ANALYSIS: Overrepresentation of Youth Minorities in the Criminal Justice System – A Sociological Explanation
By Gracy Joslin The overrepresentation of minority youth in the juvenile justice system is startling and demands…
After 2-Plus Decades, Man Released from Prison after Innocence Project Investigates
By Jeanine Grimes CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – Way back on Nov. 5, 2001, more than two decades ago,…
Judge Releases Man Pre-Trial but Places Strict Restrictions
By Angelina Sang SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara County Judge Raimundo Montes de Oca took a…
Council May Be Leaning Toward the Election Route to Replace Frerichs
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The council might be leaning toward a special…
SF Public Defender Mano Raju Calls Drug Arrest Plan by Replacement for Former DA Boudin ‘Misguided’
By Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Elected San Francisco Public Defender Mano Raju Tuesday issued a…
Letter: Clarifications in State Bar Article
By Leah Wilson I wanted to point out some inaccuracies in the article, “Bar Wants Supervision and…
Guest Commentary: How Homelessness and Prison Helped Me Find Myself
After the chaos of the streets, incarceration gave me time to think. By Antwain Love I don’t…
CA National Guard Commander Quits – On His Watch, Recon Plane Used to Discourage Anti-Police Brutality Protestors; Fighter Jets Considered
By Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – Maj. Gen. David Baldwin—the California National Guard commander linked to several…
CA Judge Touts Successful LA Alternative Program, Laments It’s Not Expanding
By Ashleen Herrarte LOS ANGELES, CA – California Superior Court Judge James Bianco in the Los Angeles…
Closing Arguments Begin, Claims of Gang Connections Continue in Homicide Prelim Despite No Gang Charges
By Jojo Kofman SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A preliminary hearing for two men accused of a murder…
Man’s Request for Pre-Trial Funeral Leave Denied because of Extensive History of Failure to Appear
By Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – The accused—facing felony arms charges—asked a Ventura County Superior Court judge…
Commentary: Why Housing Remains a Social Justice Issue
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor This week the NY Times’ Ezra Klein brings home for me…
Krasner Continues to Push for Reform, Pushes for Pamela Price in Alameda
The forces of the status continue to try to take Larry Krasner down. They have tried to…
Appeal Court Denies Alabama Death Row Appeal on Ineffective Counsel, Juror Misconduct
By Neha Malhi ALABAMA– Keith Gavin, an Alabama prisoner serving two death sentences and lifetime imprisonment, lost…
Letter: Setback from Manchin Won’t Deter Advocates’ Push to Reach Climate Goals
By Elisabeth Robbins The Yolo County Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby is deeply disappointed at the news…
Guest Commentary: Better Mental Health Services in Prisons Could Save Lives
My biggest regret is that I kept the secrets of my childhood locked away for as long…
U.S. Sentencing Commission Releases New Firearms Offender Report, Indicating Major Increase in Firearms Arrests
By Angelina Sang WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Sentencing Commission released its most in-depth report on federal…
New SF District Attorney Again Personally Linked to Victim in Murder Prelim, Now 9 Days Old
By Jojo Kofman SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A preliminary hearing for two men accused of a murder…
Woman Allegedly Threatened Security Guard with Pepper Spray during TJ Maxx Robbery; Judge Calms Down, Releases Accused from Jail with No Required Bail
By Anna Olsen ALAMEDA, CA – The accused was released on her own recognizance Monday morning here…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Folks Will Yell Democracy, but Davis Has Generally Appointed to Fill Vacancies
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA –This week the Davis City Council will decide what…
