Judge Cuts Bail from $10,000 to $1,000 after Defense Argues Accused Has Only $5
A San Francisco Superior Court judge reduced bail from $10,000 to $1,000 for an individual facing multiple felony vandalism charges, following arguments by the public... Read more.
Davis Land-Use Plan Tackles Housing Shortage, Shapes City Growth to 2050
Members of several Davis city commissions are scheduled to convene Wednesday, August 12, for a continued review of the Draft Preferred Land Use Map for the Davis... Read more.
Families Sue Solano County over Jail Contact Visit Ban, Alleging Profit Motive behind Family Separation
Children and parents of individuals incarcerated in Solano County have initiated legal action against the county and its Sheriff's Office, alleging that the prohibition... Read more.
Monday Morning Commentary: How District Elections Are Destroying Democracy in Davis
Davis's shift from at-large to district elections has demonstrably reduced candidate competition and voter participation. This electoral system change, intended... Read more.
LGBTQ+ Advocates Force Castro Bars to Halt AI Surveillance
Prominent San Francisco establishments Badlands and Toad Hall have suspended their utilization of Patronscan facial recognition technology. This action follows a... Read more.
Federal Judge Vacates Trump Administration’s 2026 Homelessness Funding Plan
A federal judge set aside the Trump administration’s 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity, which sought to overhaul federal homelessness funding, ruling that the... Read more.
Housing Crisis Leaves Seniors Vulnerable Amid Delayed Homeownership Trends
An increasing demographic of older adults in the United States confronts a significant housing affordability crisis, characterized by escalating rental costs, substandard... Read more.
San Quentin Fiesta Celebrates Salvadoran Identity, Restorative Justice and the Possibility of Transformation
San Quentin Rehabilitation Center hosted the 2nd Annual Fiesta de El Salvador del Mundo on August 7, an event designed to promote Salvadoran culture, faith, and... Read more.
UC Berkeley Report Warns California’s Fragmented Safety Net Is Undermining Efforts to Make State Affordable
A new UC Berkeley white paper contends that California's social safety net, marked by fragmentation and administrative complexity, prevents state expenditures on... Read more.
Fairness to Freedom Act Seeks Guaranteed Legal Counsel for People Facing Deportation
The Fairness to Freedom Act of 2026 would guarantee federally funded legal representation for people who cannot afford attorneys while facing deportation, as advocates... Read more.