State Reaches Agreement with La Habra Heights on Violations of State Housing Law
Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the state has entered into…
Assembly Committee Advances Bill to Strengthen Housing Law Enforcement
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The Assembly Housing & Community Development Committee passed Senator Scott…
Commentary: Why State Action on Measure J Is Probably Inevitable
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – For several years now I have been closely…
Major Challenge to California’s Death Penalty Filed – Highlights Evidence Demonstrating Racial Discrimination
San Francisco, CA – Arguing that evidence of racial bias in California’s implementation of the death penalty…
Legislation to Modernize Builder’s Remedy, Encourage Cities to Plan for the Future, and Facilitate Housing for All
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Legislation that would facilitate the construction of housing in cities…
Commentary: We Are Seeing a Widespread Rejection of Moms for Liberty, Anti-Trans Policies
by David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Since last August when the library incident and subsequent bombs threats…
New Legislative Would Authorize Additional Civil Penalties for Violating State Housing Law
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced his support of a bill,…
California AG Files Amicus in Support of Ruling Blocking Idaho’s Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
Special to the Vanguard Oakland, CA – The chess match on Gender-Affirming Care bans continues, with 21…
Court Orders La Cañada Flintridge to Follow State Housing Law and Process Affordable Housing Project Application
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A court ruled on Monday that the City…
Attorney General Bonta Urges Court to Facilitate Affordable Housing in Eureka
Special to the Vanguard Oakland, CA – AG Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief supporting the City…
Commentary: If the Monterrosa Shooting Is Not a Criminal Act, I’m Not Sure What Is
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Vallejo, CA – Disappointing. With the worldwide attention on the death…
Sunday Commentary: Instead of Looking at SF, Davis Should Look toward Sacramento for Housing Policies
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Part of my reason for writing yesterday’s column…
La Cañada Flintridge Becomes the Latest to See State Crack Down on Housing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – On Tuesday, Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General…
Open Letter to Rob Bonta Re: In-Custody Deaths at County Jails in San Diego and Alameda
Dear Mr. Bonta, Destination Freedom is a nonprofit prisoner and human rights advocacy organization. For the past…
Commentary: I Don’t See Much Progress At All on Housing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Veteran Sacramento Columnist Dan Walters calls it two…
Commentary: Davis Should Be Eyeing Developments in Other Communities
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – As I write this piece, the city of…
San Bernardino Reaches Agreement with State on Housing
By the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The city of San Bernardino under threat of litigation from the…
Sunday Commentary: Blaming Prop 47 on Retail Theft Doesn’t Pass the Smell Test
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Los Angeles, CA – This week, the Attorney General announced arrests…
Commentary: Lawsuit Filed against Redondo Beach on Housing – Will Davis Be Forthcoming As Well?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor One of the big questions Davis faces is whether the courts…
Bonta Letter Expresses Concerns over Chino Privacy Policy
In a letter dated July 20, Attorney General Rob Bonta expressed serious concern over the proposed Parental…
