Oakland Council President Nikki Bas claims a tightly contended victory in the Alameda County supervisor race, while the city's political landscape faces uncertainty with Mayor Thao's recall.

Adena Ishii claimed victory as Berkeley's mayor, making history as the first Asian American woman to hold the office and signaling a shift toward community-focused leadership.

Alameda County voters have ousted District Attorney Pamela Price and Mayor Sheng Thao in a recall, with Price conceding defeat and interim leadership expected.

Oakland faces a $93 million budget shortfall, exacerbated by police and fire department overspending, threatening the city with insolvency and prompting calls for immediate fiscal action.

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.

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.

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

Voters appear to support recalling DA Pamela Price and Mayor Sheng Thao over progressive policies and governance issues. The decision is celebrated by the Oakland Police Officers' Association as a move toward improved leadership.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announced a $2 million grant to support the city's Ceasefire strategy before her recall election, emphasizing a decrease in crime rates.

Rep. Swalwell threatens to sue DA Pamela Price for defamation unless she retracts statements linking him to unethical jury practices from his past role as deputy DA. The dispute relates to Swalwell's support for Price's recall campaign.

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price exposed past discriminatory jury selection practices against Jewish and Black individuals, implicating former prosecutor Morris Jacobson, now a judge, in a cover-up.

Oakland's city council and school board district lines have changed following the 2021 redistricting, affecting the upcoming elections. Residents are urged to use the city's online resources to understand their new districts and candidates.