Santa Clara County faces over $1 billion in federal cuts to Medicaid, threatening local health care and social services and raising concerns about the cost to public hospitals and food aid programs.

Ali Henry becomes the first woman to lead the Santa Clara County Parks Department as Chief Park Ranger, overseeing 28 parks and pushing for increased diversity among rangers.

Leaked documents expose alleged misconduct by San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, leading to her recommended removal for infractions like nepotism and use of slurs; County denies role in the release.

Sheriff Christina Corpus of San Mateo County faces allegations of misconduct and is contesting her removal from office, with legal proceedings ongoing.

Superior Court Judge denied Sheriff Corpus' request for a restraining order amid her removal battle in San Mateo County, despite widespread support for Measure A allowing such removal for cause.

The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office clarified their policy on ICE interactions after agents arrested a detainee upon release, stressing adherence to transparency, equal access to public information, and non-compliance with ICE detainers.

San Mateo County supervisors vote to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus amid allegations of misconduct; however, Corpus refuses to resign, citing a desire to contest the claims legally.

Larry Stone is stepping down as Santa Clara County Assessor after a 30-year tenure, with his term ending on July 6, 2025, prior to the 2026 elections.

Matt Moreles is appointed Registrar of Voters in Santa Clara County, bringing years of experience from within the department to the role to foster effective and inclusive elections.

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus faces a special meeting for potential removal after allegations including neglect of duties, with a legal battle anticipated over her resistance to step down.

Santa Clara County approved a $13.7 billion budget focused on protecting essential safety-net services despite potential federal and state funding cuts.

Ex-San Jose councilman Omar Torres was convicted of child molestation from incidents beginning when the victim was four. Simultaneously, San Jose officials face allegations of using racial slurs in texts.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan's Pay for Performance proposal, linking city official pay to city goals, faces criticism and concerns for pressuring unanimity among council members.