Letter: Coalition Calls on DA Jenkins to End Collusion with Federal Agencies on Deportation
The undersigned organizations demand that you end your office’s collusion with federal prosecutors and other federal agencies…
My View: Apparently Housing Culture Can Be Changed
This week San Francisco, which had become the poster child of the housing crisis and the example…
Guest Commentary: The City of San Francisco’s Escalating War on the Homeless
What happened to the “City of Love” This is part two of a multi-part series we began…
SF Public Defenders Call on DA to Stop Colluding with ICE
San Francisco, CA – The Public Defender’s Office held a rally and press conference on Tuesday announcing…
University of California Accused by Faculty of Unfair Labor Violations Regarding Gaza War Protests on 7 Campuses
By Melinda Kukaj OAKLAND, CA – University of California faculty have accused the UC System of labor…
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…