Guest Commentary: Jail and Prison Populations Have Decreased Since 2019 – But Continued Progress Isn’t Promised
New Vera Institute research raises the alarm about stalling progress and warns that recent gains can’t be…
Guest Commentary: Will Alameda County and the State of California Address the Problem of Unethical Conduct by Deputies Working at Santa Rita Jail?
As one of her final official acts in office, Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price charged nine…
Guest Commentary: Global Changemakers Highlight at International Innovators Awards
Sunnyvale, CA–On October 25, 2024, as the sun set over Silicon Valley, the International Innovators Awards celebrated…
Vanguard Halloween Fundraiser!
Join the Davis Vanguard for an evening of Halloween celebration—costumes optional—on October 27! Your $40 entry fee…
Vanguard Halloween Fundraiser!
Join the Davis Vanguard for en evening of Halloween celebration- costumes optional – on October 27!…
Pytel to Retire in Late October – Todd Henry to Be New Chief
Davis City Manager Mike Webb announced the retirement of Police Chief Darren Pytel, after an amazing 41…
Catch the Award-Winning Podcast: Violence Week
Special to the Vanguard Tthe 2023 Tribeca Award-winning Silver Podcast Network (Variety) announces their latest venture in…
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…
Letter: CTA Opposition to AB 2918
California Teachers Association (CTA’s) opposition letter in regards to AB2918 was sent to the California Legislature on…
Detained Individuals, Immigrant Advocates Condemn ICE Ending Free Legal Phone Calls
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced its decision to end detainee’s free…
Missouri Supreme Court Blocks Attorney General Request to Stop Innocence Hearing for Marcellus Williams
JEFFERSON CITY,MO — The Missouri Supreme Court last week denied Attorney General Andrew Bailey’s request to prevent…
President Joe Biden, Others Respond to Fatal Police Shooting of Sonya Massey After Call for Help with Intruder
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Sonya Massey, a 36-year old Black woman, was fatally shot July 6 by a…
COURT WATCH: Prosecution Challenges Bail Reduction After Defense Cites Humphrey Decision
ANAHEIM, CA – Citing “public safety concerns,” the prosecution challenged a motion here this week in…
COURT WATCH: Defense Attorney Requests Accused Be Allowed to Drive, Alleging Loss Of Income – Judge Agrees
BURLINGTON, VT – Defense attorney Jordan Handy asked Judge Michael J. Harris – who eventually agreed…
UCLA Professor Arrested at Pro-Palestinian Encampment Supports Students, Condemns UCLA and Police Reactions
By Sarah Chayet LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles Times reported Thursday that, before dawn, more…
Democrats Endorse Archer, Nolan, Sunder for DJUSD School Board
The Yolo County Democratic Party (YCDP) announced today its candidate endorsements for the upcoming November election. In…
Developing the Whole Child: The Vital Role of Art and Music Education
By Madhavi Sunder In our current technological age, it is easy to neglect the arts as an…
Defendant To Stand Trial in Fatal Davis Hit and Run Case
by Silvia Ramos Medina and Patrick Shum On July 30, 2014, in Judge Richardson’s courtroom, the preliminary…
Does Davis Really Want Economic Development?
Earlier this week, someone sent me an article from Governing entitled, “Do Cities Really Want Economic Development?”…
The Proliferation of Sysco Trucks in Farm to Fork America
by Rhonda Gruska In my first Vanguard article, I wrote that a majority of the ingredients served…