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Amid State Budget Cuts for School Libraries, UC Davis Sets the Trend
Budgetary reallocations at the University of California, Davis, and state-level funding reductions approved by Governor Gavin Newsom have led to the cessation of access to critical online research materials and news subscriptions for students at UC Davis and K-12 public schools across California.
Analysis: Precinct Data Suggest Measure V Was Defeated by Neighborhood Opposition Closest to Village Farms
The June 2 Measure V election in Davis, California, was narrowly defeated by a margin of 276 votes. However, precinct-level analysis indicates that opposition was predominantly concentrated in the two precincts directly adjacent to the proposed Village Farms development site.
Op-ed | Toward a Better Village Farms
The defeat of Measure V, which sought to introduce 1,800 housing units, has prompted calls for the City of Davis to develop a more comprehensive project design for the Village Farms site. Advocates propose a framework that integrates transit-oriented development, diverse housing typologies, and pedestrian-friendly boulevards, aiming to address prior criticisms of the measure’s proposed urban planning.
PETA Demands Closure of UC Davis Primate Center after New Federal Violations
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) renewed its call for the closure of the University of California, Davis, primate research center following recent federal animal welfare citations issued against the university, which included violations related to the escape of three mice, one of whom died, and the confinement of monkeys in undersized cages.
Vanguard Court Watch
Judge: Riesig’s ‘Pack of Wolves’ Remark Violated Racial Justice Act
Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel P. Maguire ruled that a prosecutor violated California’s Racial Justice Act during Maurice Cook Jr.’s 2003 murder trial. The judge determined that the prosecution’s comparison of Cook and his co-defendants to ‘a pack of wolves’ constituted racially discriminatory language under Penal Code section 745, particularly when amplified by the frequent use of a racial slur. A remedies hearing has been scheduled to ascertain whether this violation affected Cook’s judgment.
SFPD Sergeant’s Derogatory Remarks, Policy Violations Exposed in SF Trial
During an ongoing jury trial in San Francisco Superior Court, Deputy Public Defender John Paul Passaglia highlighted inconsistencies between evidence and police testimony, arguing the investigation relied on speculation. He also exposed derogatory language employed by San Francisco Police Sgt. Brendan Caraway during the accused’s arrest, prompting questions regarding the sergeant’s conduct and compliance with departmental use-of-force protocols.
SF Judge Imposes Bail on Indigent, Rejecting Affordability Mandate
San Francisco Superior Court Judge Gloria Rhynes set bail at $50 for an indigent defendant facing three counts of vandalism, despite defense arguments that the amount was unaffordable and unreasonable under the Kowalczyk standard. The judge maintained that the standard did not require bail to be precisely affordable, rejecting the defense’s request for less restrictive alternatives.
Judge Orders Monitoring, Warrantless Searches Amid DDA Safety Warnings
San Francisco Judge Gloria F. Rhynes ordered an accused individual to submit to electronic monitoring and warrantless searches during a July 8, 2026, arraignment, where Deputy District Attorney Gwendolyn West cited prior drug-related charges and public safety concerns, despite arguments from Deputy Public Defender Alejandra Ramirez regarding the accused’s progress.
Vanguard incarcerated press
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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