Santa Clara's engineers union says the city retaliated after placing a longtime engineer on leave, filing a PERB charge and demanding reinstatement and higher pay. The dispute comes as major projects and 2026 events put extra strain on staff.

Berkeley City Council voted 8-1 to encrypt police radios, raising transparency concerns while following state mandates to protect sensitive information, as an alternative, an online call log with up to a 30-minute delay will be provided.

San Francisco provides emergency funding to counter SNAP benefits loss during the federal government shutdown, helping ensure food security for residents.

Lianne Dumas, a Deputy City Attorney, has been appointed as a judge in the San Francisco County Superior Court to fill the vacancy left by Judge Curtis E.A. Karnow's retirement.

SFUSD and its administrators' union have reached a tentative contract agreement, averting a strike and granting raises matched to other union increases.

Latino voters across California are rethinking how they cast ballots amid new fears of ICE agents showing up at polling places and Trump’s immigration threats. Organizers are scrambling to keep turnout from collapsing in swing regions.

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced the cancellation of CBP immigration operations in the Bay Area, alleviating concerns following suspicious CBP movements.

San José was named the greenest city in the U.S. by WalletHub for 2025, praised for renewable energy efforts and low emissions through the San José Clean Energy program and Climate Smart San José plan.

Trump's plan for a $300 million White House ballroom, funded by corporate sponsors like big tech firms, has sparked debate over historical integrity and potential conflicts of interest.

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.

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 Mateo County supervisors debate appointing a sheriff or waiting for the public vote in the aftermath of Sheriff Corpus' removal over allegations of conflict of interest and retaliation.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie opposes National Guard deployment to tackle the city's fentanyl crisis, favoring stronger coordination with federal law enforcement instead.