David Greenwald

Prosecutors Alliance Action released a report asserting that escalating efforts to undermine prosecutorial independence constitute a growing threat to democratic governance, the separation of powers, and the rule of law, advocating for systemic reforms to fortify this essential democratic safeguard.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the creation of a new Affordability Response Team within the California Department of Justice, an initiative designed to investigate and address unlawful business practices contributing to the state's escalating affordability crisis.

Massachusetts criminal defense attorney Ernie Stone, featured on the 'Everyday Injustice' podcast, asserted that trauma-informed criminal defense is integral to effective legal representation. Stone emphasized that attorneys must comprehend how trauma shapes client communication, memory, decision-making, and trust. He further advocated for the integration of supportive services, arguing such measures are crucial for addressing the underlying causes of criminal behavior and represent a more humane and fiscally responsible approach than reliance on incarceration.

The Riverside City Council's rejection of a $20.1 million state grant, designated for the conversion of a Quality Inn motel into 114 studio apartments for individuals experiencing homelessness, has prompted scrutiny concerning California's affordable housing system and the efficacy of local government strategies in addressing the housing crisis.

The latest election returns indicate Measure V, a proposal for the Village Farms development in Davis, faces a challenging path to passage, currently trailing by 438 votes. With 8,391 votes in favor and 8,829 opposed, the measure requires a significantly stronger performance among the remaining uncounted ballots to overcome its current deficit and achieve the simple majority necessary for approval.

San Francisco Public Defender Manohar Raju urged Mayor Daniel Lurie to reject a proposal by the city's Adult Probation Department to assume control of pretrial release services, arguing the initiative would undermine the long-standing San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project, escalate operational costs, and compromise trust with individuals awaiting trial due to the department's law enforcement affiliation.

A new report released by Dēmos and People's Action Institute attributes the nation's affordability crisis not to economic cycles, but to decades of policy decisions that have concentrated wealth and power among corporate interests and the ultra-wealthy, while simultaneously eroding public investment and democratic accountability.

The Davis City Council is scheduled to consider an ordinance next week that would expand metered parking to three additional downtown facilities and elevate hourly rates to $3, as part of the city's protracted implementation of its Downtown Parking Management Plan.

A recent investigation has prompted renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration's maritime strike campaign targeting suspected drug-trafficking vessels. The report suggests that some individuals killed during these operations may not have been drug traffickers, thereby intensifying concerns regarding the government's application of lethal force without traditional due process and its assumption of roles typically reserved for investigator, prosecutor, judge, and executioner.

Sporting Kansas City hosted the Vancouver Whitecaps on a brutally hot Saturday night. Rafa Wicky opted for three changes from last week’s 2-1 loss to Atlanta United. Or Blorian and Justin Reynolds returned to the back line and Jacob Bartlett replaced Zohran Bassong in midfield. Sporting set up in a 4-4-2 formation with Stefan Cleveland […]