Legislation introduced in Sacramento would substantially increase paychecks.
The townhall call will be on Dec. 1 at 10 a.m.
California Attorney General Kamala Harris offers tips on how to avoid con artists.
If confirmed to the high court, Kruger would be one of four women and the only African-American serving on the panel.
Results from the sometimes-bitter general election between Democrats Honda and Khanna show Honda leading in Santa Clara County.
Rep. Mike Honda, D-San Jose, was ahead 53% to 47% over lawyer Ro Khanna for 17th District.
Measure Q appears to have barely passed.
Cupertino Named Three New Councilmembers.
Includes unofficial results for city, school districts and open space measures countywide.
Mission of organizers: to recruit talented progressive women to run for open seats in the CA legislature.
The licenses must be available by Jan. 1, 2015.
The nonprofit, nonpartisan "California Choices" is useful tool for weighing state measures and candidates for Nov. 4 election
Political animosity exceeds racial hostility, new research shows. And Americans' political biases spill over into their social lives.
These spaces will partially reinstate cuts that were made during the recession when California eliminated 100,000 subsidized slots.
Legislation co-drafted by state senator from Sonoma County where a boy carrying an Airsoft gun was fatally shot by deputy.
The law is named after teen victim Audrie Pott, who committed suicide in 2012 after being sexually assaulted at a party in Saratoga.
California was first "ban" state when Gov. Brown signed a bill this a.m. Now signatures being gathered for ballot initiative to overturn.
Gov. Brown signed bill today banning single-use plastic bags starting next year.
Brown also signed six other bills that he said are aimed at better protecting victims of human trafficking.
AB 1973 Signed into Law by Governor Brown.
The Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness plate will fund the “Every Woman Counts” program. DMV now to develop the new tags.
It plugs a hole in existing law that left unpaid interns and volunteers vulnerable
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 '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.
Part A? Part B? Do you know the difference and details?
She failed to visit 14 children placed in foster care for up to five months in 2011, putting their safety and well being at risk.
Some websites publish mug shots and then charge up to $1,000 to remove them. The bill's author calls that "extortion."
Taxpayers wishing to appeal the assessed value of their property can do so by filing an Application for Changed Assessment in their county.
With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?
Board of Supervisors President Mike Wasserman's goals for this year are keeping residents safe, delivering services in an efficient manner and educating the public on the services the county provides.
Santa Clara County is undergoing its third dry year in a row.
Much-needed rain will be arriving in the Bay Area this week, but a forecaster said Monday that it won't be enough to quell the region's drought worries.
Stamps cost more, starting today. Here’s a rundown on the postage rate hike.
The save20gallons.org website offers essential water-saving tips for homes and businesses as county, region and state face severe drought.
Some hope of small relief from the drought was raised Saturday with a forecast for a slight chance of rain in the Bay Area in the coming week.
The unemployment rate fell in both Santa Clara County and the state.
Within the last two weeks, a 58-year old woman and a 43-year old man died of H1N1 in Santa Clara County.