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.

San Leandro Parents: California's Mandatory Vaccine Bill Clears Hurdle

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

Save the Date: San Leandro to Host Community Meeting on Future Growth

The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 30th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Senior Community Center.

EBMUD Expected to Declare Stage 4 Drought Emergency

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.

Win Cash Prizes at Alameda County Hackathon

Create apps to make Alameda County a better place to live and you just may pocket some nice money.

East Bay Congressman Meets with Troops, Military Commanders in Iraq

Rep. Eric Swalwell is a Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

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, San Leandro? 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.

San Leandro Man Mourns Loss of Cousin Lost in Yemen as Friend Returns

Mohammed Alazzani expressed frustration over his cousin’s death. Jamal al-Labani was a father and a gas station manager in Oakland.

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 Alameda County Property taxes, San Leandro.

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

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 San Leandro 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

Hundreds of Alameda County residents reported their neighbors for wood burning.

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.

Leaky Toilet? It's Fix a Leak Week

East Bay MUD is partnering with hardware and plumbing supply stores to fix leaks and save water. Two free workshops are planned.

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."

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.

Free Tax Filing - IRS Link

Don’t pay a penny for filing your 2014 tax return. Just click the link to the IRS.

No Health Insurance? 7 more days to enroll.

Get Health Insurance by Feb 15. Free local assistance at Health Care Services Agency 510-618-3452/San Lorenzo Library Feb 8/15 (Sun) 1-4PM

President Obama To Visit Bay Area in Coming Week

Cybersecurity policy will be on the agenda, along with a fundraiser.

Good Idea? Calif. Legislators Move to Make Vaccines Mandatory Without Exemption

Two state legislators promised to introduce mandatory vaccines as Feinstein and Boxer urge the state to kill the personal belief exemption.

CA Attorney General Will Ask Appeals Court to Reinstate CA Ban on Foie Gras

One NorCal animal rights law organization called foie gras “a product of extreme animal cruelty.”