Central Contra Costa Sanitary District expanded its recycled-water station for customers. And water is free for lawns and gardens.
"'No harm, no foul' may work in the schoolyard, but it is no principle for the maintenance of public safety" in wake of San Bruno.
Scarcity of affordable homes reaching "epic proportions," chief justice writes. CA Building Industry Assn. had challenged ordinance.
Ten Bay Area U.S. representatives voted against the bill that addresses agreements with European Union and Pacific Rim.
Added trips and cleaner cars will increase speed and comfort.
Technology and lifestyle changes will get California through the drought and into a post-global warming era, the governor said this week.
An additional permanent 8 percent rate increase will mostly fund infrastructure replacements.
Hundreds of opponents attended the hearing, and held a rally on the capitol steps.
There is now a charge for households that use more than 200 gallons per day on average.
Citing California's economic might and progressivism, initiative backers want the state to achieve nationhood ... or something close to it.
The state ballot initiative is a response to the controversial "Sodomite Suppression Act." Would you be inclined to sign either one?
An online survey seeks public input on the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit priorities.
If a job is more than $500 in labor and materials, the person you hire must be licensed.
The Contra Costa Public Law Library has books, plus upcoming workshops, to help.
The Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Awards are now open for applications.
The grants are for organizations that help the elderly and poor prepare their taxes.
As the Social Security retirement age increases, other cuts are taking place that could seriously impact your lifetime benefit.
Steve Glazer beat out Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla for the seat vacated by Mark DeSaulnier.
Measure J funds, coupled with federal funding, has allowed for numerous bicycle and pedestrian improvements. See the list ...
With all precincts reporting, Glazer holds a strong lead.
Outraged opponents are trying to recall Supervisor Karen Mitchoff after she voted for a 33 percent pay raise for herself.
More than 33.8 million vehicles will be recalled to correct a flaw in air bags linked to a half dozen deaths and more than 100 injuries.
A report in September noted a track defect, however BART's analysis still is underway.
The bill was introduced in response to the measles outbreak.
An estimated 1 in 5 undergrads are victims at some point, and now universities will coordinate investigations with local law enforcement.
Early findings say yes.
Every minute saved in clearing a highway incident saves an estimated four minutes in traffic delays, officials said.
The Orinda mayor today accused the BART union of illegal campaigning in the workplace.
The Orinda mayor is accusing the union of illegal campaigning in the workplace. Union head calls charge outrageous.
US crewmembers will advise and assist crewmembers from Bangladesh as they prepare to take the boat to their country.
Please Join Us! Come meet our newly elected Republican Assemblymember and help us honor our Scholarship winners.
The earthquake swarm that began Sunday continued Wednesday, with two more quakes reported.
The governor announces that ambitious tunnel project is on, but the proposed area of delta to be restored has shrunk by more than half.
Gov. Jerry Brown's executive order calls for California to reduce greenhouse gases to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030.
“These measures will strengthen the ability of local officials to build new water projects and ensure that water is not wasted,” Brown said.
Should you rethink how you get to work and around town? Are transit or biking options?
The upcoming walk is part of Bob Simmons’ Second Saturday Walks program.
The city's signals will "talk" to drivers through phone apps.
Public meetings are also planned, so mark your calendars!
Taking a trip? You're not alone. More passengers are choosing Oakland International Airport.