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…
New Legislation Plans to Enforce Health and Safety Measures for Private Detention Facilities Amid Pandemic
By Nancy Aviña and Linhchi Nguyen SACRAMENTO – A California State Assemblymember has introduced legislation to address…
Legislators, Advocates and Criminal Justice Leaders Attempt to Pressure Governor to Respond to San Quentin COVID Crisis
With COVID cases at San Quentin soaring from none to over 1400 in just under a month,…
Capitol Bill Would Classify Racist 911 Calls as ‘Hate Crime’
Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO – Legislation has been introduced here that would “impose serious consequences” on those who…
Assemblymember Bonta Announces Launch of California Green New Deal
(From Press Release – Assemblymember Bonta) – Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) today unveiled details of the California…
Private Prison Group Sues California over New Law
On Monday, a Florida corporation, GEO Group, filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging AB 32, a…
Last CA Inmates from Out-of-State, For-Profit, Private Prisons Return
(from Press Release) – Assemblymember Rob Bonta (D-Oakland) today welcomed news of the return of the last…
Key Pieces of Legislation on Private Prisons, Safe Lots and CBD Move Forward
AB 32 to End Use of For-Profit, Private Prisons in California Passes Assembly Appropriations Committee (From Press…
After Threatened Arrests, Rent Control Advocates Cheer Passage of Key Bills
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau SACRAMENTO – Rent control advocates fighting for security for renters were…
Will State End Involvement in For-Profit, Private Prisons?
Back in December, Oakland Assemblymember Rob Bonta introduced AB 32, which would prohibit California’s use of for-profit,…
Sunday Commentary: Does Bail Reform Go Far Enough?
A lot of people don’t really understand bail reform. The purpose of bail reform is not to…
Governor Brown Commits to Bail Reform, but Not in 2017
On Friday, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr., Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Senator Bob Hertzberg and Assemblymember Rob…
Key Changes Allow Bail Reform Legislation to Pass Assembly Public Safety Committee
Sponsor pledges to make additional changes to address concerns about public safety, judicial discretion and cost as…
California Senate Approves Bail Reform Legislation
Bill would ensure California doesn’t jail people simply because they can’t afford bail; another identical bill is…
California Bail Reform Legislation Gains Momentum
Committees approve bills that help prevent people from being jailed simply because they can’t afford bail; bills…
Insurance Corporations Created Exploitative $2 Billion Bail Industry
In California, bail insurance corporations’ impact and influence is exposed as the Legislature considers reforms to the…
Should Davis Consider Rent Control?
When students came before the council last month to support Sterling Apartments, chief among their concerns was…
Strong Push Now for Bail Reform in California
Last fall, the Vanguard once again was ahead of the curve, hosting a discussion on bail reform. …
Freedom Shouldn’t Depend on Your Bank Account Balance
By Mica Doctoroff Did you know that the median bail amount in California is $50,000? That’s just…
ACLU Rallies for Freedom and Justice for All at State Capitol
400 ACLU members gathered for the organization’s annual conference to lobby lawmakers on bail reform, immigration, and…
