Court Watch: Pasadena Judge’s Hostility Mars Grand Theft Proceedings
During a preliminary hearing setting at the Pasadena Courthouse, Judge Kerry L. White's conduct toward private counsel Jaqueline Davalos and her clients, characterized... Read more.
Court Watch: Self-Represented Accused Struggles to Navigate Probation Violation Proceedings
A self-represented defendant appeared Tuesday at the Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse, illustrating the procedural complexities inherent to individuals navigating... Read more.
California Senate Passes Voting Rights Act to Combat Voter Suppression
The California Voting Rights Act of 2026 passed the State Senate on May 22, advancing legislation intended to protect Californians from voter suppression and dilution... Read more.
Rikers Island: Two Deaths in 24 Hours Intensify Closure Demands.
The deaths of two incarcerated individuals, Umais Khan and Rajpattie Ramkellawan, at Rikers Island within a 24-hour period marked the third and fourth fatalities... Read more.
Court Watch: New Mother Pleads for Court’s Help after Alleged Probation Reporting Failures
A new mother appeared in court Tuesday on an alleged probation violation, petitioning the presiding judge for resolution of her case. She contended that repeated... Read more.
San Francisco Reports Lowest Homelessness Levels Since 2011
Preliminary results from San Francisco's 2026 Point-in-Time Count indicate a decline in the city's homeless population, reaching its lowest recorded level since... Read more.
Trump Admin Designates Antifa ‘Terrorist Threat’ without Substantiation
Former President Donald Trump designated Antifa as a terrorist threat and utilized the anti-fascist movement as a political target, a classification made by the... Read more.
California Crime Victims Face Funding Cuts, Struggle to Access Support
Over 250 people marched to the California State Capitol on May 5th to call for increased state funding and support for victims of crime and their families, as state... Read more.
In-Custody Death in Florida Jail Sparks Allegations of Medical Neglect
Brian Tracey died at the St. Johns County Detention Center after not receiving the medical attention he needed, due to the negligence of Armor Health of St. Johns... Read more.
Florida Man’s In-Custody Death Sparks Concerns over Jail Healthcare
Brian Tracey, a person in custody at the St. Johns County Detention Center, died after allegedly being denied critical medical care, highlighting systemic failures... Read more.