Sunday Commentary: Prisons Over Colleges Has Implications for Housing Issues Too
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Yesterday’s column pointed out that, since the 1970s, funding priorities have…
Sunday Commentary: Are the Incumbent Council Members Vulnerable?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Emerging in the last two weeks have been…
Looking Back: The Role of Prosecutors and Judges in Perpetuating Wrongful Convictions
By Jeff Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Guest Commentary: After My Felony Conviction, I Lost My Social Security Benefits
Because of my crime, I may not deserve the retirement income I earned. But what about my…
Collective PAC Endorsement for Civil Rights Attorney Pamela Price in Alameda County DA Race
By Mansour Taleb-Ahmed OAKLAND, CA – The Collective PAC reportedly decided to endorse Pamela Price for the…
New ‘War on Drugs’ or Accountability? Drug Possession Cases Continue under New SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins
By Stewart Lucas SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Deputy District Attorney Dennis Chow brought felony drug possession charges…
Judge Helps Dissuade Man from Pleading Guilt, and Risking Life in Prison
By Tashayia George MODESTO, CA — The accused wanted to plead to breaking the law here in…
My View: Since the 1970s California Has Shifted from Prioritizing Education to Incarcerating People
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor This week I came across some stunning data—even though I had…
Sacramento Homeless Preliminary Injunction Granted in Part by Judge
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – On Friday, Federal District Court Judge Troy Nunley granted in…
CDCR Investigating In-custody Deaths as Homicide
By Robert J Hansen Sacramento, CA – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) officials are investigating…
Yolo Food Bank Receives USDA Funds to Strengthen Local Food System and Advance Nutrition Security
Special to the Vanguard Woodland, CA – The Yolo Food Bank is receiving a $170,000 grant under…
Candidate Emerges in District 4 City Council Race
Editor’s note: the following is an announcement from Adam Morrill, who is running for City Council in…
Court Agrees with LA District Attorney Gascón’s Resentencing Request in Case Relying on Testimony of Police Officer Charged With Perjury
By Hannah Adams LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón announced this week his…
SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins Tabs Monifa Willis Chief of Victim Services Division
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Monifa Willis is the new Chief of the office’s…
Judge Gives Man One More Chance to Redeem Himself Despite Evidence Man Unwilling to Participate in Probation
By Tommy Nguyen YOLO, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Peter Williams gave the accused one…
Nearly Four Years after Successful Measure J Vote, Bretton Woods Breaks Ground
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Normally the groundbreaking for a housing development is…
Sac Mental Health Board Member Says She Was a Target of Harassment
By Robert J Hansen Sacramento, CA – Dr. Corrine McIntosh-Sako, a member of the Sacramento County Mental…
Guest Commentary: A Debilitating Disease Called Life without Parole
It doesn’t have to mean a life without purpose. By Timothy Johnson Although I am surrounded by…
Trump’s Public Safety and Crime Speech Urges Executions for Drug Sellers, Homeless Internment Camps
By Veronica Miller WASHINGTON, DC- Former President Donald Trump discussed crime during his address Tuesday to the…
Law School Takes on Wage Theft Program to Help Prosecutors Attack Theft of Workers’ Wages
By Delilah Hammons CHAPEL HILL, NC – The Institute for Innovation in Protection launched a new project…
