ACLU Northern California Urges No Vote in SF District Attorney Recall Election
By Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA— The ACLU of Northern California Tuesday here in a public statement…
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José Inez García Zárate Is Just Another Innocent Man Who Pled Guilty to a Crime He Did Not Commit
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – José Inez García Zárate pled guilty this week to…
REPORT: Medical Debt Crisis Affecting Black Communities More Than Most
By Mathew Seibert WASHINGTON, DC – Medical debt continues to be a devastating crisis for Black households…
Travis County District Court Blocks Texas Directive that Causes Harm to Transgender Youth
By Veronica Miller AUSTIN, TX – The Travis County District Court blocked a directive from the state…
Factchecking the Yolo DA Debate
By Robert J. Hansen At the recent public forum debate between Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reising…
Letter to AG: Request for an Investigation into the Orange County District Attorney’s Office
Dear Attorney General Bonta, The ACLU Foundation of Southern California and the undersigned organizations request that you…
Prosecutors Alliance Asks Contra Costa County BOS to Audit Sheriff’s Disciplinary Practices after Concerning Remarks
Sheriff’s Unwavering Support for Deputy Who Killed Two People Raises Serious Questions about His Commitment to Safety…
Civil Rights Corps Founder Suggests ‘International’ Crime Stories in SF Chronicle Heavily Influenced by Police Narrative
By Darling Gonzalez SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A recent tweet by founder of Civic Rights Corps, Alec…
Large Healthcare Worker Union Endorses Sajid Khan for Santa Clara District Attorney
By Neha Malhi and Helen Greenia SAN JOSE, CA — Santa Clara District Attorney Candidate Sajid Khan…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Reisig Continues to Go Against Evidence-Based Practices on Drug Policy
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – For those who want to argue that the…
Sacramento DA Candidates Clash in Another Virtual Forum
by Robert J. Hansen An online forum for Sacramento County District Attorney candidates Alana Mathews and Thien…
DA’s Office and SFPD in Negotiations Following Use-of-Force MOU Withdrawal
By Jake Romero SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Although Chesa Boudin is months away from a highly publicized…
New Sentencing Commission Report Analyzes 2020 Compassionate Release Trends
By S. Priana Aquino WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Sentencing Commission has released a new report that…
Reisig and Rodriguez Meet in First Yolo DA Forum – Part 2
by Robert J. Hansen This is part II of the Yolo County District Attorney debate. It is…
Guest Commentary: The War on Drugs Failed – Lawmakers Must Meet the Fentanyl Crisis With New Solutions
We must not return to the failed, punitive policies that do not improve public safety or save…
Looking Back: A Cop’s Cop – Profile of Jim Trainum
By Jeffrey Deskovic “Looking back” will feature reprints of articles that Jeff previously wrote while a columnist…
Man Previously Convicted for Murder Now Has the Opportunity to Be Re-Tried under New Laws
By Brinda Kalita ANAHEIM, CA- Orange County Superior Court last week reversed an order which denied Hector…
NYPD Officers Convicted for Theft and Misconduct
By Mathew Seibert and Emma Kantor MANHATTAN, NY – Two New York Police Dept. officers were convicted…
Alameda DA Blasts the Use of Rape Kit DNA by SF Crime Lab
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – The mid-February disclosure by San Francisco DA Chesa…
Family of Homeless Man Killed by Deputy Sheriff Gets $4.5 Million in Contra Costa County
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Danville, CA – On Thursday, the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors…
