Op-Ed: Complementary Perspectives, and the Fight for the Telegraph Chess Tables
By Magellan Reyes BERKELEY, CA — The Chess Tables on Telegraph Ave, wedged on the corner of…
Fentanyl Good Samaritan Legislation Signed Into Law
By the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom signed into law SB 250, which expands California’s 911…
Report: 5 Antioch Cops Claim Injuries, Can’t Attend Court Hearing about Racist Activities of Police Force in Gang Case
By The Vanguard Staff ANTIOCH, CA – At least five of the Antioch police officers subpoenaed to…
Former Fresno Cop Files Lawsuit, Alleging ‘Relentless’ and ‘Disgusting Sexual Harassment’ from Members of Own K9 Unit – Notes Chief Ignored Claims
By The Vanguard Staff FRESNO, CA – Former Fresno Police Sgt. Stacie Szatmari, who claims in a…
Federal Judge Upholds Novel San Jose Gun Law Requiring Gun Owners to Carry Liability Insurance to Cover Accidental Shootings
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SAN JOSE, CA – A federal court judge late…
More Dublin Federal Facility Officers Plead Guilty in DOJ Investigation – 8, Including Warden and Chaplain, Now Charged with Sex Abuse of Female Prisoners
By The Vanguard Staff DUBLIN, CA –Two more federal prison correctional officers were charged and pleaded guilty…
Annual CA Attorney General Report Reveals – Among Other Statistics – Nearly 2 Californians Shot by Law Enforcement Daily, Most of Them Brown and Black
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief OAKLAND, CA – More than 600 people, or nearly…
Husband/Father of 3 Shot and Killed by Culver City Police Leads to Community Vigil against Police Violence
By Cheyenne Galloway CULVER CITY, CA – A community rallied together under the guidance of the Guillermo…
Bill Establishes Opioid Prevention and Education Programs In California Schools
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill by Senator…
California Takes Down Coordinated Multi-State Retail Theft Crime Ring Including in Yolo County
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The California Organized Retail Crime Task Force announced on Thursday…
CA Legislative Women’s Caucus Reacts to Half Moon Bay and Oakland Shootings
By Nancy Skinner and Cecilia Aguiar-Curry Still reeling from the deaths this weekend in Monterey Park, we…
New Criminal Justice Laws for 2023
By Robert J Hansen Sacramento, CA – There were several laws passed by the state legislature in…
San Francisco Police Officers to Allow Lethal Force from Police Robots
By Gibran Khalil SAN FRANCISCO, CA –The San Francisco Board of Supervisors proposed a broad…
Explore latest data and updates on COVID in California’s county jail system
This report is written by the Covid In-Custody Project which partners with the Davis Vanguard to bring reporting…
Berkeley City Council Tables Confirmation of Jennifer Louis as Chief of Police after Community Members Speak Out against Leaked Berkeley Police Department Texts Containing Racist and Anti-homeless Statements
By Patty Yao BERKELEY, CA — On Nov. 14, 2022, Nathan Mizell, Vice-Chair of the Berkeley…
Santa Rita Jail Continues to Face Allegations Regarding Mistreatment, Security, and Health Concerns
By Ceray Seaton DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA — A number of lawsuits have been filed against Alameda County’s Santa…
Potentially Dangerous Levels of Arsenic Found in California Prison Drinking Water
By Laurel Spear DELANO, CA — A study from the University of California, Berkeley and Virginia Tech…
ACLU and Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights of the SF Bay Area Sue City of San Francisco for Its Encampment Sweeps
By Patty Yao SAN FRANCISCO, CA – On Sept. 27, 2022, The American Civil Liberties Union…
President Biden Pardons Thousands Convicted of Marijuana Possession
By Laurel Spear DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA – In a video statement released on Twitter on Oct. 6,…
Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill to Limit Solitary Confinement
By Laurel Spear SACRAMENTO, CA — On Sept. 29, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly…
