The temporary increase is supposed to generate new revenue to make up for big losses in 2008 and 2011.
It's the third straight day a ban on wood burning has been put in place
Californians will see an increase in minimum wage, enhanced bicycle safety and new rules allowing transgender students to choose which restroom to use.
Air quality officials say they receive an average of 100 to 200 complaints on every day there is an alert.
It's the seventh straight day a wood burning ban has been put in place
It's the sixth straight day the wood burning ban has been put in place
It's the fifth day in a row a wood burning ban has been in place
Air quality district issues a wood burning ban for the fourth straight day
The ban on wood burning is in effect during the day and evening
Some of the items involving East Bay legislators this past week in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento
A fire in Redwood City is a contributing factor to the 11th straight day of Spare The Air alerts
The Tuesday ban on wood burning will be the 10th straight day the Bay Area has been under a Winter Spare The Air alert
Some of the items involving East Bay legislators this week in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento
It's a record sixth day in a row that a ban on wood burning has been ordered
Bay Area air quality officials issue their fourth straight alert due to the cold weather
Residents encouraged to provide feedback on future of Osage Station Park.
Air quality officials issue the alert for the second straight day
Some of the items this past week involving East Bay legislators in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento
It's the fourth alert mandated this week because of cold, windless weather
The Danville Town Council will recognize and honor individuals and organizations for their various contributions to the community.
Bay Area air quality officials asking residents not to burn wood for 24 hours
Some of the items involving East Bay legislators in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.
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Residents are encouraged to give input on Osage Station Park Play Area.
Some of the items this past week in Washington and Sacramento involving East Bay legislators
Caltrans will be doing fire drills and testing on the Veterans Day holiday at the tunnel
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
Some of the action this past week in Washington and Sacramento involving East Bay legislators
Some of the activities that happened this week involving East Bay legislators in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.