Court Watch: San Francisco Judge Denies Release of Man with Urgent Medical Needs
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Public Defender Bruce Calderon asked the court in a hearing…
Why Is It So Expensive to Build Affordable homes in California? It Takes Too Long
California’s high cost of housing is due to a spiraling cost of construction, with soft costs such as architectural and engineering fees, and development fees to local governments, contributing significantly to the difference in costs between California and Texas.
Court Watch: Honduran Woman Testifies in San Francisco Trial About Being Forced to Sell Fentanyl
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A 22-year-old mother on trial here in San Francisco County Superior Court for…
Monday Morning Thoughts: California’s Housing Crisis – Small Cities Like Davis Face Crucial Decisions
Davis is one of the most housing-constrained and exclusionary cities in California. California is in the midst…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 279: Francisco Ugarte on Immigration, Resistance, and the Fight for Due Process
On a recent episode of Everyday Injustice, host David Greenwald sat down with Francisco Ugarte, immigration attorney…
San Francisco Unveils Ambitious Rezoning Plan in Landmark Shift toward Housing Affordability
SAN FRANCISCO – After decades of restrictive zoning and rising housing costs, San Francisco is poised to…
San Francisco Opens First Shelter Designed for Older Adults Experiencing Homelessness
Jerrold Commons Phase One Delivers 68 New Beds in Bayview as Part of Mayor Lurie’s “Breaking the…
DA Jenkins Criticizes Judge for Pretrial Release in Drug Case, Raising More Concerns about Judicial Independence
Once again, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is loudly complaining about a judge’s ruling—this time after…
Sunday Commentary: The Crime Wave Is a Myth – But the Narrative Is Powerful
Every election cycle, Americans are inundated with warnings about surging crime rates, lawless cities, and threats to…
Hate Crime Case Against San Francisco Man Dismissed after Jury Leans Heavily toward Acquittal
SAN FRANCISCO — Prosecutors have dismissed felony assault and battery charges against Irvin Alberto Lara-Rivera, a San…
San Francisco Public Defenders Win Landmark Racial Justice Act Case
Judge Finds Implicit Bias in Police Testimony, Grants Relief to Black Defendant SAN FRANCISCO – In a…
Q&A Interview with Chesa Boudin: Reflections on Justice, Reform, and the Future of Criminal Law
Former San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin joined the Vanguard’s Everyday Injustice podcast this week to talk about…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 275: Chesa Boudin Reflects on Future of Criminal Justice Reform
On this week’s Everyday Injustice interview, Chesa Boudin, former San Francisco District Attorney and now Executive Director…
‘People Not Crimes’ Insists Civil Rights Attorney at Future of Law and Politics Confab
SAN JOSE, CA – Civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson spoke in San Jose this past week to…
Santa Clara County, San Francisco Lead Sanctuary City Lawsuit against Trump Administration
SANTA CLARA, CA – Santa Clara County and San Francisco last week led a coalition of local…
A Brief Open Letter to the San Francisco Board Of Supervisors
Good morning respected members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, By now, all of you are…
Guest Commentary: Shamann Walton Confronts Sophisticated Gentrification Strategies in the City of San Francisco
Shamann Walton is a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He represents District #10, which…
Sacramento Police Claim Won’t Comply with Trump’s Immigration Policies
SACRAMENTO, CA – The Sacramento Police Department this past week joined other California cities—like Stockton, San Francisco…
SF Board of Supervisors Unanimously Pass Resolution Reaffirming San Francisco’s Sanctuary Ordinance
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco Supervisor Fielder’s resolution— “Reaffirming San Francisco’s Commitment to the Sanctuary City Ordinance”…
SF Judge Sentences Wyatt to 14 Years for 2021 Tenderloin Shooting Despite Victim’s Family and Others Calling for Release
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – During a sentencing hearing Tuesday in San Francisco County Superior Court for Jhacorey…