ACLU Files over ‘Abysmal’ Conditions at LA County Jail
By Amy Berberyan and Citlalli Florez LOS ANGELES. CA –An emergency court filing by the American…
Defense Grills Police on Lack of Evidence against Accused at Prelim Hearing
By Daniella Espinoza DUBLIN, CA– In a preliminary hearing in the East County Hall of Justice of…
3 Years Suspended for Smuggling Meth into Correctional Facility
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – “It’s a lot easier to have good intentions when you’re locked…
Sunday Commentary: The Latest Right Wing Scare – EV Straining the Electrical Grids
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Governor Gavin Newsom has set out a fairly aggressive agenda for…
Looking Back: Exoneree James Bain Rings Freedom Bell to Remember Dr. King
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Guest Commentary: Congressional Candidate Inspired by Serena Williams’ Battle against Sexist and Ageist Doubters
By Jan Perry Los Angeles, CA – Having witnessed the culmination of Serena Williams’ historic career, and…
More Than Half of Incarcerated in U.S. Prisons Serving Sentences of 10 Years or More, Claims Analysis
By Leila Katibah WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Sentencing Project (TSP) this week released a vast analysis…
Interfaith Immigration Coalition Urges President Biden to Increase FY23 Refugee Admissions Goal to 200,000
By Angelina Sang WASHINGTON, DD – The Interfaith Immigration Coalition delivered a letter to the White…
Man Takes Fentanyl Plea Deal, Warned He Could be Charged with Murder if ‘Customer’ Died
By Hannah Adams MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Shawn Bessey Friday sentenced…
My View: LA Times Editorial Notes That California’s Laws Prioritize Housing Cars Rather Than People
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor In an editorial on Friday, the LA Times wrote that Governor…
SF City Attorney Finally Dismisses Tenderloin Injunctions
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Nearly two years after former San Francisco…
Guest Commentary: Pandemic-Era Ageism and America’s Lack of Empathy
In prison, I’ve been degraded and maligned. Too many seniors were subject to similar treatment during the…
Letter: US Citizens Dying in Jackson Mississippi
by Scott Steward The water crises in Jackson Mississippi, where 180,000 people don’t have drinking water, is…
Formerly Incarcerated Continue Urge New Director to Overhaul Federal Prisons
By Daniella Espinoza WASHINGTON, D.C – In an attempt to press the newly appointed director of Federal…
Trump Rules Overturned by Biden Regulation Offering Health, Social Services to Immigrants
By The Vanguard Staff WASHINGTON, DC – Critical protections for immigrant access to the health and…
Accused Accomplice in Jack in the Box Murders Refuses to Appear in Court, Victims’ Families Disappointed
By Talia Kruger RIVERSIDE, CA — The scheduled sentencing hearing of Desmond Ochoa and Kamyron Barnett, accused…
We Have a New Location for Our Vanguard Justice Awards Gala!
The Bank Located: 629 J St, Sacramento October 13 – at 6 pm Tickets and sponsorships are…
Commentary: Does Upzoning Hold Enough Promise to Alleviate California’s Housing Crisis?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor In recent weeks, I have seen a number of people argue…
SF DA Announces New Misdemeanor Drug Policy – Critics Worry without Resources It Will Lead to a New War on Drugs
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Appointed San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins…
ACLU Files Lawsuit Challenging SF Sheriff’s Unconstitutional Search and Surveillance Conditions for Pretrial Electronic Monitoring
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – As a matter of U.S. and California constitutional law,…
