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San Jose shuts down bar deemed public nuisance
The San Jose Police Department and the City Attorney’s Office announced Thursday the upcoming closure of a sports bar for violations of various municipal, state and civil codes. The...Read More
Breed appoints David Chiu to succeed Dennis Herrera as city attorney
Mayor London Breed appointed Assemblymember David Chiu (D-San Francisco) Wednesday to take on the role as San Francisco’s next city attorney. In April, Breed nominated outgoing City Attorney Dennis...Read More
Residents urged to apply for rent relief before eviction moratorium expires
State officials urged residents across the state Monday to seek Covid-19 rent relief funding in advance of the state’s eviction moratorium ending later this week. The moratorium, which ends...Read More
Matt Mahan makes bid for mayor’s seat on affordable housing platform
San Jose City Councilmember Matt Mahan announced his bid for mayor with a campaign launch centered largely on affordable housing.Read More
California strips derogatory ‘alien’ term from state laws
California removes the term "alien" from state laws, replacing with "noncitizen" and "immigrant" in a change reflecting the state's values.Read More
Newsom signs $15 billion legislative package to tackle climate change
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bevy of bills on Thursday that together authorize $15 billion in spending to combat climate change. Newsom signed 24 bills intended to provide...Read More
Daly City votes to ban food service single-use plastic ware
Daly City has joined cities around San Mateo County in banning single-use plastics at food facilities, with enforcement starting in 2022. In a unanimous vote on Monday night, the...Read More
Newsom makes acceptance speech less than hour after polls close
Gov. Gavin Newsom survives the recall effort by wide margins in a race called less than an hour after polls closed.Read More
Contra Costa County issues indoor business vaccination, testing order
As of Sept. 22, customers at many Contra Costa County indoor businesses will have to show proof of vaccination or negative test. Workers have until Nov. 1 to prove...Read More
Council to consider funding for Martinez Marina storm repair
The Martinez City Council on Tuesday will consider whether to transfer $122,705 from its general fund unassigned reserves to its marine enterprise fund for repairs to the Martinez Marina...Read More
San Jose fire, police unions fight city worker vaccine mandate
San Jose firefighter and police unions are fighting the city's vaccine mandate, threatening some will walk off the job.Read More
Supervisor calls on White House to aid small butchers, stop alleged ‘price fixing’
The soaring price of meat is hitting Bay Area residents square in their pocketbooks, and a San Mateo County supervisor Saturday asked the president to help small local butchers...Read More
Vaccine mandates roll out at local community colleges, in sweeping federal order
Contra Costa County community college staff and students will soon be required to show vaccination, and President Joe Biden issued a sweeping federal vaccine mandate Thursday. Read More
Governor declares emergency for Lake County Cache Fire
Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency Tuesday for Lake County to support the response to the Cache Fire, which has caused major damage to homes and other...Read More
Vallejo residents to select project funding options in community vote
Starting Tuesday, Vallejo residents will have month to weigh in on a range of community projects eligible for funding by the city council. Residents can vote for up to...Read More
Two Alameda County lawmakers float RV parking site pilot program
A pilot program for safe and legal places for unhoused residents to park their recreational vehicles was announced recently by two Alameda County lawmakers. Supervisor David Haubert and Oakland...Read More
Supes unanimously move for new trauma center, against sheriff
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Tuesday unanimously approved a proposal to create a trauma recovery center for survivors of violent crimes and other traumatic events. The proposal...Read More
Vallejo may follow Benicia’s lead on mask mandate
Days after the Benicia City Council passed a stringent mask mandate, neighboring Vallejo may follow suit. The Vallejo City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday to discuss adoption...Read More
County employees face termination if unvaccinated by Oct. 4
All Contra Costa County employees must be vaccinated by October 4 or face discipline up to and including termination, a county official said this week. The mandate was set...Read More
SF leaders celebrate 19th Amendment ahead of crucial recall election
San Francisco leaders gathered on the steps of City Hall Thursday to commemorate the 1920 adoption by Congress of the 19th Amendment, which gave many women the right to...Read More