Family Sues, Seeks Justice for Man Shot in Back and Killed by Culver City Police
By Alyssa Eng CULVER CITY, CA – A federal wrongful death lawsuit filed this week by the…
Student Opinion: Florida Decides to Reject an AP African American Studies Course
By Rodrigo Villegas In high school, students are able to take AP courses which allows for them…
Student Opinion: The Violence Plaguing the US Should Not Be Considered Normal
By Ariana Ceballos The start of the new year shined a strong light on the violence that…
My View: Taking the Plunge on Measure J and Affordable Housing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – In 2020, the Davis City Council seemed to…
Judge Denies Motion to Recuse DA’s Office in McAlister Case (updated)
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – A week after hearing oral arguments on…
I Am Black, I Am Cold, I Am Lonely
A by Carletha I walked into a room, as most of the correctional officer would call it,…
DOJ Amends Capital Crimes Section, Federal Capital Habeas Project Responds
By Ramneet Singh WASHINGTON, DC – The Federal Capital Habeas Project put out a statement this week…
ACLU California Affiliates Endorse Reparation Task Force’s Interim Report
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong SACRAMENTO, CA – Addressing the chair of the Task Force to Study and Develop…
Tyre Nichols Family Attorney Delivers Call to Action for ‘Justice’ against Police Brutality
By Caleigh Carlisle MEMPHIS, TN – During the funeral of Tyre Nichols, Benjamin Crump, Nichols’ family attorney,…
Court Admits It Missed Something, Then Rejects Diversion Motion in Domestic Violence Case
By Citlalli Florez MODESTO, CA – The judge denied a motion here in Stanislaus County Superior Court…
Judge Grants Motion to Test Gun in 45-Year-Old Wrongful Conviction Case
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Fresno, CA – The legendary 88-year-old attorney Tony Serra on Tuesday…
Analysis of The White House Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights
National Housing Law Project presents the following analysis of The White House Blueprint for a Renters Bill…
Governor Newsom Announces Certification of San Francisco’s Plan for 82,000 Homes in the Next Eight Years
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The State of California has certified San Francisco’s new housing…
Letter: Toxic Fireplace Smoke Near Davis Elementary School This Morning
By Mark Wilson I dropped off a friend near a Davis Elementary school this morning about 9…
Charges Dropped against Men Who Spent 2 Years in Jail Accused of Murder of Famous Investigator – SF Public Defender Blames Court Backlog for Unconstitutional Delay
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Two men held in county jail here for two years…
At Tyre Nichols Funeral, Vice President Kamala Harris Condemns Police Brutality and Urges Police Reform
By Michael Apfel and Audrey Sawyer MEMPHIS, TN — Vice President Kamala Harris this week appeared on…
Equal Justice Initiative Argues after Tyre Nichols Killing It’s Time to Seriously Reconsider Eliminating Police Qualified Immunity
By Brinda Kalita and Destiny Gurrola MEMPHIS, TN –Equal Justice Initiative argues in “Eliminating Barriers to Police…
Guest Commentary: The Pretrial Pressure Cooker
By DC Content note: Names have been changed to protect the identities of people whose experiences are…
Woman Cites Transportation Issues for Failing to Serve Jail Time; Eventually Accepts Forced Labor Alternative
By Michael Apfel and Belen Avelar WOODLAND, CA – A woman, who had previously pled guilty to…
Corridor Study: Fifth Street from L Street to Cantrill Drive
February 2, 2023 This evening the city staff provided a Zoom overview of some conceptual reconfigurations for…
