Crime Rates May Not Be as Low as Claimed, Analysts Caution
Crime in the US has decreased, but the data is complex and the claim that it has reached an “all-time low” is not supported by the available data, according to independent analysts.
Community Coalition Demands Long-Term Care for Shooting Victims
Community organizations, faith leaders, and youth advocates in Stockton, California have come together to demand sustained support for those affected by the Nov. 29 mass shooting, emphasizing the need for long-term care, trauma services, and community-based support for victims, survivors, and witnesses.
Alameda County DA Files Murder Charge in Laney College Shooting, Announces Sentencing Plan
OAKLAND, Calif. – The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday it has filed a murder charge…
Court Watch: Man Gets 120-Day Jail Sentence for Domestic Violence, Acquitted of Other Charges
WOODLAND, CA– A man was sentenced last Friday here in Yolo County Superior Court to 120 days…
Annual Report Reveals Trends in Exonerations, Misconduct, and Racial Disparities
IRVINE, CA – The 2024 Annual Report conducted by The National Registry of Exoneration (NRE) provides a…
2C2S LWOP Walk For Life Walk-a-thon: A Journey of Redemption and Giving Back
October 16, 2024 – I never imagined that a small act of giving—a $10 donation to Shriners…
2024 U.S. Homicide Rates Drop Significantly
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Homicide rates across the United States have experienced a significant decline in 2024, marking one…
Guest Commentary: U.S. Presidential Candidates and Media Network Refuse To Acknowledge Gun Violence
During the second U.S. Presidential debate, I heard Kamala Harris clearly say that the issues affecting Americans…
Commentary: In America and Beyond – An International Student’s Experience with Gun Violence
By Praniti Gulyani I was 9 years old when I came across the mention of a child’s…
Gun Violence: More Violent for Some Than the Rest
Like every other Friday evening, 9th February 2024 sidled into the waiting arms of my Google Calendar…
Under Threat of Recall, Alameda County District Attorney Leads Campaign against Human Trafficking, Gun Violence
By Melinda Kukaj OAKLAND, CA – Alameda District Attorney Pamela Price, in an interview, “Ask an Expert”…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 227: Public Health and Gun Violence
This week on Everyday Injustice, we talk with Dr. Paul Elam, Chief Strategy Officer at the Michigan…
565 Mass Shootings in the US in 2023 – Calls for Immediate Gun Control
LEWISTON— According to the Gun Violence Archive, the recent mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine marks the 565th…
Student Opinion: Gun Violence Hurts Children the Most, but California Is on the Right Track
By Eleanora Glick This week, a 9-year-old girl named Serabi Medina was shot by her neighbor for…
Federal Judge Upholds Novel San Jose Gun Law Requiring Gun Owners to Carry Liability Insurance to Cover Accidental Shootings
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SAN JOSE, CA – A federal court judge late…
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,…
U.S. Murder Rate Down, Especially in Big Cities, Early 2023 Data Show
By The Vanguard Staff BROOKLYN, NY – The U.S. “may be experiencing one of the largest annual…
Two Black Tennessee Lawmakers Expelled for Involvement in Gun Violence Protests; One White Legislator Survived Vote of Expulsion
UPDATE: Rep. Justin Jones was reinstated to his seat by his county Monday, and Rep. Justin Pearson…
Violence in Israel and Palestine Kills at Least 17, Wounds Many Others
By: Cooper Dutton Jerusalem—At least 17 Israelis and Palestinians were killed in a series of attacks on…
San Mateo Officials Update Half Moon Bay Mass Shooting Incident Details
By Perla Brito HALF MOON BAY, CA – San Mateo officials confirmed late Monday the shooter in…