Yes on Measure Q
Measure Q is a 1% sales tax that has been sponsored by the Davis City Council for…
My View: Measure Q Is a Sideshow
Davis, CA – I have already opined recently that housing rather than the city’s fiscal situation is…
Sacramento Superior Court Judge Refuses to Hear Homeless Union Case, Ending Tumultuous Week Starting with Destruction of Camp Resolution Homeless Community
Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO, CA – It’s been a tumultuous week for the Sacramento Homeless Union….
Letter: California Passes Bill Allowing Pregnant People to be Placed in Solitary with no Oversight
Sacramento, CA – This week, the California Legislature passed AB 2527, a bill that allows pregnant people…
Letter: OPPOSE AB 1960 (Rivas) Sentencing Enhancements for Property Loss
Dear Governor Newsom, We the undersigned organizations, which include experts, practitioners, directly impacted people, and advocates with…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: Life without Parole – A Life of Death
California’s prison system releases approximately 125,000 people annually. After twenty-three years of incarceration, I will soon join…
Capitol Lawmaker Rebuts ‘Misinformation’ by Republicans about Justice Reform Measure
SACRAMENTO, CA — California State Sen. Dave Cortese has issued a statement in response to a critical…
Guest Commentary: The Legacy of Black August at San Quentin Prison
This month I am enduring my annual, solo, sojourn of self-sacrifice to not eat meat or drink…
Bill to Address Heat Prevention Workforce Standards and Protect the Yolo SIX Advances to Governor’s Desk
Sacramento, CA – In June during a heatwave, farmworkers working in a tomato field near Dixon on…
Governor Now Has Chance to Sign Bill to Protect Future Max Bensons
Sacramento, CA – It was a tragic but preventable death when Max Benson, a 13-year-old from Davis,…
Guest Commentary: AB1810 Nears Passage – A Landmark Moment for Menstrual Equity in California Prisons
Photo caption: Incarcerated people stand together in a yard at Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla, Madera…
Local Dems Announce Endorsements for November
Disclaimer: Opinions do not reflect those of The Vanguard or its Editorial Staff. The Vanguard does not…
VANGUARD INCARCERATED PRESS: The Long Walk Home – The End of Innocence
“My punishment for error is too great to carry…from your face I shall be concealed.” (Genesis 4:13,14)…
Los Angeles City Controller Cites Heavy City Settlement Costs for Police Use of Military Equipment, Urges City Council to Reject Next LAPD Request
By Kapish Kalita LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles City Controller Kenneth Mejia this week released a…
Santa Clara District Attorney Steadfast in Support of Prop. 47
By Kayla Betulius SAN JOSE, CA — Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen remains a steadfast…
COURT WATCH: Defense Argues Witness Failure to Show ‘Not Enough’ to Postpone Case, Judge Disagrees
By Andrea Bernal ALAMEDA, CA – The defense here in Alameda County Superior Court’s Rene C. Davidson…
Commentary: Shouldn’t We Be Putting Out Driving Tips Too?
Davis, CA – This week, the city of Davis put out “Back to School Bicycling Tips” given…
SF DA Candidate Files Bar Complaint Against DA Jenkins, StopCrimeSF For Official Misconduct
San Francisco, CA – San Francisco DA Candidate Ryan Kjojasteh filed a bar complaint this week against…
Bill Deemed Pragmatic Approach to Reduce Prison Spending Clears State Legislature – Heads to Governor’s Desk
Sacramento, CA – This week, California lawmakers passed AB 2178, which supporters believe is a critical step…
Color of Change PAC Announces Endorsement of George Gascón in LA DA Race
Los Angeles, CA – Color Of Change PAC, the political action committee of the nation’s largest online…
