Sunday Commentary: Solano DA Did Nothing on Monterrosa Then Objects to AG Calling Her Out
By David M. Greenwald Fairfield, CA – It took less than a month for newly-appointed California AG…
Guest Commentary: Sensible Policy Making on Cannabis – Not NIMBYism, Discrimination and Unfair Practices
by Richard Miller As longtime cannabis activists, residents, and active members in cannabis politics, we’ve known and…
Letter: Residents Want a Cannabis Exclusion Zone for Greater Capay Valley
(Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to the County Board of Supervisors and submitted to the…
State Budget Group Criticizes $13.6 Billion Governor Budget for Prisons
By Esha Kher and Julia Asby SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) released…
Guest Commentary: State Lawmakers Are Trying to Ban Talk about Race in Schools
A nationwide attempt to censor discussions of race in the classroom is underway. These bills don’t just…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (May 10 to May 14, 2021)
The Davis Vanguard is an online news forum that provides coverage of criminal justice reform and courts…
Victim Testifies in Court after Being Randomly Attacked by Indio Gang Member
By Jaycee Horng RIVERSIDE – Judge Dean Benjamini met with witnesses on Thursday morning to discuss the…
Judge Confused about Ability of 7- and 19-year-olds to Give Consent
By Lovepreet Dhinsa and Jaycee Horng RIVERSIDE – Before the jury came to a verdict in defendant…
UC and Cal State Schools Announce Policy That Makes COVID-19 Vaccinations Mandatory for 33 Universities
By Meghan Imperio Many universities all over the country have already made the new COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory…
Student Opinion: The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: There Will Be No Winners
By Jacob Derin This week, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict boiled over again, escalating into the familiar pattern of…
Saga of Iraq Refugee Hounded by ICE Continues – Immigration Hearing Delayed after Government Dumps 500 Pages on Defense Hours before Hearing
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief VAN NUYS, CA – Although Omar Ameen has been…
Despite CDC Changes On Mask Guidelines, State Will Still Require Face Coverings in Yolo
By David M. Greenwald Woodland, CA – It was an announcement that created questions and some guarded…
Solano County DA Fires Back at AG Bonta on Monterrosa Case
By David M. Greenwald Fairfield, CA – Solano County DA Krishna Abrams fired back on Friday against…
SF Court Refuses to Grant City Attorney Motion to Ban 4 People from Tenderloin Forever
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The ACLU of Northern California Friday applauded a decision…
Correctional Officers Across U.S. Refusing to Accept COVID-19 Vaccine
By Alexander Ramirez LOS ANGELES – Although having been eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine for months…
Guest Commentary: How the Next Manhattan DA Can Ensure a Post-Pandemic Economic Comeback
By Dan Quart Manhattan’s next District Attorney will face enormous challenges when they take office: rising gun…
Sustainable Growth Yolo to Host Housing Element Webinar
The Housing Element process is a little known, but potentially very impactful, required set of policies for…
Care Not Cops: Demand Lawmakers Pass AB 988 – the Miles Hall Lifeline Act
by Corrine McIntosh Mental Health Is More Important Now Than Ever. One in 6 Californians now live…
District Attorney George Gascón Creates Community Violence Reduction Division to Reduce Gang-Related Crimes
By Ishani Desai LOS ANGELES — District Attorney George Gascón unveiled a new office titled the Community…
California National Guard Allegedly Puts Fighter Jets on Alert in Anticipation of Civil Unrest
By Meghan Imperio During the height of the coronavirus pandemic lockdowns and BLM protests around the country,…
