PUSHBACK to RECALL: Digital Publishers Write Support for SFDA Chesa Boudin
By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Since the beginning of the new year, there have been…
Less Than 50 Percent of Santa Clara Sheriff’s Office Staff Accepted Vaccinations; COVID-19 Fears Heighten for Incarcerated People
By Angela Khov Santa Clara County’s Main Jail and Elmwood Correctional Complex have faced numerous devastating COVID-19…
US and Allies Impose Sanctions on China over Uyghur Human Right Violations
By Gurman Sidhu On Monday March 22, the United States along with allies Canada, the United Kingdom…
Commentary: Graham’s Gun Comments Belie the Point that the Gun Debate Is Not Race Neutral
By David M. Greenwald Every time we have a mass shooting, we head back into the familiar…
Vanguard’s Monthly Webinar – New Housing in Davis (Video)
Housing is always a huge topic in the city of Davis—but one thing that has concerned me…
DEREK CHAUVIN TRIAL DAY 2: Minors, Firefighter Testify to Horror of Witnessing George Floyd’s Death
By Lovepreet Dhinsa MINNEAPOLIS, MN – On Day 2 of the murder trial of ex-police officer Derek…
Potential Change for Sheriff Elections? State Measure Would Remove Restrictive Candidacy Requirement
By Michael Wheeler SACRAMENTO, CA – Change could soon be coming for who can run for sheriff…
PART II: The Committee on the Revision of the Penal Code Presents Unique Challenges to California’s Death Penalty System
By Lovepreet Dhinsa and Mia Machado CALIFORNIA – In addition to the continuing legal battles around the…
STUDENT OPINION: Defunding the LAPD Will Lower Crime
By Wen Chiang LOS ANGELES — Divesting funds from LAPD and placing them into community-based initiatives will…
Judge in Disbelief at Defendant’s High Blood Alcohol Level before Sentencing Him to Jail for a DUI
By Derrick Pal SACRAMENTO, CA — Even the judge here Monday in Sacramento County Superior Court was…
Delay Granted for Funeral of Defendant’s Baby, Despite Prosecution Objection that ‘It’s Always One Thing after Another’
By Dorrin Akbari SACRAMENTO, CA – Over the vehement objections Monday of a deputy district attorney here…
Who Let the Dog(s) Out? Expected Trial Centers on Actions of Defendant’s Dog
Michael Wheeler SACRAMENTO—The end of Richard Grimes’ preliminary hearing here Tuesday in Sacramento County Superior Court quickly…
Youngest Official in LA County Elected in Santa Clarita Community College District
By Ishani Desai and Arneet Gurtatta SANTA CLARITA – The youngest official on record in LA County,…
SF District Attorney Chesa Boudin Condemns Acts of AAPI Hate, Said Trump Encourage It, in NPR Interview
By Elina Lingappa SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin, in an NPR interview…
Help Out a Devastated Community Member
This weekend I heard the devastating news that one of our community leaders had a devasting fire….
Commentary: A Growing Disconnect Again on COVID As Regulations Lift Perhaps Too Fast
By David M. Greenwald It was interesting juxtaposing the language that emerged Sunday night at the school…
Study Finds Declining to Prosecute Low Level Offenses Reduces Crime
Suffolk, County, MA – For years, advocates of Broken Windows Theory argued that cracking down on low…
FIRST TRIAL DAY: Jurors Hear Opening Arguments, Witnesses in Chauvin Trial for Killing George Floyd
By Roselyn Poommai and William McCurry MINNEAPOLIS, MN – After more than two weeks of jury selection,…
District Attorney Chesa Boudin Protests with Janitors Against Unfair Labor Practices
By Lovepreet Dhinsa SAN FRANCISCO – District Attorney Chesa Boudin protested with janitors against unfair labor practices…
LAPD Unconstitutionally Detains Journalists During Echo Park Protests
By Meghan Imperio LOS ANGELES — There have been a number of protests in Los Angeles in…
