Ashleigh Kanat has been appointed as the head of Oakland's Economic and Workforce Development Department, bringing with her over 20 years of experience.

US Congress investigates UC Berkeley for how it handles reports of antisemitism following a disrupted Israeli speaker event and other campus incidents.

Oakland's Hegenberger Corridor sees a decline in crime due to collaborative efforts from city agencies, resulting in increased patrols, Safety Ambassadors, and new technology.

Alameda DA Pamela Price faces wrongful termination accusations and a manual recount of recall signatures after a sampling failed to verify the needed threshold.

Mayor London Breed plans to veto legislation limiting housing density in San Francisco's Northern Waterfront, affirming her commitment to expanding housing opportunities and opposing anti-housing regulations.

San Francisco Mayor Breed and Supervisors Melgar and Ronen propose a plan to expand family shelter capacity in response to increased homelessness and the influx of refugees.

Oakland joins the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative to boost urban innovation and black business growth with a focus on eco-friendly development and economic empowerment.

Mayoral candidate Mark Farrell proposes a public safety platform in San Francisco, including a citywide street vending ban and calling retired cops back to duty. His plans include closing troubled parks at night and increasing the police budget.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta supports regulating ghost guns and is pushing for Supreme Court review of a ruling that challenges an ATF gun control measure.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed's State of the City Address highlighted progress in public safety, homelessness, and economic growth, with future plans for downtown development.

San Francisco's City Attorney, David Chiu, highlights efforts during National Consumer Protection Week to combat fraud, including a web portal and hotline for consumer complaints.

San Francisco voters passed Mayor Breed's Proposition E to enhance police powers and Proposition F to mandate drug treatment for some welfare recipients, reflecting a shift toward stricter law enforcement and substance abuse policies.

Adam Schiff and Steve Garvey won the California Senate primary, ending the state's long run of female senatorial representation and setting up a competitive general election.