1+ hour, 35+ min ago  (420+ words) WOODLAND, Calif. " An accused person reached an agreement in Yolo County Superior Court to resolve all remaining litigation by accepting an eight-year prison sentence in exchange for withdrawing a petition filed under California's Racial Justice Act. The charges in the…...

5+ hour, 59+ min ago  (878+ words) Tre Clay appeared in court represented by Deputy Public Defender Jeannette Garcia. Deputy District Attorney Elaine Kuo represented the prosecution. The defense called Dr. Evan Matshes, chief forensic pathologist and medical director for NAG Forensic, who participated in the original…...

6+ hour, 57+ min ago  (514+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. " Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of 14 Superior Court judges across California, including three interim appointments that allow judges-elect to immediately assume office ahead of the start of their elected terms in January 2027. The appointments span El Dorado,…...

7+ hour, 13+ min ago  (694+ words) Lopez appeared remotely from Fourth and Hope for what was scheduled as a placement review. The hearing centered on whether the court should order him restored to competency through the Department of State Hospitals or pursue another option. Deputy Public…...

7+ hour, 16+ min ago  (436+ words) WOODLAND, Calif. " A judge in Yolo County Superior Court approved a negotiated sentencing agreement Friday after the defense and prosecution reached a stipulation under which the accused agreed to withdraw a petition filed under California's Racial Justice Act. The charges…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (491+ words) WASHINGTON " A recent report by the Prison Policy Initiative argues that discretionary parole should be accessible to all incarcerated people, including those in states that are considered to have abolished parole. The report explains that it is a common, but…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1135+ words) The report, prepared by former Sonoma County Sheriff's official Robert Giordano, was commissioned by the city in 2020 to investigate allegations that Vallejo police officers commemorated shootings by bending the tips of their badges. The investigation concluded in September 2021 but remained…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (366+ words) The vehicle was reported missing by a couple, who did not see anyone steal the car. Twenty-four minutes after the vehicle was reported missing, officers spotted a vehicle matching the description being driven by the accused. After following the vehicle…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (728+ words) WOODLAND, Calif. " Expert witness clinician Dr. Siegel returned to the stand Friday afternoon in the retrial of Carlos Reales Dominguez, providing extensive testimony about bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and the effects of cannabis use on severe mental illness during questioning by…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (271+ words) A late-night Main Jail release occurs at the intersection of Seventh and I streets in downtown Sacramento. It can pose many safety concerns for those who are released and the larger community. Inmates can be released for a variety of…...