CPUC Issues Water Conservation Order

“Treat the drought like an 8.0 earthquake..Take dramatic steps to conserve water or face enforcement to ensure conservation mandates are met

Nasty Tasting Water Returning to Some EBMUDTaps

The good-tasting stuff will be reserved for salmon runs later in the year, putting water that stinks and tastes awful into taps.

San Mateo Bridge Closure Starts Friday

Caltrans has recommended alternate routes.

Two More Earthquakes Strike Contra Costa County

The earthquake swarm that began Sunday continued Wednesday, with two more quakes reported.

BART to Suspend Service Between Two Stations Next Weekend

Plan ahead to avoid arriving late for an event or flight.

Water Diversion Plan Shrinks Delta Recovery Promise

The governor announces that ambitious tunnel project is on, but the proposed area of delta to be restored has shrunk by more than half.

California Sets Aggressive New Greenhouse Reduction Target

Gov. Jerry Brown's executive order calls for California to reduce greenhouse gases to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.

$10,000 Fines For Water Wasters? Calif. Governor Proposes Drastic Measures Amid Drought

“These measures will strengthen the ability of local officials to build new water projects and ensure that water is not wasted,” Brown said.

Pinole and Hercules Parents: California's Mandatory Vaccine Bill Clears Hurdle

Following a measles outbreak, lawmakers are attempting to take away personal exemptions. What do you think?

EBMUD Expected to Declare Stage 4 Drought Emergency Tuesday

Sweeping action will include across the board rate hike, including staggering increases and fines for the biggest users.

Report: East Bay Roads No Better, No Worse for Sixth Straight Year

MTC reports finds Bay Area’s nearly 43,000 lane-miles of streets and roads scored an average ranking of 66 out of 100.

It's Tax Time: Here's How California Stacks Up

Some states have zero income tax, but make up for it in higher taxes elsewhere. Here's where California rates.

Hetch Hetchy System Completes $278 Million Seismic Upgrade

Hetch Hetchy bisects the East Bay and uses two East Bay reservoirs.

AC Transit Board Appoints Interim General Manager

The previous GM resigned suddenly at the end of March.

$1.6 Billion: PUC Hands Down Largest Fine Ever

Commission President Michael Picker says the utility may be “simply too large...to succeed at safety.”

New BART Website Helps You Find Destinations Near Stations

Events, restaurants, discounts and contests are all featured on the site.

Ride BART, Pinole and Hercules? BART Officials Want Your Opinion on Planned Fare Increase

Starting on Jan. 1, 2016, fares will increase by either 10 or 15 cents depending on distance of the trip.

Gov. Brown Grants 83 Pardons in California Sunday

Ten people from the Bay Area were among those to earn pardons

Deadline Approaching for Property Taxes

Miss the deadline and you'll have to pay even more. We have the link for paying your Contra Costa County property taxes, Pinole and Hercules

Contra Costa Youth Summit Set May 9 For Students In Grades 6 To 12

This Year’s 2015 Youth Summit theme is: “It Starts With Us!” Registration underway.

Bike Share System Planning Tenfold Expansion By 2017 In Bay Area

The program is back on track with new supplier after previous outfit went belly up.

Gov. Brown Orders Statewide Mandatory Water Use Reductions

The first-ever statewide mandatory restrictions call for a decrease in water use by 25 percent through February 2016.

Gov. Brown Appoints Judges in Alameda and San Francisco Counties

All five judges appointed by Brown Friday are Democrats.

CA Legislature Sends Emergency Drought Package to Gov. Brown for Approval

The bills, AB 91 and AB 92, include over $135 million in new funding for clean drinking water for some of the poorest communities in CA

Judge Dismisses Employee Union's Lawsuit Against Contra Costa County, Supes

The dispute arose over a 33 percent pay raise for supervisors, and alleged verbal threats made by supervisors against the union.

CA Legislation Would Fund Response to Mysterious Spills in East Bay

Senate Bill 718 would address a gap in the law that exists when the pollutant in question has not been identified.

DMV Handbook for Pinole and Hercules Residents: Free Download for iPad

On its 100th anniversary, the California DMV proves that it's keeping up with the times--the Driver Handbook is offered on iPad.

$69 Million Contract Awarded for Demo of Old Bay Bridge Steel Superstructure

The work is projected to begin this summer and finish in 2018, according to Caltrans.

Bay Area Residents Losing Tolerance for Wood Burning as More Violations Issued

Complaints in Contra Costa County the second highest in the Bay Area.

State Sets Aside $1Billion For Emergency Drought Relief

California will move ahead immediately with 'shovel ready' projects.

California "Has Only About One Year of Water Supply Left in its Reservoirs"

Following dire warning by NASA water scientist, state imposes tougher restrictions.

Terrifying New Prediction for Killer Earthquake

Have you been creeped-out by the 'San Andreas' movie trailer? Wait until you hear the new USGS prediction.

SF Giants, Silicon Valley Firms Urge Supreme Court to Declare Right to Same-Sex Marriage

“The San Francisco Giants are proud to sign the brief because it speaks directly to our core values of equality and social justice for all."

Supe Federal Glover Waiting for Heart, Kidney Transplant

Glover has been serving as the supervisor of District 5, which includes Martinez, Hercules, Pittsburg and portions of Pinole and and Antioch

County Supes Give Themselves 7% Raise (Nothing Like Previous 33%!)

The board argued hefty 33% increase was OK as Contra Costa County supervisors hadn't seen raise since 2006. But backlash was like "whoa!"

BART Approves New Floor Plan on Trains to Accommodate Disabilities

The new plan benefits people in wheelchairs and the blind.

Metropolitan Transportation Commission Has a New Chairman

The commission of 21 members works to plan, finance and coordinate transportation in the nine-county Bay Area.

Bills to Restore the Bay Introduced in Congress

The federal legislation would improve wetlands, habitat, water quality and erosion .

Bay Area Assemblyman Introduces Bill to Expand DUI Tests of Boaters

"California has some of the strictest DUI laws in the nation, but we need tough boating laws as well,” said Assemblymember Marc Levine.

Group Calls on Chevron to Stop Spending Money on Politics

Chevron, which is one of Richmond’s largest employers, poured some $3 million into candidates for the mayoral and City Council elections.