San Francisco's Proposition F, backed by Mayor London Breed, requires CAAP applicants to undergo substance use screening and potentially treatment, aiming to balance support with accountability in the city's fight against addiction.

San Francisco's Department of Elections will open 501 polling places on March 5, offering in-person voting from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Services include ballot drop-offs and voting assistance.

A group submitted over 123,000 signatures to recall Alameda County DA Pamela Price, citing dissatisfaction with her approach to crime and public safety.

Governor Gavin Newsom announces a 10-point plan to improve Oakland's streets, focusing on safety, cleanliness, and homelessness, with initiatives like installing cameras and enhanced maintenance.

Supervisor Aaron Peskin is considering a run for mayor of San Francisco in the 2024 election, potentially adding a highly progressive voice to the field of moderate candidates.

San Francisco's City Attorney David Chiu appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Ninth Circuit ruling that hampers the city's ability to address homelessness issues.

Oakland's DA Pamela Price partners with UC Berkeley to improve data transparency in her office and revamp technological systems for better public insight.

California's AB 12 law will cap security deposits to one month's rent for all rentals from July 1, aiming to make housing more affordable for tenants.

San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu aims to dismiss a lawsuit from U.S. News & World Report while investigating their hospital rankings' potential undisclosed revenue streams.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved a $9 million settlement for a bicyclist injured on a hazardous street, leading to potential further litigation.

Oakland's Police Commission has announced four external candidates for the new police chief, prompting a complex political response in a city without a permanent chief for over a year.

Three Honduran nationals were extradited to face drug trafficking charges in San Francisco, as part of the "All Hands on Deck" initiative to combat drug flow in the Tenderloin district.

Jennifer Esteen is running against incumbent Nate Miley for the Alameda County District 4 Supervisor seat, emphasizing housing, healthcare, and justice.