A former UCSF professor, Dr. Rupa Marya, is suing the university for allegedly firing her over comments criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza and Zionism's impact on healthcare.

Ex-San Jose councilman Omar Torres was convicted of child molestation from incidents beginning when the victim was four. Simultaneously, San Jose officials face allegations of using racial slurs in texts.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's Pay for Performance proposal, linking city official pay to city goals, faces criticism and concerns for pressuring unanimity among council members.

San Francisco supervisors seek to subpoena former executives of the collapsed San Francisco Parks Alliance to address questions about its financial crisis and impacts on city projects.

California halted its jury diversity initiative offering higher pay due to budget cuts, impacting seven courts and reverting per diem rates to lower levels.

Sheriff Christina Corpus named Sergio Enriquez the new Assistant Sheriff for Operations of San Mateo County, highlighting his extensive experience and achievements in law enforcement.

San Mateo County Supervisors are set to discuss the removal of Sheriff Christina Corpus due to allegations of misconduct. A four-fifths majority vote is required for the process to proceed.

DA Ursula Jones Dickson of Alameda County maintains prior death penalty sentences and refutes efforts to rectify past jury selection bias, despite her predecessor's actions.

Mayor Daniel Lurie signed legislation to rejuvenate San Francisco's fire response, allowing private funding for new fire engines, trucks, and ambulances.

Congressman Mark DeSaulnier aims to advance over $35 million in projects for Contra Costa and Alameda Counties, focusing on public health, transportation, and sustainability.

San Francisco's City Attorney and Controller initiate an integrity review of the Parks Alliance following reports of financial mismanagement and misuse of funds.

The campaign to recall Supervisor Joel Engardio in San Francisco claimed to have enough signatures to proceed, focusing on disputes around the Upper Great Highway's closure.

Capt. David Melton was relieved as commander of Coast Guard Base Alameda due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, with no misconduct implied.