COURT WATCH: Defense Questions Integrity of Missing Interview Recording in High-Stakes Trial; DA Admits Lost Evidence
By Cindy Chen and Kayla Betulius WOODLAND, CA – During a trial this week at Yolo County…
Alameda DA Responds to Offer of Cal Guard Attorney Being Rescinded
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Alameda, CA – On Wednesday, Politico reported that Governor Newsom rescinded…
Supporters of Prop 47 Rollback Charge Foul Play by Legislature; Fail to Note Falling Crime Rates (Updated)
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Gathering in front of the Attorney General’s Office…
New Louisiana Bill Classifies Abortion Pills as Controlled Dangerous Substances
LOUISIANA — On Friday, Louisiana became the first state to classify the abortion pills, misoprostol and mifepristone,…
SF Public Defender’s Office to File Motion for a New Trial, Alleging Juror Tampering by SF Chronicle Reporter
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – The San Francisco Public Defender’s office plans…
Letter: YIMBY Leader Calls Homeless Plan “Snake Oil”
By Ned Resnikoff Sheriff Cooper and District Attorney Reisig claim to be offering your readers a plan…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Two Traditional Prosecutors Veer Hard Right on Social Media
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor For Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig, it was another swipe at…
Sunday Commentary: No, San Francisco Can’t Shut Down Open-Air Drug Markets in 90 Days or Even a Year
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Those who do not learn from history…
Jailing People for Minor Drug Offenses Hasn’t Worked, Study Claims – Now Illinois Hopes to Avoid Dead-End Drug Arrests
By Michael McCutcheon and Citlalli Florez CHICAGO, IL – Imprisoning men and women for drugs has not…
SF City Attorney Finally Dismisses Tenderloin Injunctions
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Nearly two years after former San Francisco…
Advocacy Groups Blast Surveillance Proposal as Jenkins Holds a Talk in the Tenderloin
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – This week newly appointed DA Brooke Jenkins…
U.S. Changes Classification in Brittney Griner’s Case, Determines WNBA Star ‘Wrongfully Detained’ in Russia
By Ankita Joshi WASHINGTON, DC – In February, Women’s National Basketball Association star Brittney Griner was detained…
Man in Drug House but Argues Not Target of Warrant – Judge Sets Bail, and Trial
By S. Priana Aquino ALAMEDA, CA – Darwin Lopez appeared in Alameda County Superior Court for an…
Defendants with History of Drug Use Obtain Different Outcomes – 1 to Jail, Other to Treatment
By Darling Gonzalez SANTA BARBARA, CA – In Santa Barbara County Superior Court Dept. 6 last week,…
Drug Theft-Murder Trial Thursday: Witness Remembers Being Told by Accused ‘I’d Beat Your A** If You Shared This Story’
By Brinda Kalita and Luke Kyaw WOODLAND, CA – The jury trial of Chandale Shannon, Jr., and…
Witness Testimony Continues in Drug Theft-Related Murder Trial
By Catherine Potente and Veronica Miller WOODLAND, CA – Witness testimony continued Wednesday in the jury trial…
Drugs for Sale or Personal Use? Judge Determines Jury Should Decide at Trial
By Sofia Leguria MODESTO, CA – A preliminary examination was held Friday here in Stanislaus County Superior…
Testimony Finished in Drug Trial, Jury Deliberations Begin
By Gina Kim & Michele Chadwick MODESTO, CA – Before the jury left the courtroom here this…
Judge Wants More Information Why Man Not Yet Admitted to State Hospital for Care
By Emma Kantor WOODLAND, CA – Questions regarding the competency of Joshua McClain arose in Yolo County…
SF Mayor Declares State of Emergency in the Tenderloin
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Following through after her strong words earlier…
