ACLU to Challenge Anti-Trans Law in Ohio
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Columbus, OH – Last week the Ohio Legislature overrode Governor Mike…
San Francisco Moves to Stay Homeless Suit in Wake of Grants Pass Case
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – Plaintiffs in Coalition on Homelessness v. City of San…
Letter: 100-plus Organizations Call on Legislators, Governor to Keep CEQA Strong
(Editor’s note: This letter is signed by over 100 organizations. The letter is signed by CEQA Works…
SF Jury Acquits Man; Defense Charges Police ‘Ignored’ Evidence, Conducted ‘Incomplete’ Investigation
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A jury here in San Francisco County Superior Court last week agreed with…
Winners of $100,000 Grants Announced for Groups Fostering Social Change in Oakland
By Jenna Tooley and Bergen Greenley OAKLAND, CA — The East Bay Community Foundation, Akonadi Foundation and…
ACLU Urges President Biden to Abandon ‘Callous and Unworkable’ Immigration Proposals
By Cindy Chen WASHINGTON, DC – The ACLU, among other civil rights and immigrant rights organizations, this…
COURT WATCH: Probation Urges Judge to Keep Man with Mental Health Issues in Jail, Despite DA and PD Agreeing Accused Should Be Freed
By Bryan Miller WOODLAND, CA – A man struggling with mental health issues here was in Yolo…
COURT WATCH: Deputy District Attorney Fails to Sign Documentation Essential for Progress to Accused’s Case
By Darlin Navarrete and Bryan Miller WOODLAND, CA – An accused’s chance to gain employment—despite that employment…
Evidentiary Hearing for Chief Stankewitz Wrapping Up This Week
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Fresno, CA – Supporters for Douglas “Chief” Stankewitz held a prayer…
Guest Commentary: General Plan Off to a Bumpy Start?
Vaitla and Chapman want fewer commissions. By Alan Hirsch There is an plan to consolidate City Commissions…
Guest Commentary: ACLU Gains Critical Victory in Fight against Reverse Warrants
Google’s decision to strictly limit access to location history is a huge win for our right to…
Senate Passes Bill to End Use of Restraints on Students
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The State Senate took a crucial step toward protecting California’s…
Northern California Mother Fights for Justice against Medical ‘Misdiagnosis’ that Has Led to ‘Wrongful Incarcerations’
By Emeline Crowder and Vivian Nguyen RIO VISTA, CA – Michelle Lopez, a Northern California mother, is…
Iranian Activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi Is Given an Extended Prison Sentence for Allegedly Promoting Islamic Propaganda
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates— Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has been sentenced to an additional 15…
REPORT: Crime Down – Crime Trends in U.S. Cities – 2023 Year End Update
By Yana Singhal WASHINGTON, DC – Since Covid-19, the pandemic led to high rates of crime in…
Compassion Prison Project: An Inside Look at Trauma Talks Workshop at Valley State Prison
By Ghostwrite Mike and The Mundo Press CHOWCHILLA, CA – Afflicting young people under the age of…
COURT WATCH: Court Unable to Contact Houseless Woman Potentially Wrongfully Convicted
By Cheyenne Galloway & Darlin Navarrete WOODLAND, CA – The Yolo County Superior Court discussed the details…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Conservatives Continue to Target LGBTQ Rights in 2024
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor So far, state legislatures have introduced at least 374 bills targeting…
Gascón Endorsed by the LA Times Last Week
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles County DA George Gascón has…
Florida Officials’ Order to Halt Pro-Palestine Rights Student Chapter Prompts Lawsuit Asking Federal Court to Block Such Attempts
By Estrella Torres and Vy Tran TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — University of Florida Chancellor Ray Rodrigues and Gov….
