Stories about Public Defender
‘Families first’ public defender enters D7 race
Vilaska Nguyen says he offers an independent alternative and criticizes mayor's planning policies.
The politics of the race for SF judge
The Judicial Establishment has lined up behind three candidates. (Hint: None are public defenders.)
When Jerry Brown sounds like Donald Trump
Plus: Bridge funding (not a band-aid) for City College, locking up too many kids -- and the Chron just keeps getting it wrong about the new DA. That's The Agenda for Jan. 27-Feb 2
The Chron’s bizarre (but predictable) attack on Chesa Boudin
A former POA consultant is the only source for a ridiculous headline and a story that makes an ordinary political transition look like a scandal. Why?
DA Chesa Boudin sworn in with promises of dramatic reform
New DA vows end of cash bail, end of three-strikes, the start of restorative justice.
How ICE treats transgender people — a horror story
Court filing says Salinas woman has been denied medicine, appropriate clothing, and access to lawyer after being unexpectedly moved from Yuba County to Texas.
Control of SF Democratic Party up for grabs in March
DCCC Chair Campos has a slate of candidates -- and it appears that the mayor and the conservative interests do too.
Four years in prison — for driving without a license?
Oakland man arrested in SF faces long prison term -- despite a jury finding him not guilty of two felonies.
Latest ballots are trending conservative
Today's results put Brown up by 88 votes and Loftus up by 2,205. There are 70,000 votes to count, so it's way to early to draw conclusions.
Here’s who’s getting rich from tobacco money
Juul's main campaign consultants already have $2.1 million. Plus: The real-estate money in D5 and the cop money in the DA's race.