Council to Look at Ways to Increase Funding Allocations for Roads
For over a decade now, the city of Davis has understood the daunting task needed to find…
Justice Denied in Ronnie Long Case
US 4th Circuit Court of Appeals States DNA Evidence Withheld for 30 Years Has “Minimal” Probative Value…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 29 – Joseph Tully and the State of Collusion
Joseph Tully is a criminal justice attorney out of Martinez who represented, among others, Paul Fullerton and…
The Media’s Misguided Backlash against Criminal Justice Reforms in D.C. and New York
Many liberals support reform in theory. But when unpopular decisions need to be made, it’s back to…
Freedom to Park Initiative Fails to Qualify
An initiative led by Dan Urazandi of Bizarro World that would have prohibited paid parking and mandated…
Arguments Submitted on SB 1437 and Special Circumstances in Halloween Case
Originally Judge Paul Richardson was going to move from criminal to family court, but late in December…
Fiscal Transparency Legislation Introduced to Strengthen LCFF
(From Press Release – Assemblymember Weber) — Assemblymember Shirley N. Weber (D- San Diego) and Assemblymember Sharon…
Man Charged with Grand Theft Felony in Preliminary Hearing after Failing to Respond to an Officer
By Danielle Silva A man rented an $8,000 stump grinder and utility trailer for 24 hours and…
Ex-Fiancée Calls 911 as Man Allegedly Swerves off the Road with Child in Back Seat
By Danielle Silva A man allegedly cut through multiple lanes of traffic after his ex-fiancée called 911,…
Parcel Tax Team Sits Down to Talk as Campaign Roars into Action Down the Quick Stretch – Part I
Here we are, exactly a week into the New Year and yet, in less than two months,…
Is ‘Target’ Letter to Mother of Sacramento Black Lives Matter Founder an Effort to Silence BLM Leader?
By Crescenzo Vellucci Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office has given notice…
Senator Wiener Announces Revised SB 50, with New Local Flexibility Option for Cities, as Well as New Endorsements
Amendments to major zoning reform legislation allow more local flexibility. New housing equity groups and elected officials…
Queens County DA Reiterates Commitment to Ending Cash Bail after Critics Say She Reneged
Melinda Katz, who was inaugurated Monday, is facing criticism over what some say is a broken campaign…
Will the Third Time Be the Charm for SB 50?
Twice San Francisco-area Senator Scott Wiener has introduced legislation that would reform zoning in California – twice…
Fifth Street Affordable Housing Project Awarded Funding for Mutual Housing
(From Press Release)—State officials have announced that Mutual Housing California has been approved for two major funding…
Assemblymember Bonta Announces Launch of California Green New Deal
(From Press Release – Assemblymember Bonta) – Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) today unveiled details of the California…
As Reform Prosecutors Take Office, Courts Start Working against Them
By Rory Fleming A new year means that all the candidates who won local elections in November…
It’s Time for LA’s District Attorney’s Office to Lead the Way on Decriminalizing Homelessness
As a form of punishment, incarceration does not enhance public safety when it is not balanced against…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Sales Tax Measure Lacks Real Discussion of City’s Fiscal Realities
If the polling is correct on the sales tax – and we have no reason to believe…
Orange County PD Alleges Sheriff’s Deputies Promoted Despite Evidence of Wrongdoing
New Filing Reveals More Allegations of Impropriety in OC Evidence Scandal In December, the Vanguard reported two…
