A street at San José's Valley Medical Center has been renamed Jeffrey V. Smith Way to honor the retired County Executive's contributions, with a dedication event highlighting his impact on the county.

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare's SAFE program provides support for sexual assault survivors, offering trauma-informed medical care, examinations, and advocacy.

San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins launches 'Keeping it Safe with Dub Nation,' a free community safety event for children, featuring food, games, and law enforcement interaction.

San Francisco DA Brooke Jenkins partners with San Quentin inmates to develop crime prevention strategies, focusing on reform and helping communities affected by crime.

Oakland has updated its emergency dispatch system after two decades with Motorola's PremierOne CAD, aiming for faster 911 responses and better public safety.

The SFPD announced a DUI checkpoint for September 7th, 2024, as a safety measure to deter impaired driving. The location is chosen based on DUI stats and the operation is funded by a traffic safety grant.

Sunnyvale DPS provides free gun locks to support national firearm safety efforts and suicide prevention, backed by Shaquille O’Neal and reflected in a PSA highlighting the importance of secure storage.

Marin County is hosting its first Electrification Career Fair to promote careers in electric vehicles, energy, and more on September 14th at the San Rafael County Fairgrounds.

Journalist and autism advocate Steve Silberman, known for his work with the Grateful Dead, has passed away at 66. His legacy includes the influential book "NeuroTribes."

Sonoma County events in September focus on combating the region's high suicide rates by promoting mental health awareness and connections within the community.

San Francisco implements new safety measures on Shotwell Street to curb illegal prostitution, including barriers, high-visibility cameras, and "Dear John" warning letters, with 72 recent arrests by SFPD in the Mission neighborhood.

SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Matt Wayne updated the education restructuring plan aimed at equity and resource efficiency, set for completion by the 2025-26 school year, without naming specific school changes.

San Francisco's MLK Jr. Academic Middle School opened a free on-campus grocery store, aiming to tackle food insecurity for its 400 students and families.