To be successful, the effort needs the signatures of 504,760 registered voters by Dec. 29 to qualify for the ballot.
The Imitation Firearms Safety Act aims to curb the use of replica guns that look like the real deal.
California was first "ban" state when Gov. Brown signed a bill yesterday. Now signatures being gathered for ballot initiative to overturn.
The law was named after 15-year-old sexual assault victim Audrie Pott.
Citywide Minimum Will Be $10
The law will start to take effect in July 2015.
Brown also signed six other bills that he said are aimed at better protecting victims of human trafficking.
Elected officials say the trees pose a serious fire danger. What do you think should be done with the trees?
The Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness plate will fund the “Every Woman Counts” program
Candidates and issues forum on Sept. 27 about the upcoming election.
Venture capitalist Tim Draper isn't ready to give up, though.
The governor has until Sept. 30 to veto the bill or sign it.
The ruling came one day before the deadline for the Alameda County Registrar of Voters Office to send ballot arguments to the printer.
Wednesday is the deadline for the Alameda County Registrar of Voters Office to send ballot arguments to the printer.
Measure D opponents have filed suit alleging that the ballot statement for the measure is biased, misleading and false.
Those interested should apply before Sept. 8, 2014.
This morning advocates rallied in Sacramento to support the legislation. What do you think?
The 'Cell Phone Kill Switch Bill' is meant to keep help keep smartphone owners from being mugged or robbed for their phones.
"Bone-appétit," says Assemblymember Yamada, sponsor of the bill which becomes law in January.
Assembly Bill 2198 Requires Suicide Prevention Training for Mental Health Professionals
Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner says the bill is modeled on California’s domestic violence restraining order laws.
Eric Palmer, 24, was arraigned on a premeditated attempted murder charge.
The bond includes money for two new reservoirs. What do you think about the bond?
Taxpayers wishing to appeal the assessed value of their properties can do so by filing an Application for Changed Assessment in their county
Equipment problems gave BART riders a slow start to the morning commute.
Timothy Burroughs will help the city for prepare for, withstand, and bounce back from chronic stresses and acute shocks.
A representative from the East Bay Community Law Center says there are only about seven to 10 homeless people still living at the site.
Supporters of the measure say the soda tax is "a social justice issue."
Supporters of the tax say the money would fund programs that promote good nutrition.
The stations will be made possible thanks to a $474,052 state grant, according to the mayor's office.
The complaint was filed with Cal/OSHA.
With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?
The bill will now be heard in the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
The mayor's proposal rises from $9 on July 1 this year to $10.04 in October this year, an increase of 11.6 percent, followed by a boost to $11.20 in April of 2015.
Register online to attend the event.
Mayor's office says a major boost for Bay Trail also on horizon
Construction will begin in 2016 on the eastern block of San Pablo Avenue, between West MacArthur Boulevard and 37th Street.
AB 1554 would force Community Care Licensing to begin investigations of complaints involving abuse, neglect, or serious harm to an assisted living resident within 24 hours and to complete these highest priority investigations within 30 days.