San Jose Seeks to Ban ICE from City-Owned Properties in Step with Regional Efforts
San Jose leaders aim to restrict ICE from using city-owned properties, following Santa Clara County's lead. The proposal is part of broader local efforts to protect the immigrant population and limit ICE activities.
California State Senator Scott Wiener Announces Run for Nancy Pelosi's San Francisco Congressional Seat in 2026
State Senator Scott Wiener announces his campaign for Nancy Pelosi's congressional seat, emphasizing his record on housing, healthcare, and civil rights. He aims to counter Trump's "extremist agenda" and represent San Francisco's values in Congress.
San Francisco Mayor Lurie Opposes National Guard Deployment for Fentanyl Crisis, Seeks Collaboration Over Federal Overreach
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie opposes National Guard deployment to tackle the city's fentanyl crisis, favoring stronger coordination with federal law enforcement instead.
Benioff's National Guard Apology Lands Flat as ICE Software Deal & San Franciscans' Beef Pile On
Marc Benioff thought his apology would end the controversy over wanting federal troops in San Francisco. Then documents surfaced showing Salesforce pitched AI tools to help ICE triple its deportation workforce.
Berkeley Police Request to Encrypt Radio Communications Raises Transparency Concerns Ahead of City Council Meeting
Berkeley Police Department seeks City Council approval to encrypt its radio communications, citing officer safety and agency alignment, despite previous transparency commitments.
Trump Suggests Federal Intervention in San Francisco, Local Officials and Tech CEOs Clash Over Public Safety Strategies
Trump claims officials want federal intervention in San Francisco's crime issues, contradicting local leaders who highlight declining crime rates and law enforcement progress.
UPDATE: San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus Ousted Amid Misconduct Allegations, Special Election Considered
San Mateo County's Board of Supervisors voted to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus from office due to misconduct, following an independent investigation and public support for greater oversight.
San Francisco Police See Surge in Recruits, Mayor's Initiative Spurs Department Revitalization Amid Crime Drop
San Francisco Police Department sees a surge in officer recruits due to an aggressive hiring initiative, with a significant uptick in applications and improvements in hiring efficiency and academy graduation rates.












