Man Self-Sabotages Case, Gets $1 Million Bail for Entering a Residential Home and for His Behavior in Court
By Lea Barrios SACRAMENTO-A man charged with burglary proclaimed his innocence and repeatedly spoke over the judge…
Man Repeatedly Calls Complaining Witness’ Testimony ‘Lies!’ as He Is Charged with Battery of a Stranger
By Armando Alonzo SACRAMENTO – A man charged with a violation of a misdemeanor for battery and…
Congressional Leaders Discuss COVID’s Impact on Communities of Color
“COVID-19 is not a great equalizer,” organizers said. In fact, structural racism continues to perpetuate health and…
Once Again City Looks to Extend Affordable Housing Ordinance
Once again the city is not ready to create a permanent Affordable Housing Ordinance. Last June, the…
EXCLUSIVE: Is COVID-19 Lurking in Sacramento Jails?
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO – Is COVID-19 lurking inside Sacramento County’s two jails?…
SCOTUS Finds Non-Unanimous Jury Verdicts Unconstitutional
By Nancy Martinez & Murcel Rahimi The US Supreme Court ruled on Monday that non-unanimous jury verdicts…
City of Davis Cancels Fourth of July Festivities
(From Press Release) – The City of Davis announced today it has canceled the annual City Fourth…
Two Men Denied $0 Bail Due to Protective Orders
By Lea Barrios SACRAMENTO- Two men did not receive $0 bail due to protective order violations, with…
Sacramento Courtroom Sets Reduced Bails with One $0 Bail Case
By Julietta Bisharyan SACRAMENTO – In the Sacramento County Superior Court, defense attorneys argue for bail reductions,…
Planning Commission to Evaluate and Provide Comments on ARC Supplemental EIR
The deadline to submit comments on the ARC (Aggie Research Campus) Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR)…
Homeless Union Charges Sacramento Local Govt Misleading about Response to COVID-19 Threat to Unhoused
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO – While the city and county of Sacramento have…
Guest Commentary: City’s FAQ on the BrightNight Lease Option Is Misleading and Factually Incorrect – Part 4 of 4
By Alan Pryor and Richard McCann At the last City Council meeting, 22 people called in in…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Yolo Sheriff Opposes Zero Bail Order – Doesn’t Explain Why
I have been surprised for how long local Yolo County officials have stayed out of what has…
Situation in California Prisons Precarious as First COVID Death Occurs at CDCR
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) today announced an inmate from California Institution for Men…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 62 – Hawaii Prosecutor Candidate Jacquelyn Esser
Jacquelyn Esser is running for DA in Honululu, Hawaii. She was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona…
Sunday Commentary: How We Can Restart the Economy, Remain Safe, and Plan for the Next Crisis
It was an emergency. We had a virus bearing down on us that was much more deadly…
Guest Commentary: City’s FAQ on the BrightNight Lease Option Is Misleading and Factually Incorrect – Part 3 of 4
By Alan Pryor and Richard McCann At the last City Council meeting, 22 people called in in…
Yolo Discusses First COVID-19 Case
(From Press Release – Yolo County) – Yolo County would like to take the opportunity to address…
A Tale of Two Countries: Racially Targeted Arrests in the Era of Marijuana Reform
Report from the ACLU Marijuana Laws and COVID-19 Marijuana arrests clog the criminal legal system with people…
My View: Disgraced Forensic Dentist Goes on the Attack on Innocence Files
The Netflix series, the Innocence Files, tracks three stories over nine episodes. The first three focus on…
