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…
COURT WATCH: Judge Decides to Modestly Trim Sentence in Attempt to Strike Balance between Law and Justice
OAKLAND, CA — A man convicted of a voluntary felony murder charge was summoned here this week…
COURT WATCH: Judge Grants ‘2nd Chance’ to Accused after Probation Violation
OAKLAND, CA — A superior court judge here in Alameda County Superior Court last week gave a…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Motion to Suppress/Dismiss Evidence Obtained during a Traffic Stop
By Ebenezer Mamo ALAMEDA, CA – An Alameda County Superior Court judge here has denied a defense…
Gun Violence: More Violent for Some Than the Rest
Like every other Friday evening, 9th February 2024 sidled into the waiting arms of my Google Calendar…
COURT WATCH: Court Delays Resentencing Decision of Accused after Considering Complications Involving Evidence
ALAMEDA, CA – Alameda County Superior Court Judge Thomas Stevens last week presided here in a hearing…
Limited Standards and Representation in Medical Research Exacerbate Healthcare Disparities
By Sheila Teker On January 7, NBC News published an article, “Many Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes May…
COURT WATCH: Judge Resentences and Releases Accused after 30 Years in Prison
ALAMEDA, CA — After serving 30 years in prison, a man convicted of aiding and abetting murder…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Appeal by Immigrant Seeking to Reduce DUI Felony to Misdemeanor to Apply for Citizenship
ALAMEDA, CA — The accused, planning to apply for naturalization, faced the issue of possible denial of…
COURT WATCH: Homeless Man Allegedly Struck, Killed by Skateboard While Sleeping; Accused Claims Victim Raped Him
By Jillian Rousseau and Ebenezer Mamo ALAMEDA, CA – A jury trial proceeded here in Alameda County…
COURT WATCH: Petition for Resentencing – Man Denied Reduced Sentence Gets Another Chance after Lack of Victim Input
OAKLAND, CA – A man who spent 18 years in prison for a conviction of eight counts…
Palestinians and Genocide Expert Sue Biden Administration in Alameda Court
OAKLAND, CA – Holocaust Scholar Dr. Barry Trachtenberg spoke Friday in the United States District Court located…
COURT WATCH: Judge Grants Compassionate Release for Accused with Terminally Ill Condition
By Kaylynn Chang and Jillian Rousseau ALAMEDA, CA – A judge here in Alameda County Superior Court…
COURT WATCH: Woman Facing Repeated Death Threats Accused of Murdering Attacker
By Helen Shamamyan OAKLAND, CA – A woman, appearing at her preliminary hearing this week in Alameda…
National Conference in Berkeley Advises Prosecutors on How to Successfully Put Police on Trial for Excessive Force Charges
By Sarah Weld BERKELEY, CA – The first-ever national conference for prosecutors – at least 65 were…
Student Opinion: Campus Controversy Highlights Tension between Activism and Inclusivity
The following piece was submitted through the Vanguard’s Berkeley Student Publication and represents the views of the…
Cafe Ohlone Set to Reopen Permanently in March 2024 after Closing in May
By Gabby Annicchario BERKELEY– Cafe Ohlone, the only Ohlone restaurant in existence, plans to reopen in March…