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Gov. Brown floats $52.4 billion infrastructure plan

Gov. Jerry Brown announced a landmark transportation investment package that, if approved by state lawmakers, will funnel billions of dollars…

7 years ago

Brown seeks federal help for Oroville Dam

Gov. Jerry Brown requested a presidential major disaster declaration Sunday to aid with repairs to the damaged Oroville Dam spillway.

7 years ago

Flood fears raise questions over Lake Oroville spillway

Engineers have known for decades that if water ever spilled onto Lake Oroville's unpaved auxiliary spillway, it would cause serious…

7 years ago

Trump threatens to defund ‘out of control’ California

President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold federal funds from "out of control" California if the state declares itself a…

7 years ago

Gerardo Silver memorial scheduled for Jan. 31

The Redwood City Police Department will hold a memorial service for one its officers who died Friday of natural causes…

7 years ago

Gender-neutral restroom access extended under new law

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation that is being considered the most inclusive restroom access law in the nation.

8 years ago

Law makes DUI convicts blow clean to drive

A bill by state Sen. Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, was signed into law Wednesday and will soon require certain convicted…

8 years ago

Deadly Berkeley balcony collapse leads to new law

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill into law aimed at providing more oversight of the construction industry to stem future…

8 years ago

Shift toward dry weather prompts fresh water limits

Gov. Jerry Brown issued an executive order Monday mandating long-term water conservation across California.

8 years ago

Snowpack improves but lags below average

When surveyors climbed a peak in the Sierra Nevada Tuesday, they found a welcome sight: snow.

8 years ago

California targets $15 minimum wage by 2022

A new agreement announced by state lawmakers and Gov. Jerry Brown would raise the state's minimum wage to $15 for…

8 years ago

CHP officer dies after Truckee crash

A California Highway Patrol officer who died from injuries suffered in a car collision over the weekend on Interstate Highway…

8 years ago

Fishermen urge slower, safer start to crab season

The Dungeness Crab Task Force wants to wait for statewide clearance of domoic acid risk.

8 years ago

Crabbing ban lifted off California coast

The California Department of Public Health on Thursday lifted the health advisory for Dungeness crabs for all areas south of…

8 years ago

Contra Costa towns toughen stance on pot

Several Contra Costa County cities imposed local bans on marijuana cultivation this week ahead of a state law.

8 years ago

Chiu seeks ban on ‘bullet button’

San Francisco assemblyman David Chiu is seeking to further expand California's ban on assault weapons.

8 years ago

Lee, Suhr hear earful at City Hall ceremony

Dozens of rowdy protesters called for San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr's resignation during a swearing in ceremony for Mayor…

8 years ago

San Bruno mayor wants PUC’s Florio out

San Bruno Mayor Jim Ruane on Thursday called for the resignation or removal of California Public Utilities Commission member Mike…

8 years ago

Obama pledges support for Valley Fire victims

President Barack Obama spoke with Gov. Jerry Brown Wednesday for an update on the Valley Fire.

9 years ago

Emergency declared over raging Valley fire

Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency in Napa and Lake counties due to the Valley Fire.

9 years ago

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