California Assembly Introduces New Bills Tackling Housing Insecurity for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
By Patty Yao Picture by Ben D’Alessio CALIFORNIA – On Feb. 7th, 2022, California Assembly Members…
Bill Introduced Aims to Solve California’s Housing and Homelessness Crisis
by Robert J. Hansen A Constitutional amendment was introduced in the California legislature yesterday that would create…
Legislator Wants to Improve Access to Affordable Housing
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Facing an ongoing housing crisis, one legislator is attempting to…
State Faulted For Being Too Slow in Offering Affordable Housing According to An Audit
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A state audit report found that the state…
Governor Signs Fast-Tracked Relief for UC Berkeley Enrollment
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – With the State Supreme Court unwilling to overturn…
Neglect, Wildfires and Poor Infrastructure Threaten California Inmates
By: Jessica Yu DAVIS, CA – Every year, wildfires threaten the safety of inmates…
Reps Porter and Panetta Call for New Study into Toxins at Fort Ord
Photo by John Loo By: Emily Andrews MONTEREY, CA – Two California federal congressional representatives, Katie…
Legislature May Lift Restrictions on Berkeley Enrollment with New Legislation
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A week after the state’s high court left…
Consent Decree Filed Against Two Doctors Discriminating Against HIV Positive Patient
By: Nicole Knauer FRESNO, CA –– On Thursday, Feb. 17th, the Justice Department announced…
Fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Claims Increased during the Pandemic
By Chujun Tang FRESNO, CA – Eight defendants have been charged with a 25 million…
President Biden Nominates Judge Jackson to the Supreme Court
By Jack Galloway WASHINGTON– On Feb. 25, 2022, President Biden announced the nomination of Judge Ketanjii Brown…
SFPD Terminates Agreement with DA Chesa Boudin on Investigations of Police Misconduct
By Patty Yao San Francisco–On Feb. 2, San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott sent a letter to…
New Legislation to Increase Voter Registration in Underperforming Counties and Civic Engagement in California Schools
By Jose Cruz Roa SACRAMENTO, CA- In the most recent presidential election, it was reported that…
Commentary: Cal Supreme Upholds Enrollment Freeze at Berkeley – But Be Careful What You Wish For
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – It was a huge blow to those…
The Silent Role of Corporate Money in San Francisco’s Board of Education Recall
By Claudia Drdul San Francisco – The contentious San Francisco Board of Education recall effort resulted…
Nancy Pelosi Endorses Stock Trading Ban
By Ineka Damen San Francisco– After receiving extensive backlash from both Democrats and Republicans for her silence…
Bomb Threats to HBCUs during Black History Month Cause Fear among Students
By Kate Anstett UNITED STATES–In recent weeks, over a dozen Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across…
My View: The Critics Have It Wrong – Record Breaking Applicants Show Need for Capacity
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor The ruling by the courts that could force UC Berkeley to…
Senator Padilla Introduces Legislation to Address Affordable Housing and Homelessness Crises
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – With the housing crisis looming in California, Senator…
Amid Protests and Hunger Strikes against Oakland School Closures, Community Voices Concerns of Racism and Classism
By Kimberly Bajarias OAKLAND, CA – On Feb. 9, the Oakland Board of Education made a disheartening…