San Jose has permanently turned San Pedro Square into a pedestrian zone, fostering a more connected community and bolstering local businesses, boosted by the city's Al Fresco program since the pandemic.

Bilal Mahmood is running for San Francisco's District 5 Supervisor against incumbent Dean Preston, focusing on housing, safety, and small business issues.

Redwood City's Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance to move homeless individuals from encampments to shelters, offering help and imposing penalties for non-compliance.

Oakland receives $20.4 million in state Homekey funds to convert the Quality Inn into housing for the homeless and transitional-aged youth, creating 103 units with services to tackle homelessness and unaffordable housing.

Oakland introduces ten new "rapid permits" for instant online approval, streamlining processes for electrical, plumbing, and construction needs to support housing and business growth.

Mayor Breed secures an extension on the closure of Safeway's Webster St. store in SF's Fillmore district, ensuring the store remains open until early next year for local seniors and families.

San Francisco Mayor Breed won't veto a city resolution urging a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict despite concerns it spurs divisiveness and antisemitism.

San Jose is looking to ban homeless encampments along a downtown stretch of the Guadalupe River in an effort to improve safety and cleanliness. The controversial proposal has received mixed reactions from the community and homeless advocates.

Senator Scott Wiener proposes SB 951 to exclude parts of San Francisco from the Coastal Zone to speed up housing development while protecting natural resources.

Activists from If Not Now unfurled a banner at Coit Tower in San Francisco to protest Israeli policies toward Gaza, demanding a ceasefire and criticizing U.S. support for Israel's actions.

The Alameda County D.A.'s Office settled with Purity Nutra over false advertising claims, demanding the company amend its promotions and enforce consumer protection laws.

The U.S. Department of Labor and Sonoma County DA's office formed a partnership to strengthen enforcement against wage theft and labor rights violations.

The Alameda DA's office launched a Real Estate Fraud Notification Program to protect homeowners from property scams by alerting them to title transfers.