Students Are Taking the Housing Crisis Into Their Own Hands
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Last week, the Student HOMES Coalition held a…
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…
Following Antisemitic Incidents on Campuses, California Legislative Jewish Caucus Calls for Immediate Action by UC & CSU Leadership
Sacramento, CA – the California Legislative Jewish Caucus released a letter — signed by all 18 members…
Governor Extends SB 35 and Affordable Housing Provisions
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – On Wednesday, Governor Newsom signed two vital housing…
Update to Builder’s Remedy Clears Assembly (Updated article)
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Thursday was a big day for housing legislation…
Landmark Housing Bills Pass Assembly Housing Committee
Special to the Vanguard SACRAMENTO, CA – The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee passed Senator Scott…
Bill to Replace Housing Lost to Redevelopment Passes Assembly Local Government Committee
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The Assembly Local Government Committee passed Senator Scott Wiener’s…
Major Building Trades Unions Drop Opposition to SB 423
Special to the Vanguard SACRAMENTO – Major building trades unions released a letter Tuesday removing their opposition…
California Assembly Approves ‘HOME Act’ to End ICE Grabbing Immigrants as They Are Released from State Custody
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – The California State Assembly this week approved, on a final…
New Labor Support for SB 423, as AG Bonta Says SB 35 ‘Should Be Renewed’
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Another major union, the District Council of Plasterers’ and Cement…
Bill Would Replace Housing Lost to Redevelopment
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The Senate Housing Committee passed Senator Scott Wiener’s (D-San Francisco)…
Senator Wiener’s Housing Bills Pass Critical Committee
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The Senate Governance and Finance Committee passed Senator Scott Wiener’s…
Monday Morning Thoughts: State Sues Huntington Beach for Violating State Housing Laws
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – This is a case that the entire state…
Affordable Housing Bill Gets Union Support
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – This week, two of the largest unions in California—SEIU (Service…
Senator Wiener Introduces Legislation to Replace Housing Demolished during ‘Urban Renewal’ in San Francisco
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – In an effort to replace lost affordable units from decades…
Legislation to Enable Construction of Multi-Family Housing Introduced
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA -Legislation that would remove barriers to housing construction was introduced last…
Commentary: In Search of Dignity and Safety
by Dr. Joan Parkin The passage of SB 132, which allows incarcerated transgender, non-binary and intersex people…
Report: California Has Largest Affordable Housing Deficit in the Nation
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor California not surprisingly leads the nation in an affordable housing unit…
Senator Wiener Introduces New Legislation to Allow Affordable Housing on the Land of Religious Institutions and Nonprofit Colleges
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – They are calling it YIGBY legislation—“Yes in God’s…
Senator Wiener Discusses Housing Concerns, and What Is Next
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Senator Scott Wiener has been one of…