Community Members, Mothers of Gun Violence Victims and Leaders Speak Out at Capitol
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A Capitol rally was held, by Organized Voices…
Sacramento ‘Community Care First Coalition’ Urges County to Realign Budget Considerations
By Mihajla Milovanovic SACRAMENTO, CA – Community Care First Coalition demanded this week at a news conference…
CA Governor’s Budget Revision Suggests ‘Possibility’ of Three More Prison Closures – Prison Closure Advocacy Groups Demand More
By Oliver Camarena SACRAMENTO, CA – Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) released a statement Tuesday…
Guest Commentary: Sacramento Shooting Devastates Unhoused Family
By Crystal Sanchez On Saturday April 16th 2022 a shooting took place. Inside the vehicle was an…
LA District Attorney Endorses Senate Bill 986 to Curb Catalytic Converter Thefts
By Paulina Buelna SACRAMENTO, CA – In recent years, California has witnessed an increase in catalytic converter…
After Sacramento Shooting Deaths, CA Lawmakers Wondering What Else Can Happen with California’s Already Toughest US Gun Laws
By Delilah Hammons SACRAMENTO, CA – A mass shooting in Sacramento last Sunday left 12 people wounded…
Study Shows San Francisco Crime Rates Considerably Lower Compared to Sacramento, Where Tough-On-Crime Policies Failing
By Ankita Joshi SAN FRANCISCO, CA – While opponents of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin’s progressive…
Nancy Skinner Introduces Bill to Expand Assistance to Crime Survivors, Those Falsely Accused
By Matthew Torres SACRAMENTO, CA – Legislation introduced here at the Capitol this week by State Senator…
In Response to Wild COVID Outbreak, Jail Critics Demand Half of Incarcerated in Sacramento Jails Be Released because ‘Lives Depend on It’
By Cres Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Dept. decision to…
CA State Senator Wiener’s End Wrongful Convictions Act Passes Senate Public Safety Committee
By Gabriel Eskandari, Catherine Potente, Katherine Coviello and Veronica Miller SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Senator Scott…
Sacramento NAACP Calls for Resignations and Investigation after Vice-Principal Subjected to Racial Hatred by Students
By Robert J. Hansen Sacramento CA – The Sacramento NAACP and other supporters of Dr. Elysse Versher,…
Felony Robbery Charge Dismissed, but Woman Still Has Series of Other Cases
By Samuel Van Blaricom SACRAMENTO, CA – A felony robbery charge was dropped against Shulandra Sterling-Gee after…
After Nearly 5 Years, Case Dismissed After Police Destroy Evidence, Witness Dies – Judge Lectures Prosecution, Police
By Mary Magana-Ayala SACRAMENTO, CA – Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Stephen Acquisto dismissed the case against…
Underage Victim Describes Sex Assault as ‘Witchcraft-y’ – Stepfather to Stand Trial
By Anna Kristina Moseidjord SACRAMENTO, CA — Forty-year-old “John”* was accused of sexually assaulting his 13-year-old step-daughter—the…
Judge Finds Evidence for One Count Is Based on Unreasonable Inferences Made by Prosecution
By Mary Magana-Ayala SACRAMENTO, CA–– Garry Hobbs, charged with two counts of being in possession of stolen…
Court Mystery? Man’s Bail Drops from Half Million Dollars to Just $10,000 without Explanation
By Clarissa Rios and Michele Chadwick SACRAMENTO – It remains a mystery as to why, with no…
Defense Attorney Accuses Judge of ‘Predetermined’ Judgment that Violates Defendant’s Rights
By Fiona Davis SACRAMENTO, CA – In a preliminary hearing held in Sacramento County Superior Court this…
Sacramento Man Pleads No Contest to Unlawfully Carrying Concealed Knife – But Not Following People
By Gabriel Eskandari SACRAMENTO, CA. – During a settlement conference in Sacramento County Superior Court this week,…
Judge Rules Common Kitchen Knife Constitutes ‘Dirk or Dagger,’ Sets Trial in Ex-Boyfriend Case
By Simran Chahal SACRAMENTO, CA – In a Sacramento County Superior Court preliminary hearing Wednesday, Judge Delbert…
Mother Complains Court System Fails Victim: Murder Case Delayed for More Than 2 Years
By Eric Rodriguez SACRAMENTO, CA – Tijann Divance Hardey appeared in Sacramento County Superior Court last week with—count…
