Daniel Lurie

Levi Strauss heir receives warm reception as he is sworn in as San Francisco’s next mayor after defeating London Breed in a campaign focused on cleaning up street crime and drug abuse.

Karen Bass

Los Angeles mayor is blasted for being out of the country as deadly wind-driven wildfires destroyed thousands of homes, and for having cut the fire department budget last year.

Pt. Reyes Ranchers

A deal to resolve lawsuits from environmental groups will end commercial dairy ranching at Pt. Reyes National Seashore. But ranchers will receive a share of a settlement fund up to $40 million.