Paul Joseph confirmed as San Jose's permanent Police Chief, after serving in an acting capacity, committed to improving the department and community relations.

Daniel Lurie challenges incumbent Mayor London Breed in the SF mayoral race, closing the gap with second-choice votes. A recent poll shows Lurie ahead, despite being initially behind.

Oakland's city council and school board district lines have changed following the 2021 redistricting, affecting the upcoming elections. Residents are urged to use the city's online resources to understand their new districts and candidates.

Rep. Kevin Mullin introduced the Earthquake Resilience Act to improve U.S. seismic preparedness, coinciding with the Loma Prieta earthquake anniversary.

Mayor London Breed launched a School Stabilization Team to support San Francisco's financially troubled school district. The team aims to avoid state takeover and ensure student and educator well-being.

California enacts ABX2-1 to stabilize fuel prices, requiring refineries to maintain reserves and plan for shutdowns, aimed at reducing market volatility and protecting consumers from price spikes.

Mario Juarez accuses Alameda County DA Pamela Price of vindictive prosecution after he declined to donate to her campaign, amidst an FBI probe involving his business.

District Attorney Pamela Price defends her position ahead of a recall election, addressing criticisms of her progressive policies and underlining her commitment to the community.

San Mateo County establishes a specialized team to support high-risk domestic abuse survivors, after the city recorded a significant number of related homicides in 2023.

Three former San Francisco mayors urge a criminal probe into Mark Farrell's campaign for allegedly funneling large sums through a ballot measure committee to circumvent donor limits.

Alameda County police unions support recalling DA Pamela Price, citing a failure in her duties, while Price defends her reforms against claims of being "soft on crime." The recall campaign gains traction with backing from Rep. Swalwell.

California has legalized Amsterdam-style cannabis cafes, allowing social consumption and sale of non-infused food, aiming to boost the legal market and revitalize local economies.

Rep. Swalwell supports the recall of Alameda DA Pamela Price, citing public safety concerns. Price's campaign highlights her charge-filing record and attributes the recall to wealthy interests.