David Greenwald

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors appeared to favor the appointment of Acting District Attorney Melinda Aiello to complete the remainder of former District Attorney Jeff Reisig's term; however, the board ultimately resolved to implement a shortened public appointment process, with interviews slated for June 23.

Employment attorney and former law enforcement officer Ryan Harrison has formally entered the process to become Yolo County's next district attorney, contending the office requires a fundamental shift away from what he characterized as overprosecution and toward a “smart on crime” philosophy emphasizing fairness, public trust, and systemic reform.

California's gubernatorial race has become a focal point for housing reform, with Democratic candidates actively competing to propose the most comprehensive policies for increasing housing production and reducing development barriers. This intensified focus reflects the state's persistent housing crisis and recent legislative efforts to encourage denser housing development near transit corridors and urban centers.

Attorneys and death penalty advocates have urged Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to suspend all state executions following a failed attempt to execute death row inmate Tony Caruthers. The incident, which involved over 90 minutes of unsuccessful intravenous access attempts, has prompted renewed scrutiny of Tennessee’s lethal injection protocol and calls for a comprehensive review.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a potentially historic development that could reshape the future of capital punishment in California, the California Supreme Court has unanimously ordered Attorney General Rob Bonta to explain why the state's death penalty should not be declared unconstitutional because of racial discrimination.

The U.S. Supreme Court revived a Black Mississippi death row prisoner's challenge to the composition of the jury that convicted him. The Court held that state courts improperly rejected his claim under Batson v. Kentucky, determining they failed to adhere to established constitutional procedures intended to prevent racial discrimination during jury selection.

The Sacramento Homeless Union issued a statement criticizing the use of its federal civil rights litigation in a complaint filed against Sacramento County Board of Supervisors candidate Dr. Flojaune Cofer, asserting the filing lacked evidentiary support and aimed to generate controversy during the final days of the primary election campaign.

Gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer conducted a campaign stop at UC Davis, engaging with students and local Democrats to articulate his campaign's central themes. Steyer focused on housing affordability, healthcare access, and youth political engagement, concurrently criticizing corporate influence and underscoring the challenges posed by climate change.

Mutual Housing of California received an $8.4 million subsidy from the City of Davis for the 69-unit New Harmony affordable housing project. Applying this per-unit subsidy rate indicates that a 360-unit development, such as the proposed Village Farms, would necessitate a city contribution of approximately $44 million. This financial projection contrasts with Mutual Housing's assertion that the Village Farms project can be realized with a $6 million developer investment.

A campaign advertisement for congressional candidate Eric Jones inaccurately attributes an endorsement to The Davis Vanguard, claiming the publication called him 'hardworking, smart, a fighter.' The Vanguard, however, maintains a policy of non-endorsement for political candidates, explicitly stating that opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not reflect its editorial position.