Century-Old Quito Road Bridges Coming Down Despite Concerns

The Los Gatos Town Council is set to approve part of the project's cost, being covered jointly with the City of Saratoga and the Santa Clara Valley Water District, to the tune of $300,000.

California Drought Emergency Declared

County Designated As Drought Area

Voice Your Opinion on Foothill, Oregon Expressways

An open house will be held in Los Altos Thursday evening.

Do Your Cosmetics Contain Chemicals Known to Cause Cancer?

The California Department of Public Health unveils new website that offers consumers information on cosmetic products.

Miracle on Ocean Street: Santa Cruz Gets Grant to Ease Traffic on One of its Busiest Roads

This technology will allow sensors in stoplights to sense how much traffic there is at any given time.

CDC: Flu Symptoms

With increasing reports of H1N1 flu deaths, here are the symptoms of influenza from the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

California Non-Profit Hopes to Combat Government Dysfunction

PleaseGovern.org is a new organization that's using technology to mobilize voters.

First Flu Death of Season Reported in Santa Clara County

The 41-year-old woman died shortly before Christmas due to the H1N1 virus, health officials said Friday.

Price of Stamps Going Up This Month

The temporary increase is supposed to generate new revenue to make up for big losses in 2008 and 2011.

2014 Tax Season to Open Jan. 31

E-file and Free File can speed refunds, IRS says.

New 2014 Traffic Laws Forbid Teens from Using Cell Phones and Drivers to Stay Away From Bicyclists

Some big changes to driving laws you should know about, including continuing use of carpool lanes by electric cars.

Winter Spare the Air Alert Issued for Thursday

This will be the third Spare the Air day this week.

'Whistleblower' Claims Spare-the-Air Days are Rigged

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.

Higher Minimum Wage and Gender-Neutral Bathrooms Top List of New Laws

There are 1,000 new laws going into effect Jan. 1

Spare The Air Alerts: Do People Really Get Caught?

Air quality officials say they issue an average of more than 200 citations on every day there is an alert.

6 Popular Tax Breaks That Could Disappear in 2014

Without extensions from Congress, several important tax breaks may end.

Seventh Straight 'Winter Spare the Air' Alert Issued for Sunday

No Spare The Air Alert For Thursday

Stronger winds have improved Bay Area air quality, so wood burning will be allowed on Thursday.

Judge Orders Firms to Pay $1 Billion to Remove Lead Paint from Homes

Paint that was used in the 1930s and 40s contained dangerous lead that deteriorated over time and harmed people, especially children.

Judge Rules Albright Way/Netflix Project is Consistent With Los Gatos General Plan

Asiana Pilots Express Cockpit Leadership Confusion

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.

Marin County Supervisor Voted Chair of California Coastal Commission

“I want to strengthen ... partnerships with local governments and public advocates.”

Top 8 Year-End Tax Moves For 2013

The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers they have three weeks left to make some final tax moves for the 2013 tax year.

Updated: Palo Alto Korean War Veteran Detained in North Korea Freed

85-year-old grandfather with heart condition is finally released after being held prisoner for six weeks accused of 'hostile acts against the state.'

Cupertino Businesses Listed on State’s Tax Scofflaw List

The state says two Cupertino businesses owe more than $1M in sales and user taxes.

Update: New Details Emerge in History of Palo Alto Man Detained in North Korea

Merrill Newman is reportedly in good health.

Son of Palo Alto Man Detained in North Korea Wants Him Home for Thanksgiving

Merrill Newman, 85, is Stanford/UC Berkeley alum who taught at high schools in Berkeley and Livermore.

Should Air Travelers Be Allowed to Make Cell Phone Calls?

Do you like the idea of using your cellphone when flights are above 10,000 feet?

Angelcare Recalls Baby Monitor After 2 Deaths

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday Angelcare Movement and Sound Monitors with Sensor Pads have been recalled after two deaths by cord strangulation.

SFO Releases Self-review of Asiana Crash Response

Three Chinese girls were killed in the crash and its aftermath while more than 180 other passengers were injured.

Petition Drive Begins to Place Future Netflix Project on June Ballot

Norovirus Identified As Cause of Stanford University Outbreak

The number of infected students totaled 62.

10 Health Insurance Sites Imitating 'Covered California' Shut Down

The 10 sites that were removed had domain names similar to Covered California.

UC President Proposes Tuition Freeze

Janet Napolitano also proposed streamlining transfers from community colleges and turning all UC campuses into "zero net" energy consumers by 2025.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

What Do You Think of Spare the Air?

The wintertime rules curbing fireplace burning just kicked in.

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

County Election Wrap: Gun Safety Laws Appear to Pass in Sunnyvale

Measure E parcel tax, covering four high schools in parts of west San Jose, Campbell and Saratoga, receives more than 75 percent of the vote.

New Protocol at SFO Should Help Ease Delays on Foggy Days

The FAA is going to allow staggered landings on both runways on low-visibility days. Most delays at SFO are weather related.