remembered for her intelligence, determination, generosity, and commitment to justice.
The Davis Vanguard has successfully unlocked the full matching donation of over $23,000, thanks to the support of its readers and supporters, and is encouraging people to become monthly donors to sustain their independent journalism.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge dismissed criminal charges against Marissa Barrera, ruling that the prosecutors failed to identify speech that could overcome constitutional protections under the First and Fourteenth Amendments and failed to meet the statutory requirements of California Penal Code section 653.2.
The accused was denied release on supervised own recognizance after being charged with making a criminal threat, resisting an executive officer, possession of ammunition, and resisting a peace officer, despite the defense arguing that the accused had attempted to surrender and was not carrying a real firearm.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge temporarily vacated bench warrants and authorized future virtual appearances in a case involving vandalism and attempted auto theft due to ongoing medical emergencies that led to repeated failures to appear.
A woman accused of making false 911 calls and resisting arrest had her bail set at $20,000 despite the court acknowledging she was experiencing a mental health crisis.
The Davis Vanguard has successfully unlocked the full matching donation of over $23,000, thanks to the support of its readers and supporters, and is encouraging people to become monthly donors to sustain their independent journalism.
The July edition of the Vanguard Incarcerated Press features stories from incarcerated individuals that expose the cruelty of the prison system and highlight the resilience of those who endure it, while also advocating for free speech, human rights, and prison reform.
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