Senator Cortese Says He Will Continue to Take Legislative Action to Protect Farmworkers from Ongoing Heat Waves Caused by Climate Change
A UC Merced study reveals nearly 50% of farmworkers today continue to report their farming employers are…
Governor Now Has Chance to Sign Bill to Protect Future Max Bensons
Sacramento, CA – It was a tragic but preventable death when Max Benson, a 13-year-old from Davis,…
Auditor Finds California Do More to Assess the Cost-Effectiveness of Its Homelessness Programs
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – A state audit found that the state has to do…
Legislation that Would Give Guaranteed Income to Homeless High School Seniors Passes First Hurdle
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – A bill that would establish a statewide guaranteed income program…
Bill Introduced That Would Ban the Use of a Dangerous Restraint Technique against Students
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The fallout from the tragic death of 13-year-old…
Bill Would Speed Statewide Housing Development
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – In the midst of the housing crisis, another effort is…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 180: Felony Murder Elimination Project
This week on Everyday Injustice we talk with Joanne Scheer, whose son’s incarceration on felony murder, special…
Bill That Reforms LWOP for Felony Murder Advances through Public Safety Committee
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Supporters are bracing for rougher sailing for a…
Gathering at the Santa Clara Jail, Legislators and Reformers Call for Systemic Change
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Jose, CA – Three state legislators joined Prisoner’s United, Silicon…
Spousal Rape Distinction Will End Under Legislation Signed by CA Governor
By Amber Thatcher and Lorelei Olivas SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Friday…
CA Governor Signs Juvenile Justice Diversion Bill to Help Youth
By Clarissa Rios and Yasmin Homan SACRAMENTO, CA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Juvenile Justice…
Basic Income for Foster Youth Has Wide Support in California Capitol
By S. Priana Aquino SAN JOSE, CA — Senator Dave Cortese Thursday held a press conference here…
In the Wake of San Jose Mass Shooting, State Senator Calls for Improvement of ‘Red Flag’ Laws
By Leah Timmerman SAN JOSE, CA –After California’s largest mass shooting this year, State Senator Dave Cortese…
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…
Senator Cortese and Chesa Boudin ‘Common Sense’ Basic Income Measure for Foster Youth Moves in CA Senate
By Elina Lingappa SACRAMENTO, CA – A state senate bill authored by Senator Dave Cortese (D-15) and…
SF DA Boudin Announces Co-Sponsorship of Senate Measure to Provide $1000 UBI for Foster Youth
By Alana Bleimann SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Senate Bill 739, designed to financially support youth across California’s…
