Potential Far-Reaching Results for Alameda County in Recall of DA Pamela Price
OAKLAND, CA – The recall of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, according to Berkeleyside’s Janis Mara,…
New Report Finds Most California Counties List Five or Fewer ‘Girls’ in Custody
By Bryan Miller NEW YORK – The Vera Institute of Justice and Young Women’s Freedom Center this…
Three Officers Charged in Alameda for a 2021 In-Custody Death
Special to the Vanguard Oakland, CA – At a press conference on Thursday, DA Pamela Price announced…
Oakland City Council President Nikki Fortunato Bas Endorses Civil Rights Attorney Pamela Price in Alameda County District Attorney Race
By The Vanguard Staff OAKLAND, CA – Pamela Price secured the endorsement for Alameda County District Attorney…
OAKLAND MEASURE URGES ‘REIMAGINE’ of Youth Justice System; Vote Next Week
By The Vanguard Staff OAKLAND, CA – A resolution urging Alameda County to “Reimagine its Youth Justice…
Man Has Spotty Memory while Testifying in Own DUI Trial
By Brinda Kalita DUBLIN, CA – A trial for a man charged for driving under the influence…
Sounds of Distress Fill Courtroom as Judge Denies Release, Sets $20,000 Bail
By Daniella Espinoza OAKLAND, CA – An arraignment ended Tuesday with high emotions and a not guilty…
Defense Grills Police on Lack of Evidence against Accused at Prelim Hearing
By Daniella Espinoza DUBLIN, CA– In a preliminary hearing in the East County Hall of Justice of…
Civil Rights Attorney Pamela Price Picks Up Endorsements from Big Labor for Alameda District Attorney Election
By Tommy Nguyen FREMONT, CA – Late last week the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) and…
Police Officer, Forensic Pathologist Testify in Ongoing Murder Trial of Two Men in Alleged Laptop Theft
By Jake Romero OAKLAND, CA — Two witnesses testified here at the René C. Davidson Courthouse /…
After a Heated Confrontation in Court, Judge Sends Suspect to Jail – After Initially Deciding on Release
By Alex Jimenez ALAMEDA, CA – A hearing here late last week in Alameda County Superior Court…
Language Barrier – Despite an Interpreter – Badly Interferes in DUI Hearing
By Wendy Moya ALAMEDA, CA – The differences in language between the court and the defendant was…
Judge Tosses Case after Prosecution Witness Can’t Provide Necessary Information at Preliminary Hearing
By Alana Bleimann, Gina Kim & Hannah Adams ALAMEDA, CA – A judge here in Alameda County…
Man Asks for Second Chance, Record Expungement – Judge and DDA Hesitant to Grant Request
By Alia Javaid, Alex Jimenez & Wendy Moya ALAMEDA, CA – A man—convicted about four years ago…
Defense, Prosecution Argue; Judge Determines Woman Poses Risk to Public Safety and Denies Request for Release
By Alex Jimenez DUBLIN, CA – The prosecution and defense were at odds over a suspect’s involvement…
After Woman Allegedly Pulls Knife on BART Train, Judge and Prosecutor Have Doubt about Pretrial Release
By Alex Jimenez OAKLAND, CA – Despite a suspect’s clean criminal record, the prosecutor and judge here…
New Arrest Leads to Heated Discussion with Judge over Relevance in Sentencing Hearing
By Alex Jimenez ALAMEDA, CA – Inoc Meneses Castano was here Thursday in Alameda County Superior Court…
Judge Initially Hesitant to Release Woman from Custody and into Drug Treatment Program, Citing Concerns of Compliance
By Alexander Jimenez ALAMEDA, CA – Alameda County Superior Court, Dept. 13, Wednesday appeared to have found…
Balancing Act: Providing Man Substance Abuse Treatment, and Ensuring Public Safety
By Alex Jimenez ALAMEDA, CA- Factoring in an accused’s long-standing criminal history of substance abuse, the courts…
PD Hope Dashed – Judge Denies Request for Pretrial Release, Citing Public Safety Concerns over Unlawful Possession of a High Capacity Magazine
By Alex Jimenez ALAMEDA, CA – In the arraignment hearing Wednesday here in Alameda County Superior Court…
