California Supreme Court Decision Major Ruling on Transparency of Police Misconduct
One of the big questions is the prosecutor’s constitutional duty to disclose evidence to criminal defendants and…
In Liberal California, a Crusader against Criminal Justice Reform
Assemblymember Jim Cooper is pushing to roll back changes that have successfully reduced incarceration. by Jessica Pishko…
SF Judge Grants 1437 Petition, Two Men Expected to Be Released upon Re-Sentencing
San Francisco – In what is believed to be the first of its kind, San Francisco County…
College Student Food Insecurity Bill Signed by Governor
(From Press Release) –Legislation from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that addresses the growing problem of college student…
Guest Commentary: Reform of Felony Murder Rule Critical To Criminal Justice Reform
By Nancy Skinner and Joel Anderson In January, California ended a decades-old legal doctrine that put numerous…
AG’s Office Argues SB 1437 is Constitutional in Opposition Brief in Appellate Case
Across the state there has been a battle over the constitutionality of SB 1437. The bill became…
Guest Commentary: Zoning: Planning, Suggestion, or Baloney?
by Mark Dempsey California’s recent housing affordability crisis leads to some conversations about zoning and NIMBYism (see…
New ‘Restorative Justice’ Program Promises to Reduce Crime, Save Taxpayers Money
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau SACRAMENTO – It was, no doubt, an unusual State Capitol press…
Legislation to End Discrimination against LGBTQ People Regarding Sex Offender Registry Passes Assembly Committee
L Sponsored by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and Equality California, SB 145 puts a stop to LGBTQ…
Legislature Passes Sen. Dodd’s College Student Food Insecurity Bill
The Legislature has approved a bill from Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, that will address the growing problem…
Use of Force Bill Can’t Come Soon Enough – Families Report Teens ‘Terrorized’ by Police
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau SACRAMENTO – The State Legislature sent controversial “use of force” legislation…
Use-of-Force Reform Bill Moves to Governor’s Desk
AB 392 passed by Senate on a bipartisan vote The California State Senate passed landmark legislation restricting…
Resolution Would Designate Officer Natalie Corona Memorial Highway Passes Legislature
(From Press Release) – Today, Assembly Concurrent Resolution 66, authored by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), cleared its…
Commentary: Housing’s Impact on the Economy
In recent weeks we have had discussions on whether the proposed ARC (Aggie Research Campus) needs housing…
Study Finds California Rent is Increasingly Out of Reach for Working People
A new report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition finds that the Fair Market Rent (FMR)…
Governor Highlights the “Affordability Budget”
On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom highlighted the 2019 Budget Act and what he called historic actions to…
Landmark Police Transparency Law Requiring the Release of Body Camera Footage Begins July 1
(From Press Release) – Effective July 1, 2019, California law enforcement must release body camera footage within…
Last CA Inmates from Out-of-State, For-Profit, Private Prisons Return
(from Press Release) – Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) today welcomed news of the return of the last…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Homelessness Debate – Housing, Mental Illness, Both?
Last week, citing a number of sources, we argued that the percentage of homeless suffering from mental…
Lack of Voter Participation, Not Fraud, Real Problem in California Elections
By Christina Fletes Every four years when there is a presidential primary, many voters who decline to…
