Racial Justice Protestors Take City of Sacramento to Trial in ‘Police Brutality’ Suit
Vanguard News Desk Editor SACRAMENTO, CA – A federal judge here has, according to the plaintiffs, “largely…
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Civil Rights Suit Filed after Officer Kills Teen Seeking Help
Vanguard News Desk Editor SUNNYVALE, CA – A federal civil rights lawsuit was filed this week by the family…
Rallies Opposing President-Elect Trump’s Agenda Set in Scores of U.S. Cities, Including California Capital
Vanguard News Desk Editor SACRAMENTO, CA – At least 75 demonstrations are set around the U.S. this…
Progressive Legend Barbara Lee Announces Run for Oakland Mayor
Vanguard News Desk Editor OAKLAND, CA – She’s opposed unpopular U.S. wars when no one else would…
Not Flamboyant, but Lots of New 2025 California Laws
Vanguard News Desk Editor SACRAMENTO, CA – New laws in California for 2025 don’t appear to feature…
Alameda Prosecutors Dismiss Criminal Charge against Officer in Gonzalez Death
Vanguard News Desk Editor OAKLAND, CA – Alameda County District Attorney’s Office prosecutors Friday announced they are…
1,539 People Receive Biden Presidential Pardons, Clemency
Vanguard News Desk Editor WASHINGTON, DC – The day before a Friday the 13th—a traditional day of…
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputy ID’d in Fatal Shooting
Vanguard News Desk Editor RIO LINDA, CA – Longtime Los Angeles civil rights attorney V. James DeSimone…
Oakland District Attorney Gun Violence Report Shows 4-Year Gun Death ‘Epidemic’
Vanguard News Editor OAKLAND, CA – A comprehensive report on the gun violence epidemic and public health…
New Los Angeles District Attorney Sworn In, Promises to Undo Progressive Policies of Former DA
Vanguard News Bureau Chief LOS ANGELES, CA – Former federal prosecutor and Assistant U.S. Attorney General Nathan…
Lawyer Appeals Farm Animal Felony Conviction
Vanguard News Desk Editor SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A California lawyer convicted last year of a felony…
DOJ Cites Atlanta Jail Horrors, Reveals Probes of Jails, Prisons Across U.S.
Vanguard News Desk Editor WASHINGTON, DC – Conditions at Atlanta’s Fulton County Jail violate the 8th and…
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…
CAIR Urges Dems to ‘Learn Lessons’ in Harris Defeat
Vanguard News Desk Editor WASHINGTON, DC – The nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization urged…
NorCal County Jail Sued after 3rd Death in Two Years
Vanguard News Desk Editor WEAVERVILLE, CA – Civil rights attorney Mark Merin Friday said he’s filed a…
SF Bay Area Public Defender Worked with Kamala Harris, Makes Suggestions for Prez Candidate
Vanguard News Desk Editor OAKLAND, CA – A public defender here in Alameda County said recently that…
U.S. DOJ Lawyers Ask AG to Investigate Israeli Killings of Americans
Vanguard News Desk Editor WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Dept. of Justice lawyers, according to the wire service…
Civil Rights Suit against School for Mistreating, Arresting Black Special Needs Student Continues
Vanguard News Desk Editor ATHERTON, CA – A U.S. District Court judge this week ruled a civil…
Los Angeles DA Office States ‘Empathy for All Victims,’ Acknowledges ‘Heartfelt Pleas’ of Menendez Brothers’ Family
Vanguard News Desk Editor LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Wednesday released…
No on Prop 36 TV Campaign Hits Airwaves, Calls CA Measure ‘Smoke and Mirrors’
Vanguard News Desk Editor SACRAMENTO, CA – The No on 36 campaign said this week it has…
