Alameda County Appoints IT Director

He’ll do double duty as the county’s Registrar of Voters.

Legislative Wrap-Up: Soldiers' Treatment, Unemployment Benefits, Gun Violence

Some of the items involving East Bay legislators this past week in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento

Wind Warning Issued For East Bay Hills Until Thursday Night

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has decided against calling a Winter Spare the Air alert for Thursday.

10.4 Percent of Newark Residents Uninsured, Survey Reports

The deadline to enroll in Obamacare for Jan. 1 coverage is Dec. 23.

11th Winter Spare The Air Alert Called

The Wednesday ban on wood burning will be the 11th straight day the Bay Area has been under a Winter Spare The Air alert

PG&E Pumps $15.5 Million into County Coffers

The public utility company paid the first installment of its property taxes.

9th Straight Spare The Air Called for Monday

Burn Ban Extended To Sunday

Winter Spare The Air Alert Issued For Saturday

It's the seventh straight day the ban on wood burning has been ordered

Bay Area Man Suspicious of How 'Spare-the-Air' Decisions Are Made

He says his town is not a reliable spot for air monitoring device. Is there one in your town? Check out our map to learn more about what pollutants are being measured and where.

Legislative Wrap-Up: Gun Violence, Energy Credits, Immigration Bill

Some of the items involving East Bay legislators this week in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento

Alameda County Boasts Highest Growth Rate in State

The county grew by 26,000 people between July 2012 and July 2013.

NTSB Report: Asiana Captain Thought Landing Conditions 'Very Dangerous'

An NTSB document indicated that 16-year-old Ye Meng Yuan was run over by two different SFFD vehicles, rather than one, as originally thought.

Wood Burn Ban Continued to Friday

Bay Area air quality officials ask public to "Spare the Air" again.

Report: More Ex-Cons on Streets Means More Property Crime

The Public Policy Institute of California released a report that found a correlation between the state's jail realignment and an increase in property crime rates.

Authorities Ban Wood Burning Again

Winter Spare The Air Alert issued for Tuesday.

What New Law Do You Think We Should Have?

Share your ideas on what new laws you think we should have in California. Read others' ideas, too.

Legislative Wrap-Up: Army Honoree, Health Care Praise, Intern Harassment

Some of the items this past week involving East Bay legislators in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento

South Bay Opens Cold Weather Shelters

Alameda County Seeks Newark Resident for Advisory Committee

Another Spare The Air Alert Issued For Saturday

It's the fourth alert mandated this week because of cold, windless weather.

Air Quality Authorities Ban Wood Burning

Bay Area air quality officials asking residents not to burn wood for 24 hours.

East Bay Unemployment Nudges Up

The region produced 6,300 new jobs in October.

Legislative Wrap-Up: Concussions, Medical Marijuana, Small Businesses

Some of the items involving East Bay legislators in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.

No BART Service This Morning Systemwide

BART Strike Possible if BART Directors Reject Contracts Thursday

Appeals Court Upholds Ban on Gun Possession

Man Files Lawsuit Against Newark

Claims his arrest was unconstitutional.

Legislative Wrap-Up: Care Facilities, Pre-School Programs, Energy Neutrality

Some of the items this past week in Washington and Sacramento involving East Bay legislators

10 Health Insurance Sites Imitating 'Covered California' Shut Down

Newark Hopeful New Grass Will Goose-Proof Park

Lakeshore Park renovation almost complete.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Newark's Top 3 Expenses Revealed

Get a snapshot of Newark's fiscal health with our interactive infographic that lets you visualize year-over-year data.

What Do You Think of Spare the Air?

The wintertime rules curbing fireplace burning just kicked in.

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Newark May Buy New License Plate Recognition System

The Newark Police Department will ask City Council to spend about $36k on a new system to replace fading gear.

Legislative Wrap-Up: Veterans Day, Budget Cuts

Some of the action this past week in Washington and Sacramento involving East Bay legislators

Newark Accepts Money To Crack Down on DUI

Law enforcement officials will be on alert for people who have had too much holiday spirits.

Legislative Wrap-Up: Town Hall Meetings, Housing Market, Military Base Closures

Some of the activities that happened this week involving East Bay legislators in Sacramento and Washington, D.C.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights