Prosecution Stunned by Acquittal in Meth Case
by Antoinnette Borbon It was one of short deliberations in what seemed like a strong case for…
Defense Rocks Prosecution’s Case In Man Accused Of Infants Death
by Antoinnette Borbon, Marya Alloo, Jane Fitzsimmons The defense rocked the prosecution’s theory to its core today…
Sierra Club Endorses Norma Alcala for County Supervisor
The Sierra Club today officially endorsed the candidacy of Norma Alcala for Yolo Co. Board of Supervisors…
Election Digest: Beronio Earns Bar Endorsements; Delaini Endorsed by Cabaldon
West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon Endorses Larenda Delaini for Superior Court Judge Larenda Delaini, candidate for Yolo…
Court Watch: Trial Coverage
Infant Murder Trial: New Witness Testimonies by Timothy Chin, Jane Fitzsimmons, and Michelle Yegiyants The controversial trial involving a possible…
Clash of Expert Witnesses in Drug Case
By Marya Alloo, Antoinnette Borbon and Jane Fitzsimmons Testimony began yesterday with YONET agent Gary Richter, for…
Defendant Alleges Illegal Search and Use of Force by Sheriff’s Deputies in Meth Arrest
A Yolo County defendant, Chase Tinsley, was arrested in August of 2013 for possession of 0.06 grams…
Eye on the Courts: Reflections on Ruben Carter, Ajay Dev, and Wrongful Convictions
Ruben “Hurricane” Carter is perhaps one of the best known exonerees, having had his story presented by…
Election Digest: Updates from Several Campaigns
Sunder Focuses on Big Picture for Schools Multiple families rallied in support of Davis school board candidate…
Dev Supporters Press for Appeal (Video)
Supporters of Ajay Dev who believe that Mr. Dev, sentenced in Yolo County in 2009 by Judge…
Davis Man Convicted of Second Degree Murder in Elder-Abuse Case
It took a Yolo County jury little time to convict 53-year-old James Mattos of second degree murder. …
Trial Continues in Elder Abuse/ Murder Case
By Andrew Reis and Antoinnette Borbon April 14, 2014, marked the fifth day of People vs. James…
Election Digest: Congressman Thompson Endorses Dodd
Rep. Mike Thompson Endorses Bill Dodd For State Assembly Napa County Supervisor and 4th Assembly District candidate…
Ajay Dev Supporters to Rally at Appellate Court As Court Considers Appeal
In 2009, Yolo County Judge Timothy Fall sentenced Ajay Dev to 378 years in prison after he…
Election Digest: Poll Shows Dodd Ahead; School Board Events and More
Dodd Poll Shows Dodd Ahead in Assembly Race Good news to share — a poll conducted…
Eye on the Courts: Lack of Transparency in the DA’s Office Should Trouble Us All
Last week, I was researching something for my column on the District Attorney’s Victims of Crime award…
Eye on the Courts: Honoree Selections Turn DA’s Victim of Crime Tribute into a Farce
There is nothing wrong with the idea of honoring crime victims and their family. For legitimate victims…
Trial Begins in Davis Elder-Abuse/ Murder Trial
By Marya Alloo James Mattos along with his mother Darlene were charged in June 2013 with causing…
When Crime Hits Home
by Antoinnette Borbon After over a year plus of covering trials and hearings, I never would have imagined…
Analysis: Judge Race Sees Strange Bedfellows for Endorsements
In 2008 and 2012, there were contested judge elections in Yolo County, and emerging with sizable wins…