VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: Soliciting Pen Pals by Certain Inmates in Texas
By Brandon Rendon 2023 TX H.B. 607 “AN ACT relating to the Solicitation of Pen Pals by…
Former Richmond Cop in Trouble Again by Discharging Firearm in Oregon Bar; Originally Sentenced to Misdemeanor, Charge Upped to Felony for SF Case
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Phillip Sanchez, a former Richmond Police Sgt., was sentenced…
California Attorney General Won’t Pursue Charges against SF Cop Who Killed Unarmed Carjacking Suspect Keita O’Neil in 2017
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, in a letter last…
Georgia Prosecutor Blows Whistle on Politicians Using Oversight to ‘Silence Voters’
By Rena Abdusalam SAVANNAH, GA – Republican leaders in Georgia have created legislation recently designed to inhibit…
My View: There Seems Little Urgency on Housing by the Council
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – On Tuesday I was once again disappointed to…
Guest Commentary: Justice and Safety, Not Fear, Continue to Win at the Ballot Box
In Pennsylvania and across the country, voters are electing candidates who offer solutions and hope, not fear…
Governor Announces $567 Million for New Affordable Housing
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA- Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday announced that $567 million is now…
Cabaldon Earns Endorsements from West Sacramento Vice-Mayor and Majority of City Council
Special to the Vanguard West Sacramento, CA — This week, Christopher Cabaldon’s campaign for State Senate announced…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: How Solitary Confinement Still Haunts Me
by Keri Blakinger As soon as I walked in the room, I burst out crying. The place…
Judge Tosses Gang Enhancements Under CA Racial Justice Act, Rules ‘Prosecutors…Targeted Black People’
By The Vanguard Staff MARTINEZ, CA – Gang charges against four men were dismissed Friday by Contra…
LA Dodgers Heavily Criticized for Uninviting ‘Queer Nuns’ to Pride Night – LGBT Center Charges Event Should Be Cancelled if Dodgers Don’t Change Mind
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – The LGBT Center and other equality groups are strongly…
New York Criminal Conviction Statistics Reveal Racial Inequality
By Ramneet Singh NEW YORK, NY – The Data Collaborative For Justice analyzed New York State criminal…
It’s Time We Change Our Climate Mindset
By Milo Feldman By now, we’ve all heard news of the California “super bloom:” the handful-of-times-in-a-lifetime…
Student Opinion: Looking at the Faces Behind our TV Screens
By: Ariana Ceballos Undoubtedly, the TV industry has played a huge role in many of our daily…
Student Opinion: Reducing Social Media’s Potential Harms to Adolescents
By: Rodrigo Villegas On Tuesday, the American Psychological Association (APA) published recommendations regarding adolescents and…
A Discussion on Elder Abuse in Davis
By Isabella Navarrette
Commentary: Video Release Does Not Quell Calls for Justice in Killing of Banko Brown
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Nearly a year ago, San Francisco voters,…
Guest Commentary: Continued Concerns Regarding the Village Farms Site
Concerns include toxics, traffic, floodplain, unaffordable housing, unsafe bike/pedestrian access, and infrastructure costs issues By Eileen M….
UPDATE: Major Housing Bills Move to Senate Floor
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed major housing bills…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: Marginalized Privilege – An Incarcerated Trans Woman’s Academic Journey
By C.S. Bryson The quiet shuffle of students’ shoes down a linoleum hallway is a common sound…
