Oakland sells its 50% stake in the Coliseum to AASEG for $105 million, aiming to alleviate a $177 million budget deficit and prevent city service cuts.

San Francisco Supervisor Matt Dorsey proposed the "Cash Not Drugs" program to offer weekly $100 payments to welfare recipients who abstain from drugs.

Elon Musk faced criticism for reposting a deepfake video of VP Kamala Harris without context, raising concerns over misinformation and policy enforcement on his social media platform.

California's Attorney General warns against illegal price gouging following wildfires, urging victims to report such incidents, as state law caps price increases during emergencies.

San Francisco reports a 48% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 1990 levels, with no post-pandemic increase, aligning with its Climate Action Plan goals.

San Francisco secured over $2.5 million from landlords for code violations, with a $1.2 million fine against 320 Alemany LLC and over $1 million against the Jamalis of 333 Randolph for unsafe living conditions.

Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved a new government center, featuring 1,000 housing units and streamlined office space for county employees. The project budget is $308 million with completion expected by 2026.

Nancy Pelosi endorses Supervisor Dean Preston for re-election in San Francisco's District 5, highlighting Democratic unity amid local and national political challenges.

San Francisco voters will decide on a $390 million bond in November for health facilities, homeless shelters, street safety, and public space improvements, per Mayor London Breed's proposal.

San Francisco introduces legislation to allow more residential units in SoMa by reducing office space requirements, supporting Mayor Breed's "Housing for All" target of 82,000 new homes.

San Francisco's City Attorney barred Auto Towing from city contracts for five years due to their illegal towing practices and misleading San Francisco drivers.

The "California Forever" project faces a setback after a critical county report; its November ballot initiative is retracted, and the Silicon Valley billionaire-backed plan is under review.

Casey Pratt, an Emmy-winning journalist, joins embattled Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s team as Chief of Communications, bringing his extensive media experience to a role with many obstacles ahead.