Maria Su is to be confirmed as San Francisco school district's permanent superintendent, facing budget cuts and union concerns despite some support for her leadership.

Isabella Alcaraz's historic appointment as San Francisco's first Filipina American supervisor lasted exactly seven days before text messages surfaced allegedly showing she'd paid workers under the table and left her pet store filled with hundreds of dead mice. Mayor Daniel Lurie's vetting process is now under scrutiny as the city scrambles to find yet another District 4 supervisor.

Prop. 50 moves Sebastopol into a sprawling new 1st Congressional District that runs to the Nevada line, reshaping local politics and the 2026 ballot.

The DOJ is investigating UC Berkeley after a protest at a Turning Point USA event, focusing on the university's response and potential Antifa involvement.

A surge in property‑tax appeals has created a backlog that could force San Francisco to pay more than $1 billion in refunds if state deadlines are missed. Homeowners and the city are bracing for budget consequences.

San Francisco Mayor proposes a law enforcement sobering center to address open-air drug use and increase treatment connections, with a new facility opening in spring.

The ACLU sued Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen, arguing his office withheld case-level racial and charging data that could reveal disparities. The complaint seeks records dating back to 2015 under California’s public records law.

Silicon Valley Power will ask the Santa Clara City Council on Dec. 9 to approve a 4% electricity rate increase to fund projects and shore up reserves. If adopted, the change would take effect in January 2026.

Newly released emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate mention President Trump and renew calls from House Democrats for the DOJ to make its files public.

San Mateo County held a public forum for sheriff candidates, focusing on visions for the Sheriff's Office and addressing concerns like community policing and immigration.

Christine Pelosi announced a campaign for the California State Senate on Monday, reshaping San Francisco’s political map as local leaders eye new opportunities. The move could prompt a cascade of contests if state and congressional candidates shift seats.

OUSD must cut $100 million by 2026-27, risking job and program losses. Superintendent Saddler warns of severe cuts and a potential bankruptcy amid historical fiscal management issues.

Oakland’s 2024 militarized‑equipment filing lists frequent rifle deployments and a request for 75 new ones, prompting the Police Commission to weigh a pause and impose strict oversight.