Court Watch: Man Charged for Probation Violation After Missing Treatment Center Appointment
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — A man is charged with violating the terms of his probation after he…
Court Watch: Judge Permits Treatment for Veteran Facing Drug Charges, Rejecting Jail Request
WOODLAND, CA – The prosecution opposed, here last week in Yolo County Superior Court, treatment for the…
Umberg Introduces Bill to Secure Funding for Prop 36 Implementation
Sacramento, CA – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) introduced Senate Bill 38, a measure aimed…
COURT WATCH: Van Nuys Judge Denies Therapist Suggestion, Questions Treatment
By Ananya Tan VAN NUYS, CA – During a progress report this week at the Los Angeles…
Guest Commentary: No on Prop 36 – Keep California’s Communities Safe and Stable
By Vera Institute of Justice Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those…
Letter: OPPOSE AB 1960 (Rivas) Sentencing Enhancements for Property Loss
Dear Governor Newsom, We the undersigned organizations, which include experts, practitioners, directly impacted people, and advocates with…
US Plans to Allow Medicaid for Drug Treatment in Prisons
By Perla Brito CAMDEN, NJ – The U.S. government said it wants states to use Medicaid funds…
NY Times Pens ‘Empire Strikes Back – Against Progressive Prosecutors’
By Citlalli Florez PHILADELPHIA, PA – There has been a recent movement by political players to oppose…
Guest Commentary: When Release Conditions End in Unjust Confinement
One Native American woman’s experience with mandated drug treatment led to a horrifying series of events. By…
Commentary: Even for Left-Leaning Publications, the Answer Is Still Carceral and That’s Disturbing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor In general, there have been a lot of bad takes by…
Commentary: Reisig Is Not Progressive Despite What He Would Have You Believe
By Robert J. Hansen Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig has been claiming to be the most…
Commentary: Takeaways from the DA Debate
by Robert J. Hansen I’ve spent the last two months covering the race for Yolo County District…
Ads Attack Rodriguez’s Opposition to Reisig’s Drug Treatment Plan
By Robert J. Hansen Woodland, CA – Cynthia Rodriquez, candidate for Yolo County District Attorney was attacked…
AB 1928 Now Passing through the Legislature Despite Concerns by Reformers
By Robert J. Hansen A bill that would allow Yolo, Santa Clara, and San Joaquin Counties to…
Activists Push Back, Urge Governor to Veto AB 1542
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – AB 1542 sits on the governor’s desk with…
Man Leaves Treatment Facility ‘Scared’ of Catching COVID – New Home Is County Jail on $40K Bail
By Edward Meiners SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Steve Green was denied release from custody here in San…
Letter: Yolo DA Candidate Urges Opposition to AB 1542
By Cynthia Rodriguez If you have seen my local media interviews or have stopped by one of…
Board of Supervisors to Hear Presentation on Controversial AB 1542
By David M. Greenwald Woodland, CA – Last week AB 1542 was approved by the Assembly Committee…
Letter: Human Rights Watch’s Opposition to AB 1542
The following is a letter from the Human Rights Watch to Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer, Chair of the…
Eye on the Courts: Where is the Prop 47 Money?
This weekend, the Yolo County DA’s Facebook page linked a story from KCRA, “Meth takes frightening toll…