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Supes pass ordinance requiring some businesses to recover, donate surplus food

In accordance with a new state law, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors has approved the adoption of an…

2 years ago

County makes it easier to build ‘granny flats’ in unincorporated areas

The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved updates to the county's accessory dwelling unit ordinance to…

4 years ago

Cities move to comply with state accessory dwelling unit laws

Bay Area cities continue the process of updating their local ordinances governing "accessory dwelling units" to conform to new state…

4 years ago

San Francisco mandates fully paid parental leave

San Francisco supervisors Tuesday voted unanimously to make The City the first in the country to require most employers to…

8 years ago

Supes to vote on mandatory parental leave for SF companies

Legislation that would require San Francisco companies to provide fully paid parental leave to employees will go before the full…

8 years ago

Solar panels required on all new buildings under legislation

New legislation introduced Tuesday by San Francisco Supervisor Scott Wiener would require all new construction within the city, including residential…

8 years ago

Gov. Brown dumps pot cultivation ban

Gov. Jerry Brown Wednesday repealed a recently adopted March deadline for cities and counties to pass regulations on medical marijuana…

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

California judges to hear concealed carry appeal

A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel will review two concealed-carry decisions in San Diego and Yolo counties.

9 years ago

Ruling puts ‘cruel’ foie gras back on menu

Chefs around the Bay Area are wasting no time getting foie gras back onto their menus.

9 years ago

Death penalty judged unconsti­tutional

California's death penalty is cruel and unusual punishment because the system is "dysfunctional."

10 years ago

Feds aim to snuff out huge pot clubs

Oakland's Harborside Health Center is the first "marijuana superstore" to be targeted by federal officials.

12 years ago

Disabled may have to pay for metered parking

In an attempt to cut down on placard abuse, The City is looking at having disabled motorists pay for metered…

12 years ago

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