SF’s Public Safety Needs Threaten Return to Criminalize and Incarceration Mentality, Charges ACLU
By Srimathi Kannan and Neha Malhi SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern…
Court Commissioner Gives Surprise Ruling after Failure to Do Work Project for DUI
By Alexander Ramirez SACRAMENTO, CA – Commissioner Ken Brody had a packed court calendar in Sacramento County…
Detective Provides Fentanyl Trafficking Scheme Lessons in Drug Preliminary
By Gina Kim MODESTO, CA – It sounded more like a classroom than a courtroom here in…
COVID-19 Still Hitting Jails Hard – Cellmate Tests Positive, Leading to Postponement of Preliminary Hearing
By Emma Kantor WOODLAND, CA – The spread of COVID-19 continues to persist in the jails, ultimately…
Charged with Felony, Man Insists on Representing Self in Hearing Despite Judge’s Suggestion
By Amy Berberyan RIVERSIDE, CA – Despite Judge Anthony Villalobos’ warnings about a possible life sentence, Esteban…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Aggie Square Is a Reminder of What Could Have Been for Davis
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Last week, UC Davis, the City of Sacramento, and project developer…
Gascón Backtracks on Life Sentences and Juvenile Justice
Los Angeles, CA – On Friday, the LA Times reported that memos issued by Los Angeles District…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 143: Smart Justice California Talks about Justice Reform Efforts
Anne Irwin and Natasha Minsker of Smart Justice California join Everyday Injustice this week to talk about…
CA Agrees to $3.5 Million Settlement in Prison Death Case; Family Lawyers Charge It Was a ‘Tragedy’ That Could Have Been ‘Averted’ by Prison Staff
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation will pay…
Oregon’s Wrongfully Convicted Aren’t Compensated for Years Lost in Prison – Some Want to Change That
By Ava Schwartzapfel PORTLAND, OR – Oregon is one of only a few states that does not…
‘Buckle Up, It’s Recall Season’ – Counting Down San Francisco’s District Attorney Recall Election
By Jake Romero SAN FRANCISCO — Since taking office in January 2020, San Francisco District Attorney Chesa…
Former DA, Now Defender Disputes Man’s Attempted Murder Charge, Leading Judge to Reduce $1 Million Bail
By Sam Alcaraz RIVERSIDE, CA–In a hearing to reduce bail for Jesus Garcia, private defense attorney Charles…
Judge Denies Motion to Suppress after Long Argument by Public Defender
By Ankita Joshi ALAMEDA, CA – Alameda County Superior Court Judge Karin Schwartz last Friday denied a…
Judge Declines Motion to Dismiss Attempted Murder Charge – Allows Prosecution More Time to Find Witnesses, Courtroom
By Brinda Kalita INDIO, CA- During a pretrial hearing in the Larson Justice Center/Riverside County Superior Court…
Judge Holds Man to Answer for Allegedly Stabbing and Burning Car
By Isabelle Brady MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Shawn Bessey presided over a preliminary…
Sunday Commentary: Apparently It’s a Bad Thing for Some People, for Us to Expand Educational Opportunities
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Reading comments this weekend was interesting—some seem to equate expanding educational…
Sunday Commentary: Spitzer Losing Endorsements, but Reisig Has Stuck with Him So Far
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Orange County, CA – The fallout from revelations about Orange County…
Guest Commentary: Yolo Residents Not Fooled by DA’s Claims
By Cynthia Rodriguez The Davis Vanguard last week posted an editorial claiming the Yolo District Attorney is…
Looking Back: Supreme Court Whittles Down Right against Self-Incrimination
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Public Defender Groups Announce Free Legal Representation for Immigrants Involved in Hunger Strike to Protest ‘Inhumane’ Conditions at New York Facility
By Keana Sauray NEW YORK, NY – After the hunger strike of detained immigrants at the Orange…
