State Attorney General Warns of Scams in Wake of New Immigration Policy

California Attorney General Kamala Harris offers tips on how to avoid con artists.

Gov. Brown Nominates U.S. Justice Department Official To California Supreme Court

If confirmed to the high court, Kruger would be one of four women and the only African-American serving on the panel.

Election Wrap From Solano County

Voters pass school bond, sales tax, elect slew of city council members.

Unofficial Election Results For Solono County Measures

Includes measures from Benicia, Vacaville and Vallejo.

Unofficial Election Results For Solano County Candidates

Includes races for city councils, mayors and county supervisor.

On Tuesday's Solano County Ballot: Supes Race, 4 Measures

It's Supervisor Jim Spering vs. Fairfield City Councilmember Pam Bertani for 3rd District supervisor’s seat.

DMV Moving Ahead with Undocumented Driver Licenses

The licenses must be available by Jan. 1, 2015.

Block Indian Casinos? Drug-Test Doctors? Web Site Helps Voters Navigate Ballots

The nonprofit, nonpartisan "California Choices" is useful tool for weighing state measures and candidates for Nov. 4 election

STANFORD: Democrats, Republicans Worlds Apart

Political animosity exceeds racial hostility, new research shows. And Americans' political biases spill over into their social lives.

State Adds 7,500 Preschool Slots For Low-Income Families

These spaces will partially reinstate cuts that were made during the recession when California eliminated 100,000 subsidized slots.

Distinguishing Toy Guns From Real Weapons: Gov. Brown Signs Bill

Legislation co-drafted by state senator from Sonoma County where a boy carrying an Airsoft gun was fatally shot by deputy.

'Audrie's Law' Toughening Juvenile Sex Crime Statutes Signed by Gov. Brown

The law is named after teen victim Audrie Pott, who committed suicide in 2012 after being sexually assaulted at a party in Saratoga.

In Less Than 8 Hours: Opponents of Statewide Plastic-Bag Ban Vow Repeal

California was first "ban" state when Gov. Brown signed a bill this a.m. Now signatures being gathered for ballot initiative to overturn.

See Ya, Plastic Bags! Ban Goes Statewide

Gov. Brown signed bill today banning single-use plastic bags starting next year.

Brown Signs Bill to Fight Human Trafficking

Brown also signed six other bills that he said are aimed at better protecting victims of human trafficking.

'Native American Day' Is California's Newest State Holiday

AB 1973 Signed into Law by Governor Brown.

New License Plate Will Fund Mammograms

The Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness plate will fund the “Every Woman Counts” program. DMV now to develop the new tags.

New Law Protects Against Sexual Harassment

It plugs a hole in existing law that left unpaid interns and volunteers vulnerable

Bid to Split California into 6 States Fails to Qualify for Ballot

Venture capitalist Tim Draper isn't ready to give up, though

'Yes Means Yes' Bill Headed to Governor's Desk

The governor has until Sept. 30 to veto the bill or sign it.

Solano County Passes Declaration for 'State of Emergency' Following Quake

Now state and federal assistance for reimbursement of resources lost in Sunday's earthquake will be sought.

Bill to Reduce Cell Phone Robberies Signed into Law

The 'Cell Phone Kill Switch Bill' is meant to keep help keep smartphone owners from being mugged or robbed for their phones.

Bill to Reduce Cell Phone Robberies Signed into Law

The 'Cell Phone Kill Switch Bill' is meant to keep help keep smartphone owners from being mugged or robbed for their phones.

Gov. Brown Signs Bill Allowing Dogs in Outdoor Restaurants

"Bone-appétit," says Assemblymember Yamada, sponsor of the bill which becomes law in January.

What Medicare Does (and Doesn't) Cover

Part A? Part B? Do you know the difference and details?

Solano County Supes Appoint Krishna Abrams District Attorney

District Attorney Donald du Bain is resigning at 5 p.m. Friday.

Bill to Reduce Cell Phone Robberies Step Closer to Becoming Law in California

The 'Cell Phone Kill Switch Bill' is meant to keep help keep smartphone owners from being mugged or robbed for their phones.

Paid Mug Shot Removal Targeted in Legislation

Some websites publish mug shots and then charge up to $1,000 to remove them. The bill's author calls that "extortion."

Annual Period to Appeal Property Tax Bill is Underway

Taxpayers wishing to appeal the assessed value of their property can do so by filing an Application for Changed Assessment in their county.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

California is Officially in a Drought

Gov. Jerry Brown is encouraging a 20 percent reduction is water use during what is expected to be California's driest year on record.

New Flu Deaths Reported In Contra Costa, Sonoma, Napa Counties

Contra Costa County reported its second flu death today, a 48-year-old man who died in December; Sonoma County reported a third flu death, a 61-year-old woman with a preexisting medical condition.

Update: Recalled Beef Shipped to 6 Bay Area Stores

Petaluma-based Rancho Feeding Corporation is recalling more than 41,000 pounds of beef after federal officials said it was not properly inspected before the cattle were slaughtered.

Petaluma Beef Being Recalled After Cows Not Inspected Before Slaughter

Rancho Feeding Corporation is recalling 41,683 pounds of beef produced Wednesday, Jan. 8.

Refinery Operator Agrees to Penalties for Air Quality Violations

CDC: Flu Symptoms Listed

With increasing reports of H1N1 flu deaths, here are the symptoms of influenza from the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Winter Spare The Air Alert Ordered For Friday

The air quality district issues the wood burning ban for the fourth straight day.

Hold Off on Filing: Tax Season for 2014 Opens January 31

The IRS cautioned that it will not process any tax returns before Jan. 31, so there is no advantage to filing on paper before the opening date.

'Whistleblower' Claims Spare-the-Air Days are Rigged

The man says he is a former employee of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the agency that calls the Spare-the-Air Alerts.

6 Popular Tax Breaks That Could Disappear in 2014

Without extensions from Congress, several important tax breaks may end.