Guest Commentary: Fixing Disparities in Police Stops Goes Beyond Bias
By Gloria Partida The moments that have spurred social justice movements the furthest through time, unfortunately, have…
Commentary: CA Prosecutor’s Fentanyl Warnings Aren’t about Overdose Prevention
By Rory Fleming Despite claims at being a “reformer,” Jeff Reisig, the Yolo County, California, district attorney…
Changing Prison from the Inside Out: Interview with Samual Brown
By Robert J Hansen Cal State LA BA Prison Program Graduate Fights to End Involuntary Servitude On…
SF Public Defender, Private Attorney Team Up to Exonerate Man Who Spent 46 Years in Prison for a Crime He Didn’t Commit
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A San Francisco public defender and a private…
Judge Finds Sufficient Evidence to Charge Man Found with 50 Pounds of Meth Worth $100K With Intent to Sell
By Simran Chahal SACRAMENTO, CA – A man found with about 50 pounds of methamphetamine worth in…
Video Evidence of Alleged Domestic Violence Compelling – Judge Seeks to Reduce Charges against Young Mother
By Sonam Hundal and Hannah Adams SANTA BARBARA, CA — Judge Brian Hill said here this week…
Two Experts Testify in Grandfather’s Child Molestation Trial
By Darling Gonzalez and Catherine Hamilton RIVERSIDE, CA- In somewhat detailed testimony, components of child sexual abuse…
Judge Denies Release Request for Man Charged with Child Rape – Sets $250K Bail
By Noe Herrera SANTA BARBARA, CA – In an arraignment here in Santa Barbara County Superior Court…
Across the UC System, Lecturers Demand Better Pay
By Sofia Abramsky-Sze BERKELEY, CA–On Wednesday, October 13, and Thursday, October 14, the University Council American…
Commentary: Broad Community Support for Change – But I Still Want More
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – What did the actions by the council mean…
Public Defender Files OSC after Being Denied Jail Visit with Client; County Allows Video Visit
By Fiona Davis WOODLAND – Frustrated in attempts to visit with her client at the Yolo County…
Commentary: Top Prosecutorial Reform Advocate Hits the Ground Hard in Memphis DA Race
By Rory Fleming Amy Weirich, the Shelby County (Memphis), Tennessee, District Attorney, has never really been tested…
Nearly 120 Criminal Justice Leaders Urge Supreme Court to Block Extreme Texas Abortion Ban
DAs, law enforcement leaders and former judges and DOJ officials stress the Texas law erodes the rule…
Chesa Boudin Recall Organizers Discreet On Signature Reports Received Ahead Of Deadline
By Paige Laver SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The second campaign to recall San Francisco District Attorney Chesa…
Officer Arrested after Allegedly Assaulting 16-Year-Old during Traffic Stop
By Yasmin Homan and Michele Chadwick LOS ANGELES, CA – George Gascón, District Attorney of Los Angeles…
Letter: Create a Independent Citizens’ Redistricting Commission in Davis
by Bapu Vaitla On October 5th, the Davis City Council discussed the upcoming process of drawing new…
Letter: Credit Where Credit Is Due
by Larry Guenther At Tuesday’s meeting, (10/19/2021) City Council acted on recommendations made by a Council subcommittee,…
Man Faces Trial for Concealed Weapon, and Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell
By Mary Magana-Ayala SACRAMENTO, CA–– Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Stephen Acquisto this week found there was…
Cousin’s Boyfriend Allegedly Sexually Assaulted Victim Twice in Single Night – Suspect Apologized in Letter
By Neha Malhi RIVERSIDE, CA — Morrison Omar Majano-Diaz, accused of sexually assaulting his girlfriend’s cousin, had…
Arson Related Charges Upheld in Preliminary Hearing Despite Some Credibility Questions
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA – Charges of arson and unlawful possession of fire setting paraphernalia were…
