Fair and Just Prosecution Applauds ABA Resolution on Prosecutorial Discretion
By Bryan Miller WASHINGTON, DC – Fair and Just Prosecution Executive Director Miriam Krinsky released a statement…
ACLU of Florida Opposes Passage of Two Censorship Bills by Florida Senate Judiciary Committee
By Audrey Sawyer TALLAHASSEE, FL – A vote earlier this month by the Florida State Senate Judiciary…
COURT WATCH: Judge Resentences and Releases Accused after 30 Years in Prison
ALAMEDA, CA — After serving 30 years in prison, a man convicted of aiding and abetting murder…
COURT WATCH: Complex Legal Battle Unfolds at Trial – Accused Raises Issues of Theft, Unethical Conduct, Domestic Violence by Victim … Judge Dismisses Accusations
By Jenna Tooley LOS ANGELES, CA – During the unfolding of a trial in Los Angeles County…
VANGUARD INVESTIGATION: Did Medical Misdiagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome Put Innocent Father Behind Bars?
By Jojo Kofman and Madi Whittemore (Editor’s note: The Vanguard and the Clay case, and our coverage…
Guest Commentary: Reform to City Commissions Is Essential
By Sean Brooks The plan put forward by Mayor Chapman and Vice Mayor Vaitla to consolidate city…
Guest Commentary: Changing the Mental Health Emergency Response System
We’re suing to ensure people in crisis receive the care they need and deserve, rather than face…
Organization Does Not Believe Senate’s Anti-Immigrant Proposals Will Increase Safety at the Border or Across U.S.
Vera Institute Calls on Senators to Reject Extreme Anti-Immigrant Proposals in Negotiations New York, NY – On…
Welcome to the Walking Dead: How California’s Prison System Created More Than 20,000 Opioid Drug Addicts Overnight
By Benjamin Frandsen and Ghostwrite Mike CHOWCHILLA, CA – In 2016, after the California Department of Corrections…
COURT WATCH: Judge Won’t Release Accused from Jail, but Does Reduce Bail
By Darlin Navarrete, Jonathan Nunez and Karime Montano Ayon WOODLAND, CA – The defense requested the accused…
Commentary: Hey Council, Leave the Commissions Alone
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Last week the council subcommittee presented a potential…
Guest Submission: Is Nate Miley too Ethically Challenged to Earn Another Four Years?
Special to the Vanguard The March 5 election primary will narrow down many races for the Presidential election…
Attorney General Bonta Urges Court to Facilitate Affordable Housing in Eureka
Special to the Vanguard Oakland, CA – AG Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief supporting the City…
Election Digest
(Editor’s Note: Political season is here. The primary is March 5 and the General is in November. …
Anti Police-Terror Project Issues Response to Arrest of Another Oakland Police Officer – Sgt. Sean Bowling Nabbed on Charges of Domestic Violence
By Xinhui Lin OAKLAND, CA – The Anti Police-Terror Project (APTP), a Black-led, multi-racial, intergenerational coalition that…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Appeal by Immigrant Seeking to Reduce DUI Felony to Misdemeanor to Apply for Citizenship
ALAMEDA, CA — The accused, planning to apply for naturalization, faced the issue of possible denial of…
COURT WATCH: Homeless Man Allegedly Struck, Killed by Skateboard While Sleeping; Accused Claims Victim Raped Him
By Jillian Rousseau and Ebenezer Mamo ALAMEDA, CA – A jury trial proceeded here in Alameda County…
League of Women Voters to Present Survey of Future of Davis – Housing Major Component
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The League of Women Voters (LWV) is presenting…
Appellate Court Allows Racial Justice Act Cases to Move Forward
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Riverside, CA – Nearly a year after a Riverside judge denied…
Judge Fines California District Attorney for Evading Service of a Federal Lawsuit
By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson Federal Magistrate Judge Elayna Youchah has ordered Santa Clara County District…
