Commentary: Freedom of Speech Is Shifting, We Are Caught Right in the Middle of That Shift
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor As I have been noting in comments over the last few…
Sacramento Sheriff Deputy Abuses, Arrests Man for Being Drunk ‘In Public’ in Homeowner’s Own Garage – Receives Slap on Wrist after Recommended Firing
The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – Records reveal the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office only gave a…
California’s Plan to End Collection of ‘Uncollectible’ Child Support Debt for Low Income Parents Praised
By Yana Singhal SACRAMENTO, CA – Truth and Justice in Child Support this past week praised a…
Former Sacramento Sheriff’s Deputy Takes Deal in Felony Illegal Firearms Case – More Questions Remain
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – There are more questions about a now former Sacramento County…
Sacramento City Pays $3 Million to Woman Blinded by Indiscriminate Firing of Rubber Bullet – Officer Doesn’t Pay, but Taxpayers Do
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – A woman blinded by a Sacramento police officer rubber bullet…
Budget Group Demands ‘Accountability’ from California Prison Agency
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Dept. of Corrections should “comprehensively explore opportunities for…
Community Groups Claim Victory in Battle to Stop Nearly $1 Billion Sacramento Main Jail Expansion after County Announces ‘Pause’
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento community groups – which last…
Sacramento District Attorney Amends Complaint against City, Claims Homeless Allowed to Pollute Rivers – Mayor Calls New DA Attacks ‘Media Stunt’
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho…
303 Creative LLC v. Elenis
COLORADO – On June 30, 2023, the Supreme Court case 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis sparked public…
Man Collects $45K after Suing Sacramento County; Lawsuit Claims Deputies Kicked Him When He Didn’t Show ID
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – A man who refused to show Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputies…
Community Groups Cite ‘Faulty’ Architectural Reports as Reason to Cancel Nearly $1 Billion Sacramento County Jail Expansion
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – The anticipated, recently approved nearly $1…
City’s Turn: ‘Tit for Tat’ Battle with County DA Over Unhoused Continues – Homeless Union Calls DA Machinations ‘Lies,’ Politically Driven
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau SACRAMENTO, CA – The city of Sacramento attorney Monday—in the…
Guest Commentary: The Importance of Developing Affordable Housing for Working Families – Preventing Houselessness
by Joy Silver Throughout Northern California, we’re seeing the effect of the increased cost of living, as…
Report Finds Sacramento Law Enforcement Agencies Breaking State Law by Not Releasing Records about Severely Injuring, Shooting Residents
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento lawmakers are strongly criticizing the City of Sacramento Police…
Open Letter to Mike Thompson, As Growing Yolo Numbers Demand Advocacy for an Immediate Cease-fire
by Nora Oldwin & Dean Johansson On Tuesday, dozens of us gathered to demand that our Representative,…
Homeless Union Calls Sacramento District Attorney ‘Fraud, Unprincipled, Dishonest’ after DA Charges City Should Close Camp Resolution Site for Unhoused
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – Court battles notwithstanding, the war of…
Letter: Constituents Confused by Mike Thompson’s Position on Human Rights in Gaza
by Yolo for Palestinian Justice Napa, CA – Constituents from Davis and West Sacramento met with Rep….
County of Sacramento Pays $365K in Tax Dollars to Settle Suit from Deputy Shooting Black Man Armed Only with Lighter
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – The county of Sacramento has paid $365,000 to settle a…
CA Appellate Court Upholds 4th Amendment Protections against Coercing Consent to Search
By Holly Werris SACRAMENTO, CA – The Third Appellate District Court of California here last week granted…
California Office of Youth and Community Restoration to Partner with Sacramento Nonprofit to Support Youths ‘Involved’ in Justice System
By Riley Lehren-Chavez SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Office of Youth and Community Restoration (OYCR) will be…