California Senate Bipartisan Initiative Gains Bipartisan Support from Stakeholders with Evidence-Based Solutions
By Karime Montano SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) introduced…
Diana Becton, Enrico Castillo Appointed to the Council on Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – On Wednesday, the Senate Rules Committee announced that they have…
What Does the Future of Prosecution Look Like – These Five Prosecutors Offer Different Viewpoints
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – It was a diverse panel at USF…
Contra Costa DA Declines to File Charges in Killing of Tyrell Wilson by Sheriff’s Deputies
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Martinez, CA – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office declined to…
Guest Commentary: Despite Backlash, Voters and Lawmakers Continue to Choose Criminal Justice Reform
National headlines don’t tell the full story; reform continues to win across the country. By Udi Ofer…
On a Rough Night for Progressives, Two Black Women Poised to Win the Bay: Alameda’s Pamela Price Hopeful, Becton Declares Victory
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – The headline on Tuesday night no doubt was…
Chesa Boudin Recalled, Progressive Prosecutors Go Down Nearly Across the Board
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Voters in San Francisco overwhelmingly voted to…
She Prosecuted a Deputy – the Deputies Are Funding Her Opponent, Led by a Former Law Enforcement Officer Convicted for a Horrific DUI
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Martinez, CA – Following the successful prosecution of a sheriff’s deputy…
Letter: An Apologist for Bad Cops
By Mary Taylor The Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriffs Association has given Mary Knox a total of…
Commentary: A Clear Difference in the Contra Costa DA’s Race – Challenger Admits Would NOT Have Charged Convicted Officer with Murder
Diana Becton at the Contra Costa DA Forum By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Martinez, CA –…
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…
Contra Costa DA’s Race: Stark Contrast between Incumbent and Challenger – Part 1
https://youtu.be/D_2FEUrL6hs By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Pleasanton, CA – Incumbent DA Diana Becton of Contra Costa…
Survey Released Showing New Data That State is Failing Victims of Crime
By David M. Greenwald Executive Director Sacramento, CA – Unbeknownst to the Prosecutors Alliance that sponsored Monday’s…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 150: Talking California DA Races from SF to Orange County
A month ago, in an event sponsored by the California Donor Table, Justice Reform groups came together…
Current Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton Nabs County Dem Party Unanimous Endorsement
By Matthew Torres CONCORD, CA – Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton continues to receive big support…
Prosecutors Alliance Asks Contra Costa County BOS to Audit Sheriff’s Disciplinary Practices after Concerning Remarks
Sheriff’s Unwavering Support for Deputy Who Killed Two People Raises Serious Questions about His Commitment to Safety…
Justice Reform Groups Look At Six Critical DA Races for 2022 in California
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Justice reform groups came together on Thursday in six targeted DA…
Current and Former Prosecutors File Amicus in Support of DA Gascón’s Reform
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Los Angeles, CA – District Attorney George Gascón was elected to…
Boudin Announces Charges against Nine for Union Square; Prosecutors in Bay Area Create Alliance to Combat Retail Theft
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – If there is one area that San…
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…
