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A San Francisco Supervisor wants the City to take a stand against a plan drafted by the Golden Gate National Recreational Area (GGNRA) to limit dog access at many popular federal parks.
The idea of cost savings is getting personal for some Contra Costa County supervisors as they engage in an unofficial challenge and things are getting interesting.
Abandoning an earlier policy of diplomatic restraint, the CEO of Google said the company is "very, very proud" of Egyptian employee Wael Ghonim, who organized protests in Egypt and was thrown in jail there.
A Peninsula group that helps the homeless is condemening a bid by House Republicans to make deep cuts to federal low-income housing assistance.
Same-sex marriage advocates protested California's ban on gay marriage at San Francisco City Hall Monday, where heterosexual couples showed up throughout the day to tie the knot on Valentine's Day.
As part of the annual budget request, the White House has proposed freezing NASA's budget for 2012 at 2010 levels. Officials at the Bay Area's NASA Ames Research Center say this is good news.
Democratic lawmakers are showing just how widespread budget cuts will be in California if the Legislature or voters do not extend temporary tax hikes to help close a $26.6 billion deficit.
Less than one week after Chinese New Year, California legislators have introduced a bill to ban the possession, sale and distribution of shark fins used in a traditional soup.
San Mateo County already houses more than 1,000 inmates in facilities meant for just 834. Under the governor's plan, the county could be forced to house 40% more by year's end, something Munks described as a potential crisis.
An open space district in the North Bay is continuing its nearly two decades of protecting land for future generations.
A "Do Not Track" bill was introduced in Congress Friday and consumer and privacy advocates are applauding the move.
Former Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier has announced her candidacy for Mayor of San Francisco. It's just another well-known name in what is becoming a very crowded race.
The resignation of Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak Friday was considered a favorable action by several Bay Area professors and residents who have been affected by recent events in the Middle East.
Counties would have the authority to increase the vehicle license fee to pay for local government services under new legislation by state Senator Mark Leno.
Former eBay CEO and 2010 California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman has returned to the Procter & Gamble Co.'s board of directors.
