PA Supreme Court Upholds Prosecutorial Discretion
By William McCurry PHILADELPHIA, PA – District Attorney Larry Krasner late last week praised a unanimous decision…
This Week Vanguard Court Watch March 22, 2021 – March 26, 2021
Compiled by Lovepreet Dhinsa The Vanguard is an online news forum that provides coverage of criminal justice…
Man Representing Self in Felony Case Claims No One Will Take on Police
By Kathryn Wood SACRAMENTO, CA – This past Friday afternoon, the accused confidently strode into Sacramento County…
Lending an Ear to International Students: What They Need from Campus Administrators During COVID
By Nicole Chodor This is a follow up on the March 9 article on the same topic. To…
Judge Denies Prosecutor Request to Extend Probation, Per New Law
By Linhchi Nguyen RIVERSIDE, CA – Judge Joan Burgess from Riverside County Superior Court, Dept. 21, Friday…
Student Opinion: The United States And Mental Health
By Alex Hernandez-Zavala Mental health in the United States is declining among youth. A recent report by Mental…
Lessons From The Colorado Shooting: Report On Shootings, Not Shooters
By Jacob Derin The United States experienced its second mass shooting in a week on Monday at…
Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP): Community Outreach and Other Progress
By Flor Sanchez DAVIS — During Monday evening’s Natural Resource Committee meeting, Kerry Loux, the Climate Action…
A Report Finds that Alameda County DA Practices Lead to Overcriminalization
By David M. Greenwald Oakland, CA – A report released this week found that policies and practices…
Guest Commentary: Developer Modifies Davis-Connected Buyers Program, Submits It to Planning Commission
By David Taormino Bretton Woods (formerly called The West Davis Active Adult Community) was approved by Davis’…
Mayor Breed Declares She Wants Bayview-Hunters Point Community to Be ‘Lifted Up’
By Elina Lingappa SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Organizers and politicians from Wealth and Disparities in the Black…
Massachusetts Has Plan to Reverse Convictions in Thousands of Cases Due to Forensic Lab Failure
By Alexander Ramirez SUFFOLK COUNTY, MA – County District Attorney Rachael Rollins filed a motion this week…
Lawyers Debate Witness Availabilities for Trial Date of Murder Suspect
By Koda Slingluff SACRAMENTO, CA – As if trials have been easy during COVID time, a murder…
Three Domestic Violence Cases Similar in Many Ways, but Judge Sets Bails Ranging from $200,000 to $1 Million to None
By Alexander Ramirez SACRAMENTO, CA – Three domestic violence cases similar in counts and victim statements popped…
#EchoParkRiseUp Protestors Organize Against Shutdown of Echo Park Lake Homeless Encampments, Met with LAPD in Riot Gear
By Cailin Garcia LOS ANGELES — Hundreds of protestors gathered last night outside of the office of…
As Spring Quarter Approaches, UCLA Maintains High Tuition & Fees Despite Continued Remote Learning
By Anisha Girotra LOS ANGELES — UCLA, now approaching its fourth quarter of remote learning, has made…
STUDENT OPINION: Reflecting on Women’s History Month and How ‘Badly-Behaved’ Women Have Made History
By Naomi Cherone There have been significant inroads made by women trailblazers in American history—from the colonial…
Student Opinion: New Zealand’s Back With New, Progressive Legislation
By Gisselle Zaragoza This Wednesday, New Zealand approved new legislation in which couples who are unfortunate enough…
Commentary: Aggie Square Contributes $50 Million to Affordable Housing in Sacramento
By David M. Greenwald Yesterday marked a huge announcement as Chancellor Gary May and Mayor Darrell Steinberg…
Judge Rejects Public Defender Motion to Recuse DA’s Office
by David M. Greenwald Oakland, CA – Superior Court Judge Allan Hymer rejected a motion by Richard…
