The Antioch City Council has unanimously passed an ordinance to combat sideshows by penalizing drivers, organizers, and spectators, amid community concerns and legal debate on its enforcement.

Evanthia Pappas is named interim Chief of Prosecutors in Alameda County, as part of a DA office reorganization focusing on justice and gender issues. She brings extensive experience in domestic violence prosecution.

Oakland Mayor's communications chief and attorney resigned amidst an FBI investigation, though the mayor declared her innocence and has not been charged with a crime.

Activists rallied for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's resignation, criticizing her actions on budget and public safety amid an FBI raid. Thao's lawyer stated she isn't the probe's target and will respond soon.

Alameda County DA Pamela Price has launched two new divisions for gender justice and broader justice reform, reorganizing the DA's office to tackle exploitation and violence.

The NAACP Oakland chapter has called for Mayor Sheng Thao's resignation following an FBI raid on her home amid a public safety crisis and budget issues.

Early Thursday morning, an FBI raid targeted Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao's residence amidst escalating political pressures and recall efforts. A related action was also taken at the residence of Andy Duong, linked to a scrutinized recycling company, but no arrests were made.

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faces a recall as enough signatures are gathered to potentially have her removal on the November ballot, less than two years into her term.

Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price hosted a roundtable in Hayward to address gun violence with law enforcement and public health officials at the Glad Tidings Church.

A settlement in Calexico was reached over illegal water shutoffs, mandating restitution and policy revisions to comply with the Water Shutoff Protection Act.

SAFE successfully gathered enough signatures to trigger a recall vote against Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price, with 74,757 valid signatures exceeding the required threshold.

California settled an environmental violation case with Alameda County for $2.665 million, penalizing the Department of General Services for mishandling hazardous substances. The DGS committed to improving compliance.

Makeda Cairo was arrested for stabbing a business employee during an argument over a tip jar in Vacaville. Her children were found in her car nearby. She faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon and robbery. The victim is expected to survive.