With Vote on Alternative Prop 47 Revision Forthcoming, Supporters of Original Initiative Push Back on State Lawmakers
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Legislative leaders and Governor Newsom agreed on a…
Letter: SF Public Defender Applauds Restoration of State’s Public Defender Pilot Program and Urges Permanent Funding
(Editor’s note: This week, the California State Legislature and Governor reached an agreement that restores funding to…
Skinner Bill Would Bar Hedge Funds from Snatching Up Single-Family Homes
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Last week California State Senator Nancy Skinner introduced…
Skinner Introduces 2024 Housing Package to Bar Hedge Funds from Purchasing Homes
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – On Friday, Senator Nancy Skinner announced the introduction of her…
State Senator Nancy Skinner Looks to Fill in Loopholes Concerning Illegal Cop Firearm Purchases
By Ramneet Singh SACRAMENTO, CA – California State Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) has cited California’s strict but…
CA Legislative Women’s Caucus Reacts to Half Moon Bay and Oakland Shootings
By Nancy Skinner and Cecilia Aguiar-Curry Still reeling from the deaths this weekend in Monterey Park, we…
Senator Wiener and DA Boudin’s Bill to Protect Sexual Assault Survivors’ DNA Passes Key Leg. Hurdle
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – On Tuesday, SB 1228, “Genetic Privacy for Sexual…
Nancy Skinner Introduces Bill to Expand Assistance to Crime Survivors, Those Falsely Accused
By Matthew Torres SACRAMENTO, CA – Legislation introduced here at the Capitol this week by State Senator…
Marin County Man Claims Innocence, Seeks Reduction in Sentence through the Dismissal of Gun Enhancement
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Marin County – Paris Ragland is seeking resentencing and is requesting…
Commentary: Community Land Trust as a Way Forward on Affordability?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor PBS Newshour’s Ivette Feliciano hosted a segment over the weekend putting…
Skinner’s Police Records Bill Greatly Expands the Availability to the Public of Police Records Regarding Misconduct
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Last week Governor Newsom signed SB 16, legislation…
California Law Aims at Reducing Black Maternal and Infant Mortality
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday signed SB 65, authored by Senator…
Governor Newsom Signs Historic Police Decertification Bill into Law
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Los Angeles, CA – Forty-six states prior to California had a…
Governor Signs Historic Climate Action Package – $15 Billion to Tackle Climate Crisis and Protect Vulnerable Communities
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – With California facing a severe drought and water…
Breaking News: Governor Newsom Signs SB 9, Other Housing Legislation
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The recall now behind him, Governor Gavin Newsom…
Legislation that Creates Judicial Guidance on Sentence Enhancements Goes to Governor for Signature
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento – There are now more than 150 sentence enhancements in the California Penal…
UC Davis Graduate Researchers Still Fighting for Union Recognition
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor UC Davis – Graduate Student Researchers rallied on Wednesday attempting to…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 115: Donald Watson’s New Lease on Life Through SB 1437
Donald Watson was convicted of felony murder but thanks to SB 1437, the law by Nancy Skinner…
CA Senate OKs Measure that Expands Public Disclosure of Police Records
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – The California State Senate late Wednesday approved 31-3 a major…
Bill That Would Reform Felony Murder Special Circumstance Law in California Moves Forward
By David M. Greenwald Sacramento, CA – In California one can face life without parole (LWOP) if…
