Looking Back: The Story of Freddie Peacock
by Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Guest Commentary: There Is No Forgiveness in the Eleventh Hour
By KC Johnson, Prison Journalism Project “How did you end up in prison?” they always ask. What…
California Appeals Court’s Presiding Justice Retires as Punishment for Disregarding Duties
By Nora Dahl & Tommy Nguyen LOS ANGELES, CA — The presiding justice of the California appeals…
Accused Represents Self at Pretrial – Demands Discovery from Prosecution, Announces Motion for Police Office Records
By Mansour Taleb OAKLAND, CA – A man accused of misdemeanor petty theft here late last week…
Davis Council Considers Yolo County CalWORKS Lease at Pacifico Affordable Housing Property
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – For several years now, neighbors have complained about…
Reisig Appears Headed for a Fifth Term
By Robert J. Hansen Woodland, CA – Both Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig and his challenger,…
Guest Commentary: Students Angered at Commencement Cancellation, Failure to Plan for Heat
Letter by ASUCD President Radhika Gawde, et al We, the Associated Students of the University of California,…
Guest Commentary: Border Patrol Is Investigating Itself Following Deaths, Report Reveals
In a vehicle pursuit that killed our client’s son, a newly-uncovered report shows Border Patrol’s unauthorized, conflict-ridden…
Wide Support for Constitutional Amendment to Enshrine Abortion, Contraception in California Constitution
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – On Wednesday, Toni Atkins, Senate President Pro Tem, introduced a constitutional…
Sentencing Project Finds LGBTQ+ People – Especially if They Are Black – Over-Represented in Incarcerated Population
By Matthew Torres WASHINGTON, DC – The Sentencing Project has released a report examining the criminalization of…
Judge Rejects Family Pleas, Issues Warrant and Sets $175,000 Bail for Accused
By Alexander Jimenez OAKLAND, CA – A defense attorney here in Alameda County Superior Court this week…
Student Opinion: Reviewing Emily Henry’s ‘Book Lovers’
By: Rory Miner It is my displeasure to admit that I did not love the most…
Commentary: Was It Just Turnout that Resulted in the Blowout of Measure H?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – On Thursday, Dan Ramos put out a statement…
Guest Commentary: Yolo Food Bank in Disarray
By Andrew Newman Editor’s note: Andrew Newman sent the following to the media on Thursday. We are…
California Reparations Task Force Preliminary Recommendations Support Anti-Slavery Language Legislation ACA3
Recommendations include deleting language from the California Constitution that allows involuntary servitude as punishment for crime Special…
Trailblazing Civil Rights Attorney Pamela Price Is Top of the Ticket Going into November Election for Alameda County DA
In a four-way race for Alameda County DA, Pamela Price’s campaign of compassionate justice won over the…
Round Up: Statements Coming in from Various DA’s Races
Pete Hardin Concedes in Orange County On Wednesday, Pete Hardin conceded defeat in his race to unseat…
Letter: Voter Turnout Understated by 80%.
A first hand report from an Election Observer. By Alan Hirsch I know all this as I…
Sacramento ‘Community Care First Coalition’ Urges County to Realign Budget Considerations
By Mihajla Milovanovic SACRAMENTO, CA – Community Care First Coalition demanded this week at a news conference…
‘Survived and Punished’ Volunteer Project Report Highlights Systemic Oppression in the LGBT Community
By Alexander Ramirez DETROIT, MI – Pride month is a time for many people to not only…
