Lawmakers Agree CA Roads Are Bad: But Now What?

Details were sparse at Wednesday meeting for funding state's much-needed infrastructure improvements.

Caltrans Seeks To Bring Down Bay Bridge Support Pier With Explosives

There could be some risks to surrounding wildlife - including seals, sea lions and porpoises, officials said.

Governor Signs Bill Banning Grand Jury Investigation of Police-Related Deaths

The governor said he signed the bill to bring the proceedings into the public eye.

GOP Presidential Candidate Takes Aim at California's Vaccination Law

Criticizing the state's new mandatory vaccination law, Carly Fiorina is quoted, saying, “California is wrong on most everything, honestly."

Newly Signed Bill to Address CA Cities' Parking Problems

Cities and counties will have more control over community parking when law takes effect.

Don't Miss This: State Offering Rebates On Toilet and Turf Replacements

Turf rebates up to $2,000 and $100 for toilet replacement per household.

Solano County Receives $175K Grant to Combat Fraud

The additional funding will go toward investigating and prosecuting cases involving workers’ compensation fraud.

For Sale: Napa's Historic Post Office Damaged In Quake

Decision made not to demolish the historic 1933 property, but to sell to someone who will restore it.

Voting Rights To Be Restored For Low-Level Offenders in CA

Participation in elections can be important factor in helping former offenders reintegrate into civil society, Secretary of State said.

Veterans Convention Coming To East Bay

It's an opportunity for vets to gather and network with employers, educational institutions, health and benefits advisors and each other.

Booze By Mail? It Could Happen

A Bay Area congresswoman is proposing the repeal of a Prohibition-era ban shipping alcohol through the mail.

Hydrogen Refueling Stations Coming To East Bay

Air quality district approved $2.2M for 12 additional stations throughout Bay Area. Currently there are three.

Season's First 'Spare The Air' Day Called For Tuesday

It will be hot. Smog levels will be high.

House Passes Legislation to De-Fund 'Sanctuary Cities'

Duncan Hunter introduced the bill immediately after the July 1 slaying of 32-year-old East Bay native Kate Steinle in SF.

Bay Area, California Roads Some of Worst in Country: Report

And those lousy conditions cost each of us, motorists, roughly $2,000 a year including in lost time and vehicle maintenance.

Legalized Marijuana In CA Demands Heavy Regulation, New Report Says

Blue Ribbon Commission examined such policy issues as public safety and tax revenues if legalization initiative is placed on ballot.

July 26 Marks 25 Years Of 'Americans with Disabilities Act'

"PLEDGE ON! to the ADA" is hoping to collect 25,000 signatures of support for the 25th anniversary. Details here on how to participate ...

VP Biden To Visit East Bay Manufacturing Plant Thursday

The vice president will tour the Newark facility of Theranos, a Palo Alto-based health technology company.

Major Ruling For Divorcing Spouses On 'Legal Separation' From CA High Court

An estranged, divorcing couple must live separately to claim separate property -- including income.

California Cheerleaders Will Receive Employee Rights With New Law

Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill into law Wednesday.

Governor Signs Bill Making It Easier For Domestic Violence Victims To Move To Safety

Victims now can break residential leases without filing police reports or restraining orders.

Bill Requiring Greater Disclosure From Builders Rejected Today By CA Assembly Committee

The legislation was proposed after the June East Bay balcony collapse killed six, including Rohnert Park woman.

Crews Install Pedestrian Overcrossing At Future BART Station In Contra Costa

Yellow line service to the eastern county station is expected to begin in May 2018.

EDD Launches New Service to Manage Unemployment Claims

UI Online will be available 24 hours and on also on smartphones and tablets.

DMV Makes It A Little Easier To Find Best Appointments In Your Area

The appointment screens now show all nearby offices. (Hey! Anything helps!)

E-Cigarette Bill Heads To State Capitol Today

SB 140 seeks to have e-cigs regulated as tobacco products and subject to California's smoke-free laws.

New Vaccination Snag: Federal Program For Vaccine-Injured Kids Is Failing, Study Says

The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program has not lived up to providing "simple justice" to children injured by vaccines: Stanford professor.

Bay Area Ocean Temperatures Above Historical Average

This could mean bad news for native coastal plants and also increase the likelihood of wildfires.

Will Same-Sex Marriage be a Boost to the Wedding Business?

Did the Supreme Court save the livelihoods of wedding workers?

Anti-Vaxxers Vow Legal Challenges, Civil Disobedience After CA Vaccination Law Signed

"No matter how long it takes, we will protect our children and the parents' right to choose," said vaccination opponents.

It's A Done Deal, Benicia Parents: Mandatory Vaccinations Now The Law

Gov. Brown signed bill today. SB 277 was co-sponsored by Sen. Richard Pan, D-Sacramento, a pediatrician.

First Step In Re-Establishing CA Death Penalty Cleared Today

Gov. Brown was waiting on today's U.S. Supreme Court decision on the lethal injection sedative midazolam.

Backers of Bottled Water Tax Initiative Gathering Signatures

The initiative proposes a five-cents per ounce tax on water bottled in California.

Should PG&E Be Able To Take State Tax Deductions On San Bruno Blast Fines?

Bill saying "no" introduced Friday. The $1.6 billion in fines and penalties was “intended to be punitive” and not tax-deductible: CPUC.

BART Implements Policy For Interaction With Transgender Inviduals

No issues or problems were reported, but BART police wants to create the policy to strengthen the relationship with the LGBT community.

JUST IN: U.S. Supreme Court Says Federal Constitution Gives Right To Same-Sex Marriage

The ruling today from the bench was 5 to 4.

Measure Sanctioning Murder of Gays Is 'Unconstitutional' Waste of Time, Judge Rules

An attorney's proposed ballot measure that sanctions the murder of gays and lesbians doesn't have to be taken seriously, a judge rules.

Signature Gathering Approved for Immigrant Permit Initiative

The initiative is designed to help immigrants who are in California illegally.

Benicia Parents: CA Assembly Approves Nation's Strictest Mandatory Vaccination Bill

A bill requiring almost all California children to be vaccinated against diseases such as measles cleared a major hurdle Thursday.

'Interpretive Jiggery-Pokery'? No - Health Insurance Subsidies Stand

The government can continue subsidizing health care insurance under Affordable Care Act, according to today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling.