Monday Morning Thoughts: Density or Sprawl Debate
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – For a long time the growth question has been framed…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Has the ACLU Lost Its Way in Protecting Speech They Hate?
By David M. Greenwald On Sunday, the NY Times ran a provocative story: “Once a Bastion of…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 110: Humphrey Decision’s Impact on Bail and Pretrial Detention in SF and California
When the California Supreme Court ruled in March, in the Humphrey decision, that the judges are required…
A New Generation of Equality
(Editor’s note: The Vanguard is proud to announce a new project in partnership with Incarcerated Allied Media. …
Assembly OK’s Bill to Require Courts, Prosecutors to State Cost of Incarceration to Public
By Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – A first-in-the-nation legislative measure that would require judges and prosecutors to…
‘Father-Daughter Bond’ Broken after Stepfather Crosses the Line’
By Naomi Cherone RIVERSIDE, CA—Vicente “DOE”* last Friday sat in the Riverside County Superior Court department in…
Sunday Commentary: Process Yes, Paralysis By Analysis No
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – There are times when the call for proper process is…
Sunday Commentary: Telling the Other Side of the Story?
By David M. Greenwald One of the complaints that a number of our readers make from time…
Police Reform Advocates’ Collective Sigh – Sacramento City Council Finally OKs New Deadly Use of Force Policy After Failed May Attempt
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – The city of Sacramento this past week…
Attending College in Prison
(Editor’s note: The Vanguard is proud to announce a new project in partnership with Incarcerated Allied Media. …
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…
The Vanguard Week in Review: Court Watch (June 1, 2021 – June 4, 2021)
The Vanguard is an online news group that provides in-depth coverage of courts in California and around…
My View: Former Davis Police Officer’s Embezzlement Case Is the Most Stupid Crime of the Century So Far (Opinion)
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – Trevor Edens had a 17-year law enforcement career with Davis…
CA Assembly Approves Measure to End ‘Prison to ICE Pipeline’ – Moves to Senate
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – Legislation to end the “prison to ICE…
Guest Commentary: Davis Needs a New Perspective On Growth
by Tim Keller In Davis, we seem to be always having the same debate: “Should we approve…
Final Live Testimony Phase of San Quentin Prison/COVID-19 Probe Wraps
By Alex Ramirez and Sophia Barberini MARIN, CA – Three witnesses testified Friday here in Marin County…
Vanguard Webinar: A Human Rights Disaster at San Quentin (Video)
Proceedings have just concluded in Marin County Superior Court against San Quentin State Prison and the California…
CA Supreme Court Begins Hearing Oral Arguments on Death Penalty Case That Could Reverse Hundreds of Death Sentences
By Esha Kher SAN QUENTIN, CA – The California Supreme Court began hearing oral arguments this past…
Despite Concerns from Reformers, AB 1542 Cruises to Assembly Passage on a 65-1 Vote
By David M. Greenwald Sacramento, CA – Back in May Kevin McCarty had to defend his bill,…
San Quentin Prison Health Officials Take Hot Seat in COVID-19 Court Hearings
By Jose Medina and Priana Aquino MARIN, CA – In Marin County Superior Court Thursday, in a…
