Obama Lands In Bay Area, Will Attend Cybersecurity Conference At Stanford

The president will visit the Peninsula on Friday for the conference and a business roundtable.

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom Announces Run for Governor

The former San Francisco mayor says he's creating a committee to run for California Governor in 2018.

Obama Scheduled to Visit Bay Area Next Week

The president is scheduled to attend a fundraiser at a San Francisco residence on Feb. 13.

Good Idea? Calif. Legislators Move to Make Vaccines Mandatory Without Exemption

Two state legislators promised to introduce mandatory vaccines as Feinstein and Boxer urge the state to kill the personal belief exemption.

CA Attorney General Will Ask Appeals Court to Reinstate CA Ban on Foie Gras

One NorCal animal rights law organization called foie gras “a product of extreme animal cruelty.”

Gov. Brown Announces Partnership to Provide Money for Solar

Gov. Jerry Brown and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julian Castro announced the project from the roof of Marlton Manor.

San Mateo County Votes to Increase Pay 10 Percent for In-Home Caregivers

County officials said they were glad Service Employees International Union (SEIU) accepted their last, best and final offer.

Developmental Disabilities Advocates Call For $500 Million In Increased State Funding

Social workers want cuts made during the 2008 recession be restored in Gov. Brown's budget.

Attorney General Kamala Harris Eying Boxer's Senate Seat

The former district attorney of San Francisco says she'll be making a run for the U.S. Senate.

After Four Terms, Sen. Barbara Boxer Says She Won't Seek Re-election

Boxer has held public office since she was elected to the Marin County Board of Supervisors in 1976, where she was the board’s first woman.

San Mateo County Supervisors Name President

Carole Groom, who is from District 2, was elected to a second term as president on Tuesday.

No More Plastic Bags, Rubbers for Prisoners and Paid Sick Time: 15 New CA Laws in 2015

Here are 15 of the new laws that are going into effect this year.

New Law Improves Process For California Ballot Initiatives

Our state loves "measures," having voted on 360 since 1912. This update makes process more "voter friendly."

13 Bills By Half Moon Bay's State Senator Taking Effect Jan. 1

Hundreds of new laws are set to take effect in California this week. Here is a collection authored by our local state senator, Jerry Hill.

New President of CPUC Appointed by Governor

Gov. Brown appointed Michael Picker to lead the embattled panel, which has recently dealt with allegations of corruption.

Half Moon Bay's State Senator Wants to Ban Certain Artificial Turf in Schools, Parks

Senator Jerry Hill says he's concerned about the risks associated with using recycled tires to create artificial turf.

Sen. Hill Introduces Bills on Privacy, Consumer Protection

Other bills cover the use of antibiotics in livestock, PGE and travel by public officials.

Letter to the Editor: Coastside Land Trust Opposes HMB Development Plans

Group asking for signatures on online petition, included in this letter.

State Slaps Tougher Insurance Requirements on Uber, Lyft

$1 million primary commercial insurance now required.

Covered California Enrollment Underway

Varying sign-up deadlines are in December and February.

Five Bond, Parcel Tax Measures Approved in San Mateo County

Complete unofficial election results here.

Challengers Favored in Half Moon Bay Council Election

Results from across San Mateo county favored incumbents.

Unofficial Election Results For All San Mateo County Candidates

City Council races for Daly City, Palo Alto, Half Moon Bay, Menlo Park & Pacifica. Town Council races for Atherton, Colma & Hillsborough.

REAL-TIME RESULTS: Half Moon Bay's Measure O

Click here for results in real time.

REAL-TIME RESULTS: Who Will Win Half Moon Bay City Council Race?

Click here for results in real time.

Find Your Polling Place in Half Moon Bay

Simply enter your address in the box below to find your polling location.

Calif. Initiative Would Prevent Police Agencies from Deporting Illegal Immigrants

Signature gathering has begun.

County Still Needs Election Day Workers; Earn Up to $148

San Mateo County officials say they are still looking for election officers.

Tuesday is Last Day to Request to Vote by Mail

If you're planning on voting by mail for the Nov. 4 election, you better get on it!

State Task Force Takes Aim at Criminal Tax Evasion

"Criminal tax evasion damages legitimate businesses and imposes unfair costs on law-abiding citizens.”

How to Register to Vote in San Mateo County on Monday

It's the last day to get registered if you want to vote in the Nov. 4 election!

Opponents of Plastic Bag Ban Start Collecting Signatures to Overturn It

To be successful, the effort needs the signatures of 504,760 registered voters by Dec. 29 to qualify for the ballot.

State Sen. for Half Moon Bay Says 'Californians Should Rejoice' Over CPUC President's Departure

Sen. Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, had scheduled a news conference for the same day calling for Peevey’s ousting.

Midcoast Community Council meeting

Regular meeting of the Midcoast Community Council, Tuesday 8 October 2014 at 7PM

Coastside Fire District Board Candidate Forum

Coastside Fire District Board Candidate Forum tonight (Tuesday 7 October 2014)

City Officials Appealing PG&E Penalty, Call For Independent Monitor

San Bruno city officials say the penalties levied by the CPUC in September are not enough to ensure public safety.

New Law Means Toy Guns in Calif. Must Be Bright, Easily Distinguishable

The Imitation Firearms Safety Act aims to curb the use of replica guns that look like the real deal.

'Audrie's Law' Toughening Juvenile Sex Crime Statutes Signed by Gov. Brown

The law is named after teen victim Audrie Pott, who committed suicide in 2012 after being sexually assaulted at a party in the Bay Area.

MARTINS BEACH: Brown Signs Law Requiring Negotiations for Public Access

SB 968 Calls for Negotiations to Begin with Silicon Valley Billionaire to Restore Public Access to the Beach

California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags

The law will start to take effect in July 2015.