COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Accused Request to Reconsider BART Ban, Although Accused Needs Reliable Transportation for Job
By Savannah Martinez OAKLAND, CA – Judge Kimberly Colwell denied the accused’s request to only be banned…
Coalition on Homelessness Condemns SF’s Destruction of Homeless People’s Property
San Francisco, CA — This week, the Coalition on Homelessness, alongside community members and advocates, gathered to…
San Francisco Jail Population Increases – MacArthur Foundation Withholds $625k Grant from SF DA’s Office
By Ella Rose Lipton SAN FRANCISCO, CA – According to Mission Local, the San Francisco District Attorney’s…
SF Public Defenders Vow to Aid Gaza Ceasefire Protestors Pursued by SF District Attorney
Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Public Defender’s Office vowed this week to…
San Francisco Community Denounces Recent CA Gov Authorization of Homeless Camp Sweeps
SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Recent initiatives to clear homeless encampments across California encouraged by California Gov. Gavin Newsom…
‘Pretext’ Stop Policy Goes into Effect, Restricting SF Police Use of Racially-Biased Traffic Stops
By Andrea Bernal SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Public Defender’s Office this week detailed how…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Davis Has a Narrow Path to Addressing Housing and It’s Closing Fast
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – On Tuesday, the Davis City Council will take…
Commentary: All Eyes on SF As City Becomes First to Miss State Housing Goals
San Francisco, CA – On Friday HCD (Housing and Community Development) determined that San Francisco failed to…
Bay Area Gaza Anti-War Protests Friday: 80 Arrested at UC Santa Cruz, Prof Suspended at San Jose State
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SANTA CRUZ, CA – Riot-clad police at UC Santa…
SF Youth Rally Demands City Protect Violence Prevention Programs, Predominantly Black and Brown Schools
By Yana Singhal SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Young people from across San Francisco converged at City Hall…
Despite California’s Prop. 47 Accomplishments Over Decade, Law Finds Itself in Crosshairs of State Leaders
By Olivia Biliunas and Bergen Greenley SACRAMENTO, CA – Proposition 47, a 2014 CA ballot measure that…
Senator Wiener Wants to Revitalize Downtown San Francisco
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento CA – Senator Wiener last week announced he has introduced SB 1227,…
San Francisco Moves to Stay Homeless Suit in Wake of Grants Pass Case
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – Plaintiffs in Coalition on Homelessness v. City of San…
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”…
Ninth Circuit Affirms Preliminary Injunction against San Francisco for Cruel and Unusual Treatment of Thousands of Unhoused Residents
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – On Thursday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Why a Punitive Approach to Drug Overdoses Likely Won’t Reduce Deaths
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor The Enterprise published an op-ed on Friday entitled, “Stop enabling substance…
Community: Another Reminder That San Francisco Is Not the Model for What Davis Should Do
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Senator Scott Wiener yesterday responded to a…
Monday Morning Thoughts: A Development in SF to Watch – A Warning for Davis on Housing As Well
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Last week it was reported that two San Francisco Supervisors—Board President…
Jury Acquits Unhoused San Francisco Man Who Defended Himself Against Death Threats and Bear Spray Attack
San Francisco, CA – A San Francisco jury found Garret Doty, 25, not guilty of all three…
Sunday Commentary: Instead of Looking at SF, Davis Should Look toward Sacramento for Housing Policies
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Part of my reason for writing yesterday’s column…
