During a racial justice hearing in Yolo County Superior Court, a law professor testified that the prosecutor used dehumanizing and racially charged language when describing the events of an alleged gang-related killing of a man, including using animal imagery and the N-word over 100 times.
Judge Whitney L. Bokosky ruled that there was sufficient evidence to hold a man for trial on felony methamphetamine possession and related charges, after a preliminary hearing at the Westminster West Justice Center.
The accused was sentenced to 60 days in jail for possession of a controlled substance and 120 days for a probation violation, with the remaining custodial time to be served in residential drug treatment once a bed becomes available.
Judge Catherine Rayhill approved a defense request to modify the conditions of an accused man’s OR release, removing a months-long alcohol monitoring requirement and adding a requirement that he attend three AA meetings per week.
The Yolo County Pride Democratic Club has endorsed Eric Jones for Congress in California’s 4th Congressional District, citing his alignment with the club’s values of LGBTQ+ equality, social justice and progressive policy priorities.
Judge Lianne M. Dumas denied a motion to reduce the felony charge to a misdemeanor, despite arguments highlighting the nonviolent nature of the accused’s past criminal history, and held the accused to answer to Count I for second-degree burglary and Count II for possession of tools with the intent to break into a vehicle.
After hearing closing arguments, a jury in Orange County Superior Court began deliberations to determine if the accused was driving while mentally impaired and with an illegal blood alcohol content.
At the preliminary hearing of Yolo County farmer and Yuba Community College District Trustee Jose L. Garcia, questions were raised about the impartiality of the investigation due to the close personal relationship between the lead investigator and a key witness, as well as the handling of funds belonging to Garcia’s mother.
Commissioner Joseph Dane sentenced several individuals to serve time for unlawful camping, while studies show that criminalizing homelessness is costly to taxpayers and fails to address the underlying causes of homelessness.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge tentatively found an accused eligible and suitable for mental health diversion despite objections from the prosecution, who cited the accused’s decade-old convictions and current allegations of combative conduct.
Judge Derek G. Johnson reduced bail for a defendant facing multiple financial-related felony charges, but questions remain about whether the accused can afford release despite the reduction.
Activists and community organizations in Yolo County are planning a demonstration on March 28 to retrace a historic route taken by farm workers 60 years ago, as part of a national day of protest against the policies of the Trump administration.
Yolo County Clerk/Recorder/Assessor Jesse Salinas announced his re-election campaign, highlighting his record of increasing voter turnout, expanding civic engagement, and improving access to county services.
The Working Lands Biomass Utilization Advisory Committee has been launched to accelerate climate-smart biomass solutions across the eight-county Capital Region, aiming to unlock economic opportunity, create jobs, and reduce wildfire risk.
Judge Danette C. Brown denied the defense’s request to release the accused on supervised services and substance treatment, setting bail at $60,000 for the domestic violence case and $10,000 for the DUI case.
A Yolo County Superior Court judge ordered a man to be held in custody with bail set at $110,000 due to numerous pending criminal cases, including theft and DUI charges, posing an ongoing risk to public safety.
During a preliminary hearing in San Francisco Superior Court, cross-examination of two SFPD officers revealed testimony that contradicted the police report, as the officers stated that the accused requested a strip search, which is uncommon and not mentioned in the report, while the report stated that the officers suggested the strip search on their own suspicion.
Yolo County Assessor-Clerk/Recorder Jesse Salinas discovered racially restrictive covenants in property records and worked with Assemblymember Kevin McCarty to pass legislation to remove the language and waive fees, while also digitizing the records to preserve them and make them searchable.
The Yolo County Superior Court hearing was delayed due to the inability to secure a Malayalam interpreter, raising concerns about the accused’s ability to proceed fairly in the case that has been ongoing for nearly six years.
Yolo County officials have completed a program to identify and remove unlawful restrictive language from historical property records, marking a significant milestone in the implementation of California’s Restrictive Covenant Modification Program.