Governor Newsom Vetoes Bill to Limit Solitary Confinement
By Laurel Spear SACRAMENTO, CA — On Sept. 29, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 2632. If passed, this bill would have limited solitary confinement to 15 consecutive days and no more...
View ArticleGuest Commentary: Seven California Propositions to Vote On by November 8
by Scott Steward I take the time to look into the propositions each election for the sake of my now-adult children, nieces and nephews. They are busy and/or are otherwise too polite to thank me for...
View ArticleSenator Melissa Hurtado’s Victory Re-Affirmed by Shepard Recount
Special to the Vanguard On December 8, election officials certified Melissa Hurtado’s victory over David Shepard by 20 votes in Senate District 16. As of today, nearly a month later, the recount of the...
View ArticleNapa Supervisor Announces Run for Dodd’s State Senate Seat
Alfredo Pedroza – courtesy photo Special to the Vanguard NAPA, CA—Napa County Supervisor and Metropolitan Transportation Commission Chair Alfredo Pedroza announced on Thursday his candidacy for State...
View ArticleCabaldon Becomes Second Announced Candidate for State Senate Race
photo posted on Twitter Special to the Vanguard West Sacramento, CA – Christopher Cabaldon announced his candidacy for the 3rd State Senate District, which is redrawn to include portions of Solano,...
View ArticlePedroza Withdraws from State Senate Race
Alfredo Pedroza – courtesy photo Supervisor Cites Family Reasons for Decision to Withdraw Special to the Vanguard NAPA, CA—Napa County Supervisor and Metropolitan Transportation Commission Chair...
View ArticleDodd Endorses Dr. Verder-Aliga for State Senate
Rozzana Verder-Aliga Special to the Vanguard Vallejo, CA—Dr. Rozzana Verder-Aliga, Vallejo Vice Mayor and a City Councilmember since 2014, today announced receiving the endorsement of Senate District...
View ArticleWoodland Mayors Endorse Christopher Cabaldon’s Bid for SD 3
photo posted on Twitter Cabaldon campaign continues to secure key endorsements Special to the Vanguard West Sacramento, CA — Christopher Cabaldon’s campaign for State Senate announced a series of...
View ArticleCabaldon Earns Endorsements from West Sacramento Vice-Mayor and Majority of...
photo posted on Twitter Special to the Vanguard West Sacramento, CA — This week, Christopher Cabaldon’s campaign for State Senate announced West Sacramento Vice-Mayor Quirina Orozco and City...
View ArticleSteinberg Latest to Back Cabaldon for Senate
Special to the Vanguard West Sacramento, CA – The momentum for Christopher Cabaldon’s campaign for State Senate continued on Thursday with the announcement of endorsement from Sacramento Mayor Darrell...
View ArticleWoodland Vice Mayor, City Councilmember Endorse Cabaldon
photo posted on Twitter Special to the Vanguard West Sacramento, CA — Today, Christopher Cabaldon’s campaign for State Senate announced Woodland Vice Mayor Tania Garcia-Cadena and Woodland City...
View ArticleDolores Huerta Endorses Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín for State Senate
Dolores Huerta Labor and Civil Rights Legend Joins Broad Coalition Supporting Berkeley Mayor’s Campaign, Calls Him “The Candidate Working Families Can Count On” By the Vanguard Berkeley, CA– Berkeley...
View ArticleGovernor Gavin Newsom Appoints Laphonza Butler to Complete Senator...
Laphonza Butler – courtesy photo Special to the Vanguard A trusted adviser to Vice President Harris and leader of the nation’s largest organization dedicated to electing women, Butler will make history...
View ArticleProminent Black, LGBTQ, and Elected Leaders on Appointment of Laphonza Butler...
Laphonza Butler – courtesy photo Special to the Vanguard Sacramento, CA – Civic leaders from across the nation are praising Governor Gavin Newsom’s appointment of Laphonza Butler to the United States...
View ArticleRozzana Wins Dem Party Endorsement in Contested Open Senate Seat
Rozzana Verder-Aliga Special to the Vanguard SACRAMENTO, CA—In resounding fashion and by a wide margin, Dr. Rozzana Verder-Aliga won the endorsement this week of the official voice of Democrats in the...
View ArticlePartida Endorses Cabaldon for State Senate
photo posted on Twitter Special to the Vanguard West Sacramento, CA – This week former West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon’s campaign for State Senate announced that Davis City Councilwoman...
View ArticleStudent Opinion: Will TikTok Revolutionize the 2024 Political Landscape?
By Sabrina Dhanoya TikTok persists to revolutionize the modern culture of Gen-Z, but from the very founding of the app, it has been consistently condemned by congressional officials who argue that...
View ArticleLocal Elections Digest
Photo by Arnaud Jaegers on Unsplash (Editor’s Note: Political season is here. The primary is March 5 and the General is in November. The Vanguard will keep readers updated throughout the season on...
View ArticleGuest Commentary: Why Voting Matters
by Michelle Famula If you are the ages of 18 and 100+ and eligible to vote, you should be very concerned that voting is becoming less and less important to a lot of eligible voters like you. Reports...
View ArticleLetter: We Deserve Better
by Lee Ann D’Amato-Raymond (Editor’s Note: Political season is here. The primary is March 5 and the general is in November. The Vanguard will keep readers updated throughout the season on the latest...
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