Man in Court Breaks Down in Tears, Asking about His Mother
By Alexander Ramirez WOODLAND, CA – Laurence Tyray Mata was in Yolo County Superior Court…
Commentary: The Demand Issue Will Likely Raise Its Head Again for DISC, Here’s Some Recent Analysis
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Those who argue that DiSC 2022 will be…
‘Hungry For Heroes’ – The Frontlines of Food Equity
Special to the Vanguard Yolo Food Bank has delivered a terrific holiday gift to the community: an…
He Was Filming on His Phone. Then a Deputy Attacked Him and Charged Him with Resisting Arrest
by Richard A. Webster, WRKF and WWNO, with data analysis by Greg Morton, ProPublica Thousands packed the…
ACLU Statement on Mayor Breed’s Declaration of Emergency in the Tenderloin
The following was issued in advance of today’s vote by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from…
SF Jury Acquits Father-to-Be Who Advocated for Pregnant Partner Against Hospital Security – Jurors Hugs Man After Verdict
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A jury here Wednesday found a man – who…
Judge Offers Free Advice to Man Determined to Represent Self in Case because Court Working against Him
By Luke Kyaw RIVERSIDE, CA – Judge Sean Crandell, at an arraignment Wednesday here in Riverside County…
Join Us TONIGHT for Our Paint Night!
You are invited to the Vanguard’s first Paint Night! Come enjoy a night of painting led by…
SF Leaders Pushed Back on Mayor’s Emergency Decree Arguing That Incarceration and Policing Are Not the Solution to Drugs and Mental Health Disorders
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – In a press conference on Monday, leaders…
Demonstration for Harvest Davidson, Trial Held Up Years Due to El Dorado DA’s Failure to provide discovery
By Robert J. Hansen A small demonstration was held at the El Dorado County District Attorney’s office…
UC Davis to Start Winter in Remote Learning for a Week; DJUSD No Plans to Change at This Point
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – An article in the San Diego Union Tribune…
3rd Death in Month, 7th in Past Year at Santa Rita Jail Lead to Demand Alameda County Conduct ‘Independent Investigation’
By Cres Vellucci The Vanguard Bureau Chief DUBLIN, CA – A group of “alarmed” prisoner right’s advocates…
23 Years Later, Devonia Inman Exonerated from Prison Life Sentence after Discovery of Evidence Never Disclosed by Prosecution
By Ava Schwartzapfel, Julia Urquizo and Jake Wylie AUGUSTA, GA— Devonia Inman—23 years later—has been released from…
Letter: Majority of NY City Council Calls Out Mayor on Solitary Confinement at Rikers
Open Letter to Mayor Elect Eric Adams Solitary confinement is considered by the United Nations, human rights…
Land Acknowledgement In The State Capital for Indigenous People – a Step Towards Widespread Change
By Emily Andrews SACRAMENTO – With hopes of being an example to other cities in California,…
Appellate Court Reverses Trackside Decision by Trial Court
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – It has been two and a half years…
‘Operation Focus Lens’ Bags Arrests, Warrants in Organized Retail Theft/Shoplifting Spree in SF, District Attorney Boudin Announces
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Arrest warrants were issued for five people, and two…
Guest Commentary: After 35 years, Congress Should Finally End the Sentencing Disparity Between Crack and Powder Cocaine
Over the years, this sentencing disparity has become emblematic of both the ineffectiveness of reactionary criminal justice…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 135: Nakia Porter Beaten by Solano County Sheriff Deputies (Video)
This fall, attorneys for Nakia Porter filed a federal lawsuit for an incident on August 6, 2020,…
Prisoners Sue California Prison System Following Targeted Raid Against Black People
By Claude Marks / Original to ScheerPost California prisoner, Talib Williams, is bringing a class action lawsuit…
