‘Free School Meals For All’ Now in Legislative and Governor’s Plan
By Vanguard Capitol Staff Sacramento, CA – It was big news this week that a bill authored…
CA Governor’s Revised May Budget Includes $140 Million Investment in ‘Flawed’ Pretrial Pilot Programs
By Kelly Luo LOS ANGELES, CA – Gov. Gavin Newsom has released a record-breaking $267.8 billion…
Car Theft Suspect Leads Officers in High Speed Chase before Crashing into a Tree
By Natasha Feuerstein SACRAMENTO, CA – After leading officers on a high speed chase from Sacramento County…
Victim Claims Sucker-Punched, Kicked on Ground by ‘Ex’ of Girlfriend, Describes Horrifying Assault
By Savannah Dewberry and Priana Aquino WOODLAND, CA – A victim here in Yolo County Superior Court…
Prolonging of Completion of Alcohol Program Causes Tension in Courtroom
By Naomi Cherone RIVERSIDE—A defendant tried negotiating her way out of fees, and provided tepid explanations as…
Newsom Announces Proposal for Pandemic Economic Relief in Potential Upcoming Tax Rebates
By Meghan Imperio On Monday, May 10th, California Governor Gavin Newsom released his proposal to send out…
Horrific Stories of Neglect Heard in Hearing About San Quentin Prison COVID-19 Practices
By Jose Medina MARIN, CA – Six incarcerated folks and a medical doctor from San Quentin State…
Student Opinion: Is Biden Making a Good Move for Electric Vehicles?
By Esma Mesihovic On Tuesday, President Joe Biden visited the Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn,…
Yolo Crisis Nursery Continues to Save Lives
By Iliana Magana DAVIS — The Yolo Crisis Nursery is a safe haven for numerous parents in…
Public Safety Bike Caravan & Teach-In: Why Davis Needs an Independent Public Safety Department
By Iliana Magana DAVIS — On Saturday May 15, Yolo Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), Yolo People…
Commentary: Sustainable Growth Yolo Pushes to Expedite Housing Approval
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – One of the key questions facing communities like Davis will…
City Announces Second Climate Action and Adaptation Workshop for May 27 with Focus on Community Resilience and Equity
Special to the Vanguard – The City of Davis announced today that the Climate Action and Adaptation…
Legendary Attorney to Defend BLM Activists in Santa Rosa Vandalism Case
By David M. Greenwald Santa Rosa, CA – It is a strange case where prominent Black Lives…
Why I Ride: A Conversation with Shelley Brooks
Doing Her Part to Save the Planet One Bike Ride at a Time by Lisa Montanaro of…
Progressives Butt Heads: SF Public Defender, District Attorney Disagree over Parole Grant for SF Killer
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A progressive district attorney and progressive public defender, seldom…
Boudin and Gascón Share Their Perceptions of Crime with Reason Magazine
By Paige Laver SAN FRANCISCO, CA – District Attorneys Chesa Boudin in San Francisco and George Gascón…
Racial Slurs Eclipse Sacramento Courtroom YouTube Livestream ‘Chat’
By Koda Slingluff SACRAMENTO, CA – All livestream hell broke loose in Sacramento County Superior Court’s YouTube…
Judge Sentences Man to 16 Months, but Takes Pity, Allowing Him 3 Months to Care for Newborn Son
By Priana Aquino and Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Gavin Rasmussen entered a hearing Tuesday here…
Council Hears a Staff Presentation on Crisis Now Policing Model
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – Crisis Now is a dynamic model that would allow the…
California Capitol Watch: Making Senior Housing More Inclusive — Affordable Intergenerational Housing
By Eric Gelber In Davis, a local developer continues to grapple with the details of a program…
