Guest Commentary: Closing Our Eyes Will Not Address Systemic Racial Bias
By Cynthia Rodriguez Racial bias in charging and sentencing criminal defendants in Yolo County is an acknowledged…
Looking Back: The Practice of Using Technicalities to Fight Against Innocence Claims Must Cease
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Groups Call on AG to Investigate Excessive Force by Riverside Sheriff’s Department
By the Vanguard Staff Riverside, CA – Groups believe, “It’s time for the attorney general of California…
Jail Phones Don’t Work to Contact Lawyers, Jail Food ‘Horrific,’ Man Charges; Judge Promises to Help Contact Legal Aid
By Carson Eschen SANTA BARBARA – A man here in Santa Barbara County Superior Court Friday complained…
Housing Element Amendments to Be Discussed by the Planning Commission
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – When the Planning Commission met in August to…
San Joaquin Grand Jury Indicts Officers in Brutal Beating of 17-Year-Old
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Stockton, CA – Earlier this year, the Vanguard reported on a…
UC Davis KDVS Radio Current Workers and Alumni Frustrated by Station Relocation and Downsizing
By Allison Hodge DAVIS, CA– The University of California at Davis is intending to go ahead with…
Progressive Orange County District Attorney Candidate Highlights Increase in Hate Crimes Under Current DA, Citing ‘Scandal’ Riddled Record of ‘Trump Republican’
By The Vanguard Staff ORANGE COUNTY, CA – A progressive candidate for Orange County District Attorney received…
Justice Leaders Urge Supreme Court Not to Criminalize Lifesaving Overdose Prevention Sites
By The Vanguard Staff Washington, CA – Overdose prevention sites, also called “supervised consumption” or “safe injection”…
Man Charged with Attack on Neighbor’s Door with Butcher Knife after Believing Eggs Thrown at His Door
By Alex Jimenez DUBLIN, CA – Defense Attorney Eric Mirzaian here in the Dublin East County Hall…
Commentary: In the Battle of YIMBY versus NIMBY, Score One for the YIMBYs, but Will It Make a Difference?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – In our cynical times, it is easy to…
Guest Commentary: Unforgiving Towing Fines Deepen Inequality
By Madeleine Gilson I got the call from my client, Brianna, a few days before Christmas in…
Commentary: Maricopa DA Refuses Calls to Resign Despite Being in Substance Abuse Treatment
By Rory Fleming Who is more audacious than a prosecutor who jails people for substance use while…
Guest Commentary: Why Aren’t More Rehabilitated, Aging Prisoners Being Released?
By Robert E. Ehrenberg On Aug. 23, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo granted me executive clemency. I have…
DA Digest: New Support in Santa Clara, Alameda Races for the Progressive Candidates
Chicano/Latinx Icons Endorse Price Campaign From Pamela Price: “Two specific supporters who I am proud to call…
Santa Cruz County Names First Public Defender
Special to the Vanguard Santa Cruz – This week, Santa Cruz County for the first time, hired…
Man’s Bail $250,000, Faces Charges Ranging from Human Trafficking to Pimping
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA. – Conte LeSean Watson was in Yolo County Superior Court this week,…
Mom Seated Right Behind Him, Deshon Marman Trial Begins with Jury Selection Day 1
By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A few days earlier than expected, jury selection began in…
Breaking News: Governor Newsom Signs SB 9, Other Housing Legislation
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The recall now behind him, Governor Gavin Newsom…
Analysis: As We Look at Redistricting, Growth Policies Loom Large
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The County of Yolo is starting to embark…
