Oakland's DA Pamela Price partners with UC Berkeley to improve data transparency in her office and revamp technological systems for better public insight.

Oakland's Police Commission has announced four external candidates for the new police chief, prompting a complex political response in a city without a permanent chief for over a year.

Jennifer Esteen is running against incumbent Nate Miley for the Alameda County District 4 Supervisor seat, emphasizing housing, healthcare, and justice.

Oakland received a $3.5 million grant to expand its safety initiative, which includes community ambassadors to de-escalate crises, reducing reliance on law enforcement for non-emergency situations.

California State Sen. Nancy Skinner introduces SB 903, a bill aiming to ban the sale and use of PFAS-containing products by 2030, with certain exceptions.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta leads a bipartisan effort urging Congress to address high drug prices by legislating against Pharmacy Benefits Managers' practices.

Oakland's DA Pamela Price has announced leadership changes, appointing James Meehan and Catherine Horner Kobal as interim branch heads, and maintaining a team of veteran prosecutors across Alameda County.

California Attorney General and Legislative Black Caucus introduce AB 2319 to combat implicit bias in healthcare and improve Black maternal health outcomes.

Former Oakland Police Chief LeRonne Armstrong sues the city and Mayor Sheng Thao, alleging wrongful termination in retaliation for criticizing the department's federal monitor.

Governor Gavin Newsom deploys 120 CHP officers to combat crime in Oakland and the East Bay, despite a statewide decline in crime rates. The operation uses advanced technology and aims to significantly reduce local crimes.

Alameda County DA Pamela Price launched ORCA, a specialized unit to tackle organized retail theft, bolstered by $4 million in funding and collaboration with local law enforcement.

Berkeley is holding a special election on April 16 for District 7's City Council seat, with a February 16 deadline for candidate nominations. Eligible voters must register by April 1st, with options for mail-in, drop box, and in-person voting.

California introduces SB 976 and AB 1949, bills targeting social media's addictive features and data privacy violations affecting youth, led by AG Bonta, Senator Skinner, and Assemblymember Wicks.