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flag San Mateo County voters ousted Sheriff Christina Corpus on October 14, 2025, over ethics violations, marking California’s first such removal.

flag On October 14, 2025, San Mateo County supervisors unanimously removed Sheriff Christina Corpus from office, marking the first time in California history a sheriff has been ousted by a board of supervisors. flag The decision followed a report by retired judge James Emerson, who found probable cause that Corpus violated ethics rules, including a personal relationship with a subordinate, misuse of authority, and retaliation. flag The board acted under a voter-approved charter amendment granting removal power. flag Corpus denied wrongdoing, claimed she was targeted for reform efforts, and vowed to appeal. flag Her undersheriff will serve as interim sheriff, and a successor must be appointed or a special election held within 30 days. flag The move has deeply divided the department and community.

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