A weekly round-up of news from the state Capitol.
The national "Take-Back Initiative" will securely dispose of any unwanted, unused or expired medications brought in by the public in October.
Jacob Lew will speak about the national economy and middle class job growth.
Despite construction and traffic detours, downtown businesses will remain open during the yearlong project.
The regional program will start with 700 bikes available for rental at selected Peninsula, San Francisco and San Jose locations.
Before going for a run or embarking on a long hike, read this warning.
A public meeting is planned to inform residents about plans for completing the four-story structure which has been unfinished for three years.
The new service replaces Routes 390 and 391 along SamTrans' "backbone," El Camino real.
Bill by Bay Area Legislator Ellen Corbett requires prescription drug labels to use a 12-point font to prevent unneeded patient errors.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta changes his mind to be in favor of medical marijuana. What do you think?
The alerts were sent out shortly before 11 p.m. by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Despite the Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate part of Voting Rights Act, Obama administration wants to continue pre-clearance policy.
Use this chart to where the state directed the money.
Obama makes unexpected personal comments on the contentious case that has stirred national riots this week.
The jobless rates in Burlingame and Hillsborough rose slightly last month but are still incredibly low.
The decision will delay the potential resumption of death-penalty executions in California.
700 unisex bikes will be available at five docking stations between San Francisco and San Jose, including several on the Peninsula.
University of California officials announced Friday that U.S. Department of Homeland Security secretary will take over as school's president.
The time-sensitive issue of doubled student loan rates is stalled again in Congress, with both parties hesitant to compromise.
Employers will now have until 2015 to provide federally mandated health benefits for their employees.
After failure to meet a July 1 deadline, Congress left for recess with Stafford loan rates set to double on Monday.
The San Mateo County Clerk said his office would be ready Monday for marriage licenses issues newly expanded to same-sex couples. But an emergency petition filed Saturday asked the court to stop the weddings.
The Supreme Court invalidated a major part of the landmark legislation this week.
The Supreme Court rules the same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional, also strikes down DOMA.
New jobs in the finance and information sectors, as well as trade, transportation and utilities, are being credited for the decline in the jobless rate.
Two proposed amendments to the state Constitutional would lower the voter threshold for funding measures.
The 29-year-old whistleblower is still in hiding after revealing the NSA’s collection of phone conversations and internet surveillance.
State Sen. Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, introduced the package of bills that have been approved by the Senate.
Plans include a new luxury hotel and the renovation of two terminals.
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada bestows award on San Mateo County.
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The suspect yelled at arresting officers, “This has nothing to do with Boston!”
Save The Bay will present the award to county supervisors for passing the county-wide plastic bag ban.
This year the Bay Area Air Quality Management District is focusing on urging residents to carpool.
Lawrence Hoffman was on trial for bashing in the head of his 70-year-old roommate.
Here are some environmentally friendly ways to keep your home clean … and green.
The passenger was informed, repeatedly, that the flight attendant call button was not the proper way to request a soda.
If you were creeped-out by the report of bed bugs at a Starbucks in Campbell, here's what to do if you suspect you have bed bugs.
Jim Nantell receives $191,744 in retirement pay.