Bay Area Council Backs Gov. Brown's Tax Plan
The Bay Area Council backs Governor Brown's mix of tax extensions and spending cuts to close the state's budget, but would like to see pension reform.
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The Bay Area Council backs Governor Brown's mix of tax extensions and spending cuts to close the state's budget, but would like to see pension reform.
San Mateo County will open up this May's ballot to write-in candidates for a Board of Supervisors position on Monday, according to San Mateo County election officials.
An East Bay legislator is pushing for passage of her bill, which would provide better safety guidelines for students who suffer a concussion.
The city's 647 firefighters are expected to ratify the deal over the weekend. The City Council is expected to approve it on Tuesday.
California Chamber of Commerce president Allan Zaremberg said any lawmaker who votes for "a solution that is comprehensive and helps solve the budget crisis" will get the group's support.
Financial disclosure forms released Thursday show Gov. Jerry Brown and his wife, former Gap Inc. executive Anne Gust Brown, have real estate and stock holdings potentially worth millions of dollars.
Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday criticized a watchdog organization's recommendation that California freeze pension benefits for current state and local government workers.
Tough budget times are ahead for Santa Clara County officials as they are facing almost an $80 million revenue shortfall.
A new poll is out showing the early favorites for San Francisco's mayoral election this November.
The National Park Service was set to hold the first of four open house meetings Wednesday to allow the public to discuss a proposal to drastically reduce off-leash dog areas in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Blue Shield of California said an independent review has found that its most recent rate hikes on health insurance policies are not excessive and meet state and federal requirements.
Gov. Jerry Brown said Tuesday that the 11 California police officers, sheriff's deputies and Highway Patrol officers who died in the line of duty last year exemplify a spirit and dedication to the state that should inspire lawmakers trying to crack the current budget impasse.
California's attorney general has asked a federal appeals court to allow gay marriages to resume while the court considers the constitutionality of the state's ban on same-sex unions.
Labor negotiations have become less contentious between unions and the city of San Jose as both sides try to negotiate a new deal.
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday he is ditching the San Francisco state office building where the lieutenant governor typically works in favor of hipper digs in the city's South of Market neighborhood.
