Commentary: Why DA Brooke Jenkins’ Approach Misses the Bigger Picture
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins’ recent announcement of charges against a man accused of 21 retail…
San Francisco Public Defenders Win Landmark Racial Justice Act Case
Judge Finds Implicit Bias in Police Testimony, Grants Relief to Black Defendant SAN FRANCISCO – In a…
Sunday Commentary: SF DA Brooke Jenkins’ Approach to Drug Policy – A Return to Failed Strategies
San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has made it clear that her approach to the city’s drug…
San Francisco Board of Supervisors Weakens Independent Police Oversight, Sparking Outrage from Civil Rights Advocates
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – In a move that civil rights advocates warn will erode public trust in…
Taxpayers Against Genocide Expands Legal Battle to International Stage
Advocacy Group Takes U.S. Officials to Task Over Complicity in War Crimes San Francisco, CA – Taxpayers…
SF Board of Supervisors Unanimously Pass Resolution Reaffirming San Francisco’s Sanctuary Ordinance
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco Supervisor Fielder’s resolution— “Reaffirming San Francisco’s Commitment to the Sanctuary City Ordinance”…
A Victory for the Unhoused in SF as Supervisors Overturn SFMTA’s RV Ban
San Francisco, CA – End Poverty Tows Coalition late on Tuesday celebrated a significant victory for democracy…
San Francisco Takes Step Toward Addressing Growing Homeless Family Crisis
San Francisco, CA – The number of unhoused families in San Francisco has doubled since 2022, according…
Guest Commentary: Sweeps Kill
Honoring the Memory of Those Who Were Victims of San Francisco’s War on the Homeless When police…
SF Public Defenders Call on DA to Stop Colluding with ICE
San Francisco, CA – The Public Defender’s Office held a rally and press conference on Tuesday announcing…
SF’s Self-Inflicted Eviction Crisis – Groups Charge Mayor Has Failed to Release Funds to Prevent Homelessness and Stabilize Communities
San Francisco, CA – Just a month into the new fiscal year, housing advocates and families have…
Coalition on Homelessness Condemns SF’s Destruction of Homeless People’s Property
San Francisco, CA — This week, the Coalition on Homelessness, alongside community members and advocates, gathered to…
SF DA Candidate Files Bar Complaint Against DA Jenkins, StopCrimeSF For Official Misconduct
San Francisco, CA – San Francisco DA Candidate Ryan Kjojasteh filed a bar complaint this week against…
SF Court Dismisses 69 Misdemeanor Cases Due to Harmful, Avoidable, Years-Long Trial Backlog
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – On Thursday, the San Francisco Superior Court dismissed 69…
Charges Dismissed against SF Black Crime Victim Wrongfully Charged and Jailed after MUNI Altercation
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — “My client is not only innocent, he is the victim,” declared Deputy Public…
Beloved Village Calls for Real Solutions to Homelessness, Not Abandoning ‘Hope’
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Alex Volpe, executive director of homeless advocate Beloved Village, strongly criticized San Francisco…
Former SF SAFE Executive Director Charged with Dozens of Felonies Stemming from Misuse of Public Funds
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The San Francisco District Attorney’s Office announced this week the arrest of Kyra…
Former Appeals Presiding Justice: San Francisco’s Growing Jail Crisis – DA Brooke Jenkins’ Policies Impacting Drug Diversion Programs
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The city’s jails are increasingly overcrowded and dangerous, a situation exacerbated by District…
San Francisco Community Denounces Recent CA Gov Authorization of Homeless Camp Sweeps
SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Recent initiatives to clear homeless encampments across California encouraged by California Gov. Gavin Newsom…
Increased Funding for Public Defenders Would Make U.S. Safer, Op-Ed Argues
SAN FRANCISCO, CA- Increasing the funding for public defenders offices across the country would provide needed resources…