‘Belly of the Beast’ Film Highlights Ongoing Issue of Illegal Sterilization in CA State Prisons
By Sally Kim, Lisbeth Martine, Alex Morgan, Esha Kher CALIFORNIA – “Belly of the Beast,” a groundbreaking…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 92: Diana Becton Looks for California AG Appointment
Diana Becton is a former judge, appointed as DA in Contra Costa County, and then she won…
Too Little Too Late – Sac Sheriff Announces Body Cameras Month after Death of Kershawn Geyger
By Catherine Pentoney SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento Sheriff’s Department announced this week through their Facebook account that,…
California Capitol Watch: Vote by Mail Bill Passes Both Houses
By Eric Gelber On Tuesday, February 16th, the State Assembly passed on a 2/3 majority, party line…
SFDA Chesa Boudin: Need for ‘Intentionally and Explicitly…Anti-Racist’ Criminal Justice Reforms – Angela Davis Agrees
By Juliet Bost and Mia Machado SAN FRANCISCO — During the SF District Attorney African American Employees…
STATE CAPITOL: Skinner’s New Pot Bill to Stimulate Growth of Legal Cannabis Market in State
By Hongyi Wen BERKELEY – State Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) has introduced Senate Bill (SB) 398 at…
Man Faces Domestic Abuse Charges after Allegedly Threatening Wife with Knife
By Lisbeth Martinez WOODLAND –A 60-year-old man was charged with two felonies, including corporal injury to a…
A ‘Sweet’ Burglary Plea Leaves Courtroom in High Spirits
By Koda Slingluff SACRAMENTO – Sacramento County Superior Judge Ernest Sawtelle Tuesday joined via Zoom to participate…
NLRB Finds Merit in Unfair Labor Practice Claim Filed by Davis Ace Employee Who Expressed COVID-19 Safety Concerns to Corporate
By Emily Dill and Jordan Varney (Editor’s note: this is part one of a two-part article—part two…
Commentary: Protecting Free Speech and Democracy During An Era of Objectively False Information
By David M. Greenwald Last summer I noted with alarm the rise of objectively false information being…
LA District Attorney George Gascón Resigns from CA District Attorneys Association – Citing Group’s Misappropriation of Funds, Failure to Fight for Justice
By Samara Yarnes LOS ANGELES – County District Attorney George Gascón—feeling immense pressure to maintain the integrity…
SFPD Announce Suspect Arrest in Assault of 83-Year-Old Man
By Alana Bleimann and Lovepreet Dhinsa SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Police Dept. Tuesday announced the…
Prosecuting Attorney in Michigan Announces New Interpretation of Discrimination Law
By Aishwarya Rajan and Mia Machado WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – In support of his mantra “Justice, Justice,…
A ‘Cat Fight’ Over Late Discovery Breaks Out Between Opposing Counsel
By Aishwarya Rajan WOODLAND – A “cat fight” of sorts took place here in Yolo County Superior…
Defendant Repeatedly Shut Down in Request for Jail Records from Another County
By Lovepreet Dhinsa SACRAMENTO – Defendant Gary Davis needed answers here in Sacramento County Superior Court Tuesday—but…
Pandemic Heightens Medical Negligence, Staff Abuse Concerns at CA Medical Facility & Pelican Bay
Davis Vanguard’s weekly highlights from CDCR’s COVID-19 crisis Incarcerated Narratives California Medical Facility has faced an…
Commentary: California Housing Crisis and the Out Migration
By David M. Greenwald This year people have been shrugging off the housing crisis. I get it,…
Guest Commentary: Stop Being Patient When It Comes to Re-Opening Schools
By Tristan Leong Editor’s note: Tristan Leong is a Davis resident, a parent with kids at DJUSD,…
Everyday Injustice Episode 91: Flint Taylor on the Murder of Fred Hampton and Chicago Torture Cases (Video)
It started with the murder of Fred Hampton in 1969 but tracks the Chicago Police torture cases…
Three Trans-Rights Activists: Horrific Reality of Healthcare for Transgender People in Prison
By Macy Lu SAN FRANCISCO – A conversation between three trans-rights activists in a webinar hosted by…
