Commentary: Why Housing Must Come before Criminalization
In the United States, we talk a lot about ending homelessness and reducing mass incarceration, yet we…
Federal Policy Updates: Key Legislative Efforts to Address Housing and Poverty
The ongoing housing and economic crises have pushed federal lawmakers and advocates to introduce significant legislative measures…
Criminalizing Homelessness: A Data Analysis
NORTHAMPTON, MASS – The criminalization of homelessness remains a pressing issue in the U.S., with local jails…
Commentary: Fremont’s Controversial Ordinance – Criminalizing Compassion or Ensuring Order?
Many communities have been given the green light after the Supreme Court ruling on Grants Pass last…
The Unknown about the Inner Working of the California State Prison System
California is well known for its costly housing, high end apparel, high class lifestyle, and entertainment industry….
Guest Commentary: Poverty Denial Is a Form of Mental Illness
Newly-elected Sacramento County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez recently announced a “New Chapter” for our region in her newsletter,…
COURT WATCH: Judge Issues Arrest Warrant on Unhoused Accused
BURLINGTON, VT – Judge David R. Fenster here in an arraignment hearing Wednesday in Chittenden County Costello…
COURT WATCH: Judge Won’t Lift Domestic Violence Protective Order Even If Family Faces Homelessness
GLENDALE, CA – Judge Timothy Saito denied Deputy Public Defender Adele Giraud’s request for the lifting of…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Back to the Future?
Davis, CA – I thought I was in a time warp reading the staff report for the…
New Los Angeles District Attorney Sworn In, Promises to Undo Progressive Policies of Former DA
Vanguard News Bureau Chief LOS ANGELES, CA – Former federal prosecutor and Assistant U.S. Attorney General Nathan…
Prosecutorial Discretion at Risk after 2024 Election Results
NEW YORK, NY – The narrative that voters’ “wholesale rejection of criminal justice reform” will end reform…
California Voters Reject Progressive DAs, Toughen Crime Policies
SACRAMENTO, CA – Voters significantly shifted the state’s criminal justice landscape in the November 2024 elections, delivering…
Incoming LA District Attorney Vows to Reverse ‘Pro-Criminal’ Policies of Past DA
LOS ANGELES, CA – Nathan Hochman, set to assume office as Los Angeles County’s district attorney, plans…
Sunday Commentary: With Deos Likely to Win, Let’s Look at Her on the Housing Issue
Davis, CA – With Friday’s tally, Linda Deos leads with 51.5 percent of the vote and just…
ACLU of Northern California Called Prop 36 ‘Misguided’ – Passed Anyway
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The ACLU of Northern California said this week it opposed “Proposition 36 because…
California Seeks to Improve Public Safety by Reducing Homelessness and Recidivism
Sacramento, CA – This week Governor Newsom launched a first-of-its-kind program to improve public safety — with…
Prop 36 Analysis: Step Backward for California, US Criminal Justice System?
SACRAMENTO, CA – In November, California voters will vote on Proposition 36, an initiative that would cut…
BEE OP-ED: California’s Prop 36 Won’t Address Retail Theft, Drug Addiction or Homelessness
SACRAMENTO, CA — As Californians head to the polls, they face a critical decision regarding Proposition 36, which…
Chronicle Endorses Non-Incumbent Candidate Daniel Lurie for SF Mayor
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Chronicle announced it has endorsed Daniel Lurie for Mayor, noting…
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 –…
