Student Opinion: Innocence and Anxiety in Yoshitomo Nara’s Art
LOS ANGELES — In 1995, the first Yoshitomo Nara exhibit was held in Los Angeles, California, at…
Experts Believe Carlos Dominguez to Have Been ‘Legally Insane’ at Time of Crimes
WOODLAND, CA – During a review hearing Thursday afternoon in Yolo County Superior Court, two mental health…
Analysis: Jail, Prison Understaffing Crisis Result of Mass Incarceration.
EASTHAMPTON, MA – Recent analysis conducted by the Prison Policy Initiative reveals that mass incarceration, not recruitment…
Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office Creates First DA Women’s Advisory
LOS ANGELES, CA – District Attorney George Gascón of Los Angeles County announced earlier this week the…
Refusal to Provide Prescribed Medication to Schizophrenic Inmate Leads to Attempted Suicide, Lawsuit against Alameda County, Wellpath
By Gabriela Rose DUBLIN, CA – Wellpath LLC., a national jail medical provider, and Alameda County are…
Prop. 1 Passes – Opponents Blame Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Efforts at ‘Endless Manipulations’
By Connie Martinez and Vy Tran SACRAMENTO, CA — Prop. 1 has been certified by the California…
Commentary: Survey Finds Anti-LGBTQ+ and Anti-Trans Policies and Rhetoric Harmful to Vulnerable Communities
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor A new report from Data for Progress —which surveyed nearly 900 LGBTQ+…
Study: Jail Deaths in California on Rise
LOS ANGELES, CA – Despite fewer individuals being arrested, the number of people dying in jail keeps…
Civil Rights Firm Files Claim after Autistic Teen Shot Dead by San Bernardino Deputies
By The Vanguard Staff APPLE VALLEY, CA – An “unreasonable” response by law enforcement here led to…
Associated Press Calls Prop 1’s Victory – Opposition Calls It “An Embarrassing Squeaker”
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The Associated Press on Wednesday declared that Prop 1 had…
Public Defense Group Charges System-Wide Deficiencies in Texas County Criminal Defense Representation
By Perla Chavez CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Wren Collective—composed of criminal justice researchers specializing in public…
Prop. 1 Opponents Revive Campaign, Join Battle over DQ’d Ballots
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Opponents of Prop. 1, looking at a razor-thin margin of…
Prop 1 Opposition Concedes Measure Likely to Pass
Opponents Foresee Years of Battles at the Local Level Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The…
Update: Prop 1 Passing by 41,568 with Friday’s Count
With an estimated 65.7 of the votes counted, “Yes” is leading by 41,568. Previous Story: Prop 1…
A Week Out from Election, Prop 1 Opponents Are Hopeful
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Citing the state’s $73 billion deficit, opponents believe this will…
COURT WATCH: Judge Dismisses Charge after Prosecution Lacks Evidence of Intent against Mental Health-Challenged Accused
By Xinhui Lin LOS ANGELES, CA – At a preliminary hearing here in Los Angeles County Superior…
Guest Commentary: Don’t Be Fooled by Proposition 1’s False Promises
By Eve Garrow J. didn’t complain much when she was living in her car, despite her multiple…
Guest Commentary: Changing the Mental Health Emergency Response System
We’re suing to ensure people in crisis receive the care they need and deserve, rather than face…
Attorney, Family Claims Manipulated Video Footage Reveals ‘Unjustified’ Shooting Death by Fresno Police; Victim’s Family Demands Release of Unedited Footage
By Jonathan Nunez and Madison Whittemore FRESNO, CA – Controversial body camera footage—the family said it was…
COURT WATCH: Psychologist Evaluates Man for Release, Citing Extensive Psychological Risk Assessments
By Helen Shamamyan and Steph Lopez OAKLAND, CA – A trial proceeded Friday here in Alameda County…
