Air quality officials say they issue an average of more than 200 citations on every day there is an alert
The official title of the Conflict Defender’s Office will change, as officials try to make things more understandable to clients.
“I want to strengthen ... partnerships with local governments and public advocates.”
Cigarettes Cheaper!, the outlet store for smokes, owes more than $800K in back taxes dating to 2009.
In exchange for helping people on public assistance gain job skills and good work habits from paid work experience, participating employers will be reimbursed for wages and a portion of the employer’s paid taxes.
Do you like the idea of using your cellphone when flights are above 10,000 feet?
Some of the items involving East Bay legislators in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
Three Chinese girls were killed in the crash and its aftermath while more than 180 other passengers were injured.
The event will be held in conjunction with the Martinez Chamber of Commerce.
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Some sites used the phrases "Get Covered," "Covered California" and "California Health Benefit Advisers."
The earthquake struck Wednesday morning near San Ramon.
Residents in at least three states, including California, have been sickened. A complete list of recalled products, codes and dates.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
The County’s consultant, Economic Planning Systems, will present the update and receive public input to be incorporated into the final update report to evaluate rationale behind the fee on Nov. 12.
He'll cap off the day with dinner in Dixon with the American Legion.
The ceremonies, which will be dedicated "To all Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans," will include messages from Martinez Mayor Rob Schroder.
Supervisor Skip Thompson weighs in on rural medical marijuana dispensaries in the un-incorporated areas of Solano County.
The JumpStart Vallejo candidates have emphasized increasing public safety, investment in new businesses and jobs creation in their campaigns.
BART officials and workers reached an agreement Monday night to end the strike.
A BART spokeswoman said the strike is expected to continue Monday and that no new negotiations with the striking unions are scheduled. The BART board of directors will meet in closed session at 3 p.m. Monday to discuss the labor dispute.
BART made a new offer Sunday afternoon that they called their "last, best and final offer"
Solano County seeks to fill two open spots on the Historical Records Commission.
Veterans license plates, school lunches and physical therapy are among the issues in the new laws.
Some of the activity this past week from Washington and Sacramento involving East Bay legislators
Patch took to the Twitter-sphere to see what our congressional representatives are saying about the lockdown on Capitol Hill resulting from a shooting involving Capitol Police.
What questions will you ask?
A union spokesperson tells Patch that unfair labor practices to blame.
Here are some of the bills that are making their way to the governor’s desk in Sacramento.
Here is a brief summary of some of the legislation acted upon by our representatives in the California legislature.
Here's what you need to know about the Bay Bridge closure, biking on the new span and what will happen to the old bridge and its good luck troll.
A weekly round-up of news from the state Capitol.
Proposals in Sacramento and Washington to increase the minimum wage have sparked debate over whether such a hike would boost the economy
After 20 years in public office, Evans is headed back to the private sector.
BART trains will continue to run even though no contract agreement was reached Sunday night
It’s not written into the law but it is in the jury instructions.