Federal Jury Finds Memphis Police Guilty in Tyre Nichol’s Beating Death
Vanguard News Desk Editor MEMPHIS, TN – Although a federal jury Thursday here found three former Memphis…
Federal DOJ Indicts 68, Arrests 42 from SoCal White Supremacist Group
LOS ANGELES, CA – Law enforcement on the federal and local levels indicted 68 and arrested 42…
COURT WATCH: Judge Relents After First Denying Accused Mental Health Diversion
By Neha Suri VAN NUYS, CA – There was a heated debate in Los Angeles County Superior…
Community Leaders Call For an End to Slavery in California
San Francisco, CA – Informing the public that “Our California constitution currently reads involuntary servitude is prohibited…
Commentary: Where the Council Candidates Stand on Housing
When the Vanguard asked about what is the most important in our questions of the Davis City…
Formerly Incarcerated Struggle to Find Housing Justice
By Roxy Benson DETROIT, MI – Honeysuckle Magazine recently highlighted the barriers preventing formerly incarcerated people from…
California AG Sues after Woman Refused Medical Abortion Procedure
By Imani Davenport EUREKA, CA – California Attorney General Rob Banta has announced the AG Office is …
Critics Charge CA Governor Veto Squanders Billions on Prisons
By Cindy Chen SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 2178 last week, missing…
COURT WATCH: Defense Questions Witness Testimony in DUI Trial
WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Kumar Sankara raised concerns regarding the primary, and only, witness testimony…
Supporters of Prop 6 Are Looking to End Forced Labor in California Prisons
Sacramento, CA – Few realize that the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution did not completely end…
Governor Vetoes Farmworker Protection Bill – Senator Cortese Issues Strong Response
Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom vetoed SB 1299 which would have established the Farmworker Climate Change Heat…
Lawsuit Filed Against California Prisons for Arrest of Formerly Incarcerated
By Melinda Kukaj OAKLAND, CA – A lawsuit has been filed against the California Dept. of Corrections…
Anti-Death Penalty Group Notes No ‘Humanity’ in Littlejohn Execution
By Yana Singhal TULSA, OK – Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty questioned the state’s governor…
CalOES, Deputy Director Sued for Sex Harassment, Discrimination
Vanguard News Desk Editor LOS ANGELES, CA – A lawsuit charging multiple claims – including sexual harassment…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Bail Reduction for Accused with Financial Trouble
WOODLAND, CA – Despite the defense argument the accused should have a bail reduction because of family…
Guest Commentary: A Response to the Opponents of Measure Q
As a former mayor of Davis and someone who has always been deeply committed to our City’s…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 254: Exposing Prosecutorial Misconduct
A July ruling in New York marked a victory for the public and transparency. Federal judge Victor…
VANGUARD COURT WATCH INVESTIGATION: Solano County Judge Denies Tre Clay’s Release and Bail Motion; ‘Factually Innocent’ Father Accused of Son’s Death Remains Jailed
(Editor’s note: The Clay case, and The Vanguard’s coverage of it, is part of an ongoing investigation.)…
Letter: Let’s Set the Record Straight
Let’s set the record straight regarding the position the No on Q speakers shared at the recent…
Congressional Dems Make Push to Change Structure of US Supreme Court
Vanguard News Desk Editor WASHINGTON, DC – Democrats in Congress here finally did it, and introduced legislation…
