Raul Alcantar Sanchez Jr. Trial Ongoing: Expert Witness Asked If Accused Murderer Experiencing Psychosis
By Neha Malhi and Helen Greenia RIVERSIDE, CA — The long-delayed jury trial of Raul Alcantar Sanchez,…
Sunday Commentary: Another View on Housing Urges Rethinking the Suburbs
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor It seems like everyone has a theory about how to address…
Looking Back: Increasing Awareness of Prosecutorial Misconduct, Discipline and Accountability Hampered by Prosecutorial Immunity
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
CA Legislative Black Caucus Joins Chorus Condemning Horrific Treatment of Haitian Migrants by U.S. Border Patrol
By Luke Kyaw and Amy Berberyan SACRAMENTO, CA – This past week in the small town of…
CA Governor’s Actions Set Progressive Standards for State’s Immigrant Communities
By Alexander Ramirez and Hannah Adams SACRAMENTO, CA – In progressive actions to support and protect California’s…
Aguiar-Curry Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Right to Choose before the SCOTUS
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Across the country, nearly 900 state lawmakers from across California…
Brothers Denied Bail, Pending Trial for Child Molestation Charges
By Beth Miller, Samuel Van Blaricom, Gabriel Eskandari SACRAMENTO, CA – A question the courts constantly face…
My View: A Lot of Finger Pointing By Leaders Not Getting Police Reform Done
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Washington, DC – One of the big sticking points for comprehensive…
Woodland PD and Yolo DA Covered Up Killing Michael Barrera in 2017, Recordings Reveal
By Robert J Hansen Michael Barrera was killed by Woodland police officers in February 2017 while handcuffed,…
Guest Commentary: Addressing Racialized Violence Against Migrants Requires a Complete Overhaul of Customs and Border Protection
Absent deep reforms, Border Patrol’s long history of racist, violent abuse means inhumanity like that displayed in…
LA County Sheriff Candidate Calls for Far Reaching Investigation of Current Sheriff’s Abuse of Department Resources
By Carson Eschen LOS ANGELES, CA – Eric Strong, a candidate for Los Angeles County Sheriff,…
SF District Attorney One of 100 Prosecutors to Sign Brief Condemning Possible Overturning of Roe v. Wade
By S. Priana Aquino SAN FRANCISCO, CA — San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin announced this week…
Psychologist Testifies Murder Suspect Killed Father’s Girlfriend because He Believed She Was Going to Perform ‘Witchcraft’ on Him
By Amy Berberyan, Darling Gonzalez, and Jake Romero INDIO, CA – Forensic psychologist Jennifer Bosch testified in…
COVID-19 Fallout: Public Defender Complains Judge ‘Runs’ Over Him, Threatens Motion to Remove Judge after Judge Suggests Removing PD from Case
By Gwynneth Redemann SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Assistant Public Defender Alexander Asterlin said he planned to…
Judge Releases Penniless Man Pretrial – Calls Him ‘Druggie’ and ‘Nuisance’
By Gabriel Eskandari SACRAMENTO, CA. – Mario Vargas was released this week prior to his next hearing…
Governor Signs Historic Climate Action Package – $15 Billion to Tackle Climate Crisis and Protect Vulnerable Communities
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – With California facing a severe drought and water…
Police Pursuit Ends with Crash; Driver Dies with No Medical Attention Rendered
By Robert J. Hansen On August 29, 2021, a vehicle crashed on Bradshaw Road while being pursued…
Sacramento Group Files Motion to Unseal Hidden Evidence in Iraq Refugee Immigration Case
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – The strange case of Iraqi refugee Omar…
Guest Commentary: ACLU Joins Call to Shut Down ICE Detention Centers
By Isra Chaker When President Joe Biden came into office, he promised to end the cruelty and…
League of Women Voters Files Amicus in Case Threatening to Eliminate Laws Regulating Guns in Public Places, Posing Threat to Voters at Polling Places
By Casey Rawlings WASHINGTON D.C. – Earlier this week, the League of Women Voters of the U.S….
