The San Francisco Board of Supervisors rejected outgoing Mayor London Breed's nominees for city commissions, preserving appointments for Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie.

The Oakland City Council has voted to place a proposed sales tax increase on the April ballot, aiming to address budget deficits and maintain city services.

Vacaville has appointed Chris Polen as its new Chief of Police, effective January 1, 2025, recognizing his extensive law enforcement experience and leadership skills.

Mayor Sheng Thao is stepping down after a recall, following challenges including ex-OPD chief's dismissal and an ethics probe. She organized a toy drive before leaving and may continue in politics post-recall.

Daniel Lurie appoints former Twitter executive Ned Segal as San Francisco's Chief of Housing and Economic Development to revitalize downtown and tackle housing affordability.

Jeffrey Tumlin steps down as SFMTA Director, leaving a legacy of improved operations and a 20-year high in customer satisfaction despite financial challenges.

Cory Call is appointed as the new Police Chief of Foster City, succeeding Tracy Avelar, with a strong background in law enforcement and community service.

San Francisco cut ties with Collective Impact due to conflicts of interest involving former Human Rights Commission executive Sheryl Davis, who also held ties with the nonprofit.

San Francisco's Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie plans to restructure the Office of the Mayor to improve efficiency, introducing four policy chiefs to oversee major sectors.

Maria Öberg has been appointed as the new Director of Finance for San José, starting January 5, 2025, bringing extensive experience to maintain the city's fiscal health.

Renia Webb, an educator and former chief of staff to ex-Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, is running for mayor, with a focus on integrity and community upliftment.

Royl Roberts has become the interim district attorney of Alameda County following Pamela Price's recall. He aims to manage the DA's office effectively until a new DA is elected in November 2026, focusing on operations over courtroom prosecution.

Outgoing BART director Debora Allen gave her colleagues controversial "Make America Great Again" hats as a parting gesture, highlighting the transit system's financial issues and the need for bipartisan solutions.