Guest Commentary: California’s ‘Three Strikes’ Law Still Carries a Devastating Human and Financial Cost – End It Now
By Erwin Chemerinsky, Gil Garcetti and Miriam Aroni Krinsky The stories of those who have served three-strikes…
Class Action Federal Suit Filed Against Sheriff, County for ‘Sweeping Campaign’ to Drive Asian Americans Out of Siskiyou County
By Cres Vellucci Jr. Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – Siskiyou County and Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue…
Legislation to Expedite Sustainable Transportation Projects Passes Final Legislative Hurdle
SB 922 accelerates approvals of light rail, rapid bus, bike and pedestrian projects and allows infrastructure funds…
U.S. Policies ‘Harmed Non-White Racial Groups’ Charge ACLU, Human Rights Watch at UN Anti-Racism Committee
By Leila Katibah GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The American Civil Liberties Union and Human Rights Watch have published a…
Cat Brooks Debuts New KPFA Morning Show ‘Law & Disorder’
Premiere show on 8/15 featured former San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin as its first guest Special to…
Judge Sentences Man to 29 Years in Prison, Then Wishes Him ‘Good Luck’
By Daniella Dueñas WOODLAND, CA – The accused, was sentenced here in Yolo County Superior Court Monday…
Main Informant’s Credibility Questioned in Olaez Brothers Ongoing Murder Jury Trial Monday
By Ashleen Herrarte and Talia Kruger INDIO, CA – The trial for brothers Moses Olaez and Manuel…
Monday Morning Thoughts: As Projects Line Up, A General Plan Could Provide Clarity – Alas, No Clarity in Sight
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Last week the Vanguard broke the story on…
Everyday Injustice Episode 162: George Gascón Discusses Facing a Possible Recall
In 2019, George Gascón resigned from his position as San Francisco DA, moved to Los Angeles and…
Gangland
By D. Razor Babb It was the lare nineteen-nineties, and 61-year old truck driver Toby MacFarland was…
Bill Aiming to Reduce LWOP Sentences Headed to Assembly for Final Vote
By Robert J Hansen Sacramento, CA – A bill that would expand judicial discretion to judges, allowing…
CA Measure to Legalize LSD, Magic Mushrooms Gutted for 2022; Author Claims Move Hurts Military Vets, People of Color
By Neha Malhi SACRAMENTO, CA – Legislation to decriminalize certain psychedelic drugs such as “magic mushrooms,” MDMA…
CA Schools Mandated in New Legislation to Inform Families of State Firearm Storage Laws
By Ramneet Singh SACRAMENTO, CA – The CA Legislature last week gave its final approval to AB 452—authored…
Judge Denies Sentence Reduction Despite Knowledge of Accused’s Childhood Emotional Neglect
By Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – A Ventura County Superior Court judge denied the accused’s request for…
Victim Testimony Leads to Dismissal of Charges against 1 of 2 Accused in Assault Case
By Angelina Sang MODESTO, CA – The prosecution’s victim testimony provided salvation for one of two individuals…
Sunday Commentary: Council Field Is Set, Now a Lot of Questions Will Begin
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – It has been ten years since an incumbent…
ADA Who Prosecuted Ghost Gun Distributors Resigns from SF DA’s Office
The following was tweeted by Alexandra Grayner who prosecuted ghost gun distributors and large environmental polluters, and…
Looking Back: Much-Needed Federal Legislation to Reduce Inmate Abuse
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Petition Filed, OK Lawmakers Urge Clemency for Glossip, Now on Death Row
By Amy Berberyan OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Death row inmate Richard Glossip’s attorneys filed a clemency petition…
New Report Shows How States Repurposing Their Closed Prisons: ‘Old Prisons Converted for Community and Commercial Use’
By Mansour Taleb WASHINGTON, D.C. – “Repurposing Correctional Facilities to Strengthen Communities,” a new report by The…
