Bills to Improve Street Safety, Boost Housing Production on Campuses and in the Coastal Zone, and Activate Streets Pass the Assembly
Sacramento, CA – Bills that would support the construction of new homes to address California’s housing shortage…
Newsom signs Retail Crime Legislative Package into Law – Supporters of Prop 36 Think It Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Sacramento, CA – On Friday the LA Times published a poll that showed that a majority of…
Housing Bond Withdrawn from November Ballot
San Francisco, CA – On Wednesday the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority made a decision to remove…
Letter: SF Public Defender Applauds Restoration of State’s Public Defender Pilot Program and Urges Permanent Funding
(Editor’s note: This week, the California State Legislature and Governor reached an agreement that restores funding to…
Assembly Committee Advances Bill to Strengthen Housing Law Enforcement
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The Assembly Housing & Community Development Committee passed Senator Scott…
Senate Passes Bill to Boost Housing Production in the Coastal Zone
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – On Tuesday, the California Senate passed SB 951, which would…
Commentary: Is Going after Impact Fees an Answer to the Housing Crisis?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor A few weeks ago when conservative Steve Hilton broke out his…
Federal Court Dismisses Suit against California’s Transgender Sanctuary State Law
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The US District Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging…
Bill to Delay Fees That Impede Housing Production Amid Challenging Market Conditions Advances
Photo by Tolu Olubode on Unsplash Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Senate Local Government Committee…
Appellate Court Upholds Constitutionality of SB 10
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor The California Second District Court of Appeal, affirming a lower court…
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,…
Bill Would Limit Use of Inaccurate Roadside Drug Tests and Prevent Wrongful Convictions
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – A bill that would prohibit law enforcement agencies from making…
Senator Wiener Wants to Revitalize Downtown San Francisco
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento CA – Senator Wiener last week announced he has introduced SB 1227,…
Governor Criticized for Pausing Funding to Implement Landmark Climate Laws
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – When Governor Newsom last week released a budget proposal that…
Senator Wiener Introduces Bill to Limit Use of Inaccurate Roadside Drug Tests, a Leading Known Cause of Wrongful Convictions in the U.S.
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) introduced SB 912, the Requiring…
Community: Another Reminder That San Francisco Is Not the Model for What Davis Should Do
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Francisco, CA – Senator Scott Wiener yesterday responded to a…
Commentary: The State Needs a Bigger Stick Than Builder’s Remedy
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – Senator Scott Wiener put a lot of capital…
Monday Morning Thoughts: A Development in SF to Watch – A Warning for Davis on Housing As Well
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Last week it was reported that two San Francisco Supervisors—Board President…
State Comes Down on San Francisco Housing Policies
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The State of California once again is demonstrating…
Senator Wiener, Housing Advocates, Labor Leaders Highlight Expansion of Landmark Housing Law
Special to the Vanguard San Francisco, CA – Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), along with California Conference…
