
Jeffrey Deskovic Joins Us for Big Day of Giving, Discussion on Decarceration and Public Safety
by Lauren Smith On May 5 at 6pm the Vanguard News Group is hosting a panel to...... Read more.

Jury Begins Deliberation in Arson Trial for Homeless Man
By Brinda Kalita and Oliver Camarena WOODLAND, CA – The arson trial for the accused wrapped up...... Read more.

Public Defender Pushes Prosecution for Trial in Low Level Case
By Delilah Hammons WOODLAND, CA – One year ago a “Jane Doe” picked up multiple misdemeanors, followed...... Read more.

Reporting Officer Testifies in Domestic Violence Trial – Defense Says Redness Does Not Necessarily Mean Injury.
By Tiffany Thai SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco County Superior Court Judge Christine Van Aken Thursday...... Read more.

Officer Appears to Waiver on Stand, but after Preliminary Hearing Man Held for Car Tampering
By Natalia Ruvalcaba RIVERSIDE, CA – Alfredo Castellano Mendoza is facing charges here in Riverside County...... Read more.

Judge Balks at Prosecutor Suggestion Man without Attorney Should Proceed with Hearing, Orders PD Assign Counsel
By Jordyn Gleaton DUBLIN, CA — As a result of an apparent miscommunication from the Dublin Public...... Read more.

Series of Successful Probationary Hearings Makes for Rare Uplifting Day in Santa Barbara County Superior Court
By Hannah Adams SANTA BARBARA, CA – Santa Barbara County Superior Court Judge Jean Dandona this week...... Read more.

PD Calls Prior Strikes Unfair, but Judge Rules Three Strikes Law Still Applies to Young Man with Drug Addiction
By Leslie Ortiz SACRAMENTO, CA – Despite a man’s attempt to get treatment for drug addiction, Sacramento...... Read more.

Deshon Marman Trial on Third Day – Officer and Civilian Witnesses Testify
By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Two witnesses testified Tuesday here in San Francisco County Superior...... Read more.