Attorneys Argue Whether DUI Trial Cut and Dry ‘Common Sense’ or Unfair and Second Rate
By Alexander Pleitez and Koda Slingluff WOODLAND, CA – A Yolo County Superior Court trial for Danny…
Defendant Held with No Bail After Judge Hears Dramatically Divergent Counsel Arguments
By Christopher Datu SACRAMENTO, CA – There may be, as the old television series predicted, a “million…
Members of UC-AFT Vote to Authorize Labor Strike
By Diana Zhu DAVIS – The members of UC-AFT, the union that represents contingent teaching faculty across…
We are launching a brand new project! – AND NEED YOUR HELP!
Dear readers… I have two amazing pieces of news to share with you and one big ask….
Prosecutors and Politics Project Delves into Political Power of Prosecutors When Passing Legislation
By Ankita Joshi CALIFORNIA – In California, a study has found that prosecutors were very active lobbyists,…
Commentary: How to Achieve Balance with Growth
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – One of the points I have been trying to make…
Kamlager’s Police Accountability Bill Sits on the Governor’s Desk
By David M. Greenwald Sacramento, CA – In an oddity, AB 127, authored when Senator Sydney Kamlager…
Norfolk Elects Prosecutor Who Says Crime Is a ‘Symptom of Structural Racism’
Virginia’s primaries on Tuesday saw Ramin Fatehi clinch the Democratic nomination for Commonwealth Attorney in Norfolk, the…
SF District Attorney Boudin Announces Domestic Violence Guilty Verdict in Effort to Uplift Victims
By Elina Lingappa SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney Chesa Boudin announced that a jury reached a…
Insight Through the CGA 12 Steps to Recovery
(Editor’s note: The Vanguard is proud to announce a new project in partnership with Incarcerated Allied Media. …
Court Debates Definition of ‘Assault Firearm’ – Judge Eventually Rules Defendant Should Go to Trial, but Dismisses Other Felony
By Ankita Joshi SACRAMENTO, CA – The defense and prosecution had a heated deliberation here in Sacramento…
The Case of Stolen Michael Jordan Sneakers Set to Go to Trial
By Leah Timmerman SACRAMENTO, CA – The case of stolen Michael Jordan sneakers is set to go…
UCLA Administration Discussed In-Person Classes, Vaccination Requirements at Online Townhall
By Ishani Desai UCLA administrators held a town hall to announce plans for in-person classes and COVID-19…
Commentary: Diversion is Good, but Yolo DA Should Start Looking Toward Declination
By David M. Greenwald This week, DA Jeff Reisig belatedly announced—a year after his attack on Public…
Guest Commentary: Mass ICE Detention Is Unnecessary
Immigration detention was cruel, abusive, and degrading before the pandemic hit — but as in so many…
Bernie Sanders Endorses Tahanie Aboushi for Manhattan District Attorney Over Other Progressive Candidates
By Alexander Ramirez MANHATTAN, NY – U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders has announced his endorsement of civil rights…
SF District Attorney Boudin Joins Fight to End Voter Suppression for All
By Paige Laver SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorney of San Francisco Chesa Boudin has announced he…
Follow the Golden Rule
(Editor’s note: The Vanguard is proud to announce a new project in partnership with Incarcerated Allied Media. …
Hate Crime Charges Not Dismissed Despite Incompetency Diagnosis by Doctor
By Koda Slingluff WOODLAND, CA – Psychologist Alison Steffensen advised here in Yolo County Superior Court, Dept….
Judge Snaps Back at Objecting DDA, Asking if Prosecution Wants to ‘Force’ the PD to Proceed
By Stephanie Boulos SACRAMENTO, CA – In a pretrial hearing for defendant Emonie Williams here in Sacramento…
