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Join The Vanguard in Celebrating 20 Years of Impactful Journalism
The Vanguard has launched ticket sales and sponsorships for its 20th Anniversary Fundraiser on June 14 at the Wednesday Club in Suisun, honoring five public defenders and celebrating 20 years of impactful journalism and community advocacy.
Op-ed | The Future of Davis is Rooted in Community: Why I Support Village Farms
The Davis City Council member supports Measure V, a housing development project that includes infrastructure improvements, affordable housing commitments, and environmental stewardship, which has undergone rigorous public scrutiny and is backed by legally binding commitments to ensure the project remains true to its promises.
Judy Ennis Launches Campaign for Davis City Council District 1 Seat
Judy Ennis, founder of the Davis Community Action Network, has announced her candidacy for the District 1 seat on the Davis City Council in the November 2026 election, focusing on housing affordability, economic resilience, climate preparedness, public services and rebuilding trust between residents and local government.
NY Post Op-Ed Criticizes Davis Over Antisemitism, Free Speech and Community Safety
Davis, California is experiencing heightened tensions between Jewish, Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian residents, as highlighted by Rabbi Pini Dunner’s opinion piece in the New York Post, and the city’s response to a May Day gathering that displayed a banner supporting the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023.
Op-ed | Questionable Village Farms Messaging about School Closures
Measure V (Village Farms) is a long-term project that is being falsely marketed as a solution to current school closures, and is actually a risky, developer-driven project with potential traffic, toxic, and infrastructure issues.
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Join The Vanguard in Celebrating 20 Years of Impactful Journalism
The Vanguard has launched ticket sales and sponsorships for its 20th Anniversary Fundraiser on June 14 at the Wednesday Club in Suisun, honoring five public defenders and celebrating 20 years of impactful journalism and community advocacy.
Court Hears Arguments on Insanity Defense, Expert Testimony in UC Davis Stabbing Retrial
In a pretrial hearing for the retrial of a former UC Davis student accused of murder and attempted murder, the court ruled on multiple motions related to expert psychiatric testimony, jury selection, media access, and the admissibility of the accused’s creative writings.
Judge Questions Further Delay in Long-Running Felony Preliminary Hearing
The judge questioned the defense’s request for a continuance in a felony case involving controlled substances and illegal firearm possession, citing the case’s four-year-old timeline and the numerous proceedings already completed.
Court Watch: Judge Allows Continued Outpatient Treatment in Narcotics Case Despite Push for Custody
The judge allowed the accused to remain on probation and continue outpatient treatment, denying the prosecution’s request for residential treatment due to the potential consequences for the accused’s family.
Court Watch: Expert Testimony Highlights Potentially Biased Language in Murder Trial
The defense argued in a post-conviction hearing that the language used during the original criminal trial included implicit racial bias in violation of the California Racial Justice Act, while the prosecution maintained that their language had no bearing on the jury’s decision-making.
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Join The Vanguard in Celebrating 20 Years of Impactful Journalism
The Vanguard has launched ticket sales and sponsorships for its 20th Anniversary Fundraiser on June 14 at the Wednesday Club in Suisun, honoring five public defenders and celebrating 20 years of impactful journalism and community advocacy.
Vanguard Incarcerated Press – July 2025
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.
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: Nuances
I must admit arriving at California Medical Facility Vacaville (CMF) was an answered prayer for me. Since…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: The Uncaged Writer By D. Razor Babb, ‘Perspectives from the Cellblock’
Early 2019, nearly a year before anyone had even heard of a Covid pandemic, Dr. Joan Parkin…
Vanguard Incarcerated Press: It’s a Wonderful Life (Sentence) – A George Bailey Moment during a Secretary of Corrections Visit
Every Christmas, network TV airs the black-and-white classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” with Jimmy Stewart. There is…
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