San Jose Education Leaders Unite Behind Cortese’s Plan to Fix Inequities in School Funding
SAN JOSE, Calif. — At Mount Pleasant Elementary School in East San Jose, California State Senator Dave…
Senator Cortese’s SB 750 Would Unlock Stalled Affordable Housing Projects through State Credit Program
SACRAMENTO, CA – In a move to address California’s housing crisis, State Senator Dave Cortese has introduced…
California Bill to Provide Guaranteed Income for Homeless High School Seniors Advances with Bipartisan Support
SACRAMENTO — A proposal to provide guaranteed income to homeless high school seniors to help them transition…
California Senator Proposes Guaranteed Income Pilot for Homeless Youth to Support College and Career Goals
Sacramento, CA – In response to the growing number of students experiencing homelessness across California, State Senator…
California Bill Seeks to Expand College Access for Students Who Experienced Homelessness
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A new bill introduced in the California Legislature aims to provide critical financial support…
Governor Announces Completion of Key Construction of High-Speed Rail
Kern County – Governor Gavin Newsom joined California High Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri, local leaders…
Governor Vetoes Farmworker Protection Bill – Senator Cortese Issues Strong Response
Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom vetoed SB 1299 which would have established the Farmworker Climate Change Heat…
Bill to Address Heat Prevention Workforce Standards and Protect the Yolo SIX Advances to Governor’s Desk
Sacramento, CA – In June during a heatwave, farmworkers working in a tomato field near Dixon on…
Assembly Committee Blocks Bill That Would Have Guaranteed Basic Income For Unhoused Youth
Special to the Vanguard San Jose, CA – Senator Dave Cortese on Friday issued a terse statement…
Guest Commentary: Communities of Color Pushing for More to be Done in the CA Legislature in Response to ‘Racist’ AB 2918
Where are the CA Legislative Latino Caucus (LLC), Legislative Black Caucus (LBC), and Asian Pacific Islander Legislative…
Senator Cortese Joins YOLO SIX Farmworkers in Calling for Greater Compliance with Heat Illness and Injury Regulations
Last week, CalMatters reported on six Yolo County farmworkers who claim that they were fired for leaving…
Senate Passes Bill to End Use of Restraints on Students
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The State Senate took a crucial step toward protecting California’s…
Senate Committee Advances Bill That Would Ban Dangerous Restraint Technique against Special Needs Students
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Over six years after a 13-year-old Davis resident died at…
CA Governor Signs Law Expanding Religious Rights of Incarcerated
By The Vanguard Staff SACRAMENTO, CA – A legislative measure to give incarcerated people in California new…
Housing Bills Advance As Legislative Calendar Winds Down
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The Governor signed one key piece of housing…
Guest Commentary: Allow Judges to Reconsider Life without Parole Sentences
Senate bill reflects changes in California law and evidence of rehabilitation and redemption By LaDoris Cordell California…
Bill Establishes Opioid Prevention and Education Programs In California Schools
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill by Senator…
Legislation to Reform LWOP Hosted in Bay Area
By Mathew Seibert SILICON VALLEY, CA – A “Day of Action” was hosted Monday by FUEL (Families…
New Legislation Promises to Improve Addiction Recovery Treatments in California
By Catherine Potente SACRAMENTO, CA – California will improve the way it handles addiction recovery if legislation…
SF DA Applauds CA Senate OK of Youth Basic Income Plan, Champions Other Youth Programs
The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The California State Senate has approved a measure that will…