Declining school enrollment in Davis is a result of Measure J, which has made it difficult to build housing for families, leading to a lack of balance in the community and a need for responsible development to sustain the city’s future.
The crisis over San Francisco’s overwhelmed public defense system has intensified as the court held its seventh hearing before Judge Dorfman to address the ongoing “unavailability” of the Public Defender’s Office, resulting in a backlog of unresolved cases and a lack of communication between justice partners.
A San Francisco jury acquitted a man of all charges after he spent eight months in custody for felony possession of drugs with intent to sell, despite the SFPD’s February 2025 raid at Jefferson Square Park that led to his arrest.
The Everyday Injustice Podcast discusses a new study revealing that California dramatically underfunds its public defense system, resulting in an imbalance of 77% more spent on prosecution than defense, and calls for a shift in narrative and investment in defense to create a more equitable justice system.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA) released a statement condemning a hate crime against Sunnyvale volunteers for the Vigil of Gaza project, urging the city’s Department of Public Safety to launch a full investigation.
The Vanguard is asking for donations to raise $2,000 this week to pay off bills from a recent legal battle.
The California Coalition for Sheriff Oversight, the Law Enforcement Action Partnership, and the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California filed an amicus brief in support of the appeal of a 2024 Sonoma County Superior Court ruling that undermined civilian oversight of local law enforcement, arguing that the court’s decision was legally flawed and contradicted the legislative intent behind Assembly Bill 1185 and the local mandate for independent oversight expressed through Measure P.
Support for the death penalty in the United States has dropped to its lowest point in over 50 years, with 44% of Americans now opposing it, according to a new Gallup poll.
Over 65,000 University of California campus and health center employees will go on strike on November 17 and 18 to protest the university’s failure to settle contracts addressing the cost of living and affordability crises facing its most economically vulnerable workers.
The ACLU of New York has released a policy platform urging the next mayor to defend and strengthen the city’s sanctuary laws, regulate surveillance technology, and protect the rights of vulnerable communities, including immigrants, incarcerated people, and LGBTQ and immigrant students.
Davis, California is facing an enrollment crisis due to a lack of affordable housing, leading to a decline in school enrollment and the potential closure of schools, prompting the city to consider new housing developments to address the issue.
Black developers and contractors are being systematically excluded from San Francisco’s redevelopment projects, despite the City’s claims of equity, and community leaders are calling for greater inclusion and accountability.
The Everyday Injustice Podcast discusses a new statewide study revealing that California dramatically underfunds its public defense system, resulting in an imbalance of 77% more spent on prosecution than defense, and calls for a shift in narrative and investment in public defense to create a more equitable justice system.
Donald Trump’s presidency has been marked by aggressive trade wars, anti-immigration policies, and military actions, making him an unlikely recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize despite his desire for it.
Judge Catherine Hohenwarter ordered a hold on the accused in Yolo County Superior Court, despite defense objections and mitigating factors, after Deputy Sheriff David Coronado testified that the accused had inflicted corporal injury on a cohabiting partner and battery against a cohabiting partner.
The accused in People v. Yerg appeared for the third time in court, requesting an extension due to financial hardship, which was granted but waived his right to a speedy trial.
Judge Carlton P. Biggs granted a man convicted of driving under the influence an alternative sentence of 120 days in the MOST program due to medical concerns, after the jail twice refused to pre-book him.
A man charged with first-degree murder in Yolo County Superior Court had his motion to reduce the charge denied, with the prosecution arguing that he acted with premeditation and malice.
Deputy Public Defender Stephen Betz requested a mental health diversion hearing for an accused facing several felony charges be rescheduled to Nov. 17, 2025, due to the extensive briefings required and the court’s busy calendar.
Despite the passage of dozens of new laws, California’s housing crisis remains far from solved, but the foundation for a new housing era has been laid and progress is being made through small projects and a shift in the political culture to favor building rather than blocking.