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Sacramento Bee Column Warns Davis Could Face State Housing Intervention after Measure V Defeat
The city of Davis’s consistent rejection of housing projects has positioned it for potential state intervention, according to an analysis by Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial writer Tom Philp published in The Sacramento Bee.
Why Cyclists Roll through Stop Signs: Transportation Design, Not Lawlessness, Advocates Argue
Transportation researchers and urban planning advocates contend that stop signs, primarily designed for automobile traffic, generate conflicts among cyclists, motorists, and enforcement officials, prompting policymakers to evaluate their efficacy in achieving intended regulatory objectives.
Sunday Commentary: Measure V Defeat Confirms Systemic Housing Obstacles in Davis
Measure V appears poised for defeat, underscoring a persistent structural impediment to housing development in Davis. This outcome is consistent with the operational impact of Measure J, which mandates voter approval for any reclassification of agricultural, open space, or urban reserve land to urban use.
Davis Voters Appear to Reject Measure V, Blocking Village Farms Development
According to the latest unofficial results released by Yolo County, Measure V, a ballot initiative proposing the Village Farms development north of Covell Boulevard, appears to have been defeated. The measure, which sought to amend the city’s General Plan to allow up to 1,800 housing units on agricultural land, garnered 11,181 votes in favor against 11,451 opposed, resulting in a 270-vote deficit. This outcome, with a 1.2 percentage point gap, marks another defeat for a peripheral-growth housing proposal under Davis’ Measure J framework, despite being one of the closest such contests in the city’s history.
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San Francisco Judge Sanctions Prosecutors for Repeated Discovery Violations
A San Francisco judge imposed sanctions on prosecutors, precluding the use of specific evidence during direct examination, after determining that critical case materials were disclosed years late. The ruling by Judge Michael Begert underscored ongoing concerns regarding discovery violations and their potential impact on defendants’ rights.
Court Watch: Testimony Resumes in Dominguez Retrial as Detective, Former Partner Take the Stand
Testimony continued Tuesday in the retrial of Carlos Dominguez in Yolo County Superior Court, featuring video surveillance footage from Dominguez’s 2023 police interview concerning his third victim, and further testimony from a former friend and romantic partner from his time at the University of California, Davis.
Court Watch: Yolo County Judge Denies Mental Health Diversion Request Despite Ongoing Treatment, Citing Missing Expert Opinion
Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel P. Maguire denied a request for mental health diversion under Penal Code 1001.36 for an accused individual facing multiple felony counts, including assault with a semiautomatic firearm. Judge Maguire ruled the defense had not satisfied the statutory requirement for a qualified expert opinion, despite acknowledging the accused’s documented progress during several months of treatment. The denial, however, was issued without prejudice, allowing for a potential refiling of the motion.
Judge Continues Trial Beyond 30-Day Deadline Despite Accused’s Refusal to Waive Time
A Yolo County judge ruled that a criminal case could proceed beyond the statutory 30-day trial deadline, citing good cause based on the unavailability of two prosecution witnesses, despite the accused not having waived his right to a speedy trial.
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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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