Barbara Lee inaugurated as Oakland Mayor, promising transparency and unity, while acknowledging challenges like the city's budget deficit and public safety concerns. She calls for community involvement in shaping Oakland's future.

California halted its jury diversity initiative offering higher pay due to budget cuts, impacting seven courts and reverting per diem rates to lower levels.

DA Ursula Jones Dickson of Alameda County maintains prior death penalty sentences and refutes efforts to rectify past jury selection bias, despite her predecessor's actions.

Congressman Mark DeSaulnier aims to advance over $35 million in projects for Contra Costa and Alameda Counties, focusing on public health, transportation, and sustainability.

Capt. David Melton was relieved as commander of Coast Guard Base Alameda due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, with no misconduct implied.

Barbara Lee is inaugurated as Oakland's 51st mayor, set to tackle the city's budget, public safety, and housing. She is the city's first Black female mayor.

Federal Glover, Contra Costa County's first Black supervisor, has died at 69. His commitment to justice and equity marked his political career. His legacy continues through policies and his successor, Shanelle Scales-Preston.

Barbara Lee's team formation as Oakland's new mayor is challenged by budget deficits, requiring a balance of promises with fiscal issues. Her transition committee aims for a multifaceted plan despite financial strains and labor relationships.

Barbara Lee wins the Oakland mayoral race, plans to address the city's issues with a 10-point plan, and faces a $140 million deficit. She emphasizes unity and transparency for her upcoming term.

Loren Taylor holds a slight lead over Barbara Lee in the Oakland mayoral race, with final results pending due to uncounted ballots and ranked-choice voting.

Oakland voters participated in a special mayoral election to choose their city's leader, with issues like funding for city services and addressing crime being central concerns.

The Superior Court of Alameda County has inaugurated a new Pretrial Resource Center to assist defendants in meeting court obligations and improve community safety.

Oakland's interim Mayor Kevin Jenkins fired Chief of Staff Leigh Hanson over a note using "tokens" in reference to Black people. Deputy Mayor Burt Jones replaces Hanson amid an FBI investigation involving the former mayor.