Monday Morning Thoughts: School District About to Head Back into the Red
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – It should be good news, despite fears of the need…
‘Impact of this trauma will stay with us forever’ – San Quentin Resident Reflects on COVID-19
By Julietta Bisharyan, Nick Gardner and Alexis Hogan Incarcerated Narratives In an article for The Sacramento Bee,…
Stankewitz Habeas Granted Informal Response from AG’s Office
By David M. Greenwald Fresno County, CA – In a move that surprised the defense team, a…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 111: Assemblymember Ash Kalra Discusses the California Racial Justice Act
Last year Assemblymember Ash Kalra authored a landmark bill that addresses racial discrimination in criminal sentencing and…
Guest Commentary: ‘Violence in Sacramento Requires Investment That Matches Scope of Issue’
(This commentary is provided by Sacramento ACT’s LIVE FREE Committee. ACT is an alliance of faith leaders,…
Heartbreaking Family Statements at Sentencing for Man Charged with Hit and Run; Judge Denies Probation, Sends Him to Prison
By Lois Yoo, Alexander Pleitez, and Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – Judge Patrick Marlette expressed his compassion…
Defendant Deemed Unfit to Stand Trial after Claiming Mother Wanted to Kill Him
By Sophia Barberini SACRAMENTO, CA – Judge Stephen Acquisto here in Sacramento County Superior Court last Friday…
Sunday Commentary: Council Will Focus Heavily on Three Key Proposals for Housing Element
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – If one good thing came out of the controversial recommendations…
Sunday Commentary: AB 1542 Is Both Too Broad and Too Narrow
By David M. Greenwald Woodland, CA – When Yolo DA Jeff Reisig and Assemblymember Kevin McCarty created…
CA Legislation Ends Division of Juvenile Justice in Favor of Local Programs
By Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sac Kids First coalition of organizers hosted a community forum…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (June 7 to June 11, 2021)
Compiled by Ankita Joshi The Vanguard is an online news group that provides in-depth coverage of courts…
Looking Back: When Shaky Eyewitness Testimony Trumps Alibi Witness Testimony
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
A Small World
(Editor’s note: The Vanguard is proud to announce a new project in partnership with Incarcerated Allied Media. …
Woman Held after Alleged Arson in West Sac; Police Find Molotov Cocktails with Her
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA — Shayana Haynes was in Yolo County Superior Court Friday for a…
BB Gun Weapon of Choice for Alleged Bike Thief; Friend Was Victim
By Joe Cormac and Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – After allegedly using a BB gun April 20…
Council to Hold Housing Element Workshop on Tuesday
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – The city of Davis announced on Friday that it would…
Ninth Circuit Invokes ‘Convention against Torture’ to Halt Deportation of Woman Horribly Abused in Mexico
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals…
Guest Commentary: Lawsuit Filed in Ronnie Long Case Reveals SBI Investigative Records Were Concealed
(Editor’s note: On October 1, 1976, Ronnie Long was wrongly convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for…
Coalition Again Urges CA Governor to Align with Legislature to Support Community-Based Pretrial Services
By Jose Medina, Dario McCarty, and Lois Yoo SACRAMENTO, CA – The Care First CA Coalition this…
Basic Income for Foster Youth Has Wide Support in California Capitol
By S. Priana Aquino SAN JOSE, CA — Senator Dave Cortese Thursday held a press conference here…
