Gov. Jerry Brown signed the legislation on Wednesday.
It plugs a hole in existing law that left those groups vulnerable.
Venture capitalist Tim Draper isn't ready to give up, though.
The governor has until Sept. 30 to veto the bill or sign it.
SB 611 Will Expand CHP Safety Inspection Program to Include Limousines Carrying 10 or Fewer People; Inspired by 2 Bay Area Fires Last Year
The 'Cell Phone Kill Switch Bill' is meant to keep help keep smartphone owners from being mugged or robbed for their phones.
The bond includes money for two new reservoirs.
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Users of Hetch Hetchy water are asked to step-up conservation efforts by at least 10 percent...or else.
Brett Melone is San Mateo County’s first agricultural ombudsman. Here's a look at what the job entails.
Much-needed rain will be arriving in the Bay Area this week, but a forecaster said Monday that it won't be enough to quell the region's drought worries.
Stamps cost more, starting today. Here’s a rundown on the postage rate hike.
Nearby cities in the county did no better, with the exception of Menlo Park.
Three individuals had underlying medical conditions and one individual had no known underlying medical conditions, according to county health officials.
San Mateo County residents this week will have a chance to find out if they're owed a portion of $1.8 million in unclaimed checks from the county.
The California Department of Public Health unveils new website that offers consumers information on cosmetic products.
"To mitigate what we can, we have heavy equipment ordered -- to try and keep the area as fresh as possible -- but it is going to smell."
San Mateo County health officials are urging residents to get a flu shot, as flu season hasn't even peaked yet.
Pine calls for “more risk taking, innovation and efficiency” in 2014.
With increasing reports of H1N1 flu deaths, here are the symptoms of influenza from the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
PleaseGovern.org is a new organization that's using technology to mobilize voters.
The temporary increase is supposed to generate new revenue to make up for big losses in 2008 and 2011.
Other city upgrades are coming in February and March.
E-file and Free File can speed refunds, IRS says.
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.
This will be the third Spare the Air day this week.
There are 1,000 new laws going into effect Jan. 1
Air quality officials say they issue an average of more than 200 citations on every day there is an alert.
Without extensions from Congress, several important tax breaks may end.
"The ongoing threat of additional fires had to be addressed immediately," said Redwood City Jeff Gee.
The CPUC is allowing PG&E to raise San Carlos pipeline pressure, but sets $14.35 million fine for misleading filing by the gas and electric utility. The pipeline runs beneath Brittan Avenue.
Paint that was used in the 1930s and 40s contained dangerous lead that deteriorated over time and harmed people, especially children.
An instructor in the cockpit said that as he realized the plane was flying too slowly at 200 feet above the water on the approach to SFO he pushed the thrust levers forward. Two or three seconds later, he felt the aircraft hit the ground.
“I want to strengthen ... partnerships with local governments and public advocates.”
Experts say the sea level in San Mateo County is indeed rising and that it's not as important to determine when, but rather how the region can protect itself.
King tides have already reached the edges of the Bayshore near Redwood City, according to Rep. Jackie Speier.
The city of Atherton is hosting a community meeting Monday night to discuss the issue. One proposal is to create a second flight path into the small airport that would avoid neighborhoods flyovers.
85-year-old grandfather with heart condition is finally released after being held prisoner for six weeks accused of 'hostile acts against the state.'
Merrill Newman is reportedly in good health.