Guest Commentary: Why Can’t Tenants Win in Sacramento? Follow the Money
by Patrick Range McDonald Over the years, the California Apartment Association—funded by corporate landlords—has delivered millions in…
Governor Newsom and State Leaders: If Temecula School Board Won’t Do Its Job, State Will
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom, joined by Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony…
Diana Becton, Enrico Castillo Appointed to the Council on Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – On Wednesday, the Senate Rules Committee announced that they have…
Atkins Introduces Legislation to Update SB 9
Legislation Would Improve Access, Oversight for California HOME Act Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – This…
Monday Morning Thoughts: State Sues Huntington Beach for Violating State Housing Laws
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – This is a case that the entire state…
Historic California Constitutional Amendment Reinforcing Protections for Reproductive Freedom Goes Into Effect
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – In the wake of the Dobbs decision by the Supreme…
Legislative Leaders Agree to Housing Affordability Production Package
Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – After weeks of negotiations, legislative leaders announced that they have…
California Abortion Rights Constitutional Amendment Heads to the Ballot
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – California figures to be one of the states…
Wide Support for Constitutional Amendment to Enshrine Abortion, Contraception in California Constitution
By Vanguard Staff Sacramento, CA – On Wednesday, Toni Atkins, Senate President Pro Tem, introduced a constitutional…
The Supreme Court Appears Set to Overturn Roe; Reaction Fierce
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Washington, DC – While observers long believed that with a 6-3…
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…
Breaking News: Governor Newsom Signs SB 9, Other Housing Legislation
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – The recall now behind him, Governor Gavin Newsom…
Commentary: SB 9 Moves Closer, but the Debate Continues
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – SB 9 passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee on…
Commentary: Battle Lines Being Drawn over Single-Family Zoning
By David M. Greenwald Two of the more contentious bills this term in the State legislature are…
Governor Newsom Signs Nation-Leading Rent Relief Program for Low-Income Tenants
By Vanguard Staff On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed critical legislation that will extend not only the…
Is It Time? Legislation Looks at a School Re-Opening for April?
By David M. Greenwald COVID cases are down across the country, vaccines are slowly but surely getting…
California Senate Attempts to Secure Eviction Protection for California
Special to the Vanguard The emergency order preventing evictions in California is about to expire, and legislative…
Senate Leaders Detail Housing Production Legislation Intended to Increase Supply, Aid California’s Economic Recovery
SACRAMENTO – In an effort to spur affordable housing production and aid California’s economic recovery due…
Governor Newsom Delivers State of the State Address on Homelessness
From Press Release – SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his State of the State address on…
SB 50 Fails Again; Proponents Unsure of Next Step for Housing
For the second day in a row, SB 50 lost on an 18-15 vote, although Senator Scott…
