UC officials have declined Mayor Breed's proposal for a new UC campus in downtown San Francisco, citing financial constraints and lack of state funding.

Activists rallied for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's resignation, criticizing her actions on budget and public safety amid an FBI raid. Thao's lawyer stated she isn't the probe's target and will respond soon.

Sheriff Corpus of San Mateo County introduces a leadership change by replacing Undersheriff Chris Hsiung with Dan Perea, emphasizing a commitment to community engagement and operational excellence.

Alameda County DA Pamela Price has launched two new divisions for gender justice and broader justice reform, reorganizing the DA's office to tackle exploitation and violence.

The Supreme Court upholds domestic violence protections in a decision praised by California AG Rob Bonta, reinforcing the firearm possession prohibition under DVROs.

The California DOJ released a report on the fatal police shooting of Joseph Tracy, not charging officers after concluding they believed there was an imminent threat.

California's AG Bonta appeals a court ruling challenging the enforcement of SB 9—a law facilitating additional housing on single-family lots, against cities seeking zoning autonomy.

Mayor Breed nominated Amy Campbell and Sean McGarry to San Francisco's Planning Commission, replacing Sue Diamond and Joel Koppel, bringing expertise in architecture and labor to the city's urban planning.

The NAACP Oakland chapter has called for Mayor Sheng Thao's resignation following an FBI raid on her home amid a public safety crisis and budget issues.

The California Supreme Court has barred an anti-tax measure from the November ballot, upholding a legal challenge led by Governor Newsom and Democratic lawmakers.

The preliminary 2024 Point-in-Time count reports an 11% increase in Sonoma County's homeless population, now at 2,522 individuals, with a notable rise in homeless veterans.

Early Thursday morning, an FBI raid targeted Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's residence amidst escalating political pressures and recall efforts. A related action was also taken at the residence of Andy Duong, linked to a scrutinized recycling company, but no arrests were made.

Captain Richard Cheechov has become the new head of Half Moon Bay's Coastside Patrol Bureau and City Chief of Police Services, bringing his 24-year law enforcement experience to the role.