Open Letter: Governor Newsom Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza
By Governor Gavin Newsom To California’s Muslim, Palestinian American, and Arab American communities: California is a better…
Guest Commentary: The Inconvenient Truth about the War in Gaza
By Malik Washington, Destination Freedom Media Group I am a journalist who analyzes patterns, trends, and milestones…
2 Public Defenders and 1 Private Criminal Defense Attorney Earn Right to Advance to November Election as Progressive Judge Candidates
LOS ANGELES, CA – Two public defenders and one private criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles County,…
‘We Have the Generalists Leading the Generalists’ – UCD Law Professor Opines about Lack of Deep Expertise in Fields of Law at Supreme Court Level
By Madison Whittemore DAVIS, CA – In its third year of participating in a Racial Justice Speaker…
COURT WATCH: Federal Appeals Count Rejects Arguments of Sacramento Homeless Union to ‘Ease Suffering’ of Unhoused
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – Just a few days after hearing the…
COURT WATCH: Accused Sits in Jail Despite Being Approved for Mental Health Diversion
VAN NUYS, CA – In Los Angeles County Superior Court during a diversion progress report Thursday, technical…
COURT WATCH: Witness Cannot Identify Accused as a Suspect on CCTV Footage
By Olivia Biliunas WOODLAND, CA – Detective Mathew Jameson failed to identify the accused as the suspect…
Commentary: We Are Seeing a Widespread Rejection of Moms for Liberty, Anti-Trans Policies
by David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Since last August when the library incident and subsequent bombs threats…
Guest Commentary: Council: Science No Basis of Policy
Strategically withheld information encouraged inaction. By Alan Hirsch My beloved Davis has failed to accept the science…
Associated Press Calls Prop 1’s Victory – Opposition Calls It “An Embarrassing Squeaker”
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The Associated Press on Wednesday declared that Prop 1 had…
New Legislative Would Authorize Additional Civil Penalties for Violating State Housing Law
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced his support of a bill,…
Tenth-Anniversary Edition of Whole Pie Report Provides Big Picture of Mass Incarceration – and Busts 10 Most Persistent Myths about Prisons, Jails, Crime
By Yana Singhal EASTHAMPTON, MASS – After a decade, the Prison Policy Initiative updated its report regarding…
U.S. Supreme Court Allows Texas’ ‘Show Me Your Papers’ Law to Proceed, but Hours Later Federal Court Puts Pause on Controversial Measure
By Perla Chavez WASHINGTON, DC — This past week, the Biden Administration’s urgent petition to reassess the…
Danger at Trial: Attorneys Attacked by Accused in Chaotic Courtroom
By The Vanguard Staff MARTINEZ, CA – It’s getting dangerous out there for defense and prosecuting attorneys….
COURT WATCH: Lengthy Homicide Prelim Proceeds; Defense Claims Evidence Does Not Link Accused
By Roxy Benson and Audrey Sawyer WOODLAND, CA — A preliminary hearing in Yolo County Superior Court…
COURT WATCH: Accused Seeks Resentencing Lower than Original Agreement – Eventually Accepts Deal
OAKLAND, CA — A man already convicted petitioned the Alameda County Superior Court this week for a…
Guest Commentary: Why Is the ACLU Representing the NRA before the US Supreme Court?
The ACLU has always stood up for free speech – no matter the speaker. By Anthony D….
STUDENT VANGUARD OPINION: My Not So American English – Exploring the Inevitable Advent of Code Switching
By Praniti Gulyani When I came to the USA to pursue my B.A. in English and Creative…
Guest Commentary: Moving Beyond Incarceration – Overcoming the Social Challenges It Created
by Rodney Wrice As I sit down to write this article, I’m reminded of the journey…
‘Protect The Win’ Campaign Urges U.S. Attorney Ismail Ramsey to Investigate Signature Fraud – Following Unanswered Request to AG Rob Bonta
By Bryan Miller OAKLAND, CA – The “Protect The Win” campaign, which supports sitting Alameda District Attorney…
