A powerful California construction union is no longer fighting a bill that would ease barriers to the construction of tall apartment buildings near train and bus stations.

The proposal would allow groups to bypass local zoning laws and California’s landmark environmental review process.

The union representing 2,000 Kaiser Northern California mental health works announced plans for an open-ended strike this month, citing high workloads and long waits for patients.

Some California lawmakers want to decriminalizing psychedelic drugs, like mushrooms, in the coming legislative session.

All but one candidate in the State Senate District 15 race appeared at a SVLG forum Friday to voice their views on key issues affecting voters.

Sen. Scott Wiener sees SB 50 as a way to fix the state’s crushing housing shortage that’s driving up home prices in Silicon Valley.