California Capitol Watch: Bills Would Extend Medi-Cal Eligibility to Undocumented Immigrants
By Eric Gelber Two bills now pending before the Legislature would extend medical coverage under the state…
Over 700 Complaints about NYPD Officers Abusing Black Lives Matter Protesters, Then Silence
by Eric Umansky, ProPublica – Emails show New York City’s Civilian Complaint Review Board leaders discouraged staff from confronting the NYPD about a lack of cooperation on abuse investigations. The agency declined to disclose how many officers are facing misconduct charges.
Five Jurors Now Seated in Trial of Ex-Cop Chauvin, Accused George Floyd Murderer
By Alexander Ramirez and William McCurry MINNEAPOLIS, MN – It’s slow slogging, but two more jurors were…
LWV: I, Too, Am Davis. Exploring Difficulties and Possibilities for People of Color in Davis
The League of Women Voters Davis Area would like to invite the Davis and surrounding communities to…
Man Faces Multiple Drug, Evading Police Felonies after Car Occupants Deny Knowing Him
By Aziza Nussipov SACRAMENTO – In the preliminary hearing for Juan Ramos here Tuesday in Sacramento County…
CITY SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT FOR HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE
The City of Davis launches a Virtual Community Workshop for the public to learn about and share their input…
Child-Endangering Driver, Drug-Firearm Defendants Get Combined 9 Years in Prison
By Alex Morgan SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Superior Court Dept. 61 Judge Michael W. Sweet heard…
Judge Denies Defense Claims Sacramento Officers Conducted Unreasonable Search and Seizure
By Lovepreet Dhinsa SACRAMENTO, CA – Despite claims here in Sacramento County Superior Court by Assistant Public…
SF District Attorney Chesa Boudin Tells His Childhood Story via The Nation Podcast
By Elina Lingappa SAN FRANCISCO – Earlier this week, The Nation published a series of articles titled:…
Commentary: Seriously, Where is Davis Planning to Put New Housing?
By David M. Greenwald The question of where the city plans to put new housing is not…
Over 400 Education Scholars from Across the State Urge State Board to Support Authentic Ethnic Studies Curriculum
SPECIAL TO THE VANGUARD Sacramento, CA – More than four-hundred education scholars in California are calling on…
VANGUARD STUDY: SF Superior Court Needs to Come Out of the Shadows, Provide Court Access to Press, Public
Amy Buitrago Zarabanda and Layla Mustafa SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Since the outset of COVID-19, San Francisco…
Jury Selection in Ex-Cop Chauvin’s Trial Commences – Just Three Jurors Selected So Far
By Stephanie Boulos and Macy Lu MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Jury selection began this Tuesday for the trial…
SF District Attorney Boudin Charges ‘Lives at Risk’ in Contractor Fraud Case Involving Unsanctioned Fire Alarm Installations
By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney Chesa Boudin investigated and filed charges against defendant…
Naked, Drunken Man Arrested for Stalking Neighbors
By Ella Jennings WOODLAND, CA – Drinking and driving isn’t a good idea—maybe drinking and stalking isn’t,…
Failure to Register as Sex Offender Lands Man in Prison for Longer than Original Sentence
By Ned Meiners SACRAMENTO, CA – Local resident Donnell Cox was sentenced Monday to two years in…
Child Porn Repeat Offender Takes Lewd Acts with Minors Deal, Gets 44 Months in Prison
By Michael Wheeler and Julia Asby SACRAMENTO, CA — Pleading no contest to one count of possession…
Defendant Finally Gives Up, and Accepts Free Lawyer – Threatened to Represent Himself Despite Judge’s Warnings
By Natasha Feuerstein FRESNO, CA – Defendant Juan Carlos Valdez refused representation from Assistant Public Defender Marco…
Key CA Committee OK’s Measure to End ‘War on Drugs’ Era Law Now Requiring Mandatory Prison, Jail for Nonviolent Drug Offenses
SACRAMENTO, CA – Mandatory prison and jail sentences for nonviolent drug offenses would end under legislation that…
Sandy Holman –– Life in Purple Hues
By Julietta Bisharyan DAVIS – Clad from head-to-toe in purple and in a t-shirt that reads, “We…
