Looking Back: Bringing Wrongful Convictions to the Attention of State Legislators
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
San Francisco Young Democrats Slam SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins about ‘Anti-Youth’ Policies
By Alexis Rios-Jimenez SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco Young Democrats (SFYD) released a statement here…
Accused’s Victim/Mother Urges Court to Release Son, Noting Poor Mental Health; Aunt Disagrees
By Britney Cao and Daniella Duenas WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court this week, a…
My View: The Money Race Shows Continued Strength for Vaitla, Weakness for Carson
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – A week after Bapu Vaitla and Gloria Partida…
Yolo People Power Endorses Bapu Vaitla for Davis City Council District 1 and Supports Gloria Partida over Her Opponent in District 4
Special to the Vanguard At its October 4 General Meeting, members of Yolo People Power discussed City…
CA Gov. Newson Endorsed for Reelection by Human Rights Campaign PAC
By Naya Wiezel SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newson this week was endorsed for reelection this…
Gov. Newsom Friday Announces Appointments of 2 New Judges to Sacramento County Superior Court
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA — Gov. Gavin Newsom Friday announced the appointment of two…
Robbery Victim Gives Emotional Impact Statement Sans Accused, at First a ‘No-Show’
By Nicole Mayer and Talia Kruger WOODLAND, CA – The victim of a robbery appeared at the…
Felony Sentencing Sends Man to Jail after Target Scuffle
By Kevin Barragan VENTURA, CA – Jeffery Ballard had a scheduled sentencing hearing in Ventura County Superior…
Commentary: Call It NIMBYISM or Something Else, but Rising Housing Costs Are Taking a Toll on Our Communities
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor This spring, when Davis residents were surveyed about community satisfaction, about…
Mother of Woman Killed in Chino Prison Presented PowerPoint to Prison Officials to Help Prevent Inmate Domestic Abuse and Violence
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Los Angeles, CA – It was a unique moment for…
Letter: Deep Concern about Morrill’s Comments on Homelessness
By Helen Roland Cramer I am writing to share my deep concern about the comments that Adam…
Faith Groups Continue to Demand Permanent Solutions after Unwelcome Appeals Court Ruling
By The Vanguard Staff WASHINGTON, DC – DACA supporters took a hit this week when the Fifth…
President Biden Announces Pardon for Those Convicted of Simple Federal Pot Possession, Noting ‘Fairness, Justice, Racial’ Reasons
By The Vanguard Staff WASHINGTON, DC – In what many observers suggest is an attempt to fulfill…
ACLU, Others Begin Campaign to Discharge Fee Debts, Call Them ‘Hidden’ Taxes
By The Vanguard Staff WASHINGTON, DC – The “first national campaign to eliminate all fees in…
Judge Denies Prosecutor Request to Have Grand Theft Accused Released Only If ‘Tracked’
By Ivan Villegas WOODLAND, CA – After Judge Tom Dyer was about to release the accused in…
Man Set for Trial for Felony Drug Possession and Allegedly Pointing Homemade Firearm at Officer
By Leila Katibah MODESTO, CA – Abraham Melendez Martinez is being charged here in Stanislaus County Superior…
Commentary: Candidates on Crime Concerns Attempt to Thread a Needle
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – At the recent Chamber forum, the question was…
Is San Francisco’s DA Waging a War on Drugs?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins, Supervisor Matt…
Guest Commentary: Publicly-Funded City of Davis Email Account – Councilmember Carson Sent Numerous Messages on Measure H and Private Lawsuit over Three Months
By David L. Johnson and Colin Walsh In a series of 15 emails improperly sent over several…
