City Officials Appealing PG&E Penalty, Call For Independent Monitor

San Bruno city officials say the penalties levied by the CPUC in September are not enough to ensure public safety.

New Law Means Toy Guns in Calif. Must Be Bright, Easily Distinguishable

The Imitation Firearms Safety Act aims to curb the use of replica guns that look like the real deal.

'Audrie's Law' Toughening Juvenile Sex Crime Statutes Signed by Gov. Brown

The law is named after teen victim Audrie Pott, who committed suicide in 2012 after being sexually assaulted at a party in the Bay Area.

MARTINS BEACH: Brown Signs Law Requiring Negotiations for Public Access

SB 968 Calls for Negotiations to Begin with Silicon Valley Billionaire to Restore Public Access to the Beach

California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags

The law will start to take effect in July 2015.

Brown Signs Bill to Fight Human Trafficking

Brown also signed six other bills that he said are aimed at better protecting victims of human trafficking.

San Mateo County's Registration & Elections Division Needs Your Help

Be a part of democracy in action and help out on Election Day.

County LGBTQ Commission to Meet for First Time

Kate MacKay of South San Francisco is a member of the commission

New Insurance Standards for Uber, Lyft Signed into California Law

Gov. Jerry Brown signed the legislation on Wednesday.

New Calif. Law Protects Interns, Volunteers Against Sexual Harassment

It plugs a hole in existing law that left those groups vulnerable.

Bid to Split California into 6 States Fails to Qualify for Ballot

Venture capitalist Tim Draper isn't ready to give up, though.

'Yes Means Yes' Bill Headed to Governor's Desk

The governor has until Sept. 30 to veto the bill or sign it.

Legislature Sends Governor Bill By Sen. Jerry Hill to Improve Limousine Safety

SB 611 Will Expand CHP Safety Inspection Program to Include Limousines Carrying 10 or Fewer People; Inspired by 2 Bay Area Fires Last Year

Bill to Reduce Cell Phone Robberies Signed into Law

The 'Cell Phone Kill Switch Bill' is meant to keep help keep smartphone owners from being mugged or robbed for their phones.

NEW LAW: Gov. Signs Bill for 'Kill Switch' Requirement on Cell Phones Sold in Calif.

The 'Cell Phone Kill Switch Bill' is meant to keep help keep smartphone owners from being mugged or robbed for their phones.

Ca. Senate Sends Martins Beach Bill to the Governor

SB 968 Calls for Negotiations to Begin with Silicon Valley Billionaire to Restore Public Access to the Beach

CA Suicide Prevention Bill Heads to Governor's Desk

Assembly Bill 2198 Requires Suicide Prevention Training for Mental Health Professionals

2 Bills by Senator Hill to Combat Antibiotic Resistance Head to Governor's Desk

If Signed by Governor, the Bills Will Place California at Forefront of Battle Against the Public Health Crisis that Kills 23,000 Each Year

Voters to Decide on $7.5B Water Bond in November

The bond includes money for two new reservoirs.

Annual Period to Appeal Property Tax Bills is Underway

Taxpayers wishing to appeal the assessed value of their properties can do so by filing an Application for Changed Assessment in their county

Leland Yee Pleads Not Guilty To Racketeering, Other Charges In Expanded Indictment

Yee, a Democrat, represented half of San Francisco and most of San Mateo County, prior to his March arrest.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

Reminder: Most County Offices Closed Monday

California Drought: Weak Storm System Bringing Rain to Bay Area

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.

Sen. Hill to Announce Winner of 'Oughta Be a Law....Or Not' Contest Friday at Mills High School

The invalidation of AP exams taken by a group of high school students last year prompted this year's winning entry.

South San Francisco Receives 'D' in Tobacco Report

Nearby cities of Millbrae and Burlingame did no better.

Fourth Flu-Related Death Reported in San Mateo County

Three individuals had underlying medical conditions and one individual had no known underlying medical conditions, according to county health officials.

How to Find Out if San Mateo County Owes You Money

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.

Parents Express Anger, Frustration at South San Francisco School Board Meeting

"We have a right to know when there’s an active predator in our community.”

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.

Assemblymember Kevin Mullin Visits Pacifica for Breakfast

The former city councilmember and mayor of South San Francisco will be the next guest speaker at the upcoming Pacifica-Daly City Democrats breakfast meeting.

San Mateo County Has First Flu-Related Death

San Mateo County health officials are urging residents to get a flu shot, as flu season hasn't even peaked yet.

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.

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.

'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.

Winter Spare the Air Alert Issued for Thursday

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

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.