Coalition Wants Governor to Invest Billions in Crime Prevention in Wake of Shooting
by Robert J. Hansen Sacramento, CA – A coalition of criminal justice organizations released a letter urging California…
AB 1928 Now Passing through the Legislature Despite Concerns by Reformers
By Robert J. Hansen A bill that would allow Yolo, Santa Clara, and San Joaquin Counties to…
State Faulted For Being Too Slow in Offering Affordable Housing According to An Audit
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A state audit report found that the state…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Reisig Continues to Go Against Evidence-Based Practices on Drug Policy
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – For those who want to argue that the…
Legislature May Lift Restrictions on Berkeley Enrollment with New Legislation
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A week after the state’s high court left…
My View: The Critics Have It Wrong – Record Breaking Applicants Show Need for Capacity
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor The ruling by the courts that could force UC Berkeley to…
Governor Backs UC Berkeley in Amicus Brief, Arguing for College Access and Affordability
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – An appellate court decision to restrict enrollment at UC Berkeley has…
Legislation Introduced to Remove Personal Exemption Loophole for COVID School Vaccinations
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – On Monday, Senator Richard Pan introduced the Keep Schools Open…
Court Denies Challenge to AB 1950, Couzens to Withdraw Remainder of the Challenges
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – This week the Yolo County DA’s office received…
Commentary: The Next Wave is Here, Can We Ride It Out without a Shutdown?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Yesterday I got a call from staff at my kid’s school—we…
Commentary: Yolo DA Files 30 Appeals Challenging AB 1950 on Extraordinarily Superficial Grounds
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Last year Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law…
Kern County Judge Blocks Mandatory Vaccinations for CDCR’s Correctional Officers
The Covid In-Custody Project partners with the Davis Vanguard to bring quantitative and qualitative reporting on the pandemic’s impact…
California’s COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for All Prison Guards Appealed by Governor Newsom and the State Corrections Department
By Jacqueline Nguyen SACRAMENTO, CA— On Sept. 27, U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar ruled that all…
Governor Signs Measure to Hike Juror Pay to $100 a Day in SF Pilot Project – Goal Is to Increase Economic and Racial Diversity of Juries
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A state legislative attempt to make juries more reflective…
CAIR-CA Voices Deep Disappointment of Gov’s Veto of Bill that Would Have Established California Commission on Human Rights
By Ankita Joshi SACRAMENTO, CA – The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) has voiced their disappointment…
Skinner’s Police Records Bill Greatly Expands the Availability to the Public of Police Records Regarding Misconduct
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Last week Governor Newsom signed SB 16, legislation…
AFSCME Applauds Signing Bi-Partisan Law That Forbids Public Employers from Terminating Health Coverage During a Strike
Special To the Vanguard Oakland, CA – On Saturday, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 237, the…
Governor Finally Blocks Passage of AB 1542, Dealing Setback to DA Reisig
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Despite strong opposition from justice reform groups, AB…
Bill That Will Drastically Change How Gang Charges Work Signed into Law by Governor
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom continued to re-define California law on…
CA Governor Signs Juvenile Justice Diversion Bill to Help Youth
By Clarissa Rios and Yasmin Homan SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Juvenile Justice…
