Committee Rejects CA Lawmaker's Request For Planned Parenthood Audit

Melissa Melendez, R-Lake Elsinore, alleges Planned Parenthood was illegally selling aborted fetus tissues.

Santa Clara County Eying Locales For Winter Homeless Shelter

Supervisors approved $1.3 million for the temporary facility, but some residents are not happy with one idea.

Santa Clara Co. Shoots Down Oil Train Project

The Board of Supervisors today passed a resolution against allowing "very unsafe" trains to travel through region's cities.

$3.4 Million In Fencing, Security Upgrades Planned For San Jose Airport

Our serial stowaway, Marilyn, the teen who flew in the wheel well to Hawaii and the man who stole an airport truck were all factors.

Trains Carrying (Possibly Explosive) Crude Oil Rolling Through Area?

Two Santa Clara County supervisors emphatically say no to that. Plans would allow five trains per week.

Cybersecurity Boot Camp Draws Congressional Staffers to Silicon Valley

Capitol Hill staffers were at Stanford last week to gain an immersion into the complex world of cybersecurity.

Agendas For This Week's Meeting In Los Altos

Tuesday's City Council calendar is jam-packed. Public arts, historical, bike/pedestrian and parking groups also meeting.

Drought Radio Station Will Help You Time Your Showers

The new “Water Lovers Station” on Pandora includes 100 five-minute songs to help you keep your showers short.

Push Underway To End Hazardous Chemical Use At CA Nail Salons

For employees' and customers' well-being, nail salons need to use safer products and improve ventilation, officials say.

State Senator: Time for Cities, Counties to 'Follow Immigration Laws'

Senate Bill 417 demands immigration officials be alerted 48 hours prior to the planned release of undocumented felons.

COO of Santa Clara VTA Takes Position In East Bay

Michael Hursh will be new general manager at AC Transit in Contra Costa and Alameda counties.

Lawmakers Agree CA Roads Are Bad: But Now What?

Details were sparse at Wednesday meeting for funding state's much-needed infrastructure improvements.

Governor Signs Bill Banning Grand Jury Investigation of Police-Related Deaths

The governor said he signed the bill to bring the proceedings into the public eye.

GOP Presidential Candidate Takes Aim at California's Vaccination Law

Criticizing the state's new mandatory vaccination law, Carly Fiorina is quoted, saying, “California is wrong on most everything, honestly."

Newly Signed Bill to Address CA Cities' Parking Problems

Cities and counties will have more control over community parking when law takes effect.

Contract Approved For One Of Santa Clara Co.'s Largest Employee Unions

Service Employees International Union Local 521, represents more than 9,000 employees.

Don't Miss This: State Offering Rebates On Toilet and Turf Replacements

Turf rebates up to $2,000 and $100 for toilet replacement per household.

U.S. Attorney Haag Is Leaving Due to End Of Presidential Appointment

Haag unexpectedly announced that she will leave her Bay Area post on Sept. 1.

Vote By Mail and Save 49 Cents: County Voters Getting Postage-Paid Ballots

But everyone is registered to vote, right?

Santa Clara County Receives $2.6 Million Grant to Combat Fraud

The additional funding will go toward investigating and prosecuting cases involving workers’ compensation fraud.

Officials Provide Update On Efforts Against $32 Billion Human Trafficking Industry

“We’re looking at prostitution in a different way than we have. ... We’re also looking at any kind of forced labor": Santa Clara Co. Sheriff

Voting Rights To Be Restored For Low-Level Offenders in CA

Participation in elections can be important factor in helping former offenders reintegrate into civil society, Secretary of State said.

Free Drought Gear Now Available In Los Altos

Get free lawn signs and shower buckets. Don't delay ... supplies are limited.

Booze By Mail? It Could Happen

A Bay Area congresswoman is proposing the repeal of a Prohibition-era ban shipping alcohol through the mail.

Hydrogen Refueling Stations Coming To Mtn. View, Los Altos, San Jose

Air quality district approved $2.2M for 12 additional stations throughout Bay Area. Currently there are three.

U.S. Attorney Melinda Haag To Leave Northern CA Post

Her successor must be appointed by President Obama and confirmed by the Senate. Her investigations and litigations included Santa Clara Co.

'Boil Water' Lifted For Most Los Altos Residents; No E. Coli Found

But some 61 households must keep boiling ... And if you used bottled water during this time, you may be reimbursed.

Season's First 'Spare The Air' Day Called For Tuesday

It will be hot. Smog levels will be high.

Santa Clara Co. Schedules Mosquito Fogging This Week

This is second fogging in county this year due to positive testing of mosquitoes for West Nile. The area will focus on Santa Clara/Sunnyvale

Senator Jerry Hill Hosts 'Java with Jerry' in Palo Alto

Got a question, concern or opinion you want to share about a state issue or a law? Let Senator Jerry Hill know at 'Java with Jerry.'

House Passes Legislation to De-Fund 'Sanctuary Cities'

Duncan Hunter introduced the bill immediately after the July 1 slaying of 32-year-old East Bay native Kate Steinle in SF.

Bay Area, California Roads Some of Worst in Country: Report

And those lousy conditions cost each of us, motorists, roughly $2,000 a year including in lost time and vehicle maintenance.

V.P. Biden Praises Silicon Valley Firm's Manufacturing Plant During Visit

Former Stanford student Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Palo Alto-based Theranos, led Biden through a tour of her company’s Newark facility.

Santa Clara Co.'s Largest Employee Union Ratifies Contract

The contract now goes to the Board of Supervisors for a final vote.

Legalized Marijuana In CA Demands Heavy Regulation, New Report Says

Blue Ribbon Commission examined such policy issues as public safety and tax revenues if legalization initiative is placed on ballot.

July 26 Marks 25 Years Of 'Americans with Disabilities Act'

"PLEDGE ON! to the ADA" is hoping to collect 25,000 signatures of support for the 25th anniversary. Details here on how to participate ...

VP Biden To Visit Silicon Valley Firm's Manufacturing Plant Thursday

The vice president will tour the Newark facility of Theranos, a Palo Alto-based health technology company.

Major Ruling For Divorcing Spouses On 'Legal Separation' From CA High Court

An estranged, divorcing couple must live separately to claim separate property -- including income.

California Cheerleaders Will Receive Employee Rights With New Law

Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill into law Wednesday.

Congresswoman Eshoo On: Those Noisy Airplanes Overhead

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