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CA Governor Signs Law Expanding Religious Rights of Incarcerated

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|Date: October 10, 2023
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CA Governor Signs Law Expanding Religious Rights of Incarcerated

By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – A legislative measure to give incarcerated people in California ne ...

By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – A legislative measure to give incarcerated people in California new religious protections was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom this weekend, according to the bill’s a ...

October 10, 2023
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Housing Bills Advance As Legislative Calendar Winds Down

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|Date: September 02, 2023
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Housing Bills Advance As Legislative Calendar Winds Down

By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The Governor signed one key piece of housing legi ...

By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The Governor signed one key piece of housing legislation on Friday and Senator Wiener’s extension of SB 35 advanced as well, as the legislative ...

September 02, 2023
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Guest Commentary: Allow Judges to Reconsider Life without Parole Sentences

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|Date: August 23, 2023
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Guest Commentary: Allow Judges to Reconsider Life without Parole Sentences

Senate bill reflects changes in California law and evidence of rehabilitation and redemption By LaDoris C ...

Senate bill reflects changes in California law and evidence of rehabilitation and redemption By LaDoris Cordell California has long recognized rehabilitation as an important goal of our prison system. ...

August 23, 2023
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Bill Establishes Opioid Prevention and Education Programs In California Schools

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|Date: May 31, 2023
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Bill Establishes Opioid Prevention and Education Programs In California Schools

Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA - The Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill by Senator Dave ...

Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA - The Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill by Senator Dave Cortese that seeks to prevent opioid overdoses at public schools and would also give students a ...

May 31, 2023
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Legislation to Reform LWOP Hosted in Bay Area

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|Date: March 08, 2022
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Legislation to Reform LWOP Hosted in Bay Area

By Mathew Seibert SILICON VALLEY, CA – A “Day of Action” was hosted Monday by FUEL (Families United to En ...

By Mathew Seibert SILICON VALLEY, CA – A “Day of Action” was hosted Monday by FUEL (Families United to End LWOP) and the Drop LWOP coalition to support the Senate Bill 300, which addresses the “felony ...

March 08, 2022
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New Legislation Promises to Improve Addiction Recovery Treatments in California

Posted by Catherine Potente
|Date: February 17, 2022
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New Legislation Promises to Improve Addiction Recovery Treatments in California

By Catherine Potente SACRAMENTO, CA – California will improve the way it handles addiction recovery if le ...

By Catherine Potente SACRAMENTO, CA – California will improve the way it handles addiction recovery if legislation authored by State Senator Dave Cortese is approved by the State Legislature here. Sen ...

February 17, 2022
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SF DA Applauds CA Senate OK of Youth Basic Income Plan, Champions Other Youth Programs

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|Date: June 09, 2021
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SF DA Applauds CA Senate OK of Youth Basic Income Plan, Champions Other Youth Programs

The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The California State Senate has approved a measure that will pro ...

The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The California State Senate has approved a measure that will provide universal basic income for youth coming out of the foster care system, a unique piece of l ...

June 09, 2021
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CA Legislation Introduced to Reform ‘Felony Murder Circumstances Law’ – Could Save Hundreds in Prison From Death or Awaiting Execution

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|Date: February 09, 2021
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CA Legislation Introduced to Reform ‘Felony Murder Circumstances Law’ – Could Save Hundreds in Prison From Death or Awaiting Execution

By Dorrin Akbari STATE CAPITOL — Legislation was introduced here Tuesday to reform California’s existing ...

By Dorrin Akbari STATE CAPITOL — Legislation was introduced here Tuesday to reform California’s existing “felony murder special circumstances law” to provide an avenue for individuals currently incar ...

February 09, 2021
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Federal Court Green Lights Lawsuit Against LAPD for Excessive Force on Black Lives Matter Founder

ACLU of Alabama Releases Report Criticizing Alabama Lawmakers

California’s Plan to End Collection of ‘Uncollectible’ Child Support Debt for Low Income Parents Praised

New Data Shows After Nearly 10 Years of Decline U.S. Prison Population Grew in 2022 – More So for People of Color

COURT WATCH: Judge Sets High $50,000 Bail for Box Cutter Threat in Garden Dept

The Vanguard Needs to Raise $16K More in December

Sunday Commentary: Moms for Liberty Have Already Lost the War – At Least in Davis

Sunday Commentary: Bombshell Admission from Retail Group – They Greatly Exaggerated Losses from Theft

Local Bar Association Attorney Admits to Shredding Family Court Complaints

LOOKING BACK: The Holdout Etan Patz Juror Deserves an Ovation

CA Governor Signs Law Expanding Religious Rights of Incarcerated

CA Governor Signs Law Expanding Religious Rights of Incarcerated

Housing Bills Advance As Legislative Calendar Winds Down

Housing Bills Advance As Legislative Calendar Winds Down

Guest Commentary: Allow Judges to Reconsider Life without Parole Sentences

Guest Commentary: Allow Judges to Reconsider Life without Parole Sentences

Bill Establishes Opioid Prevention and Education Programs In California Schools

Bill Establishes Opioid Prevention and Education Programs In California Schools

Legislation to Reform LWOP Hosted in Bay Area

Legislation to Reform LWOP Hosted in Bay Area

New Legislation Promises to Improve Addiction Recovery Treatments in California

New Legislation Promises to Improve Addiction Recovery Treatments in California

SF DA Applauds CA Senate OK of Youth Basic Income Plan, Champions Other Youth Programs

SF DA Applauds CA Senate OK of Youth Basic Income Plan, Champions Other Youth Programs

CA Legislation Introduced to Reform ‘Felony Murder Circumstances Law’ – Could Save Hundreds in Prison From Death or Awaiting Execution

CA Legislation Introduced to Reform ‘Felony Murder Circumstances Law’ – Could Save Hundreds in Prison From Death or Awaiting Execution

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