California DOJ Data Shows Crime Declines as Record Clearances Reach Nearly 18 Million Since 2019
New data released by the California Department of Justice indicates a significant reduction in statewide crime rates since 2019, with homicides decreasing by 20%... Read more.
Sacramento Stonewall Democrats Condemn Supreme Court Ruling on Transgender Student Athletes
By Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Stonewall Democratic Club of Greater Sacramento this week criticized the...... Read more.
San Francisco Jury Hangs on Felony Charges in Golden Gate Bridge Protest Trial
A San Francisco jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on felony conspiracy charges and one misdemeanor trespassing charge against seven individuals accused... Read more.
California Court Rejects Huntington Beach’s Latest Housing Law Challenge
A California court has rejected the City of Huntington Beach’s latest legal challenge to state enforcement of housing law, a decision that allows the state to... Read more.
Eight Incarcerated Students Earn Forestry Degrees through CDCR and Lake Tahoe Community College
For the first time in California, eight incarcerated students have earned Associate of Science degrees in Forestry through the Lake Tahoe Community College Rising... Read more.
Governor Newsom Signs Bipartisan Bill Expanding Judicial Discretion in Mental Health Diversion Cases
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 46, legislation intended to clarify California’s mental health diversion statute. The measure expands judicial authority,... Read more.
Newsom Proclaims Pride Month Amid Federal Challenges to LGBTQ Progress
California Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed June 2026 as LGBTQ Pride Month, reaffirming the state's commitment to protecting LGBTQ rights and acknowledging the community's... Read more.
CDCR Celebrates 135 Incarcerated Students Earning Bachelor’s Degrees across California
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) reported the graduation of 135 incarcerated students who obtained bachelor's degrees during ceremonies... Read more.
Newsom Appoints 14 Superior Court Judges across California
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of 14 Superior Court judges across California, including three interim appointments that permit judges-elect to immediately... Read more.
Newsom Admin Funds Fight against Historic Tribal Housing Barriers: $38.2M.
California has allocated nearly $38.2 million to support housing and homelessness initiatives within Native American communities, Governor Gavin Newsom announced,... Read more.