City of Berkeley Refuses to Remove Homeless Encampments Despite Governor’s Order
By Savannah Martinez BERKELEY, CA – In response to an order by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to…
Sunday Commentary: They Have No Place to Go…
The LA Times in an article on Saturday confirmed what we already suspected—officials do not have a…
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…
Commentary: Is the Governor Making Another Mistake on Homelessness?
If you listen to the experts on homelessness they will tell you that what we need is…
COURT WATCH: After Coroner Rules Death of Megan Duncanson by Suicide, Accused Challenges Detainment without Bail – Judge Refuses
WOODLAND, CA – Accused Harry Henry Stanley returned to the Yolo County Superior Court Wednesday to challenge…
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…
COURT WATCH: Accused Ignores Warnings of Attorney, Judge; Receives Harsher Sentence After No Contest Plea for Misdemeanor
COMPTON, CA – In a pretrial hearing here Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the accused…
Newsom Provides $94 Million for Infill Housing Projects, Signs Executive Order to Streamline Development
Special to the Vanguard Governor Newsom announced awards totaling nearly $94 million to create infill development that…
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…
COURT WATCH: Judge Shoots Down Motion to Suppress, Doesn’t Find 4th Amendment Violation After Stop
WOODLAND, CA – A motion to suppress heard here in Yolo County Superior Court this week was…
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…
Commentary: Governor’s Approach is Not Likely to Help Our Homeless Problems
Governor Gavin Newsom following the controversial Grants Pass ruling by the US Supreme court has ordered the…
COURT WATCH: Accused Slapped with $35,000 Bail Despite Concerns about 2-Year-Old Daughter, Inability to Pay – Judge Unconvinced
WEST COVINA, CA — The accused here last week at an arraignment hearing in Los Angeles County…
COURT WATCH: Takes Bit of Explanation, But Judge Accepts Admission of Probation Violation Despite Initial Confusion – Accused Walks Free
SAN DIEGO, CA– Superior Court Judge Brad Weinreb Monday here in an evidentiary hearing in San Diego…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Unhoused Man Shorter Parole, Disagrees with Defense over Parole Violation
WOODLAND, CA – In a contested violation of parole hearing late last week in Yolo County Superior…
COURT WATCH: In Trial, Accused Charged with DUI Despite Late Field Sobriety Test, Claims Defense
WEST COVINA, CA — The accused here in a Los Angeles County Superior Court West Covina courthouse…
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…
Homeless Rights Groups Decry Governor Newsom’s Order Clearing Homeless Encampments
Sacramento, CA – On Thursday, numerous homeless rights groups criticized Governor Newsom after he issued an executive…
Guest Commentary: Advocacy Group Condemns Governor Newsom’s Executive Order on Homeless Encampments By Where Do We Go
By Where Do We Go On Wednesday, Osha Neumann, Board Member and Attorney at Where Do…
COURT WATCH: Prosecutor Asks Judge to Reprimand Accused in Preliminary Hearing
MARTINEZ, CA – Deputy District Attorney Karly Goodside this week urged Judge John C. Cope to…
