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…
Justice for Angelo Quinto Legislation: A Symposium on Reimagining Policing and Accountability
By Mia Machado CALIFORNIA – In honor of seeking justice for their son, the family of Angelo…
‘Free School Meals For All’ Now in Legislative and Governor’s Plan
By Vanguard Capitol Staff Sacramento, CA – It was big news this week that a bill authored…
Commentary: Yolo Deputy DA Couzens Opposes Proposed Changes to Robbery Law Even As Boss Attempts to Paint Himself As Reformer
By David M. Greenwald Woodland, CA – As we swing toward campaign season, the Yolo County DA…
California Capitol Watch: Criminal Justice Reform Bills Pass First Hurdle
By Eric Gelber Senator Nancy Skinner is the author of two criminal justice reform bills responding to…
California Capitol Watch: Bail Reform, Plan B
By Eric Gelber Legislation enacted in 2018 (SB 10 (Hertzberg)) repealed existing laws regarding bail and required…
STATE CAPITOL: Skinner’s New Pot Bill to Stimulate Growth of Legal Cannabis Market in State
By Hongyi Wen BERKELEY – State Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) has introduced Senate Bill (SB) 398 at…
ACLU California Action Releases Scorecard, Crowns 28 Lawmakers as ‘Champions’ or ‘Advocates’
By Aishwarya Rajan CALIFORNIA – ACLU California Action this week released its annual scorecard for 2019-2020 state…
Legislature Considers New Criminal Justice Reform Bills to Change Sentencing Enhancements, and Modify ‘Petty Theft’ Code
By Vanguard Capitol Staff STATE CAPITOL – In response to a new report from a state “Committee…
CA Legislation Introduced to Reform ‘Felony Murder Circumstances Law’ – Could Save Hundreds in Prison From Death or Awaiting Execution
By Dorrin Akbari STATE CAPITOL — Legislation was introduced here Tuesday to reform California’s existing “felony murder…
Justice LA Calls Newly-Introduced 0$ Bail Legislation at Capitol a ‘First Step’
By Esha Kher and Aziza Nussipov STATE CAPITOL – Joint legislation calling for a removal of the…
Legislation to Open Cops’ Records and Punish Agencies Who Don’t Comply with Public Requests to be Reintroduced at Capitol
STATE CAPITOL – Legislation that would greatly expand public access to peace officer records and penalize jurisdictions…
CA Public Safety Committee OK’s Host of Bills Aimed at Police Brutality
By Heather Hamilton STATE CAPITOL – The California State Assembly Committee on Public Safety here has…
CA State Senator: California Police Need to ‘Come Clean’ on Abuse Records
By Ayanna Gandhi SACRAMENTO – “California police need to come clean on abuse records,” wrote California State…
Medical Expert Calls for Immediate Decarceration of San Quentin Prisoners
By Taric Mansour Incarcerated people in San Quentin are searching for answers, as overcrowding and poor operating…
Police Records Made Public and 911 Calls Diverted: 2 Newly Proposed Bills Could Change California Policing Permanently
By Mella Bettag SACRAMENTO- The California State Senate Monday introduced two new police reform bills that could…
San Quentin Cases Soaring at 344 Cases, Triggering Concern and Attention from Reformers
For much of the past week, the Vanguard through its Dashboard on CDCR COVID-19 cases has been…
Senate Committee OKs New CA Measure to Prohibit ‘Snitch’ Testimony at Parole Hearings
By Ayanna Gandhi SACRAMENTO – A prison “snitch” would no longer be able to testify in parole…
California Leaders Discuss COVID and the Need to Reduce Prison Populations
While concerns about the conditions of prisons and jails were aired prior to the current pandemic, COVID-19…
