Working Together Toward Ending Street Homelessness and Tackling the City’s Affordable Housing Crisis
By the Vanguard “All San Francisco residents, no matter their housing status, deserve to live in a…
Commentary: Homeless Problem More Complex Than a Simple Market Problem
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – There was an interesting op-ed that appeared in…
Sunday Commentary: We Have Learned a Lot About the Homeless Crisis in California
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor A few times in the past year, the question had been…
California Awards Nearly $200 Million to Move 7,300 People Out of Encampments and Into Housing
Special to the Vanguard Long Beach, CA – The governor announced on Wednesday that California has awarded…
Grand Jury Report Faults Sacramento County’s Response to Homeless Surge
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – “Sacramento County leaders have failed to offer adequate…
Guest Commentary: Davis Needs a Permanent, Year-Round Shelter
And the work to make that happen needs to begin immediately, rather than waiting until a “homeless…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Two Traditional Prosecutors Veer Hard Right on Social Media
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor For Yolo County DA Jeff Reisig, it was another swipe at…
Letter: Davis Needs a Permanent, Year-Round Shelter
Please join us at the May 16 City Council Meeting to advocate for this important goal! By…
Sunday Commentary: What Happened This Past Week Is a Reminder We Need to Solve Unsheltered Crisis of Unhoused People
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – When the third stabbing occurred late on Monday…
Commentary: It Comes Back to Vulnerability and Housing Insecurity
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – On Tuesday night, I held my breath during…
Special Council Meeting Provides Updates on Stabbing Attacks, Council Vows to Continue to Protect Community
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – With the community suffering a third stabbing attack…
Bapu Vaitla Addresses Davis CAN on the Need for Housing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Councilmember Bapu Vaitla started out his talk commenting on the recent…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Cities Want Funding for Homelessness but Are Opposing New Housing Solutions
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor This weekend, the LA Times Editorial Board called out city and…
Governor Announces $736 Million in Homekey Funds Now Available to Address Housing and Homelessness
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – A program that has, to date, created 12,774 permanent and…
Unhoused to Be Displaced Back to the Streets from Sacramento Shelter
Special to the Vanguard Statement of the Sacramento Homeless Union on “Sacramento Self-Help Housing” ending contract with the…
Constitutionality of CARE Courts Challenged by Civil Rights Groups
By Robert J Hansen Disability Rights California (DCR), Western Center on Law and Poverty, and the Public…
Vanguard Weekly Council Question: Week 2 – Sheltering the Unhoused Population
In May, there will be a special election to fill the vacancy in the 3rd District left…
Commentary: Why Clearing Homeless Encampments Might Not Be a Good Solution
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – In 2021, the city of Davis along with…
Judge Changes Charge after Noting Inconsistent Victim Testimony
By Amy Berberyan, Maria Pia Matos, and Belen Avelar MODESTO, CA – Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge…
Judge Sets $450,000 Bail for Homeless Man Facing ‘Life Crime’
By Roni Ayalon, Jariah Moore and Ramneet Singh WOODLAND, CA – Yolo County Superior Court Judge Daniel…