In-Depth New York Times Story on ‘How Police Violence Weighs on Black Americans’ Focuses on Psychological Strain of Police Abuse
By The Vanguard Staff NEW YORK, NY – In a special New York Times piece this week,…
Former Richmond Cop in Trouble Again by Discharging Firearm in Oregon Bar; Originally Sentenced to Misdemeanor, Charge Upped to Felony for SF Case
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Phillip Sanchez, a former Richmond Police Sgt., was sentenced…
Man Arraigned on Burglary Charges in San Francisco
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – A San Francisco man was given ACM…
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…
Girlfriend Support, and Probation, Makes a Difference
By Darling Gonzalez and Brandon Blanco WOODLAND, CA – Late this week, in Yolo County Superior Court,…
Judge Releases Man Despite Arrest Record after Case Manager Testifies
By Alex Jimenez OAKLAND, CA – Alameda County Superior Court Judge Morris Jacobson decided to release a…
Judge Keeps Suspect in Jail to ‘Detox,’ Offers Another Chance at Rehab after Failed Pretrial Release
By Sofia Leguria WOODLAND, CA – Michelle Pena is being held in jail for violating supervised own…
Mother Issued No Contact Order from Her 9-Year-Old Daughter
By Nora Dahl and Stacie Guevara MODESTO, CA – Defendants “Jane Doe” and “John Smith” appeared in…
Judge Keeps Felony Vandalism Charge for Alleged Kwik Mart Attack, but Releases Accused
By Katherine Coviello, Catherine Potente, and Veronica Miller WOODLAND, CA – During a preliminary hearing here in…
Judge Revokes Release Agreement for Teen Who Allegedly Attacked Grandparents Over a Matter of $3; Public Defender Disagrees, Set for Trial Date
By Benjamin Porter WOODLAND, CA – Nineteen-year-old defendant Diego Cortez appeared in Dept. 1 of the Yolo…
