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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.
Affordable Housing Commitments Praised in Davis Council’s Willowgrove Review
The Davis City Council discussed the proposed Willowgrove development, praising the expanded affordable housing commitments and public amenities, while also pressing for more clarity on bicycle safety, park programming and long-term housing trust fund protections.
Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Stabbing During Davis’ Picnic Day
A 22-year-old man was hospitalized with potentially life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in Tim Spencer Alley during Picnic Day weekend in Davis, California.
Analysis: What Village Farms and Willowgrove Reveal about Davis’ Need for a Wider Range of Housing
Davis is facing a housing shortage and needs to expand its housing supply to meet the needs of its residents, workers, students, and potential residents, and two proposed projects, Village Farms and Willowgrove, could help address this issue by providing a range of housing options, including affordable units.
Davis City Council to Discuss Willowgrove Development Proposal on Tuesday
The Davis City Council is holding a public workshop to review the proposed Willowgrove development, which would bring 1,250 housing units, including 250 deed-restricted affordable apartments, along with parks, open space, transportation improvements and neighborhood-serving retail.
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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 Watch: Miscommunication Nearly Leads to Warrant, Fine in Yolo County Court Case
Deputy Public Defender Martha Sequeira successfully challenged the request for a warrant, fine and felony allegation against an accused person in Yolo County Superior Court after clarifying the circumstances of the miscommunication over a court appearance.
Court Watch: Judge Rejects Bid to Dismiss Case on Double Jeopardy Grounds
A judge in Newport Beach, California denied a motion to dismiss felony theft charges, ruling that the Double Jeopardy Clause did not apply in this case.
Court Watch: Defense Argues for Treatment, Not Jail, in Misdemeanor Case
The accused was granted parole with additional conditions to ensure completion of treatment and behavioral changes, after both sides debated the sentencing of the accused facing misdemeanor theft and drug possession charges.
Court Watch: Judge Sets $2,500 Bail After Public Defender Challenges Amount as Excessive
A judge set $2,500 bail for an accused person in Newport Beach, despite the public defender arguing the amount was excessive and unconstitutional, due to the accused’s inability to pay, and the judge taking into consideration the accused’s prior failures to appear in court.
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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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