REPORT: Measures for Justice, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys Take Steps Toward Data Transparency
By Perla Chavez and Sarah Chayet ALAMEDA, CA – Joining a national effort, Contra Costa County reports…
Judge Reminds Attorneys the First Amendment Applies in Family Court, Then Fires Minors Counsel
By Susan Bassi and Fred Johnson In an unusual move, Contra Costa County Superior Court Judge Ayana…
Re-Imagine LA Releases Care First Analysis of County’s 2023-23 Budget, Calls It an ‘Over-Investment in Systems of Harm’
By Roni Ayalon LOS ANGELES, CA – Re-Imagine LA Coalition released its “Care First Budget Report” this…
COURT WATCH: Amended Charge to a Lighter Offense Conditioned on Man’s Agreement to Plea Deal
By Cynthia Hoang-Duong WOODLAND, CA – A felony charge was amended to a misdemeanor after a plea…
Report: Judge Names Antioch Police Officers – Including Cop Union Chief – Accused of Using Racist Slurs on Social Media
By The Vanguard Staff ANTIOCH, CA – A judge in Contra Costa County late Friday released the…
Contra Costa DA’s Race: Stark Contrast between Incumbent and Challenger – Part 2
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Pleasanton, CA – Incumbent DA Diana Becton of Contra Costa County…
Letter: Contra Costa Sheriff David Livingston Must Be Held Accountable by the Board of Supervisors for His Remarks and He Should Resign
Dear Sheriff Livingston and Honorable Members of the Board of Supervisors: The people of Contra Costa County…
Attorney Grateful for Some Justice in Police Shooting; Contra Costa County Settles for Nearly $5 Million
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Martinez, CA – Earlier this week, the Vanguard reported on the…
2 Court Cases Thursday Result of FBI ‘Safe Street Task Force’ Operations
By Clarissa Rios and Amy Fullerton CONTRA COSTA, CA – In response to an increase in violence…
CA Supreme Court Reverses Edward Wycoff’s Double Murder Conviction
By Angie Madrid SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The California Supreme Court reversed defendant Edward Wycoff’s conviction of…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 122: The Death of Angelo Quinto – Excited Delirium or Murder?
Family Outraged by Excited Delirium Diagnosis in Police Killing in Contra Costa County, California It may have…
Sunday Commentary: Excited Delirium, That’s Some BS
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Antioch, CA – When I spoke on Friday afternoon with longtime…
Family of Another Young Black Man Killed by Police Condemns District Attorney Decision Not to Charge Officers
By Ned Meiners CONTRA COSTA – The District Attorney here in Contra Costa County announced Friday it…
