The law will start to take effect in July 2015.
Brown also signed six other bills that he said are aimed at better protecting victims of human trafficking.
The laws take effect Jan. 1
Dr. Jei Africa and Stan Kiino of San Mateo are members of the commission
The Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness plate will fund the “Every Woman Counts” program.
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.
New director comes from Foster City.
The bill would allow the temporary removal of firearms from individuals who are at risk for committing acts of violence, supporters say
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.
SB 968 Calls for Negotiations to Begin with Silicon Valley Billionaire to Restore Public Access to the Beach
Assembly Bill 2198 Requires Suicide Prevention Training for Mental Health Professionals
If Signed by Governor, the Bills Will Place California at Forefront of Battle Against the Public Health Crisis that Kills 23,000 Each Year
The bond includes money for two new reservoirs.
The 'Cell Phone Kill Switch Bill' is meant to help keep smartphone owners from being mugged or robbed for their phones.
Taxpayers wishing to appeal the assessed value of their properties can do so by filing an Application for Changed Assessment in their county
Some websites publish mug shots and then charge up to $1,000 to remove them. The bill's author calls that "extortion."
Yee, a Democrat, represented half of San Francisco and most of San Mateo County, prior to his March arrest.
The commission is conducting three proceedings investigating PG&E’s role in a deadly 2010 natural-gas pipeline explosion.
With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?
Larry Patterson, who has been serving as interim city manager, will official take the position, the city announced Thursday.
"There has been a growing interest in sustainability throughout the community and the City recognizes the need to provide greater civic engagement around this topic," a city announcement states.
Brett Melone is San Mateo County’s first agricultural ombudsman. Here's a look at what the job entails.
Cal Water, which provides San Mateo's water supply, is encouraging but not requiring residents to use less water.
The invalidation of AP exams taken by a group of high school students last year prompted this year's winning entry.
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.
County health officials continue to encourage residents to get a flu shot.
San Mateo County health officials are urging residents to get a flu shot, as flu season hasn't even peaked yet.
Health officials urge residents six months and older to get a flu shot to prevent against the virus.