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…
Sunday Commentary: Housing Experts Agree – Don’t Blame Migrants for the Housing Crisis
“When housing is scarce, when prices are high and homes are unaffordable for average Americans, who do…
We Prosper Together Shares Strategies to Increase Economic Growth in the Capital Region
Sacramento, CA – We Prosper Together unveiled its Regional Plan: Strategies for a Thriving and Inclusive Economy,…
Letter: Groups Oppose HR 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
We write to express our deep concerns with H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on…
Guest Commentary: Crisis of In-Custody Deaths at Sacramento County Jail
Inadequate Observation and Monitoring Are Killing Our Community Members By Malik and Gale Washington This is a…
Letter: Press Rights Coalition Calls on California Officials to Respect First Amendment Rights and Ensure Transparency at Homeless Encampment Sweeps
The First Amendment Coalition, Los Angeles Press Club, and National Press Photographers Association, joined by a coalition…
Yes on Measure Q
Measure Q is a 1% sales tax that has been sponsored by the Davis City Council for…
In 5-4 Decision, Supreme Court Denies Biden Administration Request on Title IX and Transgender Rights
Special to the Vanguard Washington, DC – By a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court of the United…
