San Francisco's Board of Supervisors approved Mayor Breed's legislation to eliminate annual license fees for local restaurants, bars, and nightclubs, saving them $10 million yearly beginning in 2026.

Oakland prepares for a leadership transition after final election results, with Councilmember Bas outlining a timeline for selecting a new mayor and councilmember. The plan aims to save costs by holding a special election in 2025.

A recall campaign against SF Supervisor Joel Engardio is underway, spurred by his support of Proposition K, which closed part of the Great Highway to cars.

San Mateo County supervisors vote on a charter amendment that could allow them to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus by a 4/5 majority amidst allegations she denies.

Catherine Stefani resigned from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors after winning a seat in the California State Assembly. Mayor Breed will appoint her temporary successor.

San Francisco's 18-story Federal Building is being renamed the Speaker Nancy Pelosi Federal Building at a dedication ceremony, in honor of Pelosi's political contributions.

Mike Nakornkhet is appointed as the new director of San Francisco International Airport (SFO) by Mayor London Breed.

A judge dropped most charges against the "Golden Gate 26," Bay Area activists who protested on a bridge, with the remaining felony charges possibly being reduced.

Oakland Council President Nikki Bas claims a tightly contended victory in the Alameda County supervisor race, while the city's political landscape faces uncertainty with Mayor Thao's recall.

Conor Johnston, former aide to Mayor London Breed, is considered for the District 2 Supervisor seat, prompting concerns over potential divisiveness within City Hall.

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus faces calls for resignation over using homophobic slurs and directing an undersheriff improperly, while the Board of Supervisors considers a charter amendment for her removal.

Adena Ishii claimed victory as Berkeley's mayor, making history as the first Asian American woman to hold the office and signaling a shift toward community-focused leadership.

Sheriff Christina Corpus of San Mateo County is under pressure to resign following allegations of misconduct and a unanimous no-confidence vote by the County Board.