Assistant Sheriff Matthew Fox of San Mateo County resigned amidst internal discord and after a controversial report on Sheriff's Office misconduct was released.

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has demanded Sheriff Christina Corpus's resignation following an investigation that revealed misconduct and called for the termination of an executive director.

Daniel Lurie wins San Francisco's mayoral race, pledging to tackle the city's housing and drug crises and improve the housing affordability with systematic reforms.

The San Mateo County Board considers demanding Sheriff Christina Corpus's resignation after an investigation reveals alleged abuses of power in her office.

Incumbent Dean Preston lost the San Francisco District 5 supervisor race to tech entrepreneur Bilal Mahmood, who campaigned on housing and safety issues.

Aaron Peskin's backed measures are leading the vote in San Francisco, indicating voter alignment with his governance reforms over wealthier opponents' propositions.

Proposition K, backed by approximately 54% of voters, aims to turn a section of San Francisco's Upper Great Highway into a public park, with ongoing debate over its impact on traffic and community division.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao and Alameda County DA Pamela Price were voted out in a historic recall, with Thao's tenure noted for a drop in crime rates and Price criticized for her leniency.

Jackie Fielder, a queer Latina, wins the San Francisco District 9 supervisor race, becoming the first Native American on the board with a progressive agenda including police reform and housing.

Alameda County faces slow ballot counting after the election, causing widespread frustration. Officials pledge to address the slow process and potential impacts on close races.

Gov. Newsom extends CHP support in Oakland to combat high crime rates, with nearly 1,200 arrests and 124 firearms seized, emphasizing state assistance in maintaining public safety.

Prop K, aiming to turn part of SF's Great Highway into a park, leads in early votes. It's supported by younger voters and opposed mainly by older, Asian community members concerned about traffic.

California voters approve Proposition 36, increasing penalties for retail theft and drug offenses, reversing some progressive criminal justice reforms from Proposition 47.