Police Records Made Public and 911 Calls Diverted: 2 Newly Proposed Bills Could Change California Policing Permanently
By Mella Bettag SACRAMENTO- The California State Senate Monday introduced two new police reform bills that could…
(Updated at 5:00) California Public Defenders Issue Recommendations for Meaningful Statewide Police Reform
The following is a letter to Governor Newsom signed by several of the leading public defenders in…
California State Senate Votes to Put a Measure on the Ballot That Would Restore CA Affirmative Action
By Mella Bettag SACRAMENTO – The California Senate followed calls for racial justice Wednesday, and passed a…
San Quentin Cases Soaring at 344 Cases, Triggering Concern and Attention from Reformers
For much of the past week, the Vanguard through its Dashboard on CDCR COVID-19 cases has been…
Media Group Urges Newsom to Act as Inmates Face Increasing COVID Risk
By Matthew Keys A media advocacy group has sent a letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom urging…
Criminal Justice Reform Bill Introduced Last Week As Part of Juneteenth Legislative Package
The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) announced an expansion to their 2020 legislative package and called for…
California Legislator Presses for Change in Law on False Police Reports against Blacks
Prior to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minnesota police, the nation was rocked…
Senate Committee OKs New CA Measure to Prohibit ‘Snitch’ Testimony at Parole Hearings
By Ayanna Gandhi SACRAMENTO – A prison “snitch” would no longer be able to testify in parole…
Bill to Reinstate Affirmative Action Moves Forward
Vanguard Staff Last week, the State Assembly passed legislation that would repeal barriers to state contracting, employment…
Capitol Bill Would Classify Racist 911 Calls as ‘Hate Crime’
Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO – Legislation has been introduced here that would “impose serious consequences” on those who…
North Carolina Promises Big Step Addressing Racial Inequality in the Justice System
By Ayanna Gandhi NORTH CAROLINA – North Carolina state executive leadership—from the state supreme court chief justice…
What Has the COVID-19 Crisis Unveiled about Healthcare Access and Affordability in Yolo County?
On Wednesday June 24th at 6:30PM The League of Women Voters Davis Area (LWVDA) is hosting a…
California Legislative Black Caucus Reacts to George Floyd’s Death
The California Legislative Black Caucus offered sobering words for Californians on Tuesday during a press conference, but…
“In 12 years, I never saw so many people moved in so little time” — Incarcerated People Highlight Reckless Transfers At Chuckawalla Prison
By Julietta Bisharyan and Nick Gardner BLYTHE, CA –– On May 15, 2020, Chuckawalla Valley State Prison (CVSP)…
Slew of Housing Bills Pass Committee
Tuesday was a big day for housing reform in California as a number of bills passed through…
Assembly Committee on Labor and Employment Passes AB 2992, Expanding Protections for Victims of Violent Crime
By Dominique Kato Sacramento, CA – In Assemblymember Shirley Weber’s latest press release, the Assembly Committee on…
Commentary: Anatomy of a Conspiracy Theory
I have been through a few prolonged crises in my time at the Vanguard, and one thing…
Senate Leaders Detail Housing Production Legislation Intended to Increase Supply, Aid California’s Economic Recovery
SACRAMENTO – In an effort to spur affordable housing production and aid California’s economic recovery due…
California Parole Reform Bill Passes Senate Public Safety Committee
By Metyia Phillips CALIFORNIA -A bill to eliminate the use of uncorroborated allegations (allegations not confirmed or…
Update on Behavioral Prevention of the Spread of Coronavirus
by Tia Will The following is a summary of recent information on the transmissibility of the coronavirus…
