$11.8M Verdict in LAPD Crowd Control Case Marks Major Civil Rights Victory
Isaac Castellanos was awarded $11.8 million by a federal jury after Los Angeles police fired a projectile into a crowd during the Dodgers' 2020 World Series victory... Read more.
Yolo County Public Defenders Join National Day of Action, PDs Warn Right to Counsel Is ‘A Right in Name Only’ without Adequate Funding
Public defenders across California and the nation protested chronic underfunding, excessive caseloads and the threat to the constitutional right to counsel, with... Read more.
Measure V Gains Democratic Backing as Davis Housing Fight Enters Final Stretch
The Yolo County Democratic Party has endorsed Measure V, a housing proposal that aims to provide affordable homes, open space preservation, transportation improvements,... Read more.
New Federal Bill Seeks Flexible Aid for Crime Survivors as Californians for Safety and Justice Earns National Recognition
Californians for Safety and Justice was recently honored for its work advocating for survivor-centered reforms, and a new federal bill has been introduced to expand... Read more.
Housing Crisis, Homelessness Prevention and the Cost of Inaction
California's homelessness crisis is driven by a lack of affordable housing for low-income individuals, and requires a multi-faceted approach to address, including... Read more.
Affordable Housing Commitments Praised in Davis Council’s Willowgrove Review
The Davis City Council discussed the proposed Willowgrove development, praising the expanded affordable housing commitments and public amenities, while also pressing... Read more.
Jennifer Doleac Says Criminal Justice Reform Must Follow Evidence, Not Assumptions
Economist Jennifer Doleac argues that policymakers should rely on measurable outcomes rather than assumptions when designing criminal justice reforms, and that small... Read more.
US Housing Shortage Requires Dramatic Increase in Apartment Construction
The US faces a housing shortage of millions of homes, which can be addressed by increasing annual multifamily production from 350,000 to 500,000 homes per year and... Read more.
Man Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in Stabbing During Davis’ Picnic Day
A 22-year-old man was hospitalized with potentially life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in Tim Spencer Alley during Picnic Day weekend in Davis, California.... Read more.
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 327: Prof. Doleac on the Science of Second Chances
Economist Jennifer Doleac argues that criminal justice reform should be driven by evidence, not ideology, and that governments should be willing to experiment and... Read more.