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…
Commentary: Are the YIMBYs Really Winning? Housing and Climate Change Are a Duel Threat
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – This week, California YIMBY rejoiced at the passage…
Landmark Housing Package Heads to the Governor
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Two of the critical housing bills are headed to the…
Sunday Commentary: Has the State Been Put on Notice to Fix the Housing Crisis or Lose Control?
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor This week, we saw Senator Scott Wiener celebrate the passage of…
Commentary: State Has Prioritized Housing, but Still Messing Around the Edges
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – As another legislative session winds down, a big…
Housing Bills Advance As Legislative Calendar Winds Down
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The Governor signed one key piece of housing…
Two Housing Bills Pass Assembly Natural Resources Committee
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The Assembly Natural Resources Committee passed Senator Scott Wiener’s (D-San…
Senate Passes SB 423 – To Extend Streamlining of Builder’s Remedy
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The Senate passed Senator Scott Wiener’s (D-San Francisco) Senate Bill 423,…
Senate Passes Bill to Spur Affordable Housing Development
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – The Senate passed Senator Scott Wiener’s (D-San Francisco) Senate Bill…
SF Chronicle Editorial Board Calls on Governor Newsom to Provide Funding to Prevent Public Transportation Collapse
SF Chronicle: “Gavin Newsom can’t just let California’s public transit systems collapse” Special to the Vanguard Sacramento,…
UPDATE: Major Housing Bills Move to Senate Floor
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – On Thursday, the Senate Appropriations Committee passed major housing bills…