President Obama Planning Trip To Bay Area Next Week

Cybersecurity policy will be on the agenda, along with a fundraiser.

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.

Gov. Brown Announces Partnership to Provide Money for Solar

Money will be used to do energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in low income housing.

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.

The First Asian-Raised CA Assemblyman Kansen Chu

A former engineer, Kansen Chu applies his professional pursuit of precision to government issues.

South Bay Congressman Relocates District Office to Santa Clara

Same constituent services for residents of Fremont, Newark and Milpitas will be provided from new location.

Attorney General Kamala Harris Announces Run For U.S. Senate

This news comes less than a week after Sen. Barbara Boxer said she is not seeking a fifth term.

Sen. Boxer Will Not Seek Fifth Term

The four-term, Democratic senator began her political career when first elected to the Marin County Board of Supervisors in 1976.

No More Plastic Bags, Rubbers for Prisoners and Paid Sick Time: 10 New Calif. Laws in 2015

Here are 10 of the new statewide 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."

East Bay Congressman Disappointed with FDA's Revision of Blood Donor Policy for Gay, Bisexual Men

Rep. Mike Honda says, "We need a screening policy that focuses on behavior, not orientation."

Gov. Brown Appoints New Head Of CPUC

The previous CPUC president is not seeking reappointment amid allegations of corruption and inappropriate communications with PG&E.

Leondra Kruger Confirmed To CA State Supreme Court Post

She will be the youngest and only African-American on the bench, and labeled “exceptionally well qualified.”

CA Senator Introduces Bill Banning New Artificial Turf Made With Recycled Tires; Concern Raised the Surfaces May Harm Kids

Turf may save water, but is it safe? Or are the chemical compounds causing cancer and other illnesses?

East Bay Congressman 'Outraged' by Report on Secretive CIA Interrogation Program

Rep. Mike Honda says the report "gives us the clearest picture yet of just how barbaric and ineffective the CIA interrogations were."

Air Quality Management District Asks Milpitas Residents Not to Burn Gift Wrap This Holiday Season

Waste less with creative alternatives.

DMV Gears Up for Issuing Licenses to Undocumented Drivers

An extra DMV office has opened in San Jose.

A $13 Minimum Wage in California?

Legislation introduced in Sacramento would substantially increase paychecks.

'Holiday Season Telephone Townhall' To Offer Tax Tips

The townhall call will be on Dec. 1 at 10 a.m.

'Holiday Season Telephone Townhall' To Offer Tax Tips

The townhall call will be on Dec. 1 at 10 a.m.

State Attorney General Warns of Scams in Wake of New Immigration Policy

California Attorney General Kamala Harris offers tips on how to avoid con artists.

Gov. Brown Nominates U.S. Justice Department Official To California Supreme Court

If confirmed to the high court, Kruger would be one of four women and the only African-American serving on the panel.

Khanna Concedes To Honda In 17th District Congressional Race

Results from the sometimes-bitter general election between Democrats Honda and Khanna show Honda leading in Santa Clara County.

Honda Leading Race For Congress

Rep. Mike Honda, D-San Jose, was ahead 53% to 47% over lawyer Ro Khanna for 17th District.

Milpitas Says No To Card Room & How Other Measures Fared In Santa Clara County

Measure Q appears to have barely passed.

Here Are Winners Of Mayoral & City Council Races In Santa Clara County

Milpitas mayor was reelected.

Preliminary Election Results For Santa Clara County Measures

Includes unofficial results for city, school districts and open space measures countywide.

Yay? Or Nay? What Say You, Milpitas, On Measure E?

Would a card room be a boon for the city? Or bad news ...

DMV Moving Ahead with Undocumented Driver Licenses

The licenses must be available by Jan. 1, 2015.

Block Indian Casinos? Drug-Test Doctors? Web Site Helps Voters Navigate Ballots

The nonprofit, nonpartisan "California Choices" is useful tool for weighing state measures and candidates for Nov. 4 election

Milpitas Reader Writes: Measure E Cardroom Has NOTHING Of Value; Vote No!

"They will be taking your money for no purpose what so ever, except to feed and become rich off of your addiction."

STANFORD: Democrats, Republicans Worlds Apart

Political animosity exceeds racial hostility, new research shows. And Americans' political biases spill over into their social lives.

State Adds 7,500 Preschool Slots For Low-Income Families

These spaces will partially reinstate cuts that were made during the recession when California eliminated 100,000 subsidized slots.

Distinguishing Toy Guns From Real Weapons: Gov. Brown Signs Bill

Legislation co-drafted by state senator from Sonoma County where a boy carrying an Airsoft gun was fatally shot by deputy.

'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 Saratoga.

In Less Than 8 Hours: Opponents of Statewide Plastic-Bag Ban Vow Repeal

California was first "ban" state when Gov. Brown signed a bill this a.m. Now signatures being gathered for ballot initiative to overturn.

See Ya, Plastic Bags! Ban Goes Statewide

Gov. Brown signed bill today banning single-use plastic bags starting next year.

Brown Signs Bill to Fight Human Trafficking

Brown also signed six other bills that he said are aimed at better protecting victims of human trafficking.

'Native American Day' Is California's Newest State Holiday

AB 1973 Signed into Law by Governor Brown.

New License Plate Will Fund Mammograms

The Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness plate will fund the “Every Woman Counts” program. DMV now to develop the new tags.