Monday Morning Thoughts: Why a Punitive Approach to Drug Overdoses Likely Won’t Reduce Deaths
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor The Enterprise published an op-ed on Friday entitled, “Stop enabling substance…
Community: Another Reminder That San Francisco Is Not the Model for What Davis Should Do
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Senator Scott Wiener yesterday responded to a…
Monday Morning Thoughts: A Development in SF to Watch – A Warning for Davis on Housing As Well
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Last week it was reported that two San Francisco Supervisors—Board President…
Jury Acquits Unhoused San Francisco Man Who Defended Himself Against Death Threats and Bear Spray Attack
San Francisco, CA – A San Francisco jury found Garret Doty, 25, not guilty of all three…
Sunday Commentary: Instead of Looking at SF, Davis Should Look toward Sacramento for Housing Policies
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Part of my reason for writing yesterday’s column…
SF Board of Supes Passes Legislation to Streamline New Housing
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – On Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved legislation that…
Commentary: Davis Isn’t the Only Place with a Housing Mess, But Emulating Others Doesn’t Seem Viable
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor I keep asking the same question – how is Davis expected…
ACLU NorCal Breaks Tradition, Weighs in on Alameda County District Attorney Recall – Urges Voters to Oppose Petition, Support Civil Liberties
By The Vanguard Staff OAKLAND, CA – The ACLU of Northern California made an exception Monday and…
Guest Commentary: Melissa Castillo – Illuminating Pathways to Compassion and Inclusivity
by Rodney Wrice In the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District, Melissa Castillo shines as an unwavering…
My View: Sacramento Region Continues to Buck Growth Trends
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor A common refrain for people arguing against building more housing—California is…
Slow Down California: Speeding Cameras Coming to Six Major Cities in California
By Antonio Gutierrez LOS ANGELES — On Friday October 13, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed order…
Governor and SF Leaders Continue to Push War on Drugs Failed Solutions
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – This week Governor Newsom and San Francisco…
State Comes Down on San Francisco Housing Policies
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The State of California once again is demonstrating…
Guest Commentary: ‘Overcoming Gangs and Poverty’ – A Comprehensive Exploration of America’s Ongoing Struggles
by Rodney Wrice In the profoundly enlightening pages of Overcoming Gangs and Poverty, I Rodney Wrice the…
State Bar Reform Act Signed into Law – Takes on Increased Significance
By Robert J. Hansen SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Tuesday Senate Bill…
New Court Filing: San Francisco Continues to Defy Injunction
Most staff have not received any real training on policies designed to protect the constitutional rights of…
SF Mayor Lays Out Path on Homelessness, Disputed by Plaintiffs of Lawsuit
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – On Monday, San Francisco Mayor Breed announced that the…
STUDY: The Disinvestment of San Francisco’s Black Community
By Cindy Chen and Rena Abdusalam SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Stanford Law School’s Law and Public Lab…
Group Finds Newsom’s Brief in SF Homeless Case ‘Profoundly Disappointing’
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom this week filed a brief in…
Guest Commentary: St. Anthony’s Church in San Francisco
by Rodney Wrice Nestled in the heart of the Tenderloin district in San Francisco stands St. Anthony’s…