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Bringing the Delta Back to Life
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCBS) _ The Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta continues to struggle, but a new report is looking to make changes and help breathe some life into the water system. The report was required...
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New California Law To Punish People Who Steal Online Identities
PALO ALTO (KCBS) — Starting in January, impersonating someone online could mean jail time or a hefty fine. Palo Alto State Senator Joe Simitian wrote the law at the behest of Silicon Valley Leadership...
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Bay Area Lawmaker Seeks More Privacy Protections For Consumers
PALO ALTO (KCBS) – California consumers could soon be afforded more privacy protection. Sen. Joe Simitian, D-Palo Alto, has authored a bill that would strengthen notification requirements. KCBS’ Mike...
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California Lawmakers Promote Clean Energy Standards
SACRAMENTO (AP) — The California Legislature’s Democratic leaders on Wednesday promised quick passage of measures they said will position the state as the national leader in developing clean energy...
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California Senate Approves Rules For Renewable Energy
SACRAMENTO (AP) — The state Senate has approved a law setting rules for how utilities can meet the state’s ambitious goal to draw a third of their power from alternative energy sources such as wind,...
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California Legislature Approves Renewable Energy Rules
SACRAMENTO (CBS / AP) — California lawmakers have approved a bill that would create the most ambitious renewable energy standards in the nation, giving utilities less than 10 years to receive one-third...
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Bill Would Toughen California’s Hands-Free Driving Law
SACRAMENTO (KCBS) - There’s a new effort to put some teeth in California’s ban on using cell phones while driving, making a second offense an even stiffer moving violation. KCBS’ Matt Bigler Reports:...
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Peninsula Lawmakers Want Caltrain Integrated With High-Speed Rail
MENLO PARK (CBS SF) — Three elected officials gathered in Menlo Park Monday morning to issue a joint statement urging the California High-Speed Rail Authority to integrate the planned train system more...
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Calif. Senate Approves Higher Fines For Breaking Hands-Free Law
SACRAMENTO (CBS / AP) — Nearly three years after California made it illegal to use a handheld cell phone while driving, the state Senate on Monday approved a bill that would increase fines for texting...
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Phil Matier: California High Speed Rail Authority Chooses Speed Over Savings
SAN JOSE (CBS SF) – A proposal to launch bullet trains through the Bay Area on retooled Caltrain tracks, instead of a brand new rail system, has been scrapped by the California High Speed Rail...
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Bay Area Education Advocates Ask Governor To Keep Data System
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS/AP) — A California lawmaker and prominent business group are calling on Gov. Jerry Brown to restore funding to develop statewide data systems to track student and teacher...
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Hefty Fines For Drivers Who Violate Hands-Free Cellphone Law
SAN JOSE (KCBS) – Drivers caught violating California’s hands-free cellphone law may soon face hefty penalties. In an effort to persuade drivers not to break the law, a bill passed by the state...
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Caltrain, High Speed Rail Could Share Tracks In Peninsula
SAN CARLOS (KCBS) – A new Caltrain study has found that high speed rail trains may be able to use the existing Caltrain tracks to move up and down the Peninsula. The study found that the joint-use...
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California Assembly Approves Red-Light Camera Restrictions
SACRAMENTO (CBS / AP) — The state Assembly has approved restrictions on governments’ use of cameras to catch drivers who run red lights. The bill requires that red-light cameras be used for public...
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California Proposal Would Create Fines For Calling, Texting On A Bike
Take Our Poll SACRAMENTO (CBS 5) – Lawmakers are considering a fine to prevent distracted cycling on California streets. A bill up for debate in the California Senate Transportation Committee would...
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Bay Area Lawmakers Unveil Budget Proposal To Prevent State Park Closures
SACRAMENTO (KCBS) — State Senators Joe Simitian and Noreen Evans were in Sacramento Tuesday to present a budget plan to prevent 70 state parks from closing in July. California’s Parks Department has...
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California May Raise Fines For Illegal Cellphone Use While Driving
SACRAMENTO (CBS / AP) — The fine for illegally using a cellphone while driving in California would increase from $20 to $30 under a bill approved by the state Senate, although the actual cost would...
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Palo Alto Lawmaker’s Bill Would Restrict Use Of Red-Light Cameras
SACRAMENTO (CBS / AP) — The state Senate has approved restrictions on governments’ use of traffic cameras to catch drivers who run red lights. The bill by Sen. Joseph Simitian, a Democrat from Palo...
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SJ Renter’s Brush With Foreclosure Led To New Disclosure Requirements For...
SAN JOSE (KCBS) – When Samantha James signed a lease on a San Jose apartment in the spring of 2011, she had no idea the duplex in College Park had been in foreclosure for about two years. “It had been...
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Phil Matier: Will Oakland Install More Red Light Cameras?
SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) – Oakland city officials are considering a controversial plan to double the number of red light cameras in the city, but the question is are they simply doing this for the revenue?...
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New California Breast Cancer Detection Law Set To Go Into Effect
SACRAMENTO (KCBS) – A new law designed to increase the detection of breast cancer is about to be implemented in California. The legislation, authored by Santa Clara County supervisor Joe Simitian...
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Santa Clara County Supervisors Consider Restaurant Report Cards
SANTA CLARA (KCBS)— Restaurants in Santa Clara County could soon be required to display color-coded scorecards showing patrons their history of health violations. The proposal goes before the county’s...
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Jefferson Award Winner Creates A Playground To Include Kids Of All Abilities
PALO ALTO (KPIX 5) When Olenka Villarreal would take her two daughters to the park in Palo Alto, it used to be an exercise in frustration. Daughter Ava has special needs and parks were not a welcoming...
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Teen Battles Political Veteran For Santa Clara County Supervisor
WOODSIDE (KPIX 5) – At the Woodside Priory School, they encourage young men and women to use their power to change the world. And that includes senior Monica Mallon. “I have my own YouTube channel and...
View ArticleStrict New California Coast Sewage Rules Enacted For Cruise Ships
SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) – The Environmental Protection Agency Thursday signed a rule that bans cruise ships and other large vessels from dumping sewage within three miles of California’s coastline....
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Facebook Gives $25 Million For Affordable Teacher Housing In Palo Alto
PALO ALTO (CBS SF) – Facebook is gifting $25 million to Santa Clara County for the county to use on new teacher and school staff homes. The county announced Thursday that Facebook will give the money...
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