Legislation introduced in Sacramento would substantially increase paychecks.
The townhall call will be on Dec. 1 at 10 a.m.
California Attorney General Kamala Harris offers tips on how to avoid con artists.
Also, Measure S, a special parcel tax for fire and emergency services in Monte Rio Fire Protection District, came close to passing.
If confirmed to the high court, Kruger would be one of four women and the only African-American serving on the panel.
Several cities' council incumbents were returned to office.
Petalumans said no to Measure Q, and how other measures fared around the county.
Includes all measures in cities countywide.
Includes races for individual city councils, Petaluma mayor and district supervisor.
Either Deb Fudge or James Gore will take the seat of Supervisor Mike McGuire, who is running for state senator
Library directors say it is key to restoring and enhancing services.
The licenses must be available by Jan. 1, 2015.
The nonprofit, nonpartisan "California Choices" is useful tool for weighing state measures and candidates for Nov. 4 election
Political animosity exceeds racial hostility, new research shows. And Americans' political biases spill over into their social lives.
These spaces will partially reinstate cuts that were made during the recession when California eliminated 100,000 subsidized slots.
Legislation co-drafted by state senator from Sonoma County where a boy carrying an Airsoft gun was fatally shot by deputy.
The law is named after teen victim Audrie Pott, who committed suicide in 2012 after being sexually assaulted at a party in Saratoga.
California was first "ban" state when Gov. Brown signed a bill this a.m. Now signatures being gathered for ballot initiative to overturn.
Gov. Brown signed bill today banning single-use plastic bags starting next year.
Brown also signed six other bills that he said are aimed at better protecting victims of human trafficking.
AB 1973 Signed into Law by Governor Brown.
The Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness plate will fund the “Every Woman Counts” program. DMV now to develop the new tags.
It plugs a hole in existing law that left unpaid interns and volunteers 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.
The 'Cell Phone Kill Switch Bill' is meant to keep help keep smartphone owners from being mugged or robbed for their phones.
"Bone-appétit," says Assemblymember Yamada, sponsor of the bill which becomes law in January.
Part A? Part B? Do you know the difference and details?
The quarter-cent sales tax would generate $20 million per year if approved.
Some websites publish mug shots and then charge up to $1,000 to remove them. The bill's author calls that "extortion."
Taxpayers wishing to appeal the assessed value of their property can do so by filing an Application for Changed Assessment in their county.
With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?
Marin County and the City of San Rafael are given 'A' grades because of tough policies. Larkspur, Rohnert Park and Sonoma County are right behind, earning 'B' grades.
Gov. Jerry Brown is encouraging a 20 percent reduction is water use during what is expected to be California's driest year on record.
Contra Costa County reported its second flu death today, a 48-year-old man who died in December; Sonoma County reported a third flu death, a 61-year-old woman with a preexisting medical condition.
Petaluma-based Rancho Feeding Corporation is recalling more than 41,000 pounds of beef after federal officials said it was not properly inspected before the cattle were slaughtered.