Gavin Newsom Signs SB 1008, making phone calls from California prisons free
By Gibran Khalil SACRAMENTO, CA – On Thursday Sept. 29, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1008,…
California Firearm Groups Aim to Challenge Bill Modeled After Texas Anti-Abortion Law
BY HUEY COLLETTE CALIFORNIA – California firearm advocates seek to challenge Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Senate Bill 1327….
Commentary: The Cost of Housing Construction Is a True Barrier to the City’s Housing Needs
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – At a recent forum, the issue of housing…
Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill to Limit Solitary Confinement
By Laurel Spear SACRAMENTO, CA — On Sept. 29, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly…
Advocates Urge Newsom to End ‘The Other Death Penalty’ of LWOP
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – On the heels of a United Nations complaint submitted September…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 170: Kara Chien, Mental Health Unit Attorney, Talks CARE Court
Governor Newsom and the state legislators recently enacted CARE Court to help address chronic homelessness and mental…
Governor Signs Legislation to Build More Housing, Faster
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – Building on California’s historic efforts to tackle the housing…
Commentary: Governor Gives Us the CARE Act When What We Need Is Housing for the Homeless
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A pointed column this week by Josh Gohlke…
Guest Commentary: Disability Rights California Disappointed with Governor Newsom’s Signing of SB 1338 (Umberg) CARE COURT into Law
This comes at a loss for people with disabilities and particularly to Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and LGBTQ+…
Ethnic Caucus Leadership Applaud Governor’s Executive Order on Equity and Highlights the Racial Equity Commission
The Executive Order’s overarching goals and actions of the newly created Racial Equity Commission institutionalizes a clear…
Sunday Commentary: The Latest Right Wing Scare – EV Straining the Electrical Grids
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Governor Gavin Newsom has set out a fairly aggressive agenda for…
Disability, Civil Rights, Racial Justice and Housing Advocacy Organizations Urge CA Governor Newsom to Veto ‘CARE Court’ Legislation
By Rena Abdusalam SACRAMENTO, CA – After the CA Legislature approved SB 1338, the “CARE Court,” Gov….
Legislature Approves Dodd Affordable Housing Bill
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento. CA – This week, the state legislature approved a bill from Senator…
State Clears More than 1250 Homeless Encampments in 12 Months
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom on Friday announced that the state has cleared…
Bill to Address Public Meeting Disruptions Signed into Law
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – A recent phenomenon has been the increasing number of people—particularly…
Letter: Public Opposition Mounts to Newsom’s CARE Court
Sacramento, CA – Former United States Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) and former Congressman Tony Coelho, co-authors of…
Letter: Advocates Oppose California CARE Court Legislation
By Shonique Williams, et al The organizations sending this letter advance and protect the civil rights of…
Dodd’s College Student Hunger Bill Approved by Assembly
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Senator Bill Dodd first introduced his bill, SB 20, to…
Agriculture Secretary in Woodland at the Food Bank to Announce Local Food Purchase Assistance Agreement
The announcement is part of a $400 million American Rescue Plan program to improve food security and…
Governor Newsom Signs Nation’s First Legislation Allowing Individuals to Sue Those Who Distribute Illegal Weapons
By Robert J. Hansen Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom signed the nation’s first legislation—allowing individuals to…
