Tony Thurmond
The Richmond assemblyman comes from behind in one of the tightest races for statewide office to become California’s next schools’ superintendent.
Catharine Baker
Washed away by the Blue Wave, Dublin assemblywoman and the last Republican to hold state or federal office in the Bay Area loses re-election bid to Democrat Rebecca Bauer-Kahan.
E-cigarette companies
Following a crackdown in San Francisco, FDA issues new plan to ban sales at convenience stores and gas stations to curb teen use. But the agency stops short of tougher regulations, as many health advocates want.