Antioch City Attorney Thomas L. Smith resigned, and Derek Cole was appointed as interim. Councilmember Freitas had sought Smith's removal for new council alignment.

Mayor Daniel Lurie participated in a San Francisco emergency preparedness drill, showcasing the city's firefighting capabilities and disaster readiness with the EFWS system.

Valley Water CEO Rick Callender is on voluntary leave due to a misconduct complaint; specifics undisclosed. An interim CEO search is in progress while Callender denies leave is related to allegations.

Alameda County's Board of Supervisors has selected seven finalists from 15 applicants for the new DA position, with public interviews scheduled for January 21.

San Francisco's Director of Health, Dr. Grant Colfax, has decided to resign after nearly six years in the role. His tenure saw significant health crises managed, including Covid-19 and the fentanyl epidemic.

Dalia Rodriguez has been promoted to Undersheriff at the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, bringing nearly three decades of experience to a role focused on modernizing law enforcement and enhancing community engagement.

Arthur Gonzales steps in as Vallejo's Interim Fire Chief, succeeding Frank Drayton, and brings with him years of experience within the Vallejo Fire Department.

Mayor Daniel Lurie appoints Battalion Chief Dean Crispen as the new fire chief of the San Francisco Fire Department, succeeding interim chief Sandy Tong.

Rafael Mandelman was unanimously elected as President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, marking a shift towards unity and progress in city governance.

The SFPD nears full implementation of DOJ-recommended reforms, achieving reduced force incidents and police shootings, despite persisting racial disparities.

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors welcomed new members, with David Canepa as president and Noelia Corzo as vice president, and now boasts a female majority.

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus files a $10 million claim against the county, alleging discrimination and harassment based on her gender and Latinx heritage.

Manjit Sappal joins the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office as a contractor, bringing nearly three decades of police experience to support operations and special projects.