California’s Attorney General Defends California’s Ban on For-Profit Private Prisons, Detention Facilities
By Sonam Hundal OAKLAND—California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a petition that defends the state’s ban…
Bonta Hails Appellate Court Ruling Upholding Key California Affordable Housing Law
By David M. Greenwald Oakland, CA – In 2017 the California Legislature amended the Housing Accountability Act…
Guest Commentary: Vote Yes and Recall Newsom
By Michael Harrington I am a 32-year practicing trial lawyer, a liberal Democrat and a long time…
Guest Commentary: Stop the Recall Faces Strong Headwinds
By Scott Steward A big shout out to the dedicated organizers who have put their shoulder into…
Human Rights Campaign Urges Californians to Vote No on Recall Question
Special to the Vanguard Washington, DC – On Monday, the Human Rights Campaign urged its members and…
Governor Signs Act That Expands Law Enforcement Abilities Through Pretrial Programs – Many Don’t Favor This Approach
By Karisa Cortez SACRAMENTO, CA – Gov. Gavin Newsom last week signed the 2021-2022 Budget Act which…
Reisig Joins 40 Elected California DAs in Challenge of Early Release of 76,000 Incarcerated People
By David M. Greenwald Sacramento, CA – Sacramento DA Anne Marie Schubert announced on Thursday that she…
Commentary: Reisig Misses Opportunity to Call for Reform in Wake of Chauvin Conviction, Believes the System Works
By David M. Greenwald Woodland, CA – The Woodland Daily Democrat captured some local reaction to the…
Vaccine Distribution in California: Is it Equitable?
By Meenu Pamula BERKELEY– With the recent increase in available effective COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, millions…
After 13 Years, Committee on the Revision of the Penal Code Reviews the Death Penalty
By Lovepreet Dhinsa and Mia Machado CALIFORNIA – The Committee on the Revision of the Penal Code…
Commentary: Our Recklessness Has Prolonged This Pandemic
By David M. Greenwald In a week where California leaders cautiously agreed on a plan to re-open…
CA Lawmakers Set Aside $1.4 million to Track Anti-Asian Hate; SF DA Boudin Calls SF Attack ‘Horrific, Senseless’
By Lovepreet Dhinsa CALIFORNIA – In the wake of continuous resurgence of anti-Asian hate crimes, CA state…
DJUSD Moving Closer to In-Person Student Learning
By David M. Greenwald Amid efforts by parents to push for the resumption of in-person instruction and…
Newsom’s Proposed Budget of $381.1 Million to Aid Traffic Debt and Case Delays
By Rachel Kim California’s Judicial Council voted to issue a second round of Covid-19 court fundings at…
Movement to Recall California Governor Gains Momentum
By Meghan Imperio In mid-November 2020, California Governor, Gavin Newsom, was photographed attending an indoor dinner with…
Governor Newsom Extends Eviction Moratorium in California
By Ivana Ramirez California Governor Gavin Newsom struck a deal with state legislators to extend the eviction…
My View: Policy Issues Aside, Padilla Was the Logical Choice
By David M. Greenwald Progressives were not thrilled with the selection of Secretary of State Alex Padilla…
Boudin and Other DAs Join Governor’s Declaration That Death Penalty Is Applied in Racially Biased Manner
By David M. Greenwald On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom, in response to a rare request by the…
CA Governor Files Death Penalty Amicus Brief, Focuses on Racist Juries
By Alana Bleimann SACRAMENTO – Charging the state’s capital punishment “scheme is and always has been infected…
CA Governor Signs Measure Giving Low Level Offenders 2nd Chance, Older Prisoners a Break
By Anika Khubchandani SACRAMENTO – CA Gov. Gavin Newsom last week signed a measure designed to reduce…
