San Mateo County Has First Flu-Related Death

San Mateo County health officials are urging residents to get a flu shot, as flu season hasn't even peaked yet.

Where to Get a Flu Shot in Pacifica

Health officials urge residents six months and older to get a flu shot to prevent against the virus.

Update: Bay Area Flu Deaths on the Rise

Eight residents between the ages of 41 and 65 have died of complications related to the flu.

CDC: Flu Symptoms

With increasing reports of H1N1 flu deaths, here are the symptoms of influenza from the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Legislation to Ban Inappropriate Use of Antibiotics in Livestock

The proposal by Assemblymember Kevin Mullin seeks to ban nontherapeutic Uses of antibiotics that lead to the increased prevalence of antibiotic-resistant super bacteria.

Bill Introduced by Sen. Jerry Hill Tightens Reins on Political Spending

In 2012, state elected officials received more than $200,000 in gifts and travel payments, and solicited or received $6.7 million in behested payments.

California Non-Profit Hopes to Combat Government Dysfunction

PleaseGovern.org is a new organization that's using technology to mobilize voters.

BART Fare Hike Takes Effect

The increase is expected to average an extra 19 cents per ride.

Spare the Air: Wood Burning Ban Saturday

The Bay Area is on pace to break the record for the number of winter Spare the Air alerts in a single season.

2014 Tax Season to Open Jan. 31

E-file and Free File can speed refunds, IRS says.

Price of Stamps Going Up This Month

The temporary increase is supposed to generate new revenue to make up for big losses in 2008 and 2011.

Winter Spare the Air Alert Issued for Thursday

This will be the third Spare the Air day this week.

'Whistleblower' Claims Spare-the-Air Days are Rigged

The man says he is a former employee of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the agency that calls the Spare-the-Air Alerts.

Ending Gender Discrimination in Schools Tops New Laws for 2014

Gov. Jerry Brown signed nearly 1,000 bills into law in 2013; here's a selection of some of the more notable measures that will soon go into effect.

Spare The Air Alerts: Do People Really Get Caught?

Air quality officials say they issue an average of more than 200 citations on every day there is an alert.

6 Popular Tax Breaks That Could Disappear in 2014

Without extensions from Congress, several important tax breaks may end.

Seventh Straight 'Winter Spare the Air' Alert Issued for Sunday

'Spare the Air' Alert Saturday

Saturday's ban is the 21st of the season.

Another Spare the Air Day Called for Friday

Why so many "Winter Spare the Air" alerts this year?

Slam Poetry and Lunch at the Police Station for the Holidays

Sen. Hill Aims to Stop Use of Antibiotics on Farm Animals

More than two million Americans contract antibiotic-resistant infections each year.

Coffee & Muffins: Meet and Greet With New City Manager Lorie Tinfow

IRS Delays Opening of Tax-Filing Season to Jan. 31

Government shutdown put the IRS nearly three weeks behind its tight timetable for being ready to start the 2014 filing season.

Sen. Hill Aims to Stop Use of Antibiotics on Farm Animals

Harry Tracy Water Treatment Plant Set to Come Back Online

Work will continue at the plant six days a week, but the swing shift is being discontinued.

10th Straight Spare the Air Day Called for Tuesday

Top 8 Year-End Tax Moves For 2013

You have just a few weeks left to make some final tax moves for the 2013 tax year.

Spare the Air, Again

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued Friday's Winter Spare the Air alert — the 10th this season— because of an ongoing cold, stagnant weather pattern blanketing the region.

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

He says Napa 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.

Record-Breaking 5th Consecutive Winter Spare the Air Day

Cold weather traps wood smoke close to the ground, raising air pollution to unhealthy levels.

California Coastal Commission Elects New Chair

Marin County's District 4 Supervisor Steve Kinsey has championed public access and coastal protection.

Pacifica City Council Reorganizes With New Mayor

San Mateo County Most Vulnerable in State to Sea Level Rise

SFO has eight miles of shoreline around the airport and has already begun planning for sea level rise.

Wind Energy vs. Bald Eagle: Audubon Society Blasts Rule on Allowing Eagle Deaths

A new federal rule expands the time allowed for accidental eagle deaths due to encounters with wind turbines.

Summit to Discuss Global Issue of Sea Level Rise in San Mateo County

At Monday's conference, representatives from federal, state and local agencies will address the future of the county and how high tides could impact some of the region's infrastructure.

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.

San Bruno Business on State’s Tax Scofflaw List

This business owes more than $400K.

Sen. Hill Announces 6th Annual 'Oughta Be a Law...Or Not' Contest

The contest is open to all constituents of the 13th Senate District and allows residents to submit their ideas for improving the quality of life in San Mateo County and Santa Clara County or the state of California.

Air District Asks Public Not to Burn Wood on Thanksgiving

A Winter Spare the Air Alert is not in effect on Thanksgiving Day but because high pollution levels have persisted in the region wood burning is strongly discouraged.

President Obama Arrives at SFO

The president will attend two fundraisers and give a policy speech in San Francisco, before heading to Los Angeles.