Huntington Beach, UCLA Sued by Man for Allegedly Breaking His Arm, Subsequent Misdiagnosis
By Luke Kyaw and Lois Yoo HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – Earlier in February of this year,…
California Senate Legislation to Decriminalize Possession of Psychedelics Like LSD Becomes Two-Year Bill
By Joseph Shepard SACRAMENTO, CA – California Senate Bill 519, which would decriminalize the “possession and personal…
Housing Element Comes Back Before Council
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – After several go-rounds on the Housing Element, staff…
My View: The Fall of Nathan Ballard
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Nathan Ballard played a prominent role in the failed 2005 Measure…
Guest Commentary: The Remain-in-Mexico Policy is Illegal and Unspeakably Cruel
By Omar Jadwat After a whirlwind of court actions this month, the Biden administration will be forced…
CA Senate Appropriation Committee Sends Bill to End Prison-to-Deportation Pipeline to CA Senate Floor for a Final Vote
Special to The Vanguard SACRAMENTO, CA – California Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo’s AB 937 – the VISION…
San Diego Newspaper Criticizes Sheriff’s Dept. and Its Own Reporting about a Deputy Who Claimed He Suffered from Fentanyl Overdose on Job
By Stacie Guevara SAN DIEGO, CA – San Diego County Sheriff’s Deputy David Faiive’s claim that he…
Corporal Injury Case Set for Trial, Even Though Testimony of Only Witness Equates Victim Statement with Own Assumptions
By Natalia Claburn SACRAMENTO, CA – Marcelino Hernandeznewborn was present in custody at his preliminary hearing here…
Felony Vandalism Case Advances to Trial on Question of Whether Crashed into Garage on Purpose or Accidentally
By Allison Hodge SACRAMENTO, CA – It was a busy morning in Sacramento County Superior Court, Dept….
Inventopia Officially Host the Public in an Open House
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – When he went before Council back in June,…
Youth and Justice Coalition Rally to Reimagine Youth Justice
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – About 70 people—youth and members of the Free…
Guest Commentary: Clemency for Ex-Weather Underground Member Who Is DA Chesa Boudin’s Dad
By Rory Fleming The 1981 Brink’s armored truck heist in Nanuet, New York is notorious. The botched…
One of Last Remaining ICE Detainees at Yuba County Jail Should be Released Now as New COVID Outbreak Hits Facility, Urge SF Public Defenders
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) should immediately release…
Guest Commentary: Stop the Recall Faces Strong Headwinds
By Scott Steward A big shout out to the dedicated organizers who have put their shoulder into…
CA Police Reform Bill Would Provide Representation for Civilians in the Decertification of Law Enforcement Officers
By Alexa Kendell and Natalia Claburn SACRAMENTO, CA – California is considering passing the “SB #2” law…
CA Supreme Court Reverses Edward Wycoff’s Double Murder Conviction
By Angie Madrid SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The California Supreme Court reversed defendant Edward Wycoff’s conviction of…
Trial Set for Man Suffering from Mental Health Problems in Killing of Woman Said to Be Girlfriend and Social Worker
By Fiona Davis SACRAMENTO, CA – A man—described as suffering from mental health disorders—was…
LA County Deputies Charged with Lying in Police Report to Cover Up Use of Excessive Force
By Annette Wong-Toi LOS ANGELES, CA — Two Los Angeles County Sheriff Dept. deputies were arraigned Thursday…
PD Hope Dashed – Judge Denies Request for Pretrial Release, Citing Public Safety Concerns over Unlawful Possession of a High Capacity Magazine
By Alex Jimenez ALAMEDA, CA – In the arraignment hearing Wednesday here in Alameda County Superior Court…
Breaking News: SB 9 Passes the Assembly on a 45-19 Bipartisan Vote
by David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento – The Controversial housing bill, SB 9 that would eliminate…
