US Congress investigates UC Berkeley for how it handles reports of antisemitism following a disrupted Israeli speaker event and other campus incidents.

Oakland's Hegenberger Corridor sees a decline in crime due to collaborative efforts from city agencies, resulting in increased patrols, Safety Ambassadors, and new technology.

Alameda DA Pamela Price faces wrongful termination accusations and a manual recount of recall signatures after a sampling failed to verify the needed threshold.

Oakland joins the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative to boost urban innovation and black business growth with a focus on eco-friendly development and economic empowerment.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta supports regulating ghost guns and is pushing for Supreme Court review of a ruling that challenges an ATF gun control measure.

A group submitted over 123,000 signatures to recall Alameda County DA Pamela Price, citing dissatisfaction with her approach to crime and public safety.

Governor Gavin Newsom announces a 10-point plan to improve Oakland's streets, focusing on safety, cleanliness, and homelessness, with initiatives like installing cameras and enhanced maintenance.

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.