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California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was “pulling the emergency brake” by placing most of the state back into the purple tier.

A spokesman for Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen confirmed his office would drop the case based on “an insufficiency of evidence.”

After a year of planning, key recommendations on the program will go to the California Legislature in mid-December.

The Climate Smart-aligned proposal expands on a 2019 policy that banned natural gas in new residential construction.

A new index that ranks women’s well-being in all California counties shows South Bay women are the most likely to work low wage jobs in the state.

The program, which has been on pause since February because of the pandemic, will now take place at 40 different sites throughout the city.

The election showed us more than just who voters want as president; it showed the nation has turned a corner on pot.

Health officials said they anticipate the state will move Santa Clara County back into the more restrictive Red Tier next week.

Police say Janice Carlstrom, who was found bound and gagged at a Saratoga office last year, confessed to stealing more than $580,000.

On top of the travel advisory, state health officials are also urging residents to limit interactions with other households.

While one measure, Prop. 15 failed, another ballot measure to change the tax system passed, marking a bittersweet election for everyone.

Small businesses now have until March 21, 2021, to pay back 50 percent of past-due rent, a reprieve that comes as Covid-19 cases spike.

Bay Area health officials recommend limiting any Thanksgiving gathering to no more than three households.

Gerrymandering contributes to hyper-partisanship and allows politicians to pander to special interests, but ignore the people they represent.

Martin Jenkins was nominated by Gov. Gavin Newsom to replace former Associate Justice Ming Chin, 77, who retired Aug. 31.