ACLU NorCal Calls on California to Ensure Equity in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
By Sophia Barberini ACLU NorCal is challenging the California Department of Public Health to review their current…
Defendant Alleges Self-Defense after Shooting at Roommate’s Boyfriend
By Christopher Datu and Natasha Feuerstein SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Assistant Public Defender Quoc To argued…
Judge Deems Young Black Man a ‘Thug’ – Repeatedly and Despite No Gang Evidence – at Sentencing
By Nina Hall SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Patrick Marlette, at a sentencing here…
After Gut-Wrenching Family Statements, Judge Sentences Defendant for Beating Death
By Julia Asby SACRAMENTO, CA – Victim statements are difficult, and for those losing a family member,…
Judge Warns Defendant to Obey Terms of Release or He Will Be ‘Out of Options’
By Derrick Pal FRESNO, CA — A judge here in Fresno County Superior Court last week made…
Student Opinion: The COVID-19 Crisis In India Is A Moral Crisis For Us
By Jacob Derin The Indian COVID-19 crisis is reaching a critical point, one the United States was…
Former Supreme Court Justice and Civil Rights Leader Cruz Reynoso Passes Away at Age 90
By David M. Greenwald At 4:30 pm on Friday former California Supreme Court Justice Cruz Reynoso, appointed…
Guest Commentary: Davis Should Plan to Build More Housing
By Jake Berman When I moved to Davis in 1994, housing was cheap and plentiful enough that…
California Capitol Watch: ‘Silenced No More Act’ – Empowering Survivors of Workplace Harassment and Discrimination
By Eric Gelber Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are provisions in a contract that bind the parties to secrecy…
Guest Commentary: Nevada Prosecutors Are Standing in the Way of Abolishing the Death Penalty
Time is running out for the state Senate to advance a bill repealing the death penalty. Two…
Defendant’s Self-Representation in Courtroom Concerns Oft-Interrupted Judge
By Kelly Xiao Luo and Koda Slingluff SACRAMENTO, CA – When a defendant this past Wednesday in…
With Date Changed Nearly 2 Dozen Times, Judges Orders 3-Year Case to Trial
By Savannah Dewberry and Leah Timmerman SACRAMENTO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Sydne Jones made a passionate…
Judge Convinces Agitated Defendant Wanting to Represent Himself to Get Defense Attorney
By Derrick Pal FRESNO, CA — A judge here in Fresno County Superior Court tried over and…
A New Report Finds Hate Crimes Persist in 2021
By Ishani Desai A new study found that hate crimes against Asian Americans increased by 80% in…
Sacramento Police Officer Arrested for Felony Perjury, Dragnet Could Net More Arrests; DA Scrambling to Limit Damage to Cases
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – At least one former Sacramento Police Officer…
Student Opinion: Bill and Melinda Gates Divorce
By Esma Mesihovic After 27 years of marriage, Bill and Melinda Gates have announced their divorce. In…
New Report on Housing Demonstrates Need to Prioritize Affordable Housing
By David M. Greenwald The report is not surprising but it is stark. A report this week…
Iraq Refugee Still Not Free – Bounced by Federal Judge on Trump Charge, Biden’s ICE Snatches Him for Deportation and Death
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – In the case of Sacramento refugee Omar…
Man Arrested in Knife Attack of 2 AAPI Elderly Women; DA Boudin to Personally Handle Prosecution
By Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin announced Thursday that he…
Public Defender Mano Raju Condemns Court Backlog; 85 % of Jailed Not Convicted, Just Waiting Day in Court
by Elina Lingappa SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Public Defender Mano Raju revealed San Francisco County jails are…
