Santa Clara County, with New York City, filed a brief to the Supreme Court to reverse a lower court ruling that restricts access to the drug mifepristone, used for terminating pregnancies.

Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan issued an apology after a late-night Twitter outburst where he wished death on some San Francisco supervisors, which he later said referenced a Tupac song.

Berkeley is holding a special election on April 16 for District 7's City Council seat, with a February 16 deadline for candidate nominations. Eligible voters must register by April 1st, with options for mail-in, drop box, and in-person voting.

California introduces SB 976 and AB 1949, bills targeting social media's addictive features and data privacy violations affecting youth, led by AG Bonta, Senator Skinner, and Assemblymember Wicks.

San Francisco launched a free tax preparation service and tax credit program to aid residents earning under $64,000, potentially saving them hundreds of dollars.

The San Francisco Department of Elections began sending vote-by-mail packets for the March 5 election, including instructions, ballots, and an "I Voted" sticker. Voters can also access ballots online for assistive technology use.

Nancy Pelosi faces criticism after suggesting, without evidence, that pro-Palestinian protesters may have Russia ties, drawing backlash from CAIR and others.

Jovan Thomas was fired from the SF District Attorney's Office after sending a lewd email to DA Brooke Jenkins about her panties. This follows a past sexual misconduct claim against him.

California Senator Scott Wiener introduces SB 969 to establish "Entertainment Zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol in public areas to revitalize city centers.

Santa Clara County officials warn the public about increasing jury duty scams where fraudsters impersonate court staff and demand fines for missed service.

State Senator Scott Wiener introduces bills targeting road fatalities in California by mandating speed governors in new cars and infrastructure improvements.

Florence Kong settles with San Francisco for $750,000 for her part in a bribery scandal with ex-Public Works chief Mohammed Nuru, including giving bribes and lying to the FBI.

San Francisco's crime rate has declined, with overall crime down 7% from 2022 and violent crime 11% below 2019 levels. Mayor Breed and SFPD Chief Scott highlight police efforts and technological advances contributing to this decrease.