Senator Padilla Introduces Legislation to Develop Living Wage Formula Tied to Housing Costs and Basic Expenses
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – This week, Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) introduced SB 352,…
California Takes Down Coordinated Multi-State Retail Theft Crime Ring Including in Yolo County
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The California Organized Retail Crime Task Force announced on Thursday…
Commentary: The Battle Over Housing Compliance is About to Heat Up Even More
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Many communities and anti-growth activists seem to be counting on inaction…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Another Abuse of CEQA, Students As Noise
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Last week, the LA Times came out with yet another editorial…
Legislation to Enable Construction of Multi-Family Housing Introduced
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA -Legislation that would remove barriers to housing construction was introduced last…
Governor Newsom Announces Certification of San Francisco’s Plan for 82,000 Homes in the Next Eight Years
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The State of California has certified San Francisco’s new housing…
Bill Introduced to Acquire Affordable Homes for Low-Income Californians
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – This week, a bill was introduced by Senator Anna M….
CA Legislative Women’s Caucus Reacts to Half Moon Bay and Oakland Shootings
By Nancy Skinner and Cecilia Aguiar-Curry Still reeling from the deaths this weekend in Monterey Park, we…
Some Concerned Newsom Didn’t Budget Enough for Housing, Homeless
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom unveiled a $297 budget that accounts…
Commentary: CEQA Abuse Is a Big Problem for California Housing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – It is a seminal, perhaps signature, environmental law,…
Qatar 2022 — The Cost of Fútbol
By Christopher Buchanan LOS ANGELES, CA—The 2022 World Cup ceremonies in Qatar finished last month after…
Sunday Commentary: Rent Control Advocates Will Try It Again
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A Santa Monica law firm in late December…
Senator Melissa Hurtado’s Victory Re-Affirmed by Shepard Recount
Special to the Vanguard On December 8, election officials certified Melissa Hurtado’s victory over David Shepard by…
Multistate Coalition Pushes to Support Safety and Inclusivity for Trans Students
Special to the Vanguard Oakland, CA – A coalition of 15 AGs from across the country, including…
Monday Morning Thoughts: California’s Homeless Crisis Is Solvable
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Recent assessments show that California leads the nation…
New Criminal Justice Laws for 2023
By Robert J Hansen Sacramento, CA – There were several laws passed by the state legislature in…
Historic California Constitutional Amendment Reinforcing Protections for Reproductive Freedom Goes Into Effect
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – In the wake of the Dobbs decision by the Supreme…
Letter: Senator Skinner Urges Congressional Leaders to Make Summer EBT Program Permanent
Dear California Congressional Leaders, We write to request that you take urgent action to support programs that…
Report: California Has Largest Affordable Housing Deficit in the Nation
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor California not surprisingly leads the nation in an affordable housing unit…
Senator Wiener Introduces New Legislation to Allow Affordable Housing on the Land of Religious Institutions and Nonprofit Colleges
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – They are calling it YIGBY legislation—“Yes in God’s…