Governor Signs Bill That Will Prevent Wrongful Convictions
In a move that could be a game-changer for many wrongfully convicted individuals, on Wednesday Governor Jerry…
AG Harris Touts Support For Legislation to End Juvenile Confinement
While several key legislative measures to reform the criminal justice system were dealt stinging defeats earlier this…
My View: One Senator Able To Kill Police Transparency Bill
It is ironic that a bill meant to promote police transparency was itself killed by a single…
Commentary: SB 1286 Would Provide Transparency to Police Complaints
Back in April, SB 1286, sponsored by Senator Mark Leno, passed its first legislative hurdle as the…
Police Transparency Bill Passes First Legislative Hurdle
Bill to shine light on officer misconduct and serious use of force approved by the State Senate…
Minimum Wage Hike Passes Legislature, Awaits Governor’s Signature
It was a different scene this week. The last two legislative sessions saw minimum wage efforts attempting…
Legislation Would Allow Access to Police Misconduct Records
In an effort to improve transparency, accountability and trust between law enforcement and the public, Senator Mark…
Governor Signs Bill To Properly Compensate Exonerated Individuals
In November of 2011, Maurice Caldwell spoke before the first Vanguard Court Watch justice event on Wrongful…
Victory for Privacy Rights in California
by Nicole A. Ozer It was a really good week in California for privacy rights. The legislature…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Labor Day and the Flagging Minimum Wage Campaign
This past week, the task force appointed by Sacramento’s Mayor Kevin Johnson made the recommendation that the…
Senator Feinstein endorses California End of Life Option Act
70 current and former California elected officials join growing list of supporters Authors of California’s End of…
Governor Signs Bill to Aid Wrongly Convicted, But Vetoes Ammiano’s Prosecutorial Misconduct Bill
Late last week, Governor Jerry Brown signed SB 1058 into law. According to a release from the…
Governor Brown Signs Freedom to Marry Bill
Without comment or fanfare, Governor Jerry Brown on Monday signed legislation that brings state law in line…
$9 Minimum Wage Takes Effect Today, Advocates Say It’s Not Enough
Today California’s minimum wage rises from $8 to $9 per hour, but workers and advocates say it…
Analysis: As $13 Minimum Wage Passes State Senate, Is $15 in Davis Still Unthinkable?
It was a bare majority of 21 Senators, but SB 935, which would increase the minimum wage…
