Guest Commentary: The ‘StudentsFirst’ Reform Scam
SACRAMENTO, CA – Former Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson’s wife, Michelle Rhee, was appointed the superintendent of Washington…
Governor Newsom Joins National Climate Coalition as Co-Chair, Vows to Ramp Up Action Amid Federal Rollbacks
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Friday that he is joining America Is All In, a…
First 5 California Warns of Devastating Impact on Children and Families with Trump’s Order to Dismantle Department of Education
Sacramento, CA — March 20, 2025 — In a sweeping move that fulfills a campaign promise, President…
7 Dead Since Jan. 1 – California Prisons Impose Restrictions Amid Violence
SACRAMENTO, CA – High-security prisons across California have implemented strict movement, communication, and visitation restrictions in response…
Report: Successes, Limitations of Opioid Use Meds in New York State Prisons
NEW YORK, NY – Fifty percent of people in New York state prisons have substance use disorders—outdistancing…
Help Power Local Accountability Journalism – $1,000 A Day
The Vanguard is launching our $1,000 A Day Campaign—because it takes resources to hold power accountable. Every…
Commentary: This Is a Health Issue – So Why Are Our Prisons and Streets Full of People Who Need Treatment, Not Punishment?
The statistics are staggering but not surprising: 50% of people in state prisons have a substance use…
New Report Calls for End to Flat-Fee Contracts for Indigent Defense in California that Are Driving Incarceration and Racial Disparities
A newly-released report, “Contracted to Fail: How Flat-Fee Contracts Undermine the Right to Counsel in California,” exposes…
City Council Moves Forward with Exploring Redevelopment of Davis Corporation Yard for Housing
Davis, CA — In a unanimous vote this week, the Davis City Council approved staff recommendations to…
Hate Crime Case Against San Francisco Man Dismissed after Jury Leans Heavily toward Acquittal
SAN FRANCISCO — Prosecutors have dismissed felony assault and battery charges against Irvin Alberto Lara-Rivera, a San…
Bill Streamlining CEQA Passes Senate Committee
Sacramento, CA — A bill aimed at permanently streamlining the approval process for public transportation, bike, and…
Sacramento Reaches $350K Settlement in Police Brutality Lawsuit; Trial on Policy Changes Set to Begin
Sacramento, CA — The City of Sacramento has agreed to pay $350,000 to settle a federal lawsuit…
California Governor Touts Organized Retail Crime Task Force $13.5M Recovery
SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this week the state’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force…
Report Highlights Mass Incarceration Injustice
WASHINGTON, DC – A new policy report highlights various systemic injustices in the U.S. criminal legal system,…
SF Japanese American Community Denounces Trump Use of Alien Enemies Act
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Tsuru for Solidarity here, in concert with San Francisco Japantown, labor groups, the…
COURT WATCH: Judge Denies Plea Withdrawal over Alleged Parole Misunderstanding
BURLINGTON, VT – Vermont Superior Court Judge R. David Fenster this week denied motions to either withdraw…
Davis City Council Prioritizes Homelessness Strategies, Eyes Community Navigator Program and Downtown Safety Measures
On Tuesday night, the Davis City Council tackled one of the city’s most pressing challenges: homelessness. The…
Davis City Council Faces Divisions over Homelessness Response
The Davis City Council heard from dozens of citizens during public comment on the city’s response to…
Commentary: California’s Prop. 36 ‘Train Wreck’ Is About to Drive Us Back to Mass Incarceration
California’s Proposition 36, passed by voters in 2024, is rapidly becoming the crisis many predicted—a costly, unfunded…
Discussion Says Antisemitism Is Being Used to Silence Dissent and Advance Authoritarian Agendas
In a panel discussion hosted by Political Research Associates (PRA) entitled “Safety Through Solidarity: How Authoritarians Use…
