Commentary: Homeless Sweeps Ignore the Underlying Problem Generating Homelessness in California
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor The LA Times notes that rulings from the 9th Circuit Court…
La Cañada Flintridge Becomes the Latest to See State Crack Down on Housing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General…
State Senate Candidate Condemns Delta Tunnel Report
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Northern California leaders reacted to the alarm at the prospect…
Maneuvering Continues in Pamela Price Recall Election as the DA Gains Some Important Support This Week
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – The recall election of Pamela Price, who was…
Guest Commentary: Gavin Newsom’s Moral Imperative – Commute All of California’s Death Sentences
By Stephen Cooper With the stroke of his pen, California Governor Gavin Newsom could have a significant…
State Comes Down on San Francisco Housing Policies
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The State of California once again is demonstrating…
Coronado Agrees to Build More Housing
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Another community that was failing to meet their obligations under…
Innocence Project Attorney Appointed Judge in Nevada County
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom appointed Alissa Bjerkhoel, of San Diego County, to…
Governor Fills Self-Created Vacancy on Yolo County Bench
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Earlier this summer, Governor Newsom filled one court…
California Becomes First State to Ban Four Toxic Additives in Food and Drinks
By Laurel Spear CALIFORNIA– California made history as the first state in the United States to…
Governor Newsom Signs Measure Reducing Markups on Essential Items Across California Prison Canteens
By Cindy Chen SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom last week signed SB 474, also known…
Sunday Commentary: Davis Can’t Build Up or Out, That’s Why We Are Where We Are
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Glancing at the headline, Davis Enterprise Columnist Bob…
Is Ting’s Housing Bill a Game Changer?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Ting believes it is “[o]ne of the…
Senate Bill 43 Signed – What This Means for Expanded Conservatorship Law and Mental Health Care in California
By Avery Redula SACRAMENTO, CA – This week, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his signing of Senate…
Guest Commentary: Not in Our Names – Newsom Turns His Back on Domestic Workers
By Eileen Boris and Jessica Lehman, members of Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network On Sept….
Mental Health Advocates and Supporters Declare Opposition to Proposition 1
Group Fears Return to the ‘Bad Old Days’ of Broken Promises and Forced Institutionalization Special to the…
Governor Extends SB 35 and Affordable Housing Provisions
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – On Wednesday, Governor Newsom signed two vital housing…
State Takes Action to Tackle Homelessness Crisis – But Critics Wonder If It’s Enough
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – This week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced multiple new efforts to…
Newsom Signs Stable Affordable Housing Act
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA — Governor Newsom made history this week by signing Senator Wahab’s…
Governor Signs Davis Habitat, Climate Project Bill
Special to Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom has signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that…