Los Angeles Rally Honors The Victims of Incarceration and Demands the Closure of Men’s Central Jail
By Anisha Girotra LOS ANGELES — On the evening of March 29, coalition leaders and community members…
Facing Plummeting Mental Health, Freshmen Question if Cal has Done Enough
By Meenu Pamula BERKELEY— For centuries, entering college has been a transformative (and thrilling) experience– meeting new…
VANGUARD INVESTIGATION: Injustice Through Manipulation – Lengthy Incarceration from Technical Violation May Have Violated Infamous Jeff Perrotte’s Rights of Procedural Justice
By Tanya Decendario, Roxanna Jarvis and Derrick Pal CALIFORNIA – Jeff Perrotte – a man involved…
Commentary: School Board’s Truncating Public Comment Looks Even Worse Now
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – On Tuesday night the Davis City Council listened to about…
DAY 8/Derek Chauvin Murder Trial in Death of George Floyd: Use of Force Expert
By Ankita Joshi, Will McCurry, Mia Machado MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Sgt. Jody Steiger of the Los Angeles…
California Capitol Watch: Bill Would Reform Sentencing for Felony Murder Special Circumstances
By Eric Gelber What problem/issue would the bill address? In addition to some 700 prisoners on death…
District Attorney Chesa Boudin Shows Support of New Program for Mental Health 911 Calls
By Lovepreet Dhinsa SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney Chesa Boudin joined other public and elected officials…
Defendant Denied Reduced Charges after Accused of Kidnapping, Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend
By Ankita Joshi SACRAMENTO, CA – A judge here in Sacramento County Superior Court this week refused…
Two Convicted Defendants Have ‘Wants’ from Court before Sentencing
By Michael Wheeler SACRAMENTO, CA – At two sentencings here in Sacramento County Superior Court this week,…
Defense Insists Defendant Is Good Guy – Prosecution Counters He’s ‘Repeat’ Domestic Violence Offender
By Roselyn Poommai SACRAMENTO, CA – Assistant Public Defender Sameera Ali suggested at a preliminary hearing here…
Guest Commentary: UC Davis Plans to Eviscerate KDVS
by Shiva Shamir Demolition of Freeborn Hall will permanently harm historic radio station After more than two…
US Congressman Matt Gaetz Under Investigation For Alleged Sex-Trafficking
By Gurman Sidhu Republican Congressman from Florida, Matt Gaetz, is under investigation by the Justice Department for…
Council Votes to Move Homeless Services Out of Police Department, No Vote on Independent Public Safety Department
By Iliana Magana and Jordan Varney DAVIS — At the April 6 Davis City Council meeting, council…
Davis Residents Disappointed but Hopeful in Public Comments on Public Safety Reforms
By Pavan Potti DAVIS — Following Item 5, the city staff presentation on their “Reimagining Public Safety”…
Attorney for Arata Fires Back against Motion to Gag in SLO BLM Case
By David M. Greenwald San Luis Obispo, CA – Two weeks after the San Luis Obispo County…
DAY 7: Police Use of Force Trainer Testifies Neck Restraint Not MPD-Trained Technique
By Natasha Feuerstein and Koda Slingluff MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Lt. Johnny Mercil, a use of force instructor…
Federal Lawsuit Filed over Police Killing of Homeless Man by ‘Murderer Hiding Behind a Badge’
By Jose Medina DANVILLE, CA – With all eyes being on the Derek Chauvin trial, the U.S….
Community Leaders, Actors, Organizers Stand with Chesa Boudin As Recall Continues
By Paige Laver and Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – As the recall of Governor Gavin Newsom…
Defendant Flips Out over Misunderstanding, Then Apologizes to Court When Realizes Case Dismissed
By Derrick Pal WOODLAND, CA — A defendant’s failure to understand he won and was being released…
Nothing’s Easy – Defendant Accepts Deal for Illegal Firearm Possession
By Ramneet Singh SACRAMENTO, CA – Usually, even a plea agreement—when compared to a jury or bench…
