Bay Area Faith Leaders Rally Behind Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price Amid Recall Efforts
By Jenna Tooley OAKLAND, CA – A diverse coalition of faith leaders from across the Bay Area…
California Appeals Court: Traffic Stop Could Be Racial Bias, Sends Case Back to Lower Court
By Sofia Hosseinzadeh and Audrey Sawyer SANTA ANA, CA – A traffic stop in San Diego has…
Embattled Progressive Alameda District Attorney Reports Surge of Contributions, Support
By The Vanguard Staff OAKLAND, CA – Embattled progressive Alameda County DA Pamela Price this week reported…
Atlanta Cop Fired – Black Church Deacon Dies after Shocked by Stun Gun in Traffic Dispute
By The Vanguard Staff ATLANTA, CA — While the community here waits for the release this week…
California Governor Angers Progressives, Immigrant Rights Supporters by Veto of Measure to Stop ICE Transfers – Newsom Called ‘Cruel, Callous, and Cowardly’
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – Immigrant rights supporters were quick to very strongly criticize the…
Homeless Battle: City of Sacramento Responds to ‘Spurious’ Threats by District Attorney – States City ‘Well-Represented’ if DA Sues
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho—already…
Amicus Brief with 84 Attorneys, Government Officials Urges Georgia Court to Strike Down Constitutionality of Prosecutor Commission Spawned by Trump Indictment
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong ATLANTA, GA – Opposition against a measure to allow a commission to remove local…
City of Pomona Sued after Citing, Fining Non-Profit for Wall Art Critical of Abusive Police
By Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – The city of Pomona is being sued after it cited…
Civil Rights Attorneys Ask U.S. DOJ to Open Federal Investigation of Antioch Police for Racist, Homophobic, Antisemitic Activities
By The Vanguard ANTIOCH, CA – Civil rights attorneys John Burris and Ben Nisenbaum have asked the…
COURT WATCH: Homeless Man Held in Jail; Judge Agrees with Defense that Evidence ‘Weak’
By Citlalli Florez WOODLAND, CA – A homeless man is being held in jail here after an…
Los Angeles Courts Announce Major Bail Reform, Calling Pretrial Rules ‘Safe and Fair’ for ‘Most Non-Violent, Non-Serious Felonies, Misdemeanors’ – Takes Effect Oct. 1
By The Vanguard Staff LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles County Superior Court Wednesday OK’d a…
Portland Officer Assault Case Dismissed After Apologizing for ‘Unnecessarily Hitting You in Head’ Video
By Citlalli Florez PORTLAND, OR – A Portland police officer’s apology video for “unnecessarily hitting you in…
Alameda District Attorney Joins Interest Groups’ Call at CA Capitol for Gun Reforms
By Chris Lee SACRAMENTO, CA – Amid the rise of issues surrounding mental health and gun violence,…
Husband/Father of 3 Shot and Killed by Culver City Police Leads to Community Vigil against Police Violence
By Cheyenne Galloway CULVER CITY, CA – A community rallied together under the guidance of the Guillermo…
Lawsuit Claims Not Allowing Those Convicted of Felonies to Vote Violates Virginia’s Readmission Act, Leading to Excessive Disenfranchisement
By Citlalli Florez and Ximena Cesa RICHMOND, VA – Filing a “first-of-its-kind lawsuit” this week, “Today Protect…
‘Balloon Blockade’ Aimed at SF Mayor’s Balcony to Protest Cuts to Affordable Housing, Food Aid, Child Care
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A multiracial coalition of tenants, parents, youth, child care…
Family of Oakland Baker Jen Angel Advocates for Restorative Justice Following Her Death
By Gibran Khalil OAKLAND, CA – On February 9th, beloved baker Jen Angel, owner of Angel Cakes…