Oakland joins the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative to boost urban innovation and black business growth with a focus on eco-friendly development and economic empowerment.

Mayoral candidate Mark Farrell proposes a public safety platform in San Francisco, including a citywide street vending ban and calling retired cops back to duty. His plans include closing troubled parks at night and increasing the police budget.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta supports regulating ghost guns and is pushing for Supreme Court review of a ruling that challenges an ATF gun control measure.

San Francisco Mayor London Breed's State of the City Address highlighted progress in public safety, homelessness, and economic growth, with future plans for downtown development.

San Francisco's City Attorney, David Chiu, highlights efforts during National Consumer Protection Week to combat fraud, including a web portal and hotline for consumer complaints.

San Francisco voters passed Mayor Breed's Proposition E to enhance police powers and Proposition F to mandate drug treatment for some welfare recipients, reflecting a shift toward stricter law enforcement and substance abuse policies.

Adam Schiff and Steve Garvey won the California Senate primary, ending the state's long run of female senatorial representation and setting up a competitive general election.

San Francisco's Proposition F, backed by Mayor London Breed, requires CAAP applicants to undergo substance use screening and potentially treatment, aiming to balance support with accountability in the city's fight against addiction.

San Francisco's Department of Elections will open 501 polling places on March 5, offering in-person voting from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Services include ballot drop-offs and voting assistance.

A group submitted over 123,000 signatures to recall Alameda County DA Pamela Price, citing dissatisfaction with her approach to crime and public safety.

Governor Gavin Newsom announces a 10-point plan to improve Oakland's streets, focusing on safety, cleanliness, and homelessness, with initiatives like installing cameras and enhanced maintenance.

Supervisor Aaron Peskin is considering a run for mayor of San Francisco in the 2024 election, potentially adding a highly progressive voice to the field of moderate candidates.

San Francisco's City Attorney David Chiu appeals to the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Ninth Circuit ruling that hampers the city's ability to address homelessness issues.