SPJ Stands with AP Reporters against Attempts to Suppress Independent Journalism
INDIANAPOLIS – The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) expressed its firm support for the Associated Press (AP)…
Preliminary Injunction Issued for Vallejo Homeless Woman
Vallejo, CA – In a significant legal victory for the rights of unhoused individuals, the U.S. District…
Commentary: A Looming Crisis – Confronting the Reality of Lethal Heat Waves
The specter of climate change is no longer a distant threat; it is a present and growing…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The CLT Model Presents another Possible Affordable Housing Model
Time recently ran an article on Community Land Trusts and argues that they can help combat the…
Letter: Build. More. Housing.
Regarding the Jan. 8 Business article, “Landlords are accused of colluding to raise rents. See where”: Blaming…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Jail Release Despite Defense Claim of Lack of Evidence
LOS ANGELES, CA- A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge rejected a request by the accused to…
Commentary: Reisig Lauds New Law, but Will It Actually Solve the Problem?
This week, Prop. 36 takes effect. The voters, well-primed by viral videos of crimes that would not…
Guest Commentary: Californians Must Prioritize Healthier Communities over Incarceration
On November 5, Californians voted to continue slavery for incarcerated persons (No on Proposition 6) and mass…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Davis Council Considers Second Reading of Homeless Regulations For Encampments – Research Says It’s Not the Way to Solve This Problem
Davis, CA – It was a rare 3-2 two weeks ago. Normally a second reading of an…
COURT WATCH: Felony Charge Upheld for Man Accused of Threatening Officer
MODESTO, CA – A man accused of preventing an officer from performing his duty by threat of…
ACLU on Trump’s Plan to Use Military to Mass Deport Immigrants
Washington, DC – President-elect Donald J. Trump confirmed today that he intends to declare a national emergency…
COURT WATCH: Judge Does Best to Release All in Multi-Accused Case
WOODLAND, CA – Multi-accused cases can be confusing, but at a pre-trial setting conference for three accused…
COURT WATCH: Man Arrested Despite Incomplete Testing Because of Age, Medical Issues
LOS ANGELES, CA – Deputy Public Defender Marcus Williams and his client, who was arrested on DUI/driving…
COURT WATCH: Man Almost Misses Flight Home to NY after Paperwork Snafu
WOODLAND, CA – A man charged here in Yolo County Superior Court Monday with two misdemeanors complained…
SACOG Report Shows Emerging Trends in Transportation, Housing, and the Economy in the Sacramento Region
Sacramento, CA – This week SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments) announced the release of the 2024…
LA City Controller Determines that City of Los Angeles Underspent on Homelessness by Over Half a Billion Dollars in FY2024
Los Angeles – The city of Los Angeles spent only $599 million and encumbered $195 million of…
COURT WATCH: Judge Dismisses Case, Notes Transport Incidents Lead to Speedy Trial Problems
VAN NUYS, CA – At a pretrial hearing in the Los Angeles County Superior Court Van Nuys…
COURT WATCH: $10K Bail Not Enough? Judge Hikes Bail to $35K
LOS ANGELES, CA – At a preliminary hearing Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the Deputy…
COURT WATCH: Judge Dismisses Jury Trial after Defense Cites Prosecution’s Failures
WOODLAND, CA – Earlier this week, Deputy Public Defender Martha Sequeira, with conflict counsel David Nelson and…
National Housing Law Project Says It’s Ready to Fight for Tenants and ‘Save Our Homes’ in Wake of Elections
Washington, DC – In response to the national election results, the National Housing Law Project Executive Director…
