Insight Therapy Provides Healing from Early Trauma
By D. Razor Babb The kinds of treatments available to patients in rehabilitation and recovery are numerous….
Judge Denies Release for Man Arrested 18 Times Since 2018 – Likewise for Suspect Accused of ‘Possibly’ Choking Victim Unconscious
By Alex Jimenez OAKLAND, CA- Alameda County Superior Court Judge Morris D. Jacobson took a cautious approach…
Man Who Faked Wife’s Kidnapping after Strangling Her Sentenced to 25 Years to Life
By Katherine Longjohn RIVERSIDE, CA – Juan Carlos Lopez Alvarado was sentenced to 25 years to life,…
Man Set for Trial – Judge Said Cop Called as Defense Witness ‘Unusual’
By Sahaily Zazueta RIVERSIDE, CA – Brandon Scott Avery is now being held for trial on numerous…
Judge Wants More Information Why Man Not Yet Admitted to State Hospital for Care
By Emma Kantor WOODLAND, CA – Questions regarding the competency of Joshua McClain arose in Yolo County…
Courtroom Closure Causes Confusion for Accused, Lawyers, Judge
By Sam Alcaraz VENTURA, CA – Deputy Public Defender Donna Forry filed a motion Friday here in…
Woman Represents Self, Accuses Judge of ‘Bias,’ Walks Out of Court for Third Time
By Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Valli Israels heard motions for a…
Sunday Commentary: Will This Change by DiSC Reassure Downtown Businesses?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – I never bought the idea that a small…
CA Governor Reaffirms Plan to Move Condemned, Dismantling Nation’s Largest Death Row
By Stacie Guevara SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he is planning to move all…
Looking Back: Forensic Fraud in Child Abuse Cases
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Kosal Khiev: From Prisoner to Cultural Olympian
By S. Marty Williams I first met Kosal Khiev in the mid-to-late 2000s while we were both…
Judge Finishes DUI Arraignment with Long, Emotional Plea to Woman
By Isabelle Brady MODESTO, CA– Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Gloria Rhynes ended an arraignment for a…
Male with Domestic Violence History, Accused Again
By Catherine Potente RIVERSIDE, CA – Stemming from felony domestic violence and assault charges filed nearly two…
Stepfather of Child Fails to End Restraining Order Renewed by Biological Father – Judge Laments Court’s Involvement
By Gracy J. and Hannah A. WOODLAND, CA- In a pro se motion hearing in Yolo County…
Judge Agrees to DUI Plea Offer for No Contest Plea, with 90 Days in Jail
By Joshua Cenzano SANTA BARBARA, CA – A woman (the Vanguard does not usually name misdemeanor suspects)…
Part 4: It Was Unanimous, a 5-0 Vote, Council Comments on DiSC
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – On Tuesday, the council voted 5-0 to place…
Guest Commentary: Making Space for Black History in the Classroom
By Anthony Crawford When I was a junior in high school, I was kicked out of class…
Bipartisan 30-3 Senate Vote Just Made Wrongful Convictions Emerging from Defective Expert Witness Testimony Unlawful
By Brinda Kalita and Mansour Taleb-Ahmed SACRAMENTO, CA – Legislation authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco),…
SF District Attorney Office Will Allow Its Workers to Take College Language Classes during Work Hours to Help Communicate with Public
By Jaanvi Kaur and Veronica Miller SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin announced…
Alleged Suspect Claims to Be True Victim in Domestic Abuse Case
By Gina Kim FRESNO, CA – After claiming to be the true victim of domestic abuse, the…
