Larry Stone is stepping down as Santa Clara County Assessor after a 30-year tenure, with his term ending on July 6, 2025, prior to the 2026 elections.

Matt Moreles is appointed Registrar of Voters in Santa Clara County, bringing years of experience from within the department to the role to foster effective and inclusive elections.

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus faces a special meeting for potential removal after allegations including neglect of duties, with a legal battle anticipated over her resistance to step down.

San Francisco won the 2025 Climate Protection Award for its leading efforts in climate action, spotlighting its CleanPowerSF program which has significantly reduced emissions and provided sustainable energy.

California Senators introduced the No Secret Police Act, aiming to prohibit law enforcement from covering their faces for transparency and accountability, allowing exceptions for specific situations.

San Francisco joined a lawsuit with other cities against the Trump administration's freeze of counterterrorism funds, impacting their readiness for terrorist and nuclear threats.

San Francisco leads an amicus brief challenging the federalization of the National Guard, advocating for local control and against federal military intervention in protests.

Santa Clara County approved a $13.7 billion budget focused on protecting essential safety-net services despite potential federal and state funding cuts.

California thought it had won its constitutional showdown with Trump over National Guard control—but that victory lasted about two hours. The 9th Circuit's emergency intervention has thrown 4,000 troops back into legal limbo and escalated what's now among the most significant federal-state military disputes since the civil rights era.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie signed legislation to convert unused office spaces into homes, aiming to revitalize downtown with hoped-for economic and community benefits.

The Oakland City Council passed a $4.2 billion budget for 2025-2027, addressing a $265 million deficit and increasing police numbers while funding public safety and economic initiatives.

Governor Newsom suggests California could withhold federal tax contributions in response to Trump's threats to cut funding, but experts and legal constraints make such action unlikely.

Barbara Lee inaugurated as Oakland Mayor, promising transparency and unity, while acknowledging challenges like the city's budget deficit and public safety concerns. She calls for community involvement in shaping Oakland's future.