Analysis: Perspectives on Proposition 47
On Monday, the Vanguard ran a column called “Scare Tactics and Prop. 47.” We noted that, while…
Eye on the Courts: Scare Tactics and Prop. 47
Most campaign claims have an element of truth surrounded by a world of gray and ambiguity. That…
Not Life Saving, Not Cost Effective – Vote NO on Proposition 46
By Tia Will Proposition 46 is a 3 part proposal. Advocates would have you believe that it…
Vote for Students or the Teachers Union this November
By Jeff Boone One of the most important California political races this November is the election of…
Prop 47: Needed Reform or Does It Go Too Far?
Under Proposition 47, the state would reduce, to misdemeanors, offenses for drug possession, petty theft, receiving stolen…
FPPC to Fine Munn for Failure to File Timely Reports
At the next meeting of the Fair Political Practices Commission, John Munn, an unsuccessful Republican candidate to…
Pending State Legislation Could Help Reduce Future Initiative Mistakes and Chaos
By Dan Carson A bill now sitting on the Governor’s desk could, if signed into law, be…
My View II: Looking Back at the Assembly Race
Much has been made about the Dan Wolk and Joe Krovoza competition, which some claim split critical…
Wolk Concedes, Endorses Dodd for November
Late on Wednesday afternoon, when the returns came in from both Napa and Yolo county that had…
Wolk Down by 1100 Votes as Napa and Yolo Come In
On Wednesday, the Assembly Race dynamics changed in a dramatic way as the two largest counties –…
Vanguard Analysis: Dan Wolk Still Projecting to Third
At the close of the day on Friday, Charlie Schaupp’s lead over Bill Dodd grew to nearly…
Analysis: Decline of the Yolo County Democratic Machine?
In local races, the Yolo County Democratic Party would endorse Dan Wolk for Assembly, Norma Alcala for…
Vanguard Analysis: Is Dan Wolk on the Outside Looking In?
The results were remarkable in the Fourth District Assembly Race – with low voter turnout the rule,…
Election Day Coverage: Late Endorsement and Campaign Rally
Mayor Cabaldon Endorses Sam Neustadt West Sacramento Mayor Chris Cabaldon issued the following statement today: “I was…
Vanguard Election Day Analysis
Election Day is either finally here or all too quickly here, depending on your perspective. In ours,…
Election Digest: Your Guide to Election Day Starting at 9 am
Election Day Coffee with Joe Krovoza & Robb Davis Mayor Joe Krovoza and Robb Davis will be kicking…
Analysis: Where Does the Assembly Race Stand?
It is probably impossible to remember that as recently as three weeks ago this race seemed unusually…
Both Campaigns Cry Foul, As IE’s Bring Distorted Negative Attacks
The Vanguard received a screen shot of a Dan Wolk mailer that asks, Who’s Opposing Dan Wolk,…
Election Digest: Letters for Krovoza, Wolk; Dodd Gets Hometown Paper Endorsement
Napa Valley Register Endorses Dodd Bill Dodd, not surprisingly, earned the endorsement of his hometown paper late…
PAC Blames Dodd for CalTrans Bay Bridge Error in Latest Attack
The latest attack mailer by the Opportunity PAC charges, “What did Bill Dodd’s Broken Bolts Cost Us?”…
