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.

Anthony Becker, former Santa Clara councilmember, resigned after being convicted of perjury and confidentiality violation, having lied to the grand jury and leaked a confidential report.

San Mateo County supervisors vote on a charter amendment that could allow them to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus by a 4/5 majority amidst allegations she denies.

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus faces calls for resignation over using homophobic slurs and directing an undersheriff improperly, while the Board of Supervisors considers a charter amendment for her removal.

Sheriff Christina Corpus of San Mateo County is under pressure to resign following allegations of misconduct and a unanimous no-confidence vote by the County Board.

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has approved an ordinance to give local businesses preferential treatment in county contract bidding, effective July 1, 2025.

Amid allegations of misconduct, San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus faces calls for her resignation but refuses to step down, even after a no-confidence vote by local officials.

Assistant Sheriff Matthew Fox of San Mateo County resigned amidst internal discord and after a controversial report on Sheriff's Office misconduct was released.

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors has demanded Sheriff Christina Corpus's resignation following an investigation that revealed misconduct and called for the termination of an executive director.

The San Mateo County Board considers demanding Sheriff Christina Corpus's resignation after an investigation reveals alleged abuses of power in her office.

California voters approve Proposition 36, increasing penalties for retail theft and drug offenses, reversing some progressive criminal justice reforms from Proposition 47.

Ex-San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres was arrested on sexual assault charges involving a minor and resigned, with a police investigation uncovering graphic exchanges reportedly vestigial of role-play.

Paul Joseph confirmed as San Jose's permanent Police Chief, after serving in an acting capacity, committed to improving the department and community relations.