California Secures Order Holding Huntington Beach Accountable for Flouting Housing Element Laws
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin…
Multiple Felonies Dropped against Activist in Santa Rosa Animal Cruelty Case
By Olivia Biliunas SANTA ROSA, CA – Zoe Rosenberg had multiple felony charges dismissed by Sonoma County…
Migrant Advocates Charge Fate of California’s Immigrant Population Rests on Gov. Newsom’s Budget Revision
By Vy Tran SACRAMENTO, CA — Immigrant rights advocates are opposing Gov. Newsom’s newest budget revision, and,…
Contra Costa District Attorney Secures Conviction in 2021 Murder Case at Center of Racial Justice Act Violations
By Shriya Kali Chittapuram MARTINEZ, CA – The Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office last week came to…
Medical Professionals: California New Laws Fail to Address K-9 Incidents with Civilians
By Helen Shamamyan BENICIA, CA – Gary Gregory suffered from a torn jugular vein, facial scars, and…
Guest Commentary: CTA Fights for Funding for Schools
by David B. Goldberg As educators, we agree with Governor Newsom that we need to preserve the…
Federal Lawsuit Targets Antioch Police Officers Named in Racist Text Scandal, Alleges Officers Conspired to Injure, Oppress Residents
By The Vanguard Staff ANTIOCH, CA – A federal civil rights lawsuit filed here this week alleges…
COURT WATCH: LA County Judge Denies Accused Motion to Dismiss in Burglary Case, Jails Her
By Perla Chavez LANCASTER, CA — Deputy Public Defender Jonathan Mendoza’s motion to dismiss burglary charges was…
Little Hoover Commission Recommends Preserving but Reforming CEQA
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor While the Little Hoover Commission believes that CEQA (California Environmental Quality…
Californians ‘Deserve the Full Story, Not Just the Official Story’ about Law Enforcement Shootings, First Amendment Coalition Charges
By The Vanguard Staff SAN RAFAEL, CA – The First Amendment Coalition here this month noted Californians…
A $3.9 Million Jury Verdict in San Diego Federal Case Aims to End ‘Inhumane Puppy Mill’ Industry
By The Vanguard Staff SAN DIEGO, CA – In an unusual case involving what is called abusive…
Governor Appoints Several Judges with Local Ties
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Governor Gavin Newsom announced the appointment of a number of judges…
UCLA Counter Protest Violence against Antiwar Encampment, Tardy Law Enforcement Response Sparks Calls for Investigation
By Perla Chavez WESTWOOD, CA– The Los Angeles Times this week reported questions are being asked about…
Golden Together Releases New White Paper on Transforming California’s Business Climate
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento – Golden Together, a 501(c)(4) dedicated to revitalizing the California Dream led…
San Leandro Pays $3.9 Million to Settle Civil Rights Lawsuit Involving Evidence Destruction in 2019 Beating of Man
By Rena Abdusalam SAN LEANDRO, CA – A San Leandro man, who was beaten with batons and…
Guest Commentary: California Needs to Lower Housing Costs
By Louis Mirante Thanks to a recent blockbuster U.S. Supreme Court ruling on excessive and often arbitrary…
Bill Would Reduce Harmful Police Referrals in K-12 Schools
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – This week, AB 2441 was passed out of the Assembly Education…
ACLU Pushes Back against Fresno Over Access to Police Dog Records, ‘Disproportionate’ Use against Communities of Color
By Kapish Kalita FRESNO, CA – The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California is suing the…
AG Seeks Permanent Injunction and Declaratory Relief against Chino Valley Unified’s Forced Outing Policy
By Vanguard Staff Oakland, CA – On Tuesday, AG Rob Bonta filed a motion for final judgment…
Bill to Strengthen Housing Law Enforcement Advances
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – On Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee passed SB 1037, authored by…
