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California Supreme Court Orders District Attorney To Answer Crime Victims Who Claim He Failed Them

By Susan BassiAugust 10, 2026

The California Supreme Court has directed the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, led by Jeff Rosen, to address questions concerning crime victims’ rights within the legal system. This directive stems from a legal petition filed by a law firm, which contends that a disparity exists between the District Attorney’s public pronouncements on victim advocacy and the office’s actual prosecutorial practices.

Garlic City Officials Want Silence as They Approve Data Centers and Hide Behested Payment Records

By Susan BassiJuly 27, 2026

On July 27th, Gilroy’s City Council is scheduled to evaluate a proposed regulation that would permanently prohibit audible expressions of sentiment during public meetings, a development occurring amidst ongoing scrutiny of the municipality’s transparency concerning data center approvals and public records accessibility.

Tale of Two Counties: Power, Politics and the Judge Married to a Convicted Felon  

By Susan BassiMay 8, 2026

In Orange County and Santa Clara County, the walls between the branches of government have been eroded by political appointments, conflicts of interest, and undisclosed relationships, resulting in a loss of public trust and financial resources.

March Tip-Off: When Investigative Journalism Matters Now More Than Ever

By Vanguard AdministratorMarch 2, 2026

The Vanguard News Group is hosting a Tip-Off Fundraiser on March 19 to support investigative journalism and strengthen the local free press, featuring a presentation on how investigative reporting and social media can influence communities, voters, policymakers, and jurors.

Ten Years in Family Court: A ‘Rich Lady’ and Private Judges at Center of Attorney Malpractice Trial

By Susan BassiSeptember 1, 2025

Kathleen and Richard, two individuals caught in a decade-long legal battle, were both exploited by divorce attorney Mark Erickson, leading to financial ruin and emotional distress, ultimately resulting in Kathleen’s death and Richard’s continued fight for justice.

Disqualified: Family Court Judge Hid Conflicts and Left Parents Paying the Price

By Susan BassiJune 15, 2025

A father is paying nearly $1,000 a week for court-ordered supervised visitation with his 4-year-old son, despite having no criminal record or history of domestic violence, while a political relationship between the judge and the mother’s attorney is at the heart of a judicial disqualification motion.

First Amendment Attorney’s Toxic Memorial Day Weekend Email

By Susan BassiMay 26, 2025

Michael Sternberg, a self-represented plaintiff, has had his federal civil rights case reopened by U.S. District Judge Andrew Gordon, challenging the abuse of process in a protracted California family court battle, while his attorney Marc Randazza has been accused of misconduct and judicial bias.

Family Court Judge Faces Scrutiny after Courtroom Eviction Sparks Allegations of Political Favoritism, Nonprofit Ties, and Concealed Conflicts of Interest

By Susan BassiMay 18, 2025

Two court observers were evicted from Judge Cindy Hendrickson’s courtroom in Santa Clara County Superior Court on February 7, 2025, after serving her a judicial disqualification motion alleging political bias and undisclosed conflicts of interest, while Hendrickson responded by downplaying her ties to WomenSV and failing to address her co-appointment with Ford to the county’s Domestic Violence Council.

Commentary: Moms, Teach Your Kids Not to Reach for the Glovebox and to Always Record Police

By Vanguard AdministratorJune 19, 2024

By Susan Bassi Days after San Jose Police delivered my first tear gas experience, my court-appointed criminal…

Vanguard Reporting Results in Denial of Grant Funding for Sketchy Silicon Valley Domestic Violence Nonprofit

By David M. GreenwaldJune 9, 2024

Tainted Trials, Tarnished Headlines, Stolen Justice Series: Vanguard Reporting Results in Denial of Grant Funding for Sketchy…

Silicon Valley Ex-Wives and Duped Donors Silenced as Judge Orders Lawsuit into Arbitration

By Vanguard AdministratorJanuary 21, 2024

By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson More than eighty women, elderly donors and local real estate professionals…

Silicon Valley Nonprofit Director Disappears as Tax Returns Expose High Stakes Divorce Attorney Scheme Exploiting Domestic Violence Victims

By Vanguard AdministratorDecember 31, 2023

By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson Fueled by a profound loss of trust in their spouses, the…

Local Bar Holiday Party Special: Free Lunch for Judges and Secret Santa Perks for Divorce Attorneys

By Vanguard AdministratorDecember 23, 2023

By Susan Bassi, Fred Johnson and Luna Violetti Editor’s Note: Over 70 women have come forward following…

Nonprofit Founder Poised to Flee as Ex Wives Demand Fair Trials and Return of Funds Taken from Duped Donors

By David M. GreenwaldDecember 5, 2023

By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson The Tainted Trials, Tarnished Headlines Stolen Justice series is an ongoing…

Court Spends $70,000 on Photos, Catering and Gift Cards Despite Court Reporter Shortage

By Vanguard AdministratorNovember 21, 2023

By Fred Johnson and Susan Bassi  As budgetary challenges leave self-help centers understaffed and courtrooms without court…

Clients and Nonprofit Donors Sue Attorneys for False Advertising and Deceptive Business Practices

By Vanguard AdministratorNovember 19, 2023

Editor’s Note: This article is part of the Tainted Trials, Tarnished Headlines, Stolen Justice Series appearing exclusively…

Records Reveal Suspicious Timing Surrounding Divorce Attorney Death

By Vanguard AdministratorNovember 3, 2023

Records Revealed is a special addition to the Davis Vanguard. This week’s column highlights public records obtained…

Power Outage Disrupts Secret Judge Club Investigation

By David M. GreenwaldJuly 10, 2023

By  Susan Bassi, Lexi Logan and Fred Johnson California’s Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), the bipartisan political…

US Supreme Court Issues Decision Defining When Online Harassment Crosses Line into Criminal Conduct

By Vanguard AdministratorJune 29, 2023

By Stephen James and Fred Johnson   The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday decided a closely…

California Judges Quietly Quitting Political Boards While Secreting Conflicts of Interest in Family Court Cases

By Vanguard AdministratorJune 27, 2023

By Fred Johnson and Susan Bassi Judges in Santa Clara County are raising eyebrows over their appointments…

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