Defense Attorney Finds Himself Accused of Biased Striking of Jurors Under New Law
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor San Jose, CA – A defense attorney trying a high profile…
Senator Dodd’s Townhall Takes on Racial Inequities and Systemic Racism
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Santa Rosa, CA – The problem of systemic racism in the…
California Becomes All-Mail Ballot State
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – Quietly and without fanfare, Governor Newsom signed a…
California Legislative Black Caucus Reactions to Chauvin Verdict, Calling for Comprehensive Police Reform
by David M. Greenwald Sacramento, CA – On Tuesday morning prior to the verdict in the Derek…
California Capitol Watch: New Law Requires Ethnic Studies Courses at CSU
By Eric Gelber Today’s California Capitol Watch looks at AB 1460 (Weber) (ethnic studies requirement for California…
Lawmaker, College Prof Dr. Shirley Weber Makes History as 1st first Black Secretary of State
By Tanya Decendario and Derrick Pal SACRAMENTO – College professor and State Assemblymember Dr. Shirley Weber made…
Governor Formally Appoints Alex Padilla to U.S. Senate, Shirley Weber as Secretary of State
By Nancy Aviña and Sally Kim SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom Monday formally appointed Alex Padilla to…
Commentary: Reactions to Newsom’s Appointments – ‘Yay’ and ‘Meh’
By David M. Greenwald It was a busy day for Governor Gavin Newsom as he filled the…
Guest Commentary: Governor Newsom Signs Groundbreaking Criminal Justice Reform BIlls
By Mano Raju “In the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a shortened legislative session, and a…
Racial Justice, Slavery Reparations, and a Police Shootings Bill by Senator Dodd Signed by the Governor
Legislation Made Law by Governor Wednesday Designed to Make CA Leader in Addressing Racial Injustice By Jose…
Bad Cop Decertification Shelved for 2020 – Proponents Promise to Bring Back Next Year
By Ruby Chavez STATE CAPITOL – The California Legislative Black Caucus hasn’t given up on a measure…
Governor Signs AB 1460 Bill Requiring Ethnic Studies Courses at CSU
Special to the Vanguard The bill that would make ethnic studies a requirement at the California State…
California State Senate Votes to Put a Measure on the Ballot That Would Restore CA Affirmative Action
By Mella Bettag SACRAMENTO – The California Senate followed calls for racial justice Wednesday, and passed a…
Criminal Justice Reform Bill Introduced Last Week As Part of Juneteenth Legislative Package
The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) announced an expansion to their 2020 legislative package and called for…
Bill to Reinstate Affirmative Action Moves Forward
Vanguard Staff Last week, the State Assembly passed legislation that would repeal barriers to state contracting, employment…
California Legislative Black Caucus Reacts to George Floyd’s Death
The California Legislative Black Caucus offered sobering words for Californians on Tuesday during a press conference, but…
Assembly Committee on Labor and Employment Passes AB 2992, Expanding Protections for Victims of Violent Crime
By Dominique Kato Sacramento, CA – In Assemblymember Shirley Weber’s latest press release, the Assembly Committee on…
Bill against Discrimination during Jury Selection Process Passes California Assembly Judiciary Committee
By Nancy Martinez SACRAMENTO – The Assembly Judiciary Committee passed AB 3070 through its first phase of…
After COVID-19 ‘Break,’ Law That Would Restore Affirmative Action Passes Committee
Cop Reform Lawmaker Claims Consumer and People of Color/Women Committee Wins VANGUARD CAPITOL STAFF REPORTS SACRAMENTO –…
Fiscal Transparency Legislation Introduced to Strengthen LCFF
(From Press Release – Assemblymember Weber) — Assemblymember Shirley N. Weber (D- San Diego) and Assemblymember Sharon…
