Survivor Testifies in Carlos Dominguez Trial, Police Find Bloodstained Bike
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for two counts of murder, with witnesses testifying about the attacks and forensic evidence presented in court.
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Sentence Request Despite In-Custody Rehabilitation Efforts
The defendant was arrested in September 2023, released in March 2024, and re-arrested in September 2024 for violating his probation, and was denied a 16-month sentence by Judge Kathryn Solórzano due to his failure to comply with probation conditions.
Forensic Analyst’s Testimony Sparks Debate over Reliability of Digital Evidence in Dominguez Case
Carlos Dominguez is on trial for two counts of murder, with testimony from eight witnesses including law enforcement personnel, a paramedic, a forensic systems analyst, and a man experiencing homelessness who was friends with one of the victims.
Opening Arguments and Expert Testimony Mark Start of Carlos Reales Dominguez Trial
Carlos Reales Dominguez is on trial for the murders of David Breaux and Karim Abou Najm, and the injury of Kimberlee Guillory, with his attorney arguing that he was suffering from untreated schizophrenia at the time of the attacks.
Court Watch: San Francisco Judge Denies Bail for Man Facing Drug Trafficking, Gun Charges
A man charged with drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession was held without bail after his defense argued the case involved overcharging and weak evidence, highlighting concerns over the use of pretrial detention based on circumstantial claims.
Court Watch: Judge Delays Mental Health Case, Citing Lack of Familiarity with the Court
Deputy District Attorney Jesse Richardson requested a continuance in the mental health diversion hearing of an accused individual, citing a lack of familiarity with Mental Health Court.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Motion to Reduce Charges for Individual Seeking Treatment
A Yolo County Superior Court Judge denied a motion to reduce charges against an individual accused of drug possession, providing false identification, and unlawful possession of tear gas and paraphernalia, but granted supervised own recognizance pending placement in a treatment facility.
Court Watch: Court Approves Multiple Rehab Programs for Defendant, Overruling Objections
A homeless man in Yolo County, California was sentenced to multiple rehabilitative programs, despite objections from his defense lawyer who argued he lacked the basic resources to participate meaningfully in the programs.
Judge Denies Miranda Violation Claim, Admits Key Evidence in Carlos Dominguez Case
Judge McAdam ruled in a pretrial hearing in Yolo County Superior Court that the jury will receive instructions on the insanity defense statute, the prosecution’s motion to exclude certain photos of the defendant was denied, and the defense’s motion to suppress Dominguez’s statements to law enforcement was also denied.
COURT WATCH: Prosecution Opposes Charge Reductions Despite Accused Seeking Treatment
A man charged with multiple drug-related offenses in Yolo County Superior Court had his request to reduce charges denied, but was granted the opportunity to be released on Supervised Own Recognizance once he finds a treatment bed.
COURT WATCH: Probation Recommends SCRAM Removal Due to Compliance, Judge Declines to Reconsider
A woman facing multiple misdemeanor charges, including a 2023 DUI and two failures to appear, was ordered to wear a SCRAM device, which she has complied with for 90 days, but Judge Cortes declined to remove it due to the original terms of the court order.
Court Watch: Judge Dismisses Prosecution Objections, Mandates Rehab for Man Convicted of Drug Offenses
A San Francisco judge ordered a man accused of drug offenses to enter a court-recommended rehabilitation program, overriding objections from the District Attorney’s Office who argued he posed a risk to public safety.
Court Watch: Judge Sets $100K Bail for Man Charged in Misdemeanor Case
Judge Michael Rhoads set bail at $100,000 for Donyell Joseph Banderas, who was accused of misdemeanor charges and had a history of noncompliance with court orders, despite his lack of criminal history and unemployment.
Op-Ed | The League Works for Democracy and You
The League of Women Voters has been defending our democratic system, but recent executive orders by the Trump administration have been a threat to the democracy we cherish, impacting local organizations, farmers, and voters.
Yolo County Activists Rally on May Day for Economic Justice and Immigrant Rights
Grassroots organizers and labor unions are mobilizing across Yolo County on May 1 to call for economic justice, immigrant rights, and the protection of democracy, with marches and rallies planned in Davis, Woodland, and West Sacramento.
Court Watch: Ex-Antioch Officer on Trial for Supplying Steroids to Fellow Law Enforcement Officers
Former Antioch police officer Devon Wenger is facing federal charges for allegedly distributing anabolic steroids to other law enforcement officers in the East Bay, as part of a larger steroid distribution network.
Court Watch: Judge Relies on Google Translate for Communication with Vietnamese Defendant
A Vietnamese interpreter was not available for an arraignment hearing, resulting in a two-week delay, and Judge Clara M. Leves suggested using Google Translate to inform the accused of his next court date.
COURT WATCH: Accused to Be Held One Year Despite Competency Evaluation Order
The Vermont Department of Corrections opposed a defense motion to refer an individual with reported mental health issues to treatment court, despite the court agreeing to order a mental health evaluation.
Jury Selection Begins for Carlos Reales Dominguez Murder Trial in Yolo County
Jury selection began in Yolo County Superior Court for the trial of Carlos Reales Dominguez, who faces multiple serious charges, including two counts of murder, with the trial scheduled to begin on Wednesday, April 30.
Court Watch: Yolo County Judge Denies Accused’s Motion for Pretrial Release
A Yolo County judge denied a motion for pretrial release for an accused man who faces eight charges, including obstructing an executive officer and resisting an officer, due to unattainable conditions for release and lack of evidence to support a threat to public safety.