San Mateo County voters approved Measure A, giving the Board of Supervisors power to remove a sheriff for cause, awaiting results certification and procedural implementations.

The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office appoints Michelle Asban as the new Assistant Sheriff for its Custody Bureau to enhance jail operations and reforms.

The SCCOE is addressing financial mismanagement of Head Start funds highlighted by a federal audit, with efforts to ensure future compliance and restore community trust.

State Sen. Aisha Wahab introduces SB 261 to strengthen enforcement against wage theft in California, backing a public list of violators and legal fee reimbursements for victims.

Ezequiel Vega was appointed as Santa Clara's new budget director, overseeing a $12.5 billion budget. He brings 18 years of experience from local government.

Baraka Carter was appointed as Redwood City's new fire chief, bringing over 25 years of experience from roles such as Fire Chief for the CAL FIRE Santa Clara Unit. He's known for collaborative leadership and community involvement.

Dalia Rodriguez has been promoted to Undersheriff at the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, bringing nearly three decades of experience to a role focused on modernizing law enforcement and enhancing community engagement.

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors welcomed new members, with David Canepa as president and Noelia Corzo as vice president, and now boasts a female majority.

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus files a $10 million claim against the county, alleging discrimination and harassment based on her gender and Latinx heritage.

Manjit Sappal joins the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office as a contractor, bringing nearly three decades of police experience to support operations and special projects.

Santa Clara County Undersheriff Ken Binder is set to retire on December 30th after 27 years of service, including serving as acting sheriff in late 2022.

Cory Call is appointed as the new Police Chief of Foster City, succeeding Tracy Avelar, with a strong background in law enforcement and community service.

Maria Öberg has been appointed as the new Director of Finance for San José, starting January 5, 2025, bringing extensive experience to maintain the city's fiscal health.