Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faces a recall as enough signatures are gathered to potentially have her removal on the November ballot, less than two years into her term.

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors approves Mayor London Breed's legislation to limit nighttime operations of retail outlets in the Tenderloin to address crime.

Mayor Breed introduced the San Francisco Reproductive Freedom Act, aimed at protecting reproductive rights by prohibiting sharing abortion-related data with outside states and ensuring access to services.

San Francisco ranks lowest in WalletHub's "Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America," while Nampa, Idaho, takes the top position, highlighting contrasts in city management and public service quality.

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price hosted a roundtable in Hayward to address gun violence with law enforcement and public health officials at the Glad Tidings Church.

San Francisco mayoral candidates had their first debate at the Sydney Goldstein Theater, discussing public safety, housing, and public funds management. Mayor Breed defended her record while opponents presented their platforms for change.

San Francisco reports a crime reduction following the deployment of advanced camera technology, leading to arrests for various offences, according to a city announcement.

California lawmakers are adjusting a law to allow restaurant surcharges if they're clearly disclosed, affecting the industry's pricing and transparency before a July 1 ban onset.

A settlement in Calexico was reached over illegal water shutoffs, mandating restitution and policy revisions to comply with the Water Shutoff Protection Act.

Three ghost gun manufacturers will stop production and sales in California, paying $675,000 in civil penalties, amidst the state's efforts to tackle untraceable firearms.

Ahead of Trump's San Francisco fundraiser, a 33-foot "Trump Chicken" balloon, symbolizing dissent, is set to appear in the city, despite his recent conviction in a "hush money" trial.

Around 100 activists stormed the Israeli consulate's lobby in San Francisco to protest against actions in Gaza, displaying banners and chanting without any arrests reported.

The Supreme Court agreed to review a dispute between San Francisco and the EPA over water pollution standards, with implications for nationwide pollution control.