Guest Commentary: San Jose’s Mass Incarceration Mayor and His War Against the Poor
The first time I saw Matt Mahan’s name was on a lawn sign during his run for the…
Monday Morning Thoughts: UC Experts Call for Legislative Reforms to Strengthen Housing Accountability
As California continues to grapple with its persistent housing shortage, leading scholars and experts are urging the…
Trump Administration Defies Court Order, Deports Immigrants Despite Federal Judge’s Ruling
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Trump administration has deported hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador and Honduras despite a federal…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Retail Theft Requires Actual Solutions Not More Fearmongering
Retail theft continues to be a political flashpoint in San Francisco, with politicians and law enforcement officials…
Commentary: How the Builder’s Remedy is Transforming California’s Housing Landscape
For decades, local governments in California have been able to resist state-mandated housing goals with relative impunity….
Federal Judge Blasts Plea Bargaining System as a “Shadow Justice” in Critical Ruling
In a scathing critique of the modern criminal justice system, U.S. District Judge Jed S. Rakoff has…
Lawsuit Filed to Protect Columbia Students after Trump Admin Arrests Student Activist
NEW YORK CITY, NY — The drama surrounding the arrest and attempt to deport Columbia University graduate…
Police Brutality against Unhoused Man Sparks Homeless Community Outrage
SAN JOSE, CA – San Jose’s approach to homelessness has come under renewed scrutiny after a viral…
COURT WATCH: Defense Argues Felony Plea Unjust for Should-Have-Been Misdemeanor Charge
WOODLAND, CA – An accused person accepted a felony plea deal during a mental competency hearing Friday…
COURT WATCH: Burglary Prelim Hearing Proceeds Despite Missing Surveillance Footage
LOS ANGELES, CA – A burglary trial is moving forward here in Los Angeles County Superior Court…
Sunday Commentary: Is Davis Adding Sufficient Housing? A Reality Check on the City’s Growth and Affordability Crisis
The City of Davis has long grappled with the challenges of housing affordability and availability. As the…
Davis City Council to Review Homeless Services Expansion Amid Growing Needs
In response to continuing concerns about homelessness, encampment resolution, and public safety, the Davis City Council is…
Tennessee Death Row Prisoners Challenge State’s New Lethal Injection Protocol over Risk of Torturous Executions
NASHVILLE, TN – Nine men on death row in Tennessee have filed a legal challenge against the…
Louisiana Man to Be Executed Tuesday by Nitrogen Gas – Court Refuses Claim of Unconstitutionality
BATON ROUGE, LA – A motion was filed earlier this month challenging the state of Louisiana’s use…
Republican Pennsylvania Legislator Introduces Bill to Abolish Death Penalty
LEBANON, PA — The debate over the death penalty has intensified in Pennsylvania, with House Bill 888…
Report Highlights Rising Overdose Cases in Federal Drug Trafficking Offenses
WASHINGTON, DC – Overdose-related drug trafficking cases have increased sharply in recent years, with fentanyl and synthetic…
Sacramento County Settles Lawsuit for $755K after Police Dog Attack
SACRAMENTO, CA – Salvador Garcia, Jr., who was attacked by a Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office police dog…
My View: Bay Area’s Population Growth Is Back, It’s Exacerbating the Housing Crisis – And We’re Not Ready for It
For the last few years, politicians and real estate interests have pushed the narrative that people are…
My View: Reisig Escalates His Fearmongering Politics of ‘Public Safety’
California’s criminal justice landscape has long been shaped by reactionary law-and-order politics, with some of the loudest…
New Survey Reveals Broad Bipartisan Support for Rent Stabilization
A new survey by the Community Service Society (CSS) has found overwhelming support for rent stabilization across…