Breaking News: Governor Newsom Signs SB 9, Other Housing Legislation
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The recall now behind him, Governor Gavin Newsom…
Senator Josh Newman to Introduce Recall Reform Legislation
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – On Tuesday Governor Gavin Newsom survived a recall bid. But he…
Commentary: What Was the Point of That?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A quote that stood out from over the…
Bonta Hails Appellate Court Ruling Upholding Key California Affordable Housing Law
By David M. Greenwald Oakland, CA – In 2017 the California Legislature amended the Housing Accountability Act…
Legislation Would Create Statewide Eviction Defense Program for Vulnerable Tenants
Legislation Would Create New “Homelessness Prevention Fund,” Provide Legal Representation to Renters Most at Risk of Displacement…
Legislature Approves Bill Ending Mandatory Jail Time for Nonviolent Drug Offenses
SB 73 would help end mass incarceration and California’s War on Drugs By Vanguard Staff Sacramento –…
My View: If Newsom Survives He Can Probably Thank Elder Himself
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor A poll yesterday from Berkeley’s IGS (Institute of Governmental Studies) gave…
Bail Reform Efforts Become a Two-Year Bill
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento – In 2020, the California voters defeated a measure that…
Bill Passed to Ensure Locally Zoned Small Apartment Buildings Not Effectively Blocked by Zoning Restrictions
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – California is in the midst of a deep housing crisis, which…
Measure Passes Expanding CalFresh Food Benefits for Thousands of California Students
Measure Would Leverage Federal Resources to Address Growing Student Hunger Crisis at California Colleges and Universities By…
Legislation to Strengthen Hate Crime Protections Moves to Governor
Bipartisan Legislation Would Implement Key Recommendations to Improve Law Enforcement Training and Coordination and Better Address Hate-Motivated…
Legislation that Creates Judicial Guidance on Sentence Enhancements Goes to Governor for Signature
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento – There are now more than 150 sentence enhancements in the California Penal…
Guest Commentary: Vote Yes and Recall Newsom
By Michael Harrington I am a 32-year practicing trial lawyer, a liberal Democrat and a long time…
CDCR Excludes Reinfections in COVID-19 Data Tracker, San Quentin Outbreak Goes Unreported
By Yasmeen Khan The Covid In-Custody Project partners with the Davis Vanguard to bring quantitative and qualitative reporting on…
Letter: Attorneys General Urge Congress to Further Address Historical Drug Sentencing Inequities by Amending the First Step Act
California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in urging Congress to…
Cop Decertification Measure OK’d by CA Assembly; Sponsor Unhappy with Some Amendments as It Moves Back to Senate
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – The California State Assembly approved by a 46-18 vote Friday…
Be the Jury Bill Goes to the Governor
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A pilot bill that impacts just San Francisco,…
Legislature Overwhelming Passes Density Housing for College Students Bill, SB 290
The Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – California’s housing crisis is especially acute among college students. During the…
Police Reform Bill Targeting Records of Bad Cops Clears CA Legislature, Heads to Gov’s Desk
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – Legislation to make public more police misconduct records was OK’d…
Kamlager’s AB 333 Modifying the Charging of Gang Enhancements Approved by the Senate
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – One of the big complaints about gang enhancements…