The Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards are now open for applications.
The grants are for organizations that help the elderly and poor prepare their taxes.
As the Social Security retirement age increases, other cuts are taking place that could seriously impact your lifetime benefit.
Steve Glazer beat out Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla for the seat vacated by Mark DeSaulnier.
Measure J funds, coupled with federal funding, has allowed for numerous bicycle and pedestrian improvements. See the list ...
With all precincts reporting, Glazer holds a strong lead.
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.
A report in September noted a track defect, however BART's analysis still is underway.
The bill was introduced in response to the measles outbreak.
An estimated 1 in 5 undergrads are victims at some point, and now universities will coordinate investigations with local law enforcement.
Early findings say yes.
Every minute saved in clearing a highway incident saves an estimated four minutes in traffic delays, officials said.
The Orinda mayor today accused the BART union of illegal campaigning in the workplace.
The Orinda mayor is accusing the union of illegal campaigning in the workplace. Union head calls charge outrageous.
US crewmembers will advise and assist crewmembers from Bangladesh as they prepare to take the boat to their country.
The earthquake swarm that began Sunday continued Wednesday, with two more quakes reported.
The governor announces that ambitious tunnel project is on, but the proposed area of delta to be restored has shrunk by more than half.
Gov. Jerry Brown's executive order calls for California to reduce greenhouse gases to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
“These measures will strengthen the ability of local officials to build new water projects and ensure that water is not wasted,” Brown said.
Should you rethink how you get to work and around town? Are transit or biking options?
Taking a trip? You're not alone. More passengers are choosing Oakland International Airport.
The campaign’s stated centerpiece will be signage saying “suicide is not the route."
Plus, find out what post offices are open late on tax day or how you can go about the electronic filing of your return.
“Going forward, it will cost you more for less (water).” A 25 percent surcharge starts July 1.
Take Next 10's online California Budget Challenge and decide what policy choices you think are best for the state’s future.
The train was traveling 68 mph after leaving the Walnut Creek station when the operator spotted the workers on the track.
The USGS recorded the quake at 11:32 a.m.
Only licensed attorneys and representatives accredited by the Board of Immigration Appeals can give legal advice regarding immigration.
Sweeping action will include across the board rate hike, including staggering increases and fines for the biggest users.
Calling all procrastinators! The IRS has some advice for you if you haven’t filed your taxes yet this year.
Events, restaurants, discounts and contests are all featured on the site.
Commission President Michael Picker says the utility may be “simply too large...to succeed at safety.”
The previous GM resigned suddenly at the end of March.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2016, fares will increase by either 10 or 15 cents depending on distance of the trip.
Joe Biden will stop at PG&E in Oakland; Jill Biden is scheduled to visit De Anza College in Cupertino.
Ten people from the Bay Area were among those to earn pardons on Easter Sunday.
This Year’s 2015 Youth Summit theme is: “It Starts With Us!” Registration underway.
The program is back on track with new supplier after previous outfit went belly up.
The statewide mandatory rules call for a decrease in water use by 25 percent through February 2016.
Algae blooms reportedly to blame.