ACLU Statement Focuses on Washington DC Police Abuse Problem
By Rajesvi Deora WASHINGTON, DC – The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) recently released an article highlighting…
My View: $12K Per Month Rent Not Really As Absurd As It Sounds
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor If you look at the trends in rental housing, a $12,000…
Update: Measure J Amendment Not on the Council Agenda for May 21
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Originally scheduled for preliminary discussion at the May 21 meeting, the…
Guest Commentary: CTC Rejects Science & Climate Realities and Funds Yolo 80
CTC’s $105M highway widening grant shows it has lost the plot when it comes to following Governor Newsom’s…
Sacramento Homeless Union Claims City of Sacramento Lying about State of Talks Involving Displacement of Scores of Disabled, Older Unhoused
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento Homeless Union, after suing…
Mississippi School District Faces ACLU Title IX Complaint for Sex-Based Dress Code Policies
By Kayla Garcia-Pebdani JACKSON, MS–The American Civil Liberties Union filed a complaint Wednesday with the U.S. Dept….
New Report Reveals Nationwide Momentum for ‘Second Look’ Criminal Justice Reform Legislation
By Shriya Kali Chittapuram WASHINGTON, DC – Recently, The Sentencing Project published “The Second Look Movement: A…
Commentary: Funding Might Not Be Available for Affordable Housing – But Davis Still Has to Comply with the State
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – There is a realistic concern that has been…
Letter: Joint Letter to AG Bonta Says Prosecution of Teran Undermines Police Accountability Efforts
Special to the Vanguard On Thursday, 36 victims of police violence, police accountability experts and former prosecutors…
Texas Governor Abbott Pardons Convicted Killer of Black Lives Matter Protestor
By The Vanguard Staff AUSTIN, TX – A man convicted of shooting to death a Black Lives…
Accused Spends 340 Days in Jail before Jury Acquits Him – SF Public Defenders Charge Police ‘Misrepresented’ Facts
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – An accused who had to spend nearly a year…
COURT WATCH: Wrong Insurance, Bed Unavailability, One Clean Test Keeps Accused from Obtaining Treatment – Judge Acknowledges ‘Backwards System’
By Audrey Sawyer MODESTO, CA — A Thursday early case management conference hearing here in Stanislaus County…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Dismissal of Any of Accused’s ‘Old’ Misdemeanor Cases
By Helen Shamamyan WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Peter Borruso appeared in front of Judge Stephen…
Commentary: The Housing Conversation Starts and Continues Tonight
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – This evening kicks of one of the more…
California Secures Order Holding Huntington Beach Accountable for Flouting Housing Element Laws
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin…
Sacramento Homeless Community Sues City of Sacramento for Breach of Contract after Residents Told to Quit ‘Camp Resolution’
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento homeless community—which seemingly ebbs…
Guest Commentary: States Dust Off Obscure Anti-Mask Laws to Target Pro-Palestine Protesters
In today’s world of constant surveillance, people protesting should have the right to wear a mask By…
Collaborative Efforts in SF: Doctors, Public Health Experts Address Overdose Epidemic
By Bryan Miller and Lily Rusk SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A group of doctors, public health experts…
COURT WATCH: LA County Judge Denies Accused’s Request for Removal of Electronic Monitoring
LANCASTER, CA — Deputy Public Defender Jonathan Mendoza’s request to remove the accused’s electronic monitoring was denied…
Moms for Liberty Claims Victory in Library Suit
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – An event that was cancelled at the Davis…
