Secretary of State Appoints Alf Brandt to the California Fair Political Practices Commission
Sacramento, CA – Secretary of State Shirley Weber announced on Thursday the appointment of Alf Brand to…
Guest Commentary: What Is the Future of Rent Control in California?
Let’s start with the facts. In California, the expansion of rent control has been on the ballot…
California Continues to Prioritize Young Children in 25-26 Budget
Sacramento, CA – The Governor and his administration have continued to prioritize infant and early childhood health,…
Commentary: Fires Put Further Strain on Housing Market As Governor’s Prior Efforts Have Come Up Short
The impact of the devastating fires in Los Angeles on the housing crisis, of course, can’t be…
My View: I Agree That VMT Analysis Is a Problem for Housing Production… But…
I saw the article from Susan Shelley entitled: “California’s VMT restrictions have no effect on climate change,…
Governor Announces Completion of Key Construction of High-Speed Rail
Kern County – Governor Gavin Newsom joined California High Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri, local leaders…
Commentary: California YIMBY Director Offers Solution to Exploding Homeless Population
In an op-ed for MSNBC, Ned Resnikoff, the policy director for California YIMBY, noted the bleak news…
Not Flamboyant, but Lots of New 2025 California Laws
Vanguard News Desk Editor SACRAMENTO, CA – New laws in California for 2025 don’t appear to feature…
Monday Morning Thoughts: HUD Report Shows Homelessness Not Just a California Problem
You may not believe this and it might come as a shocking revelation—homelessness is not just a…
What I Learned Reporting in Cities That Take Belongings from Homeless People
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Commentary: Newsom’s Housing Efforts Fall Short – What Does That Mean for Davis?
The SF Chronicle this week reported that “California is wildly off track to meet Newsom’s 2025 housing…
Removal of Unhoused Continues
San Francisco, CA: On Thursday, San Francisco Police Officers said, “The Park is closed, you have 15…
Sweeps Across California: Houseless Artists, Housed Allies and Spiritual Leaders Faced All-Night Harassment by Police
“You can’t stay here,” City Administrator of occupied Huchiun, aka Oakland, told us houseless, formerly houseless and…
Commentary: Reisig Lauds New Law, but Will It Actually Solve the Problem?
This week, Prop. 36 takes effect. The voters, well-primed by viral videos of crimes that would not…
Los Angeles Audit Finds Shelter Beds Went Unused
Audit Findings Show that Only 1 in 5 Interim Shelter Residents Obtained Permanent Housing, While Over 1/2…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Housing Is a Public Safety Issue
In the last election cycle, voters in California sent a message about crime—they voted down Prop. 6,…
Governor Claims Success in CARE Court as It Opens in All 58 California Counties
Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom is claiming victory as the CARE Court (Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment)…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Davis Council Considers Second Reading of Homeless Regulations For Encampments – Research Says It’s Not the Way to Solve This Problem
Davis, CA – It was a rare 3-2 two weeks ago. Normally a second reading of an…
Native American Communities Receive $91 Million for Affordable Housing and Homeless Interventions
Sacramento, CA – California Governor announced this week California Native American tribes throughout the state will receive…
Proponents of Proposition 6 Commit to Redoubling Their Efforts
It was a disappointing outcome for the folks behind Prop. 6, the initiative to prioritize rehabilitation over…
