Radley Balko and Ezra Klein argue that the militarization of American policing is a sign of a shift towards authoritarianism, and that the only way to resist this trend is to build state-level counter-capacity and to remember that the true power lies with the citizenry.
The Davis City Council will receive a Market Velocity Report from the Greater Sacramento Economic Council, which highlights both opportunities and challenges for the city’s economic development strategy, such as its lagging job growth, housing affordability issues, and need for sustainable industries.
Mayor Kevin McCarty of Sacramento announced the construction of 135 tiny homes at the Roseville Road Shelter‐and‐Service Campus, providing a cost-effective solution to the city’s homelessness crisis and complementing other initiatives such as safe parking and motel conversions.
The ACLU of Oklahoma, the ACLU, and Covington & Burling LLP have reached a settlement agreement with court leadership in Canadian County, Oklahoma, to end the practice of jailing people solely because they cannot afford bail, requiring judges to determine a person’s ability to pay before imposing cash bail and prohibiting conditioning release on bail unless a judge finds that nonfinancial conditions are inadequate.
Decarcerate Sacramento and the Anti Police-Terror Project have alleged that Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper illegally shut down their mutual aid program outside the downtown Main Jail, while threatening to arrest volunteers, in violation of their First Amendment rights.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the City of Torrance have agreed to implement reforms to the Torrance Police Department to address racist text messages exchanged between officers and to improve public safety.
ResistMap is a new “civil watch” program that allows users to anonymously report raids and extremist threats, while trained volunteers filter out misinformation, in response to the Trump administration’s increased military presence in 20 states.
The Davis City Council is considering two schedules for the Village Farms Davis development, a 497.5-acre project that would add 1,800 market-rate and affordable homes, parks, greenbelts, and a range of community amenities, with voter approval required under the city’s Measure J/R/D ordinance in June 2026.
The Social Justice Committee of Congregation Bet Haverim condemns the cultural appropriation of antisemitism, the mistreatment of refugees and asylum seekers, and the demonization of immigrants, while affirming the importance of diversity, freedom of speech, and welcoming the stranger.
California lawmakers are considering two bills that would require landlords to provide air conditioning in rental units, but the proposals face opposition from landlords who argue that it is not fair to force them to pay for the cost of upgrading existing buildings.
A federal court has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate services for families separated at the border, ruling that the government violated a 2023 settlement agreement when it abruptly terminated contracts with organizations providing legal and social support.
The Sacramento City Council is reviewing a performance audit of the Front Street Animal Shelter, which revealed significant operational failures under Director Philip Zimmerman, including chronic failures in leadership, enforcement of spay and neuter mandates, and compliance with state law.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously upheld a federal judge’s ruling that the Trump administration acted unlawfully when it attempted to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans, affirming that the lower court has the authority to decide the case.
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced the creation of the State Action for Facilitation on Encampments (SAFE) Task Force to coordinate state agencies to remove homeless encampments and expand access to shelter and supportive services in California’s ten largest cities.
Federal immigration agents conducted a fourth raid at the Westlake Home Depot in Los Angeles, resulting in the detention of 8-15 people and drawing criticism from immigrant rights advocates for alleged excessive use of force and violation of a court order.
Educators, child psychologists, and immigrant rights leaders are warning that the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda is causing fear, trauma, and disruption in schools across the nation, leading to decreased attendance and psychological distress for students and families.
The Davis Joint Unified School District is being sued for imposing a fee on new development that exceeds the legal limit of what can be charged to help fund school facilities, and for using the fee to fund salaries, enrichment, and maintenance of existing structures, rather than for construction or reconstruction of new facilities.
President Trump’s executive order to end cashless bail has been denounced by criminal justice reform advocates, who argue that it is a direct attack on constitutional protections and will disproportionately harm low-income people of color.
Taxpayers Against Genocide (TAG) and the National Lawyers Guild International Committee (NLG) are taking international legal action against the US government for its participation in the genocide in Gaza, filing a legal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
New housing construction can help slow rent growth and reduce rent burdens for low-income families, while blocking construction can worsen rent burdens and increase displacement.