2024 Davis City Council Question 4: Improving Public Communication
Every week between now and the November Election, the Vanguard will ask the District 2 Candidates (the…
Guest Commentary: No on Prop 36 – Keep California’s Communities Safe and Stable
By Vera Institute of Justice Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those…
Guest Commentary: Murky Waters of Public Retirement Systems – No Transparency in the Complaints, Processing a First Step in the Path to a Hearing, and Accountability
By Rebecca Dawn Wu It is possible that very soon the United States Supreme Court will consider…
Letter: Linda Deos Has It All
By Belinda Martineau Disclaimer: Opinions are those of the writer and do not reflect those of The…
California Legislative Black Caucus Touts Reparations Bill Signing after Squabble Earlier in Session
Vanguard News Desk Editor SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) late last week claimed…
Alabama Uses Newest Nitrogen-Gas Execution Method Again
ATMORE, AL — Alan Eugene Miller, 59, was pronounced dead last Thursday at 6:38 p.m. local time…
Missouri Detective Convicted for Shooting Unarmed Black Man – Found Guilty Again in Civil Court
KANSAS CITY, MO – A Missouri federal court earlier this month ruled former Kansas City Police Detective…
On Video, North Carolina Sheriff’s Deputy Tells Black Woman Filing Complaint He Doesn’t ‘Wanna Hear That Black Crap’
CONCORD, NC – A viral TikTok video captured a disturbing exchange between a Black woman and a…
Davis Council to Weigh in on Inclusionary Housing for Multifamily Developments
Davis, CA – For several years now, the city of Davis has worked to create inclusionary housing…
Advocacy Groups Protest in Response to Anti-Homeless Legislation in Berkeley
Berkeley, CA – A protest by the advocacy group, Where Do We Go, held at the MLK…
Housing Justice Advocates Applaud Signing of Law That Will Help House More Poor and Working Californians
San Francisco, CA – Housing justice advocates applauded a new law signed by Governor Newsom that will…
Yolo County Elections, VAAC Will Hold Inaugural Voter Education Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 2
The Yolo County Elections Office and the Yolo County Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee (VAAC) will hold the…
Newsom Signs Death Penalty Reform Measure
Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom on Saturday signed SB 1001, a death penalty reform measure by Sen….
Pennsylvania High Court Rules ‘Nonsensical’ Impeachment of Philly District Attorney Not Valid
Vanguard News Desk Editor PHILADELPHIA, PA – The State Supreme Court here Friday ruled the articles of…
California Probation Officers Association Urge Reform of State’s Reentry Program
By Davynn Isabella Benavides SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Probation Officers Association issued a statement last week…
Five New Appointments in Corrections Divisions Announced by CA Governor
By Andrea Bernal SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom last week announced five recent appointments throughout…
LWV Holds Candidate Forum for District 2 Davis City Council – Part 2
On Thursday, the Davis League of Women Voters (LWV) held a candidate’s forum for the three candidates…
Editorials Provide Competing Views on Prop 36
Proposition 36 proposes to roll back on Proposition 47. This week, the LA Times Editorial Board came…
Six Arrested at California State Capitol Protesting Inaction by Governor, State on Affordable Housing
Vanguard News Desk Editor SACRAMENTO, CA – Six people, including unhoused and “struggling renters,” were arrested here…
Homeless Advocates Charge Oakland Mayor Threatens More Unhoused Sweeps
By Neha Suri OAKLAND, CA – Mayor of Oakland, Sheng Thao, has threatened more sweeps and criminalization…
