Senate Approves Vaccination Requirement for Day Care Workers

All day care workers in California would be required to get vaccinated if Gov. Brown signs a new law passed by the senate.

Sting Targets Bogus Contractors in Sacramento Area

Previous offenders among 11 caught, officials said.

Bill to Penalize Drone Operators Passes Senate

The bill would fine drone operators up to $5,000 for interfering with firefighting efforts.

Garamendi To Speak Before World Affairs Council At Davis Sept. 2

Garamendi will discuss issues, including Trans-Pacific Partnership, global agreement on climate change, and how they affect California.

Win $25K For Ideas On Curbing Teen Drinking, Improving Roads, Going 'Green'

Put on your thinking caps, Davis! Three California agencies are holding "$25K Find A New Way" innovation contests.

Ruling Could End State's Death Penalty

The Court of Appeals is reviewing a ruling in an L.A. case where a judge called the system so “dysfunctional,” it's cruel and unusual.

Committee Rejects CA Lawmaker's Request For Planned Parenthood Audit

Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, alleges Planned Parenthood was illegally selling aborted fetus tissue.

Drought Radio Station Will Help You Time Your Showers

The new “Water Lovers Station” on Pandora includes 100 five-minute songs to help you keep your showers short.

Push Underway To End Hazardous Chemical Use At CA Nail Salons

For employees' and customers' well-being, nail salons need to use safer products and improve ventilation, officials say.

State Senator: Time for Cities, Counties to 'Follow Immigration Laws'

Senate Bill 417 demands immigration officials be alerted 48 hours prior to the planned release of undocumented felons.

Lawmakers Agree CA Roads Are Bad: But Now What?

Details were sparse at Wednesday meeting for funding state's much-needed infrastructure improvements.

Governor Signs Bill Banning Grand Jury Investigation of Police-Related Deaths

The governor said he signed the bill to bring the proceedings into the public eye.

GOP Presidential Candidate Takes Aim at California's Vaccination Law

Criticizing the state's new mandatory vaccination law, Carly Fiorina is quoted, saying, “California is wrong on most everything, honestly."

Newly Signed Bill to Address CA Cities' Parking Problems

Cities and counties will have more control over community parking when law takes effect.

Don't Miss This: State Offering Rebates On Toilet and Turf Replacements

Turf rebates up to $2,000 and $100 for toilet replacement per household.

Yolo County Receives $250K Grant to Combat Fraud

The additional funding will go toward investigating and prosecuting cases involving workers’ compensation fraud.

Voting Rights To Be Restored For Low-Level Offenders in CA

Participation in elections can be important factor in helping former offenders reintegrate into civil society, Secretary of State said.

Booze By Mail? It Could Happen

A Bay Area congresswoman is proposing the repeal of a Prohibition-era ban shipping alcohol through the mail.

House Passes Legislation to De-Fund 'Sanctuary Cities'

Duncan Hunter introduced the bill immediately after the July 1 slaying of 32-year-old East Bay native Kate Steinle in SF.

Bay Area, California Roads Some of Worst in Country: Report

And those lousy conditions cost each of us, motorists, roughly $2,000 a year including in lost time and vehicle maintenance.

Legalized Marijuana In CA Demands Heavy Regulation, New Report Says

Blue Ribbon Commission examined such policy issues as public safety and tax revenues if legalization initiative is placed on ballot.

July 26 Marks 25 Years Of 'Americans with Disabilities Act'

"PLEDGE ON! to the ADA" is hoping to collect 25,000 signatures of support for the 25th anniversary. Details here on how to participate ...

Congressman Garamendi Visits Travis Air Force Base

Base security was on the agenda.

Major Ruling For Divorcing Spouses On 'Legal Separation' From CA High Court

An estranged, divorcing couple must live separately to claim separate property -- including income.

California Cheerleaders Will Receive Employee Rights With New Law

Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill into law Wednesday.

Governor Signs Bill Making It Easier For Domestic Violence Victims To Move To Safety

Victims now can break residential leases without filing police reports or restraining orders.

Bill Requiring Greater Disclosure From Builders Rejected Today By CA Assembly Committee

The legislation was proposed after the June East Bay balcony collapse killed six, including Rohnert Park woman.

EDD Launches New Service to Manage Unemployment Claims

UI Online will be available 24 hours and on also on smartphones and tablets.

DMV Makes It A Little Easier To Find Best Appointments In Your Area

The appointment screens now show all nearby offices. (Hey! Anything helps!)

E-Cigarette Bill Heads To State Capitol Today

SB 140 seeks to have e-cigs regulated as tobacco products and subject to California's smoke-free laws.

New Vaccination Snag: Federal Program For Vaccine-Injured Kids Is Failing, Study Says

The Vaccine Injury Compensation Program has not lived up to providing "simple justice" to children injured by vaccines: Stanford professor.

Bay Area Ocean Temperatures Above Historical Average

This could mean bad news for native coastal plants and also increase the likelihood of wildfires.

Will Same-Sex Marriage be a Boost to the Wedding Business?

Did the Supreme Court save the livelihoods of wedding workers?

Anti-Vaxxers Vow Legal Challenges, Civil Disobedience After CA Vaccination Law Signed

"No matter how long it takes, we will protect our children and the parents' right to choose," said vaccination opponents.

It's A Done Deal, Davis Parents: Mandatory Vaccinations Now The Law

Gov. Brown signed bill today. SB 277 was co-sponsored by Sen. Richard Pan, D-Sacramento, a pediatrician.

Davis Legal Information Professional Among Team To Receive Advocacy Award

Congrats to Judy C. Janes, director and law lecturer at the UC Davis Mabie Law Library!

First Step In Re-Establishing CA Death Penalty Cleared Today

Gov. Brown was waiting on today's U.S. Supreme Court decision on the lethal injection sedative midazolam.

Backers of Bottled Water Tax Initiative Gathering Signatures

The initiative proposes a five-cents per ounce tax on water bottled in California.

Should PG&E Be Able To Take State Tax Deductions On San Bruno Blast Fines?

Bill saying "no" introduced Friday. The $1.6 billion in fines and penalties was “intended to be punitive” and not tax-deductible: CPUC.

JUST IN: U.S. Supreme Court Says Federal Constitution Gives Right To Same-Sex Marriage

The ruling today from the bench was 5 to 4.