Judicial Candidate Cohen Looks to Bring Family Law Experience to the Courtroom
In January, Judge Stephen Mock announced his retirement after 24 years on the bench. He will retire…
Court Watch: Statewide Reforms on Solitary Confinement and Bail
Senator Yee Introduces Bill to Ban Solitary Confinement for Children Last week, Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco)…
Closing Arguments in West Sac Police Sexual Assault Case
by Antoinnette Borbon It was a lengthy set of jury instructions this morning read by Judge Fall…
Election Digest: Democratic Party Leans Toward Endorsement of Wolk
Local Democratic Leaders Overwhelmingly Recommend Dan Wolk for California Democratic Party Endorsement At their regional endorsement meeting…
Alvarez Testifies In His Defense, Denies Sexual Assault Allegations
by Antoinnette Borbon Sergio Alvarez, the West Sacramento officer who has been charged with 28 counts ranging…
Couple Held to Answer on Indecent Exposure Charges at Davis Park
by Marya Alloo As the defense asked for the charges to be reduced to a misdemeanor in…
Election Digest: Local Candidates Announce Endorsements; Campaign Events
Dodd Hosted In Dixon for Local Meeting; Announces Endorsements From Dixon Leaders Local leaders hosted a get-to-know-you…
Governor Brown Appoints Oscar Villegas to Fill McGowan’s Seat
Appointment Sets Up Potential Showdown in June – The Governor’s office announced that it has named West…
Court Watch: Defense Again Tries to Close Courtroom From Press in Marsh Case
by Antoinnette Borbon Defense filed a couple motions to be heard today, one being to keep the…
Fifth Victim Testifies in Alvarez Case
By Nancy Law On February 5, 2014, the fifth victim in the case against a former West…
Election Digest: State Sup. Torlakson Endorses Wolk
Torlakson: Wolk Will Make Education a Priority and Fight for Public Education, Say Leaders Davis Mayor Pro…
Fourth Victim in Sex Case Against WS Officer Testifies
by Antoinnette Borbon Testimony was heard by the fourth and youngest of the five alleged victims in…
Court Watch: Plea Agreement in Rooms Molestation Case; Explicit Testimony in Alvarez
Rooms Pleads No Contest to Child Molestations Charges, Will Receive 30 Years By David Greenwald Esparto resident…
Record Number of Exonerations in 2013; Most non-DNA
A new report by the National Registry of Exonerations, released today, reports that at least 1300 people…
Eye on the Courts: Demise of Local Deputy DA’s Underscores Problem with System
For years Clinton Parish practiced a very ruthless brand of prosecution in Yolo County and whether it…
Defense Opening Statement in Alvarez Case
by Timothy Chin Defense attorney J. Toney gave his opening statement to the court. He claimed that…
Election Digest: Campaign Events Begin to Heat Up
Editor’s Note: This is a new feature we will be utilizing more as the campaign season rolls…
Trial Begins for Officer Accused of Sexual Assault on Duty
by Antoinnette Borbon, Timothy Chin, Katherine Gonzales and Nancy Law After taking nearly a week in choosing…
Third Judge Candidate Enters the Race
The Vanguard has learned that a third candidate for Yolo County Superior Court Judge is entering the…
Suspect Arraigned in Child’s Death; Judge Denies New Trial in Ellis
Dorsey Declined to Enter Plea During His Initial Arraignment – Darnell Dorsey made his first appearance in…