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The People's Vanguard of Yolo County is the alternative news source in Yolo County that covers polit

Words of the founder:

To be "the new guardian of the Davis left."

-David Greenwald

11/02/2026

As the November election approaches, the Vanguard examines how Project 2025 and the Trump administration's policies are reshaping the balance of federal power.

Changes involving the federal workforce, judicial appointments, immigration enforcement and executive authority raise questions about the relationship between the presidency, Congress and the courts.

Read the full analysis:
https://davisvanguard.org/2026/11/project-2025-trump-power-shift/

11/02/2026

A Yolo County jury acquitted a Woodland man of murder and manslaughter after two trials and approximately 18 months in custody.

In an interview with the Vanguard, defense attorney Dale Gomes sharply criticized the Woodland Police Department's investigation and the district attorney's decision to prosecute, arguing that evidence supporting self-defense was overlooked.

Gomes says the case raises serious questions about prosecutorial discretion and the responsibility to pursue justice rather than simply seek convictions.

Read the full interview:
https://davisvanguard.org/2026/11/woodland-man-acquitted-murder/

11/02/2026

Elk Grove is moving forward with plans for more than 5,000 homes on nearly 1,170 acres outside its city limits, as California continues pressing communities to accommodate housing growth.

The two developments would require annexation and additional environmental review. The proposals offer a regional comparison as Davis continues debating peripheral development and state housing mandates.

Read more: https://davisvanguard.org/2026/11/elk-grove-housing-proposals/

11/01/2026

A federal action involving evidence in Minnesota is raising questions about how evidence is handled and what happens when established procedures are suspended.

The development brings renewed attention to transparency, accountability and the legal safeguards governing federal investigations.

https://davisvanguard.org/2026/11/fed-suspends-minnesota-evidence/

11/01/2026

More than 100,000 pieces of potential evidence of atrocities have now been collected through eyeWitness to Atrocities, a project established by the International Bar Association to help document serious human rights violations.

The milestone highlights the growing role of digital technology in preserving photographs and videos that could support investigations and prosecutions of war crimes and other international crimes.

https://davisvanguard.org/2026/11/eyewitness-atrocities-collects-100k-evidence-items/

11/01/2026

A lawsuit involving an Indiana prison is raising questions about immigration enforcement and the treatment of incarcerated people.

The legal challenge highlights the intersection of the criminal justice and immigration systems, including questions about government authority, detention practices and legal protections.

https://davisvanguard.org/2026/11/indiana-prison-immigration-lawsuit/

11/01/2026

A death penalty case in Oklahoma is raising questions about whether gender bias influenced the decision to impose a death sentence.

The case highlights concerns about fairness in capital sentencing and the role that gender stereotypes may play in determining who receives the harshest punishment available under the law.

https://davisvanguard.org/2026/11/oklahoma-death-sentence-gender-bias/

11/01/2026

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a stay in a legal dispute involving the diversity visa lottery, adding another development to litigation over the federal immigration system.

The case raises questions about the administration of the visa program and the legal protections available to applicants seeking permanent residency through the lottery.

https://davisvanguard.org/2026/11/ninth-circuit-visa-lottery-stay/

11/01/2026

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied a request to stay a ruling involving administrative closure in immigration proceedings.

The decision leaves the lower court's ruling in effect while the legal dispute continues, highlighting ongoing questions about immigration judges' authority to manage cases and the procedures available to people facing removal.

https://davisvanguard.org/2026/11/scotus-denies-administrative-closure-stay/

11/01/2026

A new lawsuit challenges the role of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in identifying alleged unlawful voters, raising concerns about the use of federal immigration records in election administration.

The legal challenge comes just days before the midterm elections, as disputes over voter eligibility, federal authority and voting rights intensify.

https://davisvanguard.org/2026/11/uscis-unlawful-voter-lawsuit/

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