We Have Known for Years California’s Death Penalty Is Discriminatory; Will A Court Finally Invalidate It?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Last week, arguing that evidence of racial bias in California’s implementation…
Students Are Taking the Housing Crisis Into Their Own Hands
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Last week, the Student HOMES Coalition held a…
Guest Commentary: UPDATE ON COMMISSION MERGER ISSUE 4/14-24
By Elaine Roberts Musser Finally the City of Davis commission merger issue is being brought back to…
ACLU Criticizes House Passing Bill that Massively Expands the Government’s Power to Spy on Americans without Warrant
By Shriya Kali Chittapuram WASHINGTON, DC – The ACLU Friday strongly criticized the U.S. House vote to…
Community Holds Candlelight Vigil after Latino Father Found Dead ‘In Custody’ – Group Blames Los Angeles Deputies
By Kapish Kalita LANCASTER, CA – The family of Francisco Nuñez, along with Cancel the Contract, friends,…
COURT WATCH: Man, Tried for Murder before Jury, Claims Self-Defense
By Estrella Torres LOS ANGELES CA – A jury trial held last Friday at a Los Angeles…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Offense Reduction 28 Years Later, Calling It ‘Slap’ in Face of Victim
By Xinhui Lin LOS ANGELES, CA – A case dating back 28 years has resurfaced in the…
COURT WATCH: In Final Day of Jury Trial, ‘Circumstantial Evidence’ Poses Risk to Accused Charged with Arson
By Helen Shamamyan MODESTO, CA – A man accused of committing arson at the back of a…
Sunday Commentary: Race and Housing Policies – Our Failures to Address the Legacy of Slavery and Racism Have Continued to this Day
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor One of the more hotly contested issues that is still permeating…
Guest Commentary: Want to Make Communities Safer? Make Sure People Coming Home from Jail and Prison Have a Place to Live
By Nazish Dholakia It took two years of constant effort for Ashia Wilson to find a home…
Major Challenge to California’s Death Penalty Filed – Highlights Evidence Demonstrating Racial Discrimination
San Francisco, CA – Arguing that evidence of racial bias in California’s implementation of the death penalty…
Federal Court Dismisses Suit against California’s Transgender Sanctuary State Law
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The US District Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging…
Update: Dorsey Executed in Missouri Despite Unprecedented Support
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Brian Dorsey was executed Tuesday night by the state of Missouri…
Auditor Finds California Do More to Assess the Cost-Effectiveness of Its Homelessness Programs
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – A state audit found that the state has to do…
California Attorney General Opens Investigation of Sex Ed Class Omitting Information on Access to Abortions
By Sofia Hosseinzadeh MODESTO, CA- The Modesto Pregnancy Center, also known as Personal Health Now, currently faces…
Student’s Vanguard: Tribute to My Graduate Student Instructor (GSI), the Daily Carver of Classroom Equality and Justice
By Praniti Gulyani When you see them for the first time, you will not notice them. As…
California Lawmakers Address Racial and Economic Inequality through Reform Programs in Silicon Valley
By Maeve O’Brien SAN JOSE, CA – California State Senator Dave Cortese (D-Santa Clara) and Assemblymember Ash…
COURT WATCH: Man Kept in Jail for Nonviolent Felony Charge – Only Able to Pay $500 after Recent College Payments
MODESTO, CA – A man accused of possession of a stolen vehicle Tuesday in Stanislaus County Superior…
Commentary: Council Seeks to Develop Goals for 2024-25 – Including Housing and Economic Development
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor During a recent retreat the council identified six strategic objectives: Striving…
Guest Commentary: Davis Silent Marchers Interrupt Farmers Market to Call for an End to Starvation in Gaza
By Yolo for Palestinian Justice Around 120 marchers dressed in black and holding empty plates silently processed…
