California Attorney General Files Amicus Brief Backing Koi Nation in Dispute with City of Clearlake
By The Vanguard Staff OAKLAND, CA – The Lake County Superior Court late last week granted the…
Coronado Agrees to Build More Housing
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Another community that was failing to meet their obligations under…
Op Ed: There Is No Justice without Water
By Miri Valenzuela The lack of access to clean water is responsible for millions of deaths each…
Climate Justice in the Bay Area
Op-Ed by Michael Verna UC Berkeley is known for its unique campus environment, balancing top-tier academics…
COURT WATCH: Lawyer, Accused of Felony for Participating in Mass ‘Open Rescue’ of Sick Farm Animals, Takes Stand, Backed by UC Law Prof Who Testifies Action Legal
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SANTA ROSA, CA – After the prosecution rested late…
Lawyers Make Public Guard Videos of Man Left to Die in Santa Rita Jail – Jail Lied about Cause of Death, Exposing ‘Chilling Disregard for Human Life’
By The Vanguard Staff OAKLAND, CA – More than 150 guard body cam videos were made public…
Commentary: Davis Is Not in a Bubble on the LGBTQ+ Fight
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis has been dealing this year with a small but vocal…
Former San Diego Vice Detective Sentenced for Preying on ‘Vulnerable Women’ in Illicit Massage Business Scheme
By The Vanguard Staff SAN DIEGO, CA – A retired San Diego police officer and vice detective—prosecutors…
California Becomes First State to Ban Four Toxic Additives in Food and Drinks
By Laurel Spear CALIFORNIA– California made history as the first state in the United States to…
Is Ting’s Housing Bill a Game Changer?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Assemblymember Ting believes it is “[o]ne of the…
Guest Commentary: Not in Our Names – Newsom Turns His Back on Domestic Workers
By Eileen Boris and Jessica Lehman, members of Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network On Sept….
Mental Health Advocates and Supporters Declare Opposition to Proposition 1
Group Fears Return to the ‘Bad Old Days’ of Broken Promises and Forced Institutionalization Special to the…
Governor Extends SB 35 and Affordable Housing Provisions
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – On Wednesday, Governor Newsom signed two vital housing…
COURT WATCH: Prosecution Rests in California Farm Animal ‘Open Rescue’ Trial – Celebrity, Others Called by Defense to Explain Actions to Save Sick, Injured Animals
By Crescenzo Vellucci The Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SANTA ROSA, CA – The prosecution rested here in…
State Takes Action to Tackle Homelessness Crisis – But Critics Wonder If It’s Enough
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – This week, Governor Gavin Newsom announced multiple new efforts to…
Newsom Signs Stable Affordable Housing Act
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA — Governor Newsom made history this week by signing Senator Wahab’s…
Governor Signs Davis Habitat, Climate Project Bill
Special to Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom has signed legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that…
Oakland, Alameda County to Pay $2.4 Million for Neighbor’s Murderous Act
By Kapish Kalita OAKLAND, CA – Alameda County has agreed to pay $1.95 million, with Oakland paying…
Pharmaceutical Company Wins Frivolous Lawsuit Filed by Now Disgraced Attorney Thomas Girardi
By Robert J. Hansen NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.— Vivera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., announced last month that the litigation involving former…
Prominent Black, LGBTQ, and Elected Leaders on Appointment of Laphonza Butler to U.S. Senate
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Civic leaders from across the nation are praising Governor Gavin…