Court Watch: Yolo County Trial Delayed Due to Court Reporter Shortage
A Yolo County man facing a misdemeanor charge had his hearing delayed due to a shortage of certified court reporters, threatening his constitutional right to a speedy trial.
Court Watch: Yolo County Man Faces Delays in Dual Cases and High Bail Challenges, Raising Concerns over Justice Delayed
A Yolo County man remains in custody due to mounting delays in two overlapping cases, with questions raised over postponed court dates, medical absences, and the inability to post bail.
Court Watch: Accused’s Pretrial Release Denied, Sacramento Warrants Block Treatment
Judge Stephen J. Mock denied a request for pretrial release, citing the accused’s prior convictions, despite the defense’s argument that pretrial release would allow the accused to receive inpatient treatment by addressing the Sacramento warrants.
Op-ed | From Fighting Hate to a Beloved Davis Community
The Davis Hate Free Together program needs to evolve beyond addressing individual prejudice and focus on fostering shared understanding and dialogue between groups, rather than using a “hate eradication” model that can be polarizing and counterproductive.
League of Women Voters Encourages Voter Education on Proposition 50
The Yolo County League of Women Voters is hosting a free, nonpartisan voter education event on October 15th to help voters understand Proposition 50 and other election-related topics.
California Council Awards $420K to Protect Davis Farmland
The City of Davis has been awarded a $420,000 grant to help purchase a 79-acre agricultural conservation easement on farmland northwest of the city limits, which will be co-owned with the Yolo Land Trust and monitored in perpetuity.
‘We the People Say No Kings’: Second Yolo ‘No Kings’ March and Rally Set for Oct. 18
Indivisible Yolo and the Davis Phoenix Coalition will host a second countywide “We the People” rally on October 18th to oppose Trump administration policies and affirm that America remains a democracy.
Opinion: A Nightmare Scenario for Davis
The City of Davis and Union Pacific Railroad have been aware of the dangers of the freight line cutting through the downtown area for decades, and despite a proposed Yolo Freight Rail Relocation Project, nothing has been done to address the issue, leaving emergency responders and residents at risk.
Court Watch: Judge Delays Case for Man Seeking Mental Health Help, Questions Low Bail and Safety Risks
Judge Clara M. Levers postponed the hearing for a man facing felony and misdemeanor charges, citing the need to further assess his custody status in light of his ongoing mental health treatment and public safety concerns.
Court Watch: Judge Rejects Effort to End Probation for Woman in Minor Theft Case
Judge David Rosenberg ruled that a woman on probation for a misdemeanor petty theft conviction from 2022 will remain free on her own recognizance while the case proceeds, despite the prosecution’s push for revocation.
Court Watch: Officers Testify in DUI Jury Trial, Defense Challenges Evidence of Driving
In Yolo County Superior Court, a jury trial continued for a person charged with misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence and drunk driving, with testimony from the dispatch officer, Officer Arriola, Officer Griffin, and Corporal Dulai, who all confirmed that they did not see the accused driving.
Reisig’s Office Fights Compassionate Release for Terminal Cancer Patient
Yolo County prosecutors are opposing California’s compassionate release law, which provides a humane safeguard for terminally ill or permanently incapacitated people, while advocates argue that it is necessary to protect public health and dignity.
COURT WATCH: Judge Rules for Prosecution on Split Sentencing, Orders More Jail Time in Yolo County Burglary Case
A Yolo County Superior Court judge sentenced a man to 6 years and 4 months in custody and 1,156 days of mandatory supervision, split 50/50 between the two, after he pleaded no contest to six felony counts of second-degree burglary.
Man Charged With Domestic Violence Despite No Physical Harm to Victims
A man is facing domestic violence charges in Yolo County Superior Court for allegedly threatening his partner with a shotgun, breaking a taillight on his truck to prevent her from leaving with their children, and endangering the health of two children who witnessed the argument.
Local Democrats Join Campaign to Cut Ties with Musk-Owned Companies
The Divest Musk Yolo campaign has gained support from local organizations and has collected over 1,500 signatures, calling on Yolo County and its cities to cut financial ties with Elon Musk-owned companies due to their pattern of labor abuses, environmental damage, and disregard for democratic norms.
Court Watch: Judge Relocates Probation Meetings for Unhoused Man in Yolo County
A Yolo County Superior Court judge approved a request to move an unhoused man’s probation meetings from Sacramento to Yolo County due to transportation barriers, while still requiring him to serve 30 days in county jail for his violation.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Mental Health Diversion in Domestic Violence Case
A Yolo County Superior Court judge denied a defense motion for mental health diversion for a man charged with multiple felony and misdemeanor counts, citing threats to public safety after hearing victim testimony about repeated violence.
Court Watch: Yolo County Judge Sides with Prosecution in Pretrial Release Hearing
A Yolo County judge denied pretrial release for an accused man, despite defense arguments that treatment, not incarceration, was necessary, after prosecutors claimed he had been dishonest about his mental health needs.
Vanguard Investigation: Tholmer’s Yolo and Placer Convictions Still Mired in Doubt Four Decades Later
Lionel Ernest Tholmer has been incarcerated for nearly four decades for the murder of Cynthia Sparpana and the disappearance of her daughter, but newly surfaced evidence and witness statements raise questions about the validity of his convictions and the potential for prosecutorial misconduct.
Court Watch: Woman Avoids Jail Time by Paying SCRAM Fees for DUI Monitoring
A woman convicted of her fifth DUI was able to remain free to care for her two children after arranging her finances to cover the costs of a SCRAM alcohol monitor.