Santa Clara Co. Strike Averted: Union Employees To Vote On Contract Next Week

The union represents workers including 911 dispatchers, public health nurses and social services workers.

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

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

Judge Rules 500 'Essential' Santa Clara Co. Workers Can Not Strike

For others in the union, a Tuesday strike may be a go, starting at 6 a.m.

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.

Emergency Session Called By Supervisors Sunday In Santa Clara County

Public safety at 70 West Hedding St. in San Jose is on the agenda.

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.

Measure Sanctioning Murder of Gays Is 'Unconstitutional' Waste of Time, Judge Rules

An attorney's proposed ballot measure that sanctions the murder of gays and lesbians doesn't have to be taken seriously, a judge rules.

Signature Gathering Approved for Immigrant Permit Initiative

The initiative is designed to help immigrants who are in California illegally.

Gilroy Parents: CA Assembly Approves Nation's Strictest Mandatory Vaccination Bill

A bill requiring almost all California children to be vaccinated against diseases such as measles cleared a major hurdle Thursday.

'Interpretive Jiggery-Pokery'? No - Health Insurance Subsidies Stand

The government can continue subsidizing health care insurance under Affordable Care Act, according to today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

Classic California License Plates To Hit Streets This Summer

Want these groovy, 1960s-era "Legacy Plates" on your vehicle, Gilroy? Read on ...

Santa Clara Co. Supes Step Up To Help Save Silicon Valley Mobile Home Park

An additional $6.5 million is being set aside to prevent the sale and closing of the park, home to 400 residents.

Californians Asked To Pitch Ideas For Drought Relief, Respond To Proposed Bill

Congressman Jared Huffman seeks public input on his "Drought Response Legislation" introduced last week.

Obama To U.S. Mayors In SF: 'Racism Remains Blight That We Have To Combat Together'

The president urged the mayors at Friday's Bay Area conference to discuss racism, gun control in wake of Charleston shootings.

President Obama Visiting Bay Area Friday for Mayors Conference

The conference will discuss the economic health of U.S. cities.

$14.35 Million Fine Sticks For PG&E For Pipeline Record-Keeping

"'No harm, no foul' may work in the schoolyard, but it is no principle for the maintenance of public safety" in wake of San Bruno.

Affordable Housing Laws Stand, State High Court Rules

Scarcity of affordable homes reaching "epic proportions," chief justice writes. CA Building Industry Assn. had challenged ordinance.

Only One Bay Area U.S. Rep Supports Stalled Trade Bill

Ten Bay Area U.S. representatives voted against the bill that addresses agreements with European Union and Pacific Rim.

On 'Spaceship Earth' We Need 'Elegant' Conservation, Says Governor

Technology and lifestyle changes will get California through the drought and into a post-global warming era, the governor said this week.

Mandatory Vaccine Bill Passes CA Assembly Committee

Hundreds of opponents attended the hearing, and held a rally on the capitol steps.

Unincorporated Santa Clara Co. Is First In State To Hike 'Tobacco Age' To 21

Supervisors hope cities in the county will follow suit.

Gov. Brown Hails Santa Clara Valley As 'Better Than Most' Parts of State On Water Conservation

The governor met today with regional utility and city leaders.

President Jerry Brown? Effort Afoot to Establish California's Nationhood

Citing California's economic might and progressivism, initiative backers want the state to achieve nationhood ... or something close to it.

'Intolerant Jackass Act' Can Begin Collecting Signatures In CA

The state ballot initiative is a response to the controversial "Sodomite Suppression Act."

Know Any Gilroy Environmental Trailblazers? Nominate The Person, Group Or Business

The Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards are now open for applications.

Deadline Approaching for IRS Grants

The grants are for organizations that help the elderly and poor prepare their taxes.

Gilroy: Prepare for 2017 Social Security Cuts

As the Social Security retirement age increases, other cuts are taking place that could seriously impact your lifetime benefit.

Massive Recall Aims to Fix Airbag Flaw Linked to Traffic Deaths

More than 33.8 million vehicles will be recalled to correct a flaw in air bags linked to a half dozen deaths and more than 100 injuries.

Gilroy Homeowners Eligible for Rebates When Making Energy-Saving Improvements

Learn how to get up to $6,800 in rebates at this week's workshop.

Santa Clara Co. Confirms Permanent Planning/Development Director

Kirk Girard brings 20 years of experience to the job, including a stint at Stanford University.

Gilroy Parents: Vaccine Bill Passes California Senate

The bill was introduced in response to the measles outbreak.

Handling Campus Sex Assaults: CA Attorney General Issues New Guidelines

An estimated 1 in 5 undergrads are victims at some point, and now universities will coordinate investigations with local law enforcement.

New Highway First Responders App Should Shorten Highway Closures

Every minute saved in clearing a highway incident saves an estimated four minutes in traffic delays, officials said.

Water Diversion Plan Shrinks Delta Recovery Promise

The governor announces that ambitious tunnel project is on, but the proposed area of delta to be restored has shrunk by more than half.

California Sets Aggressive New Greenhouse Reduction Target

Gov. Jerry Brown's executive order calls for California to reduce greenhouse gases to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.

$10,000 Fines For Water Wasters? Governor Proposes Drastic Measures Amid Drought

“These measures will strengthen the ability of local officials to build new water projects and ensure that water is not wasted,” Brown said.

Start Of Summer 'Spare The Air' Highlights Commuting Alternatives

Should you rethink how you get to work and around town? Are transit or biking options?

Santa Clara County Goes More 'Mom Friendly' Passing New Policy for Breast-Feeding Employees

County buildings with 200+ workers must make rooms available for females to pump, store breast milk and nurse.