Ash Kalra Discusses the Implications of the Expansion of the Racial Justice Act
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Last week the state legislature sent the Governor…
Legislature Approves Dodd Affordable Housing Bill
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento. CA – This week, the state legislature approved a bill from Senator…
Commentary: Will Housing Bills Help Address Housing Shortfalls?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – This week the state legislature approved two bills…
Racial Justice Act for All Passes California Legislature
Bill Closes Loophole from Previous Legislation and Allows Those with Prior, Racially-Biased Convictions to Seek Justice By David…
SB 467 Heads to the Governor, Bill Would End Wrongful Convictions Due to Faulty Expert Witness Testimony
SB 467, the End Wrongful Convictions Act, ensures expert testimony used as admissible evidence in court has…
One Man’s ‘COVID-19 Reality’ at California State Prison in Lancaster, California
This report is written by the Covid In-Custody Project — an independent journalism project that partners with the Davis…
Bill Advances to Combat Homelessness by Making Significant Improvements to Shelter Programs
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – A bill that would address the state’s homelessness crisis by…
State Clears More than 1250 Homeless Encampments in 12 Months
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom on Friday announced that the state has cleared…
Legislative Leaders Agree to Housing Affordability Production Package
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – After weeks of negotiations, legislative leaders announced that they have…
Bill to Address Public Meeting Disruptions Signed into Law
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – A recent phenomenon has been the increasing number of people—particularly…
Student Housing CEQA Streamlining Legislation Overwhelmingly Passes Assembly
To address growing student homelessness, SB 886 makes it easier and faster for UC, CSU, and community…
Student Opinion: Interpreting the So-Called Californian Exodus
By Michelle Lin LOS ANGELES — The existence of a “Californian Exodus” was debated before…
‘The O. Smith Perspective:’ Incarcerated Artist Orlando Smith’s Stunning Solo Exhibition of Social and Political Commentary
This report is written by the Covid In-Custody Project which partners with the Davis Vanguard to report on the…
House of Representatives Votes to Pass Respect for Marriage Act
By Ariel Peterson WASHINGTON, D.C.—The United States House of Representatives this month passed H.R. 8404, the Respect…
Legislation to Expedite Sustainable Transportation Projects Passes Final Legislative Hurdle
SB 922 accelerates approvals of light rail, rapid bus, bike and pedestrian projects and allows infrastructure funds…
Bill Aiming to Reduce LWOP Sentences Headed to Assembly for Final Vote
By Robert J Hansen Sacramento, CA – A bill that would expand judicial discretion to judges, allowing…
Letter: Public Opposition Mounts to Newsom’s CARE Court
Sacramento, CA – Former United States Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and former Congressman Tony Coelho, co-authors of…
HCD’s Letter to San Francisco Should Be Read as a Warning to Other Communities
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – The California Department of Housing and Community…
AG Wants Court to Expedite Review of CEQA Lawsuit
Special to the Vanguard Oakland, CA – The California Attorney General is on the front lines…
Legislation to Expedite Sustainable Transportation Projects Passes Assembly
SB 922 accelerates approvals of light rail, rapid bus, bike and pedestrian projects and allows infrastructure funds…