Davis Vanguard

07/26/2025

New report from the Council on Criminal Justice reveals a decline in 11 of 13 major crimes across 42 large US cities in the first half of 2025. However, domestic violence cases have risen, and drug offenses remain unchanged. The Council calls for continued investment in crime prevention.

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https://davisvanguard.org/2025/07/crime-decline-major-cities/

07/26/2025

California's housing crisis, characterized by scarcity and affordability issues, demands a balanced approach to address it, according to a recent analysis. The article argues that public investment, inclusionary requirements, and subsidized housing are crucial, as the market alone cannot solve this escalating crisis.

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https://davisvanguard.org/2025/07/housing-crisis-denial-consequences/

07/25/2025

New trial date set for Carlos Reales Dominguez, facing murder and attempted murder charges. The previous trial ended in a mistrial. The new trial, with revised charges, is scheduled for January 20, 2026. Dominguez remains in custody.

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https://davisvanguard.org/2025/07/carlos-reales-dominguez-new-trial/

07/25/2025

Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren have introduced the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream to Housing Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill addressing the US housing affordability crisis. The bill supports housing production, reduces homelessness, expands homeownership, and encourages local zoning reform.

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https://davisvanguard.org/2025/07/bipartisan-housing-bill-2025/

07/24/2025

Democrats are embracing the concept of 'abundance,' advocating for increased housing, transit, and clean energy. Critics argue this could lead to accelerated privatization and deregulation. The challenge lies in balancing supply-side growth with redistributive justice, say analysts.

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https://davisvanguard.org/2025/07/affordable-housing-crisis-democrats/

07/24/2025

California's homelessness rate increased by 0.45%, a smaller rise than the national average, with Los Angeles County seeing a 4% drop. However, recent budget cuts, including the elimination of HHAP funding, may jeopardize future progress, warns the California State Association of Counties.

https://davisvanguard.org/2025/07/california-homelessness-decline-progress/

07/24/2025

Elizabeth Ross, a Harvard PhD candidate and law graduate, is spearheading two programs aimed at addressing systemic racism in the US criminal legal system. These include the Justice for Everybody initiative and the Challenging Discrimination in the Law Project.

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https://davisvanguard.org/2025/07/elizabeth-ross-challenges-racial-injustice/

07/23/2025

New research from the University of Minnesota's Center for Urban and Regional Affairs challenges the claim that 'good cause' eviction laws hinder housing construction. The study found no evidence that such protections reduce development activity in states where they've been adopted.

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https://davisvanguard.org/2025/07/tenant-protections-no-impact-construction/

07/23/2025

California's newly appointed District Attorney criticizes Special Directive 23-01, blaming it for the murder of parole agent Joshua Byrd. The policy, aimed at felony cases with serious harm, is under scrutiny as the DA's accusations are seen as politically motivated rather than prioritizing public safety.

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https://davisvanguard.org/2025/07/california-parole-agent-murdered/

07/23/2025

Concerns have emerged regarding the DNA evidence in the 1983 Chino Hills murders case of Kevin Cooper, who remains on death row. Critics argue a recent report failed to explore potential evidence proving Cooper's innocence, reinforcing the original conviction rather than testing it.

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https://davisvanguard.org/2025/07/kevin-cooper-dna-evidence-questioned/

07/22/2025

Judge Denies Motion to Dismiss Felony Charges Against UC Davis Protesters Despite Restorative Justice Offer

Three UC Davis students face felony charges for a pro-Palestinian protest involving vandalism. The defense argues the act was political expression, not a serious crime, and criticizes the prosecution's decision to file a felony conspiracy charge and the police officer's use of force during the arrest.

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https://davisvanguard.org/2025/07/uc-davis-students-protest-charges/

07/21/2025

A judge in Yolo County set bail at $10,000 for an accused individual experiencing homelessness. Despite two releases on Supervised Own Recognizance, the accused missed court dates due to substance abuse and lack of probation compliance. A future hearing is scheduled to review the bail.

Judge Wolk ordered bail set at $10,000 per case for an accused individual experiencing homelessness, citing their repeated failures to appear in court and lack of compliance with probation.