Commentary: Reisig Lauds New Law, but Will It Actually Solve the Problem?
This week, Prop. 36 takes effect. The voters, well-primed by viral videos of crimes that would not…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Davis Council Considers Second Reading of Homeless Regulations For Encampments – Research Says It’s Not the Way to Solve This Problem
Davis, CA – It was a rare 3-2 two weeks ago. Normally a second reading of an…
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…
Sacramento Homeless Union Charges Former Ally Safe Ground ‘Turned Its Back’ on Camp Resolution Resident
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento Homeless Union ratcheted up the…
Task Force Provides Jail Recommendations to Alameda County Board of Supervisors
OAKLAND, CA – The “Care First, Jails Last” task force Monday presented a list of 58 recommendations,…
Lawsuit Claims Home Depot Fired 70-Year-Old Employee ‘Like Trash’ After Complaint About Age Discrimination
OAKLAND, CA – A 70-year-old Home Depot employee, Carleen Acevedo, was fired by Home Depot “after a…
Sacramento Homeless Union Asks Court for Relief after Longtime Homeless Advocate Terminates Lease at ‘Camp Resolution’
SACRAMENTO, CA – The battle to keep open “Camp Resolution,” a city of Sacramento-approved unhoused community members, has…
New Report Charges Conditions at FCI Dublin ‘Unconscionable,’ Citing ‘System Wide Issues at BOP’
DUBLIN, CA – In a new report made public Friday by federal district court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez…
COURT WATCH: Judge Agrees to Consider Last Minute Diversion Request Despite DA Objection on Day of Trial
WOODLAND, CA – Although a request for mental health diversion was filed late—on the day of trial…
Jails in ‘Crisis’: Dead Bodies Pile Up in Sacramento County Jails – 5th Pretrial Death in Less Than 3 Months Sparks Calls for Independent Review
SACRAMENTO, CA – As the dead bodies of those housed in Sacramento County jails pile up—five in…
News Reports Suggest CA Gov. Newsom at Odds with Both Defense and Prosecution Offices in Alameda County
OAKLAND, CA — Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Friday released an official statement in response to Gov….
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…
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…
COURT WATCH: Judge Strikes Some Convictions, But Balks at Kicking 5 Year Conviction for Accused Because of ‘Rules’ Violations in Custody
OAKLAND, CA — Judge Thomas Stevens this week refused to strike the five year conviction for a…
UC Berkeley Law School Dean Calls Sac DA’s Latest Homeless Suit against City of Sacramento ‘Meritless’ and ‘Misguided’
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento District Attorney Thien Ho has again shown he’s no…
Alameda DA Pamela Price Recall Vote Part of National Progressive Prosecution Controversy
By Kaylynn Chang ALAMEDA, CA – A recent Politico article revealed not only is Alameda County District…
COURT WATCH: Accused Seeks Resentencing Lower than Original Agreement – Eventually Accepts Deal
OAKLAND, CA — A man already convicted petitioned the Alameda County Superior Court this week for a…
