Money will be used to do energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in low income housing.
Social workers want cuts made during the 2008 recession be restored in Gov. Brown's budget.
This news comes less than a week after Sen. Barbara Boxer said she is not seeking a fifth term.
The four-term, Democratic senator began her political career when first elected to the Marin County Board of Supervisors in 1976.
Here are 10 of the new statewide laws that are going into effect this year.
Our state loves "measures," having voted on 360 since 1912. This update makes process more "voter friendly."
The previous CPUC president is not seeking reappointment amid allegations of corruption and inappropriate communications with PG&E.
She will be the youngest and only African-American on the bench, and labeled “exceptionally well qualified.”
Turf may save water, but is it safe? Or are the chemical compounds causing cancer and other illnesses?
Waste less with creative alternatives.
An extra DMV office has opened in San Jose.
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.
Measure Q appears to have barely passed.
Gilroy Named Three New Councilmembers.
Includes unofficial results for city, school districts and open space measures countywide.
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.
Assembly Bill 2198 Requires Suicide Prevention Training for Mental Health Professionals
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."