Study from Harvard and UCSF Confirms Minimum Wage Increase Delivered Higher Pay without Reducing Jobs
Sacramento, CA – Another study —this time from the Harvard Kennedy School and the University of California…
Senator Cortese Says He Will Continue to Take Legislative Action to Protect Farmworkers from Ongoing Heat Waves Caused by Climate Change
A UC Merced study reveals nearly 50% of farmworkers today continue to report their farming employers are…
My View: Norwalk Is a Warning Sign for Other Communities That Are Blocking Housing in California
Davis, CA – This week the hammer from the state of California fell on the City of…
Governor Claims Victory on $20 Fast-Food Minimum Wage
Sacramento, CA – Despite fears that increasing the minimum wage for fast food workers would be detrimental…
Governor Vetoes Farmworker Protection Bill – Senator Cortese Issues Strong Response
Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom vetoed SB 1299 which would have established the Farmworker Climate Change Heat…
Housing Justice Advocates Applaud Signing of Law That Will Help House More Poor and Working Californians
San Francisco, CA – Housing justice advocates applauded a new law signed by Governor Newsom that will…
Newsom Signs Death Penalty Reform Measure
Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom on Saturday signed SB 1001, a death penalty reform measure by Sen….
Six Arrested at California State Capitol Protesting Inaction by Governor, State on Affordable Housing
Vanguard News Desk Editor SACRAMENTO, CA – Six people, including unhoused and “struggling renters,” were arrested here…
Governor Signs Housing Package into Law
Sacramento, CA -This week Governor Newsom signed into law the three bills of a housing package put…
Newsom Signs Bill Opening Door for More ADUs
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed state Sen. Nancy Skinner’s SB 1211, which will open the door for more…
UC Davis: Enrollment of Undocumented Students at California Universities Dropped from 2016 to 2023
UC Researchers Point to Increasing Restrictions on Enrollment, Job Availability for DACA Students by Kelley Weiss and…
More Than 7500 New Housing Units Unlocked by Governor’s Housing and Homeless Accountability Unit
Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom announced his Housing and Homeless Accountability Unit has taken strong action against…
Governor Signs ‘Smash and Grab’ Bill – Pushing Stronger Felony Sentences For Large-Scale Theft
Sacramento, CA – On Thursday, Governor Newsom signed the final bill to complete California’s landmark legislative package…
Commentary: The Revolving Door of Homelessness
KQED in San Francisco did a great story on a young man in Oakland who was living…
Sunday Commentary: State Needs a More Impactful Stick to Enforce Housing Laws in Places Like Davis
Davis, CA – A Sacramento Bee opinion writer makes a pretty good point when she argues in…
Newsom Vetoes Bill to Help Undocumented Immigrants Buy Homes – Advocates Cry Foul
Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 1840—a bill that would have prohibited disqualification of applicants…
State Announces Settlement with Elk Grove, Resolves Unlawful Denial of Supportive Housing Project
Sacramento, CA – The state of California on Wednesday announced a settlement with the City of Elk…
Governor Newsom Announces He’ll Sign Housing Enforcement Bill
Sacramento, CA – On Wednesday, Governor Newsom announced he would sign into law SB 1037, a strong…
Letter: OPPOSE AB 1960 (Rivas) Sentencing Enhancements for Property Loss
Dear Governor Newsom, We the undersigned organizations, which include experts, practitioners, directly impacted people, and advocates with…
Governor Awards $789 Million For Thousands of Sustainable Homes in California
Gov: 2,483 sustainable homes, and infrastructure, created through state cap-and-trade funds Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA –…