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Legislators fight hospital closure amid coronavirus spread, rising homeless patient needs
A group of state legislators on Thursday called on Verity Health Systems to reverse its decision to close Seton Medical Center in Daly City, arguing that the closure will...Read More
California offers blow-to-drive devices for first-time DUI offenders
A new California law will take effect next year starting on Jan. 1 that will affect first time and multiple DUI offenders.Read More
Gov. Brown extends four-year pilot program at community colleges
Gov. Jerry Brown on Thursday signed a bill to extend a pilot program allowing the state's community colleges to offer four-year bachelor's degree programs in specific fields. Read More
Drones banned over correctional facilities
Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Monday outlawing drone flights over state prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities.Read More
Legislation would allow students access to medical cannabis
A California state senator has introduced legislation that would let local school districts pursue policies to allow K-12 students with special needs or severe disabilities to use medical cannabis.Read More
PG&E surcharges target high power users
Some PG&E customers may see lower energy bills, while others may see higher bills, due to changes being made to the company's billing system.Read More
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 drunk drivers to install an ignition interlock device.Read More
Bill would increase tour bus inspections
A bill introduced to the state Senate Monday would step up state inspections of tour bus operators in response to a crash in San Francisco's Union Square that injured...Read More
State officials question PG&E over wildfires
At the tail end of a deadly, destructive fire season, state officials Wednesday grilled utility executives in San FranciscoRead More
Peninsula residents get chance to propose laws
If you’re irate, peeved or just want to make a difference, you can now do more than just grumble.Read More
Governor to decide mountain lions’ fate
Mountain lions that get too close to humans are a step closer to getting a second chance.Read More
SF party buses hit bump in the road
A ride in a party bus is a good time for most, but what happens off the booze carriage is worrying police and city officials.Read More