UC Faculty Demands Job Stability, Fair Wages from the UC System, After Many Colleagues Lost Jobs, Medical Benefits
By Lisbeth Martinez CALIFORNIA – The University Council American Federation of Teachers (UCAFT) held a rally via…
Monday Morning Thoughts: UCD Reports Record Number of Applicants
By David M. Greenwald We got a reprieve of sorts from the housing and vacancy crisis this…
Vanguard Webinar: COVID, UC Davis & Educational Challenges During a Pandemic (Video)
The discussion focused on COVID and UC Davis – how UC Davis was weathering the COVID pandemic,…
California Capitol Watch: BREAKING NEWS: Governor and Legislature Reach Agreement on Extending Eviction Protections
By Eric Gelber On Monday (January 25th) Governor Newsom and legislative leaders announced a deal that would…
Monday Morning Thoughts: California’s Housing Crisis Could Morph After Pandemic, but Probably Won’t Go Away
By David M. Greenwald A year ago with housing prices rising and a shortage of new housing,…
Sunday Commentary: A Cautious Approach to Re-Opening Makes Most Sense
By David M. Greenwald It is one of the most contentious issues, not only in our community…
My View: The COVID Reality Will Sink In – We Didn’t Take This Seriously Enough
By David M. Greenwald It has been a year since the first COVID cases were reported in…
New Legislation Plans to Enforce Health and Safety Measures for Private Detention Facilities Amid Pandemic
By Nancy Aviña and Linhchi Nguyen SACRAMENTO – A California State Assemblymember has introduced legislation to address…
Commentary: A New Hope – A New Challenge
by Tia Will Once again I am writing an update on the novel corona virus. I begin…
Historical View: CA Prison Transfers Continue Despite Pandemic Concerns
By Jamier Sale SACRAMENTO – Why are calls mounting for mass decarceration around the state of California?…
Judge Steve White Reprimands DDA and APD for Wasting Court’s Time After Quarantined Defendant Shows Up
By Lauren Smith SACRAMENTO – Despite being mandated to remain in jail for a mandatory 14-day quarantine,…
Some Good News As Sacramento Region Sees Stay-At-Home Lifted
By David M. Greenwald It was a grim day across the country on Tuesday. A record 4400…
Commentary: Respite Center is Nice, but We Should Study Things Like Project Roomkey
By David M. Greenwald The Davis City Council will be asked tonight to evaluate and extend the…
Hundreds of COVID-19 Cases at Santa Rita Jail – Run Like ‘Penal Colony’ Charge Critics
By Carlin Ross DUBLIN, CA – The Alameda County-operated Santa Rita Jail – which is run like…
Guest Commentary: Jaspar’s Hospital Trauma
By Kevin D. Sawyer One prisoner who fell ill during the coronavirus outbreak at San Quentin was…
COVID-19 Aiding Incarcerated? Delays Not One, but Two Sentencing Dates
By Carlin Ross SACRAMENTO – Sacramento County Superior Court Judge James McFetridge last Friday was prepared to…
In Light of Coronavirus, CA Sen. Nancy Skinner Condemns CCPOA’s ‘Offensive’ Decision to Attend Gathering in Las Vegas
By Kelly Moran SACRAMENTO – California State Sen. Nancy Skinner called the California Correctional Peace Officers Association’s…
My View: A Real Dereliction of Duty
By David M. Greenwald As stunning as the events were at the Capitol this week, there is…
COVID-19 OUTBREAK: Sac County Jails Ordered by Superior Court to Release Detainees – But Only Handful, Not Nearly Enough, Charge Critics
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief SACRAMENTO – A Sacramento County Superior Court judge here has…
Letter: Puzzling Press Releases by the Yolo County District Attorney
By Susan Pelican Local news coverage on Wednesday, January 6 reports another press release from the DA…
