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The People's Vanguard of Yolo County is the alternative news source in Yolo County that covers polit

Words of the founder:

To be "the new guardian of the Davis left."

-David Greenwald

12/28/2025

Just five days left to unlock our full matching fund.

We’re $6,000 away, and every dollar is doubled.

Your support right now helps sustain independent local journalism, court-watch reporting, and accountability work when it matters most.

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12/28/2025

States File Lawsuit Against Trump Administration over Transgender Healthcare Limits

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is leading a lawsuit against a Trump administration declaration that could limit access to gender-affirming care. The suit, supported by 18 states and Pennsylvania's governor, argues the declaration is unlawful and not backed by medical evidence.

https://davisvanguard.org/2025/12/bonta-leads-challenge-trump-declaration/

12/28/2025

Why Newsom’s CARE Court has struggled to help homeless Californians most in need

California's CARE Court program, designed to assist homeless individuals with mental health issues, is struggling to provide adequate housing and treatment. Major obstacles include a lack of specific housing funds and a shortage of affordable housing in the state.

https://davisvanguard.org/2025/12/mental-health-care-court-challenges/

12/28/2025

Sunday Commentary: Abundance and the Left’s Struggles With the Politics of Building

Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson, in their book "Abundance," argue that America's crises, including the housing crisis, stem from deliberate choices that limit supply. They advocate for increasing production rather than market regulation to address these issues.

https://davisvanguard.org/2025/12/klein-thompson-abundance-scarcity-politics/

12/27/2025

States Argue in Favor of Transgender Students’ Rights in Sports Policy Dispute

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in supporting Minnesota's policies that allow transgender students to participate in youth sports. The group argues such policies are lawful, evidence-based, and beneficial to all students.

https://davisvanguard.org/2025/12/rob-bonta-joins-coalition-defending-transgender-youth/

12/27/2025

Saturday Morning Commentary: How Proposition 13 Warped California’s Housing Politics — and Why Fixing the Wrong Problem Keeps Us Stuck

Housing analyst M. Nolan Gray challenges the common belief that Proposition 13 is solely responsible for California's housing shortage. Gray argues that the legislation's impact on homeowner behavior and local politics is more significant, suggesting a shift in housing decision-making to a less biased level of government.

https://davisvanguard.org/2025/12/proposition-13-impact-housing/

12/26/2025

6 days left to unlock our full match

Independent journalism is under sustained pressure, and this moment matters. Every contribution to the Vanguard right now is matched dollar for dollar, immediately doubling its impact. That means more court-watch reporting, more accountability journalism, and more coverage of housing, civil rights, and democracy at a time when these institutions are being tested. If you value rigorous, independent reporting that does not answer to political parties, developers, or corporate interests, this is one of the most effective moments to give. Your support keeps this work going and ensures these stories continue to be told. Donate today and help us meet the match before time runs out.

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Every contribution helps. Every dollar counts. And for the next six days, every dollar goes twice as far.

12/26/2025

Prosecutors group urges federal court to uphold California ban on masked law enforcement

Prosecutors Alliance Action urges a federal judge to reject the DOJ's lawsuit against California's No Secret Police Act. The law, Senate Bill 627, mandates law enforcement officers to remove masks during policing activities, promoting transparency and accountability.

https://davisvanguard.org/2025/12/prosecutors-alliance-supports-california-transparency/

12/26/2025

6 days left to unlock our full match

We are within reach — but we still need $6,500 to unlock the full matching fund.

That means every dollar you give right now is doubled, allowing us to expand our independent reporting, court-watch coverage, and accountability journalism at a moment when it matters more than ever.

This work doesn’t happen without community support. If you value rigorous, local, nonprofit journalism, now is the time to act.

👉 Donate here: http://davisvanguard.org/donate

Every contribution helps. Every dollar counts. And for the next six days, every dollar goes twice as far.

12/26/2025

Op-ed | It Is Not Safe to Discuss Trans Issues Online

Leaked memo from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi suggests online speech about gender identity may be monitored for national security threats. Critics argue this could silence political opposition and increase scrutiny on trans individuals, rather than addressing genuine security concerns.

https://davisvanguard.org/2025/12/trans-identity-surveillance-memo/

12/26/2025

Opinion | Housing First Didn’t Fail — America Failed to Build Housing

The Trump administration's proposed redistribution of federal homelessness aid has ignited a debate over the Housing First policy. While the policy has been effective in housing the homeless, its impact on health outcomes and community homelessness levels remains contentious. Critics and supporters weigh in on the issue.

https://davisvanguard.org/2025/12/housing-first-debate-homelessness-policy/

12/24/2025

State-Funded Awards Enhance Affordable Housing for Veterans and Vulnerable Groups

California announces new state-funded housing awards tied to Proposition 1, creating 267 affordable permanent supportive housing units statewide. The units will cater to veterans and individuals with behavioral health challenges, as part of the state's Homekey+ program for the homeless and mentally ill.

https://davisvanguard.org/2025/12/newsom-announces-affordable-housing/

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