Chief Stankewitz Moves a Step Closer to Freedom with Judge’s Order
By Robert J. Hansen Almost two weeks ago, a California judge ordered the state of California and…
Vanguard social justice articles involving criminal justice reform
Nury Martinez Steps Down as Council President, but That Doesn’t Quell Calls for Resignation
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Los Angeles, CA – If Nury Martinez thought stepping down as…
The Realization for Reform
By D. Razor Babb In late August 2022, The Peoples’ Vanguard of Davis CEO David Greenwald met…
Advocates Urge Newsom to End ‘The Other Death Penalty’ of LWOP
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – On the heels of a United Nations complaint submitted September…
Judge Gives Man Chance to Prove Leukemia Why He Left State, Breaking Probation
By Brinda Kalita MARIPOSA, CA – A man in Mariposa County Superior Court Monday was suspected of…
More Than a Bike Theft – Accused Sentenced for Multiple Charges Following Attempted Bike Theft on Campus
By Hannah Adams SANTA BARBARA, CA — A potential bike theft near University of California, Santa Barbara,…
Attorney Comment about Parking Lot Altercation – ‘I Don’t Think Anybody in That Video Was a Saint’
By Ashton Yuan, Fatimah Patel and Daniella Dueñas WOODLAND, CA – Defense Attorney Jose Gonzalez suggested—at a…
Vanguard to Honor Mano Raju, SF Public Defender, for Leading the Fight against Injustice
Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased online: http://tiny.cc/vanguard_2022 In 2019, legendary Public Defender Jeff Adachi tragically passed…
Situation Explodes in LA, As Racist Comments Leaked Involving LA Council President
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Los Angeles, CA – A year ago in a behind-closed-doors conversation,…
Price Warns PACs Funded by Police Unions and Big Oil Are Launching Attacks in Alameda DA Race
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – A campaign email warned that “dirty money” has…
Bay Area Church v. County, Million $$ Court Battle over COVID Penalties Heads to CA Supreme Court
By The Vanguard Staff SAN JOSE, CA – Santa Clara County apparently won’t let a scofflaw church…
Pregnant Woman Released for Risk Assessment – Judge Comments ‘Behavior Is Consistent with Someone Using Drugs’
By Leslie Acevedo and Talia Kruger VENTURA, CA – A pregnant woman in Ventura County Superior Court…
Repeat Offender Accused of Grand Theft Auto Pleads No Contest, Judge Offers Lenient Sentence for Accused’s Cooperation
By Fatimah Patel and Michael Apfel MODESTO, CA – Judge Carrie Stephens accepted John William Merritt Sharp’s…
Evidence in DUI Case Tossed after Court Finds Blood ‘Draw’ Violated Accused’s Rights
By Citlalli Florez WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Timothy Fall tossed key evidence in…
Guest Commentary: Why Mano Raju Deserves to Be Re-elected San Francisco Public Defender
By Matt Gonzalez I have been closely associated with the San Francisco Public Defender office for over…
Looking Back: Bringing Wrongful Convictions to the Attention of State Legislators
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
San Francisco Young Democrats Slam SF District Attorney Brooke Jenkins about ‘Anti-Youth’ Policies
By Alexis Rios-Jimenez SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco Young Democrats (SFYD) released a statement here…
Accused’s Victim/Mother Urges Court to Release Son, Noting Poor Mental Health; Aunt Disagrees
By Britney Cao and Daniella Duenas WOODLAND, CA – In Yolo County Superior Court this week, a…
CA Gov. Newson Endorsed for Reelection by Human Rights Campaign PAC
By Naya Wiezel SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newson this week was endorsed for reelection this…
Gov. Newsom Friday Announces Appointments of 2 New Judges to Sacramento County Superior Court
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA — Gov. Gavin Newsom Friday announced the appointment of two…
