Have An Outdoorsy, Artistic Side, Benicia? Duck Stamp Contest Starts Soon

State officials will begin taking entries on May 1 featuring an American green-winged teal.

WATCH: 58,000 Tons of Bay Bridge Coming Down Piece by Piece

Crews using blowtorches are slicing apart the 70-year-old span.

Reminder, Benicia: Deadline Approaching for Property Taxes

Miss the deadline and you'll have to pay even more. (Link for paying your Solano County property taxes)

Gov. Brown Signs $1 Billion Emergency Drought Package

The legislation includes assistance for homeowners in obtaining water efficient washing machines or dishwashers at no upfront cost.

Need More Time To File Your Taxes, Benicia?

An extension is easy. It's online. And it buys you another six months!

San Francisco Youth Take On Unlikely Topic In Rap Video: Sewers!

Aging sewer systems are critical in The City by The Bay. Ex-49er Ronnie Lott and former SF Mayor Willie Brown even make appearances. WATCH!

Calif. Legislation Would Fund Response to Mysterious Spills in Bay

Senate Bill 718 would address a gap in the law that exists when the pollutant in question has not been identified.

DMV Handbook: Free Download for iPad

On its 100th anniversary, the California DMV proves that it's keeping up with the times--the Driver Handbook is offered on iPad.

Eastbound I-80-Fairfield Sunday Closure Canceled

Full Highway Closures Now Start Monday, March 23.

Bay Area Residents Losing Tolerance for Wood Burning as More Violations Issued

Complaints in Solano County, however, were among the lowest in the Bay Area.

$69 Million Contract Awarded for Demo of Old Bay Bridge Steel Superstructure

The work is projected to begin this summer and finish in 2018, according to Caltrans.

$ 1 Billion Need to Tackle Threat Posed by Drought, Governor Says

With no end in site, the state needs to buckle down for short-term and long-term solutions to survive this drought, state leaders say.

California "Has Only About One Year of Water Supply Left in its Reservoirs"

Following dire warning by NASA water scientist, state imposes tougher restrictions.

Does the IRS Owe You Money, Benicia? More Than $1 Billion in Limbo

The Internal Revenue Service says that more than $1 billion may be waiting for some taxpayers. $92,209,000 of it is in California, alone.

CA Senator Files Legal Brief in Support of Ending State's Death Penalty

"California’s death penalty is not more effective in deterring crime than a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.”

SF Giants, Silicon Valley Firms Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Declare Right to Same-Sex Marriage

“The San Francisco Giants are proud to sign the brief because it speaks directly to our core values of equality and social justice for all."

Do You Know What DMV Fees Are Tax Deductible, Benicia?

When filing, don't forget to claim the vehicle license fee you paid last year. So where to find it? ...

Stolen 400-Year-Old Treasured Books Seized in San Francisco Area, Returned to Italy

Italian authorities asked local authorities to investigate two volumes stolen from the Italian Historical National Library of Agriculture.

Legislation Introduced to Restore, Protect San Francisco Bay

Identical bills focused on wetlands, habitat, water quality and erosion were introduced in both houses of Congress.

Calif. Assemblyman Introduces Bill to Expand DUI Tests of Boaters

"California has some of the strictest DUI laws in the nation, but we need tough boating laws as well,” said Assemblymember Marc Levine.

Bay Area Groups Expect Ruling Blocking Immigration Actions to be Overturned

“We have every confidence the higher courts will overturn this decision," one Bay Area group says.

Obama Signs Executive Order At Cybersecurity Summit At Stanford

American companies doing trillions of dollars of business are targeted by hackers for their trade secrets and intellectual property, he said

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom Announces Run for Governor

The former San Francisco mayor says he's creating a committee to run for California Governor in 2018.

Bill To Protect Berryessa Snow Mountain Introduced

The legislation by U.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein and Rep. Mike Thompson would create a national monument in Northern CA.

President Obama Planning Trip To Bay Area Next Week

Cybersecurity policy will be on the agenda, along with a fundraiser.

Good Idea? Calif. Legislators Move to Make Vaccines Mandatory Without Exemption

Two state legislators promised to introduce mandatory vaccines as Feinstein and Boxer urge the state to kill the personal belief exemption.

Gov. Brown Announces Partnership to Provide Money for Solar

Money will be used to do energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in low income housing.

Developmental Disabilities Advocates Call For $500 Million In Increased State Funding

Social workers want cuts made during the 2008 recession be restored in Gov. Brown's budget.

Attorney General Kamala Harris Announces Run For U.S. Senate

This news comes less than a week after Sen. Barbara Boxer said she is not seeking a fifth term.

Sen. Boxer Will Not Seek Fifth Term

The four-term, Democratic senator began her political career when first elected to the Marin County Board of Supervisors in 1976.

No More Plastic Bags, Rubbers for Prisoners and Paid Sick Time: 10 New Calif. Laws in 2015

Here are 10 of the new statewide laws that are going into effect this year.

New Law Improves Process For California Ballot Initiatives

Our state loves "measures," having voted on 360 since 1912. This update makes process more "voter friendly."

Gov. Brown Appoints New Head Of CPUC

The previous CPUC president is not seeking reappointment amid allegations of corruption and inappropriate communications with PG&E.

Leondra Kruger Confirmed To CA State Supreme Court Post

She will be the youngest and only African-American on the bench, and labeled “exceptionally well qualified.”

CA Senator Introduces Bill Banning New Artificial Turf Made With Recycled Tires; Concern Raised the Surfaces May Harm Kids

Turf may save water, but is it safe? Or are the chemical compounds causing cancer and other illnesses?

Your Thoughts On 'Permanent Protection' for Berryessa Snow Mountain?

Upcoming public meeting in Napa to discuss the proposed Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument.

Air Quality Management District Asks Benicia Residents Not to Burn Gift Wrap This Holiday Season

Waste less with creative alternatives.

DMV Gears Up for Issuing Licenses to Undocumented Drivers

Hint: If your driver's license expires in January--get it renewed now.

A $13 Minimum Wage in California?

Legislation introduced in Sacramento would substantially increase paychecks.

'Holiday Season Telephone Townhall' To Offer Tax Tips

The townhall call will be on Dec. 1 at 10 a.m.