Bail Reduced Despite Objection from Prosecution, Which Continues to Fight Virtually Every Bail Reduction Motion
By Ankita Joshi and Angela Patel SACRAMENTO, CA – Prosecutors continue to protest virtually all suggestions…
Tree Commission Responds to Community Concerns on Trees
By Renee Applegate DAVIS – On Thursday, June 17, the Davis Tree Commission met to review a…
A Police Shooting of An Unarmed Man Triggers a Conflict with Proud Boys at a Modesto City Council Meeting
By David M. Greenwald Modesto, CA – A few dozen members of the Proud Boys, a far-right…
Senator Wiener’s Housing Package Passes Assembly Housing Committee
Author Believes SB 10, 478, and SB 477 will spur housing production and accountability from local jurisdictions By Vanguard Staff…
Spikes in Crime During COVID Make It More Difficult for Police Reformers Nationwide
By Luke Kyaw and Nina Hall NEW YORK – It’s no secret that in 2020 the U.S….
California Capitol Watch: Ninth Circuit Revives Lawsuit Challenging Bill Requiring Women on Corporate Boards
By Eric Gelber Background In 2018, the Legislature enacted SB 826 (Jackson and Atkins), requiring that publicly…
Letter: Demand to End Direct Disregard of CDC Interim Guidance on People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness COVID-19
Attn: Butte County Board of Supervisor, Chico City Council, Chico Public Health Officer, Butte County Office of…
SF DA Chesa Boudin Files Charges After Assault of a 94 Year Old Woman
By Elina Lingappa SAN FRANCISCO, ca – District Attorney Chesa Boudin filed charges this week against Daniel…
SF Judge Refuses to Drop Conspiracy Charges for Two Men Implicated in Demondre Perkins Shooting
By Alex Tuchman and Ned Meiners SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Eric…
Beaten, Bloody, Half-Naked Victim Screams for Help While Being Allegedly Dragged by Defendant, Jury Told
By Sydney Kaplan and Ganga Nair WOODLAND, CA – In November of 2015, a 16-year-old victim was…
Defense Claims Double Hearsay, Blocking Confirmation of Stolen Car’s Value
By Monica Han and Sam Zou SACRAMENTO, CA – Assistant Public Defender Gina Le tried her best…
Lover’s Quarrel Gone Wrong: Defendant Allegedly Uses Firearm against Girlfriend
By John Arceno SACRAMENTO, CA — The defendant’s girlfriend, referred to as “Jane Doe” here in Sacramento…
Driver Pleads Not Guilty to DUI Charges, Found Guilty by Jury
By Sydney Kaplan SACRAMENTO, CA – Jacey Pasquetti plead not guilty to drunk driving here Tuesday in…
Defense Attorney Believes Defendant Memory Loss Can Trigger Dismissal
By Beth Miller FRESNO, CA – On Nov. 25, 2019 Randy Garcia was booked into custody for…
Commentary: In Order to Enact Change Our Leaders Must Have a Sense of Urgency
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – It made for interesting theater on Tuesday night—a well-organized and…
Despite Strong Opposition from Cal Cities, City Officials and Others, SB 9 Advances Out of Committee
By David M. Greenwald Sacramento, CA – SB 9 passed out of the Assembly Housing and Community…
Label Me Free – Recharge Beyond the Bars Awards Ceremony (Video)
On Saturday, in Sacramento, was an amazing awards ceremony featuring the Life After Time video series premiere…
CA Appeals Court Shoots Down ‘Sham Plea’ – Example of How Plea Bargains Replacing Right to Jury Trial
By Jose Medina SAN MATEO, CA – A recent state appeals case heard here serves as an…
Guest Commentary: Without Social, Economic, and Political Equality, There Is No Freedom
A Juneteenth meditation from the Reverend Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr. of Riverside Church. By Rev. Dr….
Statistics Released on Whether the Safety and Justice Challenge is Improving Local Criminal Justice Systems in U.S.
By Annette Wong-Toi, Natalia Claburn, Priana Aquino, Tatiana Gasca NEW YORK – The Safety and Justice Challenge…
