The ‘War on Retail Crime’ – Newest Rhetoric to Criminalize Poor Minority
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — California is currently the most successful state in selling the “War on Retail…
Governor Newsom Cuts Ties with Walgreens, the Nation’s Second Largest Pharmacy
By Katya Tankimovich LOS ANGELES — In an effort to curb the Republican party’s restrictive abortion plan…
Commentary: Video Release Does Not Quell Calls for Justice in Killing of Banko Brown
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Nearly a year ago, San Francisco voters,…
Walgreens San Francisco’s Bad Few Weeks – Security Guard Kills Trans Organizer, Now City Announces $230 Million Opioid Settlement
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Walgreens is having a bad few weeks – the…
SF District Attorney Defends Non-Charging of Banko Brown Killer; Supervisors, State Senator Criticize DA, Demand Transparency
By Marisol Franco SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins has released an update…
My View: Walgreens Acknowledges They Overplayed Their Hand on Retail Theft in SF
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Last June the voters of San Francisco…
SF DA Announces Shoplifting Convictions Related to Walgreens Thefts
By Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Walgreens received some measure of justice here Monday when San…
Two Accused of Organized Retail Theft Arraigned in Yolo on Monday
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Taveon Thompson and Dorian Adams were arraigned Monday…
Statistics v. Claimed Store Experience: Two Sides of Viewing Shoplifting Cases in San Francisco
By S. Priana Aquino SAN FRANCISCO, CA – “Is there an epidemic of shoplifting by ‘organized gangs’’…
After Looking at Data, Officials Skeptical over Real Reasons for Walgreens SF Store Closings
By S. Priana Aquino SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Walgreens—claiming a continued string of retail theft is the…
EXPERT: Why Viral San Francisco Shoplifting Video Shouldn’t Send Residents into a Craze
By Paige Laver SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A viral video showing a bicylist in a San Francisco…
Analysis Raises Important Questions about Corporate Wage Theft v. Shoplifting
By Elina Lingappa SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Earlier this week, Adam Johnson authored a timely opinion piece…
Monday Morning Thoughts: How Is This the Fault of the DA?
By David M. Greenwald San Francisco, CA -A Chronicle editorial points out that “visceral anecdotes drive crime…
DA Boudin Announces 15 Charges Against Alleged Serial Burglar and Partnerships With Anti-Retail Crime Organizations
By Linh Nguyen SAN FRANCISCO, CA – San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin last week announced the…
Guest Commentary: The Dishonest Blame Game of Retail Store Closures and Crime
Reporters who parrot corporate claims of out-of-control theft play into a narrative that benefits big business and…
San Francisco DA’s Office Addresses Rampant Shoplifting at Walgreens
By Mia Machado SAN FRANCISCO — As the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office addresses rampant shoplifting at…
