Newly elected Chair Jeff Koertzen of Concord is first leader In local party history from LGBT community.
Supervisors chose to repeal it themselves in the face of the public outcry.
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.
Gov. Jerry Brown to call special election for the California State Senate within 14 days.
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?
The Contra Costa Republican Party, local unions are against the pay increase.
Expansion would connect the landmark Martinez site to the Bay Area Ridge Trail.
The Board of Directors will consider the surcharge at Tuesday's meeting.
Waste less with creative alternatives.
Hint: If your driver's license expires in January--get it renewed now.
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.
The District 16 seat was held by Joan Buchanan, who has termed out
Several cities had sales tax measures on the ballot, including Concord's Measure Q which won by a landslide.
Preliminary results are in.
They are due by 8 p.m. on election day or they won't count.
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
Assembly candidates Tim Sbranti & Catharine Baker will respond to business-minded questions. Register online at www.pleasanton.org
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.
A drop-off box will be placed at City Hall.
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.
New insurance standards signed into law by Gov. Brown.
H5C is hosting the 16th Assembly District Candidates Forum. Join us and let your voice be heard!
It plugs a hole in existing law that left unpaid interns and volunteers vulnerable
The new system enhances the public’s access to meeting materials