Judge Gerard expressed frustration with the accused’s lack of attendance at court-mandated alcohol program meetings, citing the need to follow court orders, and set bail at $5,000 for each count and a reevaluation date of Feb. 26.

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.

A Yolo County judge denied a request to release an individual charged with petty theft and trespassing, ruling that a newly filed competency report did not warrant a change in custody status.

A judge in Orange County set $5,000 bail for a man who has been in jail for seven months, raising questions about the fairness of cash bail in the court system.