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.

Former Rep. Barbara Lee has filed paperwork for a potential Oakland mayoral bid, with a formal announcement expected soon. If she runs, she'll face a severe budget crisis and an array of opponents.

Joe Vigil has been appointed the interim police chief of Antioch, bringing his extensive experience to the role amid challenges such as a recent homicide and previous controversies within the department.

Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie appoints Alicia John-Baptiste as San Francisco's Chief of Infrastructure, Climate, and Mobility, aiming to enhance the city's infrastructure and environmental policies.