Commentary: Long Troubled by Some of the Comments on Pacifico
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – I have been long troubled by some of…
Legislation to Create Transition Age Youth Housing Program Passes Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – A bill that would create a forgivable loan program for new…
Orange County District Attorney Challenger Hardin Ad Critiques Incumbent Spitzer’s Tenure – DA Ad Calls Hardin a ‘Gascón Clone’
By Amy Berberyan ANAHEIM, CA – With Orange County’s district attorney election coming up, challenger Pete Hardin…
Housing the Homeless Is Becoming More Expensive in Los Angeles
(Richard Vogel/Associated Press) By Ozzy Hernandez LOS ANGELES, CA–A recent audit of Los Angeles’ finances found that…
California Assembly Introduces New Bills Tackling Housing Insecurity for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
By Patty Yao Picture by Ben D’Alessio CALIFORNIA – On Feb. 7th, 2022, California Assembly Members…
Yolo to Launch Basic Income Project on April 1
By Vanguard Staff Woodland, CA – Over one-fifth of Yolo County residents (20.9 percent) are living in…
Bill Introduced Aims to Solve California’s Housing and Homelessness Crisis
by Robert J. Hansen A Constitutional amendment was introduced in the California legislature yesterday that would create…
Fresno Law Targeting Advocates and Reporters from Observing Unhoused Sweeps Challenged in Federal Court by ACLU and Homeless Union
By The Vanguard Staff FRESNO, CA –A new law here that targets unhoused people, and puts “unconstitutional…
Trial Proceeds for Unhoused Man Looking to Go to Jail for Warm Place to Avoid Freezing Temps
By Katherine Longjohn, Delilah Hammons and Kate Hsu WOODLAND, CA – The jury entered deliberations Wednesday in…
Despite Some Challenges Staff Recommends Continuing Respite Center
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA -The Davis City Council created the daytime Respite Center…
Senator Padilla Introduces Legislation to Address Affordable Housing and Homelessness Crises
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – With the housing crisis looming in California, Senator…
Progressives, Conservatives Debate Mayor Breed’s Approach to Solving Crime and Homelessness in San Francisco – SF District Attorney Boudin Also Disagrees
By Ankita Joshi SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Since the pandemic, San Francisco – where crime overall is…
Monday Morning Thoughts: The Link Between Homelessness and Incarceration Shows Us a New Problem with the Housing Crisis
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor How much is the cost of housing driving problems like homelessness,…
Public Defender Pledges to Pay Client’s Bail Reassumption Fee if Not Waived
By Gabriel Eskandari WOODLAND, CA. – Deputy Public Defender Richard Van Zandt Friday during a pre-hearing conference…
Legislation Would Create Statewide Eviction Defense Program for Vulnerable Tenants
Legislation Would Create New “Homelessness Prevention Fund,” Provide Legal Representation to Renters Most at Risk of Displacement…
Unhoused Person Pleads with Judge to Appear Via Zoom for Next Court Date
By Elizabeth Garabedian SANTA BARBARA, CA – There was some heavy-duty negotiating here Wednesday in Santa Barbara…
Governor Newsom Signs Historic Housing and Homelessness Funding Package
Special To the Vanguard Sebastopol, CA – With homelessness and housing a major concern for the state,…
Public Defender Pushes for Alternative Rehab for Homeless Defendant in Tears, Charged with Cockfighting
By Linhchi Nguyen and Benjamin Porter SACRAMENTO, CA – Defendant Armindo Amores appeared before Judge Michael Bowman…
New Report on Housing Demonstrates Need to Prioritize Affordable Housing
By David M. Greenwald The report is not surprising but it is stark. A report this week…
Despite Claims Bill Turns ‘Healthcare Into Incarceration,’ Legislation that Impacts Yolo County Clears CA Committee
By Jose Medina SACRAMENTO, CA – Opponents of legislation that benefits only Yolo County and purports…
