Ballot Measure Seeks to Undo California’s Criminal Justice Reform
A coalition seeking to undo the recent string of criminal justice reform measures in California held a…
China’s Gas-Powered Car Ban Inspired the Governor, but When You Dig Deeper, You Find Coal
By Leanna Sweha The Brown administration launched a trial balloon last week. The governor said he now…
Legislative Housing Package Restores Local Authority for Affordable Housing
Yesterday’s article cited the staff report on the Affordable Housing Workshop, which noted a court decision which…
Sunday Commentary: Housing Package Passed but Experts Question Whether It Will Increase Supply, Improve Affordability
Governor Jerry Brown on Friday at a huge ceremony signed the 15 bills that make up the…
Governor Brown Signs Comprehensive Housing Legislative Package
(From Press Release) – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed into law today 15 bills to help…
Commentary: AG’s Office Looks Other Way at Orange County Wrongdoing
Back in August, we asked why the supposedly liberal California Attorney General’s office was trying to seek…
Agriculture (Finally) Scores Some Serious State Climate Funding
By Leanna Sweha Governor Brown last week signed two bills sending almost $1.5 billion in cap-and-trade auction…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Is Illegal Immigration Driving California’s Housing Crisis?
In recent months the Vanguard has been focusing on, in addition to the local housing crisis, the…
California Legislature Sends Housing Reform Package to Governor’s Desk
Several bills could have direct impact on Davis policies The California legislature today passed a package of…
California Values Act Sanctuary Bill Passes Legislature
Bill Now Goes to Governor for His Expected Signature (From Press Release) – The California Senate today…
Legislature Passes Bill in Response to Wells Fargo Scandal
On Wednesday, the California State Legislature approved a bill by Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) to protect victims…
To Tackle Climate Change and Grow the State Economy, Let’s Improve the Business Climate
By Leanna Sweha On Thursday, the legislature held a hearing on how to promote a “just transition”…
Analysis: Supreme Court Upholds Death Penalty in Prop 66 But Re-Writes Key Timeline Provision
When Proposition 66 surprisingly passed last year, it was clear the proposition that aimed to speed up…
Commentary: Defending Double Dipping?
The problem of double dipping into the pension system is a huge problem that the legislature and…
Cap-and-Trade Extension: Saving Face and Maybe the State’s Economy Too
By Leanna Sweha Yesterday, Governor Brown signed AB 398, the bill that extends Cap-and-Trade to 2030. Earlier…
Aguiar-Curry Supports Passage of Cap-and-Trade Extension to Fight Climate Change
(From Press Release) – – Today, Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters) voted in strong support of landmark legislation to…
Co-Authors Express Disappointment on Status of SB 562
Eight Assemblymembers have come out with a joint statement in opposition to the decision by Assembly Speaker…
Will Getting the Grid Ready for 100 Percent Renewables Spike Electricity Bills?
By Leanna Sweha PG&E has been making improvements to its grid to meet the state’s mandate to…
Ineligible Votes Swung Democratic Party Chair Election to Bauman
(Editor’s Note: The following press release came from Kimberly Ellis’ campaign. Kimberly Ellis ran for chair of…
Bill in Response to Wells Fargo Scandal Passes Senate
From Press Release – A bill by Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) to protect victims of mass fraud…
