Santa Clara's DA Office announced the fourth "Bend the Arc" grant of $60,000 to fight racial inequities, with up to $5,000 for each local organization.

San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin is set to announce his mayoral bid, challenging incumbent Mayor London Breed. His strategic support base includes Chinatown's Asian voters, and his campaign has been met with criticism from opponents.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed is advancing her Housing for All plan to increase housing availability through policy changes and funding for affordable housing.

The San Francisco nonprofit HomeRise is under scrutiny for allegedly misusing public funds for homelessness relief on staff salaries and keeping housing units vacant.

Makeda Cairo was arrested for stabbing a business employee during an argument over a tip jar in Vacaville. Her children were found in her car nearby. She faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon and robbery. The victim is expected to survive.

San Francisco's tourism is rebounding, with a 5.2% increase in visitors and an 18% rise in spending. Events are seen as key to economic growth, despite challenges of city reputation.

Santa Clara County supports a brief at the U.S. Supreme Court to maintain emergency access to abortions, counteracting state laws like Idaho’s near-total abortion ban.

Mayor London Breed unveiled street safety plans marking a decade of San Francisco's Vision Zero policy, aiming to prevent traffic deaths and improve safety for all modes of transportation.

California Governor Newsom deploys 480 high-tech cameras in Oakland to improve public safety and address crimes, balancing security with privacy concerns.

Josh Rowan has been named the new Director of the Oakland Department of Transportation, with a focus on safety, equity, and mobility. He brings experience from Atlanta, where he developed successful transportation programs.

Former SF Mayor Frank Jordan endorses Daniel Lurie for mayor, focusing on the city's safety and Lurie's plan to address fentanyl crisis and staffing emergency services.

San Mateo County Supervisors oppose AT&T's plan to phase out landlines due to public safety concerns, highlighting the need for reliable 911 access amid frequent wildfires.

San Francisco's Board of Supervisors overruled Mayor Breed's veto on a bill limiting housing development in historic areas, complicating the city's housing goals.