A recent assault case in Yolo County Superior Court highlighted the potential for language barriers to cause confusion and injustice, as the defense argued that miscommunication made it difficult to determine what actually occurred between the accused and his spouse.
Judge Clara M. Levers released a man on supervised own recognizance (SOR) after multiple parole violations, despite the prosecution’s argument to keep him in custody, citing the failure of the system to rehabilitate him.
Judge David Rosenberg dismissed felony domestic violence charges against a man after his wife admitted in court that she fabricated the entire incident, including scratching her own neck to create the appearance of an attack.
The Yolo County Board of Supervisors is considering a staff recommendation to discontinue the CalWORKs Pacifico Project and reallocate the funds to immediate housing support services due to financial and operational infeasibility.
DoorDash has launched an Emergency Food Response through its Project DASH initiative to deliver 1 million free meals and waive delivery fees for 300,000 grocery orders placed by SNAP recipients across the country, in response to the looming federal shutdown that threatens to disrupt SNAP benefits for more than 40 million Americans.
Judge Teresa M. Caffese denied a motion to compel filed by Deputy Public Defender Christopher Fox-Lent, rejecting his request for the San Francisco Police Department to provide information on replica firearm cases, which he argued could prevent jury misconceptions.
Deputy District Attorney Stefanie Decillis requested that an expecting mother be taken into custody for a misdemeanor DUI charge, but the court deemed it excessive and placed her on supervised own recognizance instead.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for unlawfully suspending SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown, which could leave 5.5 million Californians without essential food assistance.
Judge Simon Frankel heard testimony in a preliminary hearing involving two codefendants accused of attempted robbery and assault, and ruled there was sufficient evidence to hold the defendants on Counts 1 and 3, though he was uncertain about Count 2.
A homeless man with disabilities facing felony charges in Yolo and Solano counties was granted a new court date by Judge David Rosenberg after citing a medical appointment and lack of transportation.
Judge Catherine Hohenwarter released a man on his own recognizance due to the unavailability of a critical witness, and the trial was moved to May 2026.
The accused was denied pretrial release without bail due to public safety concerns, as the prosecution argued that she had access to unregistered and illegally obtained firearms and had participated in a conspiracy to commit murder.
The accused requested to be released to a residential treatment program for drug and mental health issues, but the motion was denied due to public safety concerns and pending blood test results, and the accused expressed confusion about the purpose of a preliminary hearing.
The California Public Defenders Association has condemned the deployment of U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents to the Bay Area, calling it an alarming escalation in the criminalization of immigrants, people of color, and those exercising their constitutional rights.
A 26-year-old U.S. Marine was ordered to be held on $290,000 bail after prosecutors refiled attempted murder and firearm charges more than 18 months after a 2024 shooting incident, with the judge citing the severity of the charges and the gang and firearm enhancements.
Judge Sonia Cortés dismissed felony vandalism and conspiracy charges against three UC Davis protesters who had spray-painted the university’s Egghead sculptures and other campus property during a 2024 protest, after they paid restitution, completed community service, and participated in educational activities reflecting an understanding of the artwork’s cultural importance.
Judge David Rosenberg denied Deputy Public Defender Danielle Craig’s request to release the accused on Supervised Own Recognizance (SOR) due to recent changes to Proposition 36, which now allow thefts under $950 to be charged as felonies if the person has two or more prior convictions for certain theft offenses.
Judge Sonia Cortés dismissed all charges in the vandalism case involving the UC Davis “Egghead” sculptures, ruling that the defendants had taken meaningful steps to make amends and that the university and museum representatives were open to alternative resolutions rather than criminal prosecution.
A California Highway Patrol officer accused of abusing power appeared in court this week, with the defense seeking to seal sensitive records and obtain mental health assistance, while the prosecution argued that the public has a right to know about the accused’s conduct.
Judge Thomas Adams raised the bail of a woman accused of DUI and vehicular manslaughter from $250,000 to $350,000 after she violated the terms of her release by registering a 0.03 BAC on a SCRAM alcohol monitor.