State Sen. Proposes Raising State Minimum Wage

Mark Leno hopes to bring the state minimum wage to $11 an hour in 2016 and to $13 in 2017.

Betty T. Yee to Hold Tax Tips for Holiday Season Telephone Townhall

The townhall call will be on Dec. 1 at 10 a.m.

State Slaps Tougher Insurance Requirements on Uber, Lyft

$1 million primary commercial insurance now required.

East Bay Congressman Appointed to House Democratic Steering, Policy Committee

Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-15) was appointed earlier this week.

East Bay Congressman Elected as Regional Whip

Congressman Eric Swalwell serve as Regional Whip in the upcoming 114th Congress for Region II.

Election Results Are Updated in Alameda County But Some Races Remain Close

Alameda County has until Dec. 2 to certify its election results.

Alameda County Voters Approve Transportation Tax Measure

Measure BB got nearly 70 percent of the vote.

Canlas and Cheema Retain Board Seats

District Thanks Community for Passage of Measure M

Many Incumbents Re-Elected in Municipal Elections in Alameda County

A few newcomers and some races are still too close to call.

Measure T and Measure KK Lose Big

Voters in Dublin and Union City said no to the development measures.

Real-Time Election Results For City Council of Union City

Click here for results in real-time.

U.S. Department of Justice Will Monitor Polls in Alameda County

The Department of Justice's civil rights division will conduct in-person monitoring of polling places in 28 jurisdictions in 18 states today

Did You Vote, Union City? Prove It!

When you vote on Tuesday, show off your "I Voted" sticker with a selfie. Tag pics with #UnionCityPatch on Instagram!

Where to Drop Off Your Mail-in Ballot

Don't take a chance on mailing the ballot--it has to be in the hands of election officials on election day. The postmark does not count.

Initiative Would Prevent Police Agencies from Deporting Illegal Immigrants

Signature gathering has begun.

Election 2014: Alameda County Registrar's Office Open on Weekend for Early Voters

The office is scheduled to be open on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. for early voters, election officials said.

East Bay Congressman to Help Pack Shipments of Medical Supplies Headed for Ebola Patients in Africa

Congressman Eric Swalwell will be in San Leandro on Thursday to volunteer with non-profit organization MedShare at their East Bay facility.

Tuesday is Last Day to Request to Vote by Mail

If you're planning on voting by mail for the Nov. 4 election, you better get on it!

Governor Brown in East Bay for Vote Rally

Gov. Brown rallies Bay Area activists working to 'Get Out the Vote'

Measure Would Double Tax in Alameda County to Fund County Transportation

The election is Nov. 4.

Voters to Decide on Development Measure in Dublin, Union City

The Measures focus on Doolan Canyon in Dublin and land northeast of Mission Boulevard owned by the Masons of California in Union City.

Block Indian Casinos? Drug-Test Doctors? Web Site Helps Voters Navigate Ballots

The nonprofit, nonpartisan "California Choices" is useful tool for weighing state measures and candidates for Nov. 4 election

Monday is Last Day to Register to Vote in Upcoming Election

The deadline to register online to vote in either Alameda or Contra Costa County is Oct. 20. The election is November 4.

East Bay Congressman Questions Health Officials on Ebola Crisis

Congressman Eric Swalwell participates in House Homeland Security Committee hearing in Dallas

Opponents of Bag Ban Start Collecting Signatures to Overturn It

To be successful, the effort needs the signatures of 504,760 registered voters by Dec. 29 to qualify for the ballot.

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.

Opponents of Statewide Plastic-Bag Ban Vow Repeal

California was first "ban" state when Gov. Brown signed a bill yesterday. Now signatures being gathered for ballot initiative to overturn.

Governor Signs 'Audrie's Law' Toughening Juvenile Sex Crime Statues

The law was named after 15-year-old sexual assault victim Audrie Pott.

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.

Assemblymember Wieckowski to Honor Two 'Heroes' from the Tri-Cities

The public is invited to the ceremony tonight at at SanDisk, 951 SanDisk Drive in Milpitas. RSVP is requested.

New License Plate Will Fund Mammograms

The Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness plate will fund the “Every Woman Counts” program

Candidate Forum: City Council - Union City and Ballot Initiative KK (Flatlands Development) Pros/Cons Discussion

Thursday September 25th. 6:45pm - 9pm Union City City Hall, 34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd, Union City

Congressman Swalwell Helps East Bay Residents Stranded in Cabo due to Hurricane Odile

Residents from Pleasanton, Dublin, Hayward, and Castro Valley have reached out for help, a Swalwell rep said.

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.

East Bay Congressman Meets with Middle East Leaders about Severe ISIL Threat

Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-15) is a Member of the Homeland Security Committee.

Community Invited to 'Habitat Means Home' Poster Contest Awards Ceremony

Senator Ellen Corbett will be hosting the awards ceremony in her San Leandro office.

Gun Violence Restraining Order Legislation Passes Senate

This morning advocates rallied in Sacramento to support the legislation. What do you think?

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.