CA First Amendment Coalition Applauds Defeat of Bill Minimizing Public Meeting Protection Law
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – A key California legislature committee late last week—in a bipartisan…
Sex Scandal-Riddled Dublin Federal Prison that Led to Arrests of Warden, Chaplain and Guards to Be Closed, Claim Officials Monday
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief DUBLIN, CA – The sex scandal-riddled federal women’s facility…
Oakland Mayor Wants to Nix Civilian Police Commission Part in Selecting Police Chief
By The Vanguard Staff OAKLAND, CA – Oakland’s mayor—recently selecting Oakland’s new police chief in a process…
Danger at Trial: Attorneys Attacked by Accused in Chaotic Courtroom
By The Vanguard Staff MARTINEZ, CA – It’s getting dangerous out there for defense and prosecuting attorneys….
Civil Rights Group Questions San Jose Police Chief Move to Prosecutor’s Office
By The Vanguard Staff SAN JOSE, CA – After nearly three decades as a San Jose police…
Scandal Widens in Case Involving San Jose Cop Who Texted ‘I Hate Black People’
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SAN JOSE, CA – A scandal involving a former…
Alameda County Recall Election Already Complicated by Supervisor Plan to Change Recall Rules that Both Sides Oppose
By The Vanguard Staff OAKLAND, CA – The Alameda County District Attorney is facing a recall here,…
South Bay Black Community Urges Accountability for ‘Bad’ Police after Officer Who Wrote Racist Texts Quits
By The Vanguard Staff SAN JOSE, CA – The South Bay Black community—citing a San Jose Police…
Oakland, Alameda County to Pay $2.4 Million for Neighbor’s Murderous Act
By Kapish Kalita OAKLAND, CA – Alameda County has agreed to pay $1.95 million, with Oakland paying…
Judge Tosses Gang Enhancements Under CA Racial Justice Act, Rules ‘Prosecutors…Targeted Black People’
By The Vanguard Staff MARTINEZ, CA – Gang charges against four men were dismissed Friday by Contra…
Alameda County District Attorney Charges Judge Should Be Disqualified from Murder Case after He Kills Plea Deal
By The Vanguard Staff OAKLAND, CA – Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, on a YouTube video,…
Report: Judge Names Antioch Police Officers – Including Cop Union Chief – Accused of Using Racist Slurs on Social Media
By The Vanguard Staff ANTIOCH, CA – A judge in Contra Costa County late Friday released the…
