State Slaps Tougher Insurance Requirements on Uber, Lyft

$1 million primary commercial insurance now required.

Election Results Are Updated in Alameda County But Some Races Remain Close

Alameda County has until Dec. 2 to certify its election results.

Mayor Quan Pledges to Work With Libby Schaaf During Transition

Mayor-elect Libby Schaaf and Oakland Mayor Jean Quan held a news conference yesterday.

Alameda County Voters Approve Transportation Tax Measure

Measure BB got nearly 70 percent of the vote.

Libby Schaaf Claims Victory in Crowded Oakland Mayoral Election

15 candidates were vying for the seat.

Many Incumbents Re-Elected in Municipal Elections in Alameda County

A few newcomers and some races are still too close to call.

Real-Time Election Results For Oakland Mayoral Race

Click here for results in real time.

U.S. Department of Justice Will Monitor Polls in Alameda County

The Department of Justice's civil rights division will conduct in-person monitoring of polling places in 28 jurisdictions in 18 states today

Did You Vote, Piedmont? Prove It!

When you vote on Tuesday, show off your "I Voted" sticker with a selfie. Tag pics with #PiedmontPatch on Instagram!

Gov. Jerry Brown Casts Ballot

Urges residents to "vote early" due to long ballot.

Initiative Would Prevent Police Agencies from Deporting Illegal Immigrants

Signature gathering has begun.

Election 2014: Alameda County Registrar's Office Open on Weekend for Early Voters

The office is scheduled to be open on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for early voters, election officials said.

Lesser-Known Oakland Mayoral Candidates Blast Influence of Money in Politics

The election is November 4.

Tuesday is Last Day to Request to Vote by Mail

If you're planning on voting by mail for the Nov. 4 election, you better get on it!

Governor Brown in East Bay for Vote Rally

Gov. Brown rallies Bay Area activists working to 'Get Out the Vote'

Three Oakland Mayoral Candidates Say City Hall Needs an Outsider

The election is November 4.

Measure Would Double Tax in Alameda County to Fund County Transportation

The election is Nov. 4.

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

Monday is Last Day to Register to Vote in Upcoming Election

The deadline to register online to vote in either Alameda or Contra Costa County is Oct. 20. The election is November 4.

Oakland Mayoral Candidates all Support Police Funding Measure

Measure Z would call for Oakland to maintain a minimum of at least 678 police officers.

East Bay Congressman Questions Health Officials on Ebola Crisis

Congressman Eric Swalwell participates in House Homeland Security Committee hearing in Dallas

Opponents of Bag Ban Start Collecting Signatures to Overturn It

To be successful, the effort needs the signatures of 504,760 registered voters by Dec. 29 to qualify for the ballot.

New Law Means Toy Guns in Calif. Must Be Bright, Easily Distinguishable

The Imitation Firearms Safety Act aims to curb the use of replica guns that look like the real deal.

Opponents of Statewide Plastic-Bag Ban Vow Repeal

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

Governor Signs 'Audrie's Law' Toughening Juvenile Sex Crime Statutes

The law was named after 15-year-old sexual assault victim Audrie Pott.

California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags

The law will start to take effect in July 2015.

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.

Judge Denies Bail for Man Accused of Murdering His Wife in Their Montclair Home

Joseph Bontempo, 54, is scheduled to return to court on Oct. 6 to set a date for his preliminary hearing

Officials Urge Removal of Eucalyptus from Berkeley, Oakland Hills

Elected officials say the trees pose a serious fire danger. What do you think should be done with the trees?

New License Plate Will Fund Mammograms

The Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness plate will fund the “Every Woman Counts” program

General Election Forum Presented by the League of Women Voters of Piedmont

League of Women Voters of Piedmont General Election Forum 7:30 p.m. Piedmont City Hall October 9th, 2014

Bid to Split California into 6 States Fails to Qualify for Ballot

Venture capitalist Tim Draper isn't ready to give up, though.

'Yes Means Yes' Bill Headed to Governor's Desk

The governor has until Sept. 30 to veto the bill or sign it.

Oakland Mayor: City Will Not Host Urban Shield Conference Next Year

The Urban Shield Conference drew several hundred protestors concerned with increasing police militarization to downtown Oakland Friday.

Gun Violence Restraining Order Legislation Passes Senate

This morning advocates rallied in Sacramento to support the legislation. What do you think?

Bill to Reduce Cell Phone Robberies Signed into Law

The 'Cell Phone Kill Switch Bill' is meant to keep help keep smartphone owners from being mugged or robbed for their phones.

Gov. Brown Signs Bill Allowing Dogs in Outdoor Restaurants

"Bone-appétit," says Assemblymember Yamada, sponsor of the bill which becomes law in January.

CA Suicide Prevention Bill Heads to Governor's Desk

Assembly Bill 2198 Requires Suicide Prevention Training for Mental Health Professionals

East Bay Leaders Support Gun Violence Restraining Order Bill in Wake of UCSB Massacre

Assemblywoman Nancy Skinner says the bill is modeled on California’s domestic violence restraining order laws.

Protesters Block Israeli-Owned Boat from Unloading at Port of Oakland

Protesters say they plan additional demonstrations and picket lines later in the week.