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Legislation that Would Give Guaranteed Income to Homeless High School Seniors Passes First Hurdle

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|Date: March 30, 2023
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Legislation that Would Give Guaranteed Income to Homeless High School Seniors Passes First Hurdle

Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – A bill that would establish a statewide guaranteed income progra ...

Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – A bill that would establish a statewide guaranteed income program for homeless students cleared its first policy committee on Wednesday. In a unanimous vote, t ...

March 30, 2023
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Bill Introduced That Would Ban the Use of a Dangerous Restraint Technique against Students

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|Date: February 15, 2023
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Bill Introduced That Would Ban the Use of a Dangerous Restraint Technique against Students

By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The fallout from the tragic death of 13-year-old ...

By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The fallout from the tragic death of 13-year-old Max Benson, a Davis resident who died after being restrained by staff at Guiding Hands in 2018. ...

February 15, 2023
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Bill Would Speed Statewide Housing Development

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|Date: February 11, 2023
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Bill Would Speed Statewide Housing Development

Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – In the midst of the housing crisis, another effort is being made ...

Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – In the midst of the housing crisis, another effort is being made to tighten housing standards to spur housing development across the state. Senator Dave Corte ...

February 11, 2023
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Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 180: Felony Murder Elimination Project

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|Date: December 26, 2022
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Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 180: Felony Murder Elimination Project

https://youtu.be/DQPb9B7lbv4 This week on Everyday Injustice we talk with Joanne Scheer, whose son’s inca ...

https://youtu.be/DQPb9B7lbv4 This week on Everyday Injustice we talk with Joanne Scheer, whose son’s incarceration on felony murder, special circumstances led her to create the Felony Murder Eliminati ...

December 26, 2022
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Bill That Reforms LWOP for Felony Murder Advances through Public Safety Committee

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|Date: June 02, 2022
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Bill That Reforms LWOP for Felony Murder Advances through Public Safety Committee

By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA - Supporters are bracing for rougher sailing for a ...

By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA - Supporters are bracing for rougher sailing for a bill that has picked up additional opposition but needs a two-thirds vote in both houses to pas ...

June 02, 2022
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Gathering at the Santa Clara Jail, Legislators and Reformers Call for Systemic Change

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|Date: November 08, 2021
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Gathering at the Santa Clara Jail, Legislators and Reformers Call for Systemic Change

By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Jose, CA - Three state legislators joined Prisoner’s United, S ...

By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Jose, CA - Three state legislators joined Prisoner’s United, Silicon Valley debug and Santa Clara DA Candidate Sajid Khan in front of the Santa Clara County ...

November 08, 2021
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Spousal Rape Distinction Will End Under Legislation Signed by CA Governor

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|Date: October 09, 2021
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Spousal Rape Distinction Will End Under Legislation Signed by CA Governor

By Amber Thatcher and Lorelei Olivas SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Friday t ...

By Amber Thatcher and Lorelei Olivas SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Friday that ended the distinction between spousal rape and non-marital rape. Before this bill, spousal ...

October 09, 2021
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CA Governor Signs Juvenile Justice Diversion Bill to Help Youth

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|Date: October 07, 2021
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CA Governor Signs Juvenile Justice Diversion Bill to Help Youth

By Clarissa Rios and Yasmin Homan SACRAMENTO, CA - California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Juvenile Justi ...

By Clarissa Rios and Yasmin Homan SACRAMENTO, CA - California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Juvenile Justice Diversion bill (SB 383) into law Wednesday at the State Capitol here to help facilitate prog ...

October 07, 2021
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Basic Income for Foster Youth Has Wide Support in California Capitol

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|Date: June 12, 2021
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Basic Income for Foster Youth Has Wide Support in California Capitol

By S. Priana Aquino SAN JOSE, CA — Senator Dave Cortese Thursday held a press conference here to discuss ...

By S. Priana Aquino SAN JOSE, CA — Senator Dave Cortese Thursday held a press conference here to discuss the “Universal Basic Income for Transitional Age Foster Youth Act,” or SB 739, in California no ...

June 12, 2021
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In the Wake of San Jose Mass Shooting, State Senator Calls for Improvement of ‘Red Flag’ Laws

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|Date: June 02, 2021
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In the Wake of San Jose Mass Shooting, State Senator Calls for Improvement of ‘Red Flag’ Laws

By Leah Timmerman SAN JOSE, CA --After California’s largest mass shooting this year, State Senator Dave C ...

By Leah Timmerman SAN JOSE, CA --After California’s largest mass shooting this year, State Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) called for increasing the effectiveness of California’s “Red Flag” laws to ...

June 02, 2021
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Bill That Would Reform Felony Murder Special Circumstance Law in California Moves Forward

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|Date: May 25, 2021
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Bill That Would Reform Felony Murder Special Circumstance Law in California Moves Forward

By David M. Greenwald Sacramento, CA – In California one can face life without parole (LWOP) if one is co ...

By David M. Greenwald Sacramento, CA – In California one can face life without parole (LWOP) if one is convicted of murder with special circumstances, even if the person did not kill anyone nor intend ...

May 25, 2021
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Senator Cortese and Chesa Boudin ‘Common Sense’ Basic Income Measure for Foster Youth Moves in CA Senate

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|Date: May 04, 2021
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Senator Cortese and Chesa Boudin ‘Common Sense’ Basic Income Measure for Foster Youth Moves in CA Senate

By Elina Lingappa SACRAMENTO, CA – A state senate bill authored by Senator Dave Cortese (D-15) and backed ...

By Elina Lingappa SACRAMENTO, CA – A state senate bill authored by Senator Dave Cortese (D-15) and backed by San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin that would provide “Universal Basic Income for ...

May 04, 2021
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SF DA Boudin Announces Co-Sponsorship of Senate Measure to Provide $1000 UBI for Foster Youth

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|Date: April 08, 2021
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SF DA Boudin Announces Co-Sponsorship of Senate Measure to Provide $1000 UBI for Foster Youth

By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Senate Bill 739, designed to financially support youth across Calif ...

By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Senate Bill 739, designed to financially support youth across California’s foster care systems, has received co-sponsorship of San Francisco District Attorney Che ...

April 08, 2021
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Monday Morning Thoughts: The Rubric Could Be Good or Bad Depending on Its Ultimate Purpose

Guest Commentary: NYPD Protest Settlement Isn’t Enough

Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 169: Stephen Liebb, Incarcerated 33 Years, Helps to Free Others

VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: THE LONG WALK HOME – The Trail of Terri’s Tears

California Governor Angers Progressives, Immigrant Rights Supporters by Veto of Measure to Stop ICE Transfers – Newsom Called ‘Cruel, Callous, and Cowardly’

COURT WATCH: 2nd California Animal Rights Trial Involving ‘Open Rescue’ Ongoing in Santa Rosa – Defense Said Hopes to ‘Open Floodgates’ to ‘New View of Animals Under the Law’

COURT WATCH: Prior Criminal History Hurts Man Asking to Be Released to Care Facility – Judge Said Man Likely to Continue ‘Violent Behavior’

COURT WATCH: Sentence Enhancements Applied Despite California Legislature Resentencing Efforts to Reduce Mass Incarceration; Motion to Demur Denied

Planning Commission Will Meet This Week to Evaluate the Rubric

Governor Newsom Vetoes Trans Kids Bill

Legislation that Would Give Guaranteed Income to Homeless High School Seniors Passes First Hurdle

Legislation that Would Give Guaranteed Income to Homeless High School Seniors Passes First Hurdle

Bill Introduced That Would Ban the Use of a Dangerous Restraint Technique against Students

Bill Introduced That Would Ban the Use of a Dangerous Restraint Technique against Students

Bill Would Speed Statewide Housing Development

Bill Would Speed Statewide Housing Development

Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 180: Felony Murder Elimination Project

Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 180: Felony Murder Elimination Project

Bill That Reforms LWOP for Felony Murder Advances through Public Safety Committee

Bill That Reforms LWOP for Felony Murder Advances through Public Safety Committee

Gathering at the Santa Clara Jail, Legislators and Reformers Call for Systemic Change

Gathering at the Santa Clara Jail, Legislators and Reformers Call for Systemic Change

Spousal Rape Distinction Will End Under Legislation Signed by CA Governor

Spousal Rape Distinction Will End Under Legislation Signed by CA Governor

CA Governor Signs Juvenile Justice Diversion Bill to Help Youth

CA Governor Signs Juvenile Justice Diversion Bill to Help Youth

Basic Income for Foster Youth Has Wide Support in California Capitol

Basic Income for Foster Youth Has Wide Support in California Capitol

In the Wake of San Jose Mass Shooting, State Senator Calls for Improvement of ‘Red Flag’ Laws

In the Wake of San Jose Mass Shooting, State Senator Calls for Improvement of ‘Red Flag’ Laws

Bill That Would Reform Felony Murder Special Circumstance Law in California Moves Forward

Bill That Would Reform Felony Murder Special Circumstance Law in California Moves Forward

Senator Cortese and Chesa Boudin ‘Common Sense’ Basic Income Measure for Foster Youth Moves in CA Senate

Senator Cortese and Chesa Boudin ‘Common Sense’ Basic Income Measure for Foster Youth Moves in CA Senate

SF DA Boudin Announces Co-Sponsorship of Senate Measure to Provide $1000 UBI for Foster Youth

SF DA Boudin Announces Co-Sponsorship of Senate Measure to Provide $1000 UBI for Foster Youth

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