“The San Francisco Giants are proud to sign the brief because it speaks directly to our core values of equality and social justice for all."
The board argued hefty 33% increase was OK as Contra Costa County supervisors hadn't seen raise since 2006. But backlash was like "whoa!"
The new plan benefits people in wheelchairs and the blind.
The commission of 21 members works to plan, finance and coordinate transportation in the nine-county Bay Area.
The federal legislation would improve wetlands, habitat, water quality and erosion .
"California has some of the strictest DUI laws in the nation, but we need tough boating laws as well,” said Assemblymember Marc Levine.
Chevron, which is one of Richmond’s largest employers, poured some $3 million into candidates for the mayoral and City Council elections.
The board voted 4-1 for a proposal to give themselves a 7 percent pay increase.
Cybersecurity policy will be on the agenda, along with a fundraiser.
Two state legislators promised to introduce mandatory vaccines as Feinstein and Boxer urge the state to kill the personal belief exemption.
The Richmond City Council in March approved a motion to relocate all of the tenants from the building with Section 8 housing vouchers.
One NorCal animal rights law organization called foie gras “a product of extreme animal cruelty.”
Gov. Jerry Brown and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro announced the project from the roof of Marlton Manor.
Social workers want cuts made during the 2008 recession be restored in Gov. Brown's budget.
Newly elected Chair Jeff Koertzen of Concord is first leader In local party history from LGBT community.
The former Alameda County prosecutor says she'll be making a run for the U.S. Senate.
Supervisors chose to repeal it themselves in the face of the public outcry. What do you think?
Just a few years after residents rallied to raise money for their favorite state parks to prevent closure, the new budget offers a hike.
Boxer, who has a home in SoCal, will not seek reelection. Congressman Eric Swalwell says Boxer's "legacy will burn on for generations."
The 32 percent salary increase felt “like a slap in the face,” said one employee.
Our state loves "measures," having voted on 360 since 1912. This update makes process more "voter friendly."
“The students who started this should be proud of themselves,” Supervisor Federal Glover said. “They helped change a law."
She will be the youngest and only African-American on the bench, and labeled “exceptionally well qualified.”
SB 47 Would Use Money From The CA Tire Recycling Management Fund To Pay For The comprehensive study
The Contra Costa Republican Party, local unions are against the pay increase.
The legislation will ensure the full resources of Department of Energy labs, like Lawrence Livermore and Sandia.
Juliann Sum, 58, was named to head the agency, which is known as Cal/OSHA.
The board voted 4-1 in favor of a resolution to delay a $3 million debt repayment owed by the Doctor's Medical Center to the county.
The deadline for receipt of applications is noon on Monday, December 8, 2014.
Mark Leno hopes to bring the state minimum wage to $11 an hour in 2016 and to $13 in 2017.
The townhall call will be on Dec. 1 at 10 a.m.
The City is also soliciting feedback through the online engagement forum, Open El Cerrito at www.el-cerrito.org/CCAforum
$1 million primary commercial insurance now required.
Necessary county services and employees should come first -- not the Board of Supervisors, organizers claim.
The Department of Toxic Substances Control petitioned the court to shutdown Electro-Forming after an inspection in August.
The report proposes a beefed up system to regulate the state’s oil refineries.
Richmond has a new mayor and several Contra Costa County cities had sales tax measures on the ballot.
Several Contra Costa County cities had sales tax measures on the ballot.
When you vote on Tuesday, show off your "I Voted" sticker with a selfie. Tag pics with #ElCerritoPatch on Instagram!
Contra Costa County will begin posting results as soon as the polls close.