Newsom Signs Death Penalty Reform Measure
Sacramento, CA – Governor Newsom on Saturday signed SB 1001, a death penalty reform measure by Sen….
Bill to Address Sexual Assault in CA Prisons Advances
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The Assembly Public Safety Committee approved SB 898, new legislation…
In Light of Arizona’s Abortion Ban, California Legislative Women’s Caucus Proposes Urgency Bill to Aid Abortion Services
By Perla Chavez SACRAMENTO, CA– Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday his collaboration with Chair of the California…
Letter: Senator Skinner Urges Congressional Leaders to Make Summer EBT Program Permanent
Dear California Congressional Leaders, We write to request that you take urgent action to support programs that…
CA Legislature Judiciary Committee to Vote Soon on Resolution Urging U.S. to Enact Equal Rights Amendment
By Paulina Buelna SACRAMENTO, CA – The CA State Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to vote on…
Governor Signs Fast-Tracked Relief for UC Berkeley Enrollment
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – With the State Supreme Court unwilling to overturn…
Legislature May Lift Restrictions on Berkeley Enrollment with New Legislation
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A week after the state’s high court left…
SB 301 Dealing with Retail Theft Rings, Passes Senate on a 34-0 Vote
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – One of the first legislative efforts to crack…
Governor Signs Legislation Hoping to Tackle Affordable Housing
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Oakland, CA – Facing down a pervasive housing crisis, Governor Newsom…
CDAA Attempts to Exploit Barbara Boxer’s Attack to Kill SB 82 – There’s Only One Problem
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor El Dorado County, CA – The California District Attorneys Association attempted…
Bill Would Ensure School Meals for All Kids
By Vanguard Capitol Staff Seeking to reduce hunger, improve learning, help families, and support California farmers and…
In Light of Coronavirus, CA Sen. Nancy Skinner Condemns CCPOA’s ‘Offensive’ Decision to Attend Gathering in Las Vegas
By Kelly Moran SACRAMENTO – California State Sen. Nancy Skinner called the California Correctional Peace Officers Association’s…
SF Public Defender Makes Public ‘CopWatch SF’ Database of Misconduct of SF Police and Sheriff Deputies
SAN FRANCISCO – Hundreds of public records about wrongdoings by law enforcement officers are now being made…
Brief Filed on SB 1437 Alleges Courts Failing to Appoint Counsel and Summarily Denying Resentencing Petitions
By Julian Verdon and Linhchi Nguyen SAN FRANCISCO – A law that was supposed to allow people…
CA Fair Juries Act Introduced in Legislature to Expand Jury Pools
By Ayanna Gandhi SACRAMENTO – CA State Senator Scott Wiener (D-SF) re-introduced legislation yesterday that would expand…
Slew of Housing Bills Pass Committee
Tuesday was a big day for housing reform in California as a number of bills passed through…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 44: Senator Nancy Skinner
Senator Nancy Skinner has authored some of the most important criminal justice legislation in the state. Senator…
Senator Skinner Announces Bill to Raise the Age to be Tried as an Adult
(From Press Release – Senator Skinner) – Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, announced today Senate Bill 889, which…
Senator Skinner Applauds Gov. Newsom’s Budget for Plan to Close a State Prison
(From Press Release – Senator Skinner) – State Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, issued the following statement today…
1170.95 Motion Granted in San Mateo After Man Served 8 Years In Prison
By Danielle Silva The Superior Court of San Mateo recently granted an 1170.95 motion for a man…
