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Sidewalk Repair Responsibility May Shift to Property Owners in Davis
The Davis City Council has moved forward with a proposed ordinance that would shift responsibility for sidewalk maintenance to adjacent property owners, while emphasizing that enforcement remains months-if not years-away as officials work through policy details and community concerns.
New Report Projects Sharp Enrollment Decline in DJUSD without New Housing
The Davis Joint Unified School District has projected a decline in student enrollment over the next decade, but housing development could potentially reverse this trend.
Op-ed | Let’s Play Contamination Whack-a-Mole with Opponents of Village Farms Davis
Opponents of the Village Farms Davis project are using fear-mongering tactics to scare the public about the potential risks of PFAS contamination in the groundwater beneath the Old Davis Landfill, when in fact the risk is infinitesimally low and the City of Davis is the primary source of PFAS contamination in the Yolo Bypass.
Davis Amtrak Station Receives $1M for Bicycle and Pedestrian Upgrades from Rep. Mike Thompson
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson presented a $1 million federal check to the City of Davis to support bicycle and pedestrian improvements at the Davis Amtrak Station, which will improve access for residents south of the station and enhance multimodal access.
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Court Watch: Yolo County Judge Denies Felony Reduction for Embezzlement Offender
A Yolo County Superior Court judge denied a request to reduce a felony embezzlement conviction to a misdemeanor, despite the accused having successfully completed probation and having no prior criminal history.
Court Watch: Defense Alleges Investigation Failures in Long Beach DUI Case
Defense counsel argued in court that the Long Beach Police Department failed to conduct a proper DUI investigation, as critical steps were overlooked and evidence was not collected.
COURT WATCH: Judge Remands Accused in Felony Vandalism Case after Late Arrival, Despite Transportation and Language Barriers
The accused in a felony vandalism case was remanded into custody after failing to appear in court, despite defense arguments that transportation problems and language barriers contributed to the delay.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Motion to Suppress Evidence in Shopping Cart Case
A Yolo County Superior Court judge denied a motion to suppress evidence in the case of a homeless man who was detained for 30 minutes while walking with a shopping cart, ruling that the officer acted within legal reason to detain.
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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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