5 Veterans Pardoned for Veterans Day; Gov Seeks 6th Pardon Posthumously for Medal of Honor Winner
Vanguard News Desk Editor SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom, his office announced Monday, pardoned five…
COURT WATCH: Prosecution Argues Defense ‘Cherry-Picking’ Pleas – DUI Trial Starts
WOODLAND, CA- The prosecution objected to an accused’s plea and argued the defense was “cherry-picking,” this Tuesday…
Commentary: What a Simple Vision Could Look Like
Yesterday I asked the question: “Should There Be a Community Vision?” As I pointed out in my…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 260 – Prop 36 Discussion
On November 5, 2024, the California voters passed Prop. 36 by an overwhelming margin, partially rolling back…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: I Met a Squirrel – An Interview with Myself
It is an unseasonably hot day in late January when I arrive at the Correctional Training Facility’s…
HOLD THE LINE Video Prop 6 Concerns at California Detention Centers, Rehabilitation.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Two days after the U.S. November Election, HOLD THE LINE released a YouTube video…
Studies: ‘Powerful Link Between Childhood Abuse and Later Criminal Behavior’
WASHINGTON, DC – The case of the Menendez Brothers calls for the consideration of the role of…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Motion for Mental Health Diversion
WOODLAND, CA – Deputy Public Defender Stephen Betz, on behalf of the accused, asked the court here…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Should There Be a Community Vision?
On Sunday, I received a thoughtful message from Matt Williams noting the lack of discussion in general…
Guest Commentary: San Francisco County Sheriff’s Office and Distinguished Guests Honor Justice-Impacted Veterans at San Bruno Jail
On November 7, 2024, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a program honoring justice-impacted Veterans was held within the…
After Trump Election, ‘We Are California’ Promises to Strengthen Californian Communities
LOS ANGELES, CA — Following Trump’s election win last week, “We are California” launched a movement to…
ACLU Reaffirms Staunch Opposition to Trump Presidency
WASHINGTON, DC – American Civil Liberties Union Executive Director Anthony D. Romero last week, following Donald Trump’s…
Trump’s Victory Could Impact His Pending Federal Criminal Cases
WASHINGTON, DC – Donald Trump’s U.S. Presidential election win could allow him to halt his federal criminal…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Return of Phone to Accused, but Acknowledges Its Necessity
WOODLAND, CA – Judge Daniel M. Wolk of the Yolo County Superior Court denied the return of…
Sunday Commentary: With Deos Likely to Win, Let’s Look at Her on the Housing Issue
Davis, CA – With Friday’s tally, Linda Deos leads with 51.5 percent of the vote and just…
Guest Commentary: How Money Works – The Overview
Since before the Renaissance, businesses have used double-entry bookkeeping to track their finances. This means financial items…
Guest Commentary: A New and Compelling Vision Is Needed for the United States of America
Tuesday night’s election results reiterate our need to offer a compelling vision for the future. A vision…
Statement: On Gascón’s Defeat in Los Angeles
By Anne Irwin, Rev. Zachary Hoover, and Delvone Michael George Gascón has been a champion for justice…
What Will the Impact of Oakland’s Measure NN and Prop 36 Hold for Voters?
OAKLAND, CA— When media outlets reported last week on the results of the California Ballot, the Urban…
REPORT: Probation Guidelines ‘Doom Many to Inevitable Further Punishments’
EASTHAMPSON, MASS – A recent report released by the Prison Policy Initiative exposed probation’s “burdensome rules that…
