OOakland Read More Bay Area Commute Times Could Double Without New Transit Tax, Study FindsSeptember 24, 2026 Rush-hour traffic delays on the Bay Bridge could more than double if voters reject two transit tax measures…
OOakland Read More Bay Area Commute Times Could Double Without New Transit Tax, Study FindsSeptember 24, 2026 Rush-hour traffic delays on the Bay Bridge could more than double if voters reject two transit tax measures…
CCalifornia Read More California Legislature withdraws a controversial wildfire liability bill. What now? – Silicon ValleySeptember 2, 2026 A hectic legislative session ended Tuesday with lawmakers in Sacramento withdrawing a last-minute and controversial wildfire liability bill.…
SSan Jose Read More Meta Agrees To Pay Nearly $17B in Settlement with StatesAugust 26, 2026 Meta has agreed to pay a maximum of $16.68 billion and make major changes to Facebook and Instagram…
OOakland Read More Meta ‘hid the truth’ about harms to children, California says as Oakland trial opens – The Mercury NewsAugust 19, 2026 California accused Meta on Tuesday of studying “vulnerabilities in teens’ brains” to hook children on Facebook and Instagram,…
OOakland Read More Meta goes on trial in Oakland over alleged harms to children, with up to $1.4 trillion at stake – The Mercury NewsAugust 18, 2026 Meta goes on trial this week in Oakland over allegations it built Facebook and Instagram to addict children,…
SSan Francisco Read More When Is a Park Fee Unconstitutional?July 21, 2026 Happy Tuesday, and welcome to another edition of Rent Free. This week’s newsletter includes stories on: New York…
SSan Jose Read More Letters: Critics are using scare tactics to stop switch to electricJuly 8, 2026 Submit your letter to the editor via this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Critics use scare…
CCalifornia Read More Election 2026: All 14 propositions before California voters this year, explained – The Mercury NewsJuly 7, 2026 From taxes and spending to elections, from healthcare to housing, California voters have a bevy of issues to…
SSan Jose Read More GoFundMe started for Left Bank, LB Steak, Meso restaurant employeesJuly 2, 2026 A GoFundMe account has been set up to aid the 350-plus employees put out of work when the…
SSan Francisco Read More Presidio Bay Releases Renderings for Menlo Park Urban VillageJune 25, 2026 Presidio Bay Ventures has unveiled the look of its nearly 700-unit urban village in Menlo Park. The San…
SSan Jose Read More Restaurant company’s sudden shutdown erases 300-plus Bay Area jobsJune 23, 2026 SAN JOSE — The sudden shutdown of several restaurants operating as LB Steak, Meso Modern Mediterranean, and Petite…