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California's public school year is getting shorter and shorter, while classrooms are increasingly crowded. That's the finding of a new state study, predicting even deeper financial troubles for the schools if Gov. Brown's budget plan is approved.
The Walnut Creek Park Recreation and Open Space Commission approved a ban Monday night on children's inflatable jump houses at public parks.
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee is stepping up his campaign to nail down federal transit funding for a number of big projects.
A Republican Congressman from New York plans to hold hearings on what he calls the radicalization of the American Muslim community, and that's raising lots of concerns among Bay Area Muslims.
BART is getting closer to hire staff for an office to monitor civil complaints against its police officers.
Oakland City Attorney John Russo said he will no longer advise the City Council about its plans to license large-scale marijuana farms.
An Iranian lawyer representing three Americans accused by Tehran of spying says he is ready for the start of their trial.
The Oakland police chief has ordered officers to ride two-to-a-car until problems with their radio system are fixed.
State air quality regulators must conduct further analysis before fully implementing California's landmark 2006 climate law, a trial court judge has said.
Northern California's top federal prosecutor has warned Oakland officials that large-scale marijuana farms licensed by the city would violate U.S. law and could lead to a crackdown.
Oakland city officials are working on amending the city's ordinance on growing medical marijuana to make sure it is in compliance with state marijuana laws.
The California Legislature's Democratic leaders on Wednesday promised quick passage of measures they said will position the state as the national leader in developing clean energy alternatives and green jobs.
The city's transportation authority agreed Tuesday to move forward with a plan to issue special street parking permits to nannies, after local parents said current parking restrictions pose a safety risk to kids.
Board of Supervisors President David Chiu plans to introduce a proposal on Tuesday that would require a consumer's approval before the Yellow Pages could be dropped off at a home or office.
Prop L allows police officers to cite individuals for sitting, lounging or panhandling on a sidewalk in San Francisco without a citizen's complaint having first been lodged.
