Incumbent Dean Preston lost the San Francisco District 5 supervisor race to tech entrepreneur Bilal Mahmood, who campaigned on housing and safety issues.

Aaron Peskin's backed measures are leading the vote in San Francisco, indicating voter alignment with his governance reforms over wealthier opponents' propositions.

Proposition K, backed by approximately 54% of voters, aims to turn a section of San Francisco's Upper Great Highway into a public park, with ongoing debate over its impact on traffic and community division.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County DA Pamela Price were voted out in a historic recall, with Thao's tenure noted for a drop in crime rates and Price criticized for her leniency.

Jackie Fielder, a queer Latina, wins the San Francisco District 9 supervisor race, becoming the first Native American on the board with a progressive agenda including police reform and housing.

Alameda County faces slow ballot counting after the election, causing widespread frustration. Officials pledge to address the slow process and potential impacts on close races.

Gov. Newsom extends CHP support in Oakland to combat high crime rates, with nearly 1,200 arrests and 124 firearms seized, emphasizing state assistance in maintaining public safety.

Prop K, aiming to turn part of SF's Great Highway into a park, leads in early votes. It's supported by younger voters and opposed mainly by older, Asian community members concerned about traffic.

California voters approve Proposition 36, increasing penalties for retail theft and drug offenses, reversing some progressive criminal justice reforms from Proposition 47.

Backed by bipartisan support from both Democrat and Republican groups in SF, Daniel Lurie could be what San Francisco needs to shake its negative associations across the country. Lurie leads over incumbent Mayor London Breed in the mayoral race after the 14th round of ranked-choice voting.

Ex-San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres was arrested on sexual assault charges involving a minor and resigned, with a police investigation uncovering graphic exchanges reportedly vestigial of role-play.

Voters appear to support recalling DA Pamela Price and Mayor Sheng Thao over progressive policies and governance issues. The decision is celebrated by the Oakland Police Officers' Association as a move toward improved leadership.

Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election against Kamala Harris, leading to a Republican Senate majority and marking a shift in the political landscape.