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Brussels ordered Meta to reopen WhatsApp to rival AI assistants under interim measures while it probes whether the company locked competitors out. The move raises big compliance and business questions for developers.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A pre-dawn crash in Modesto killed two people after a car struck a house near Robin Hood Drive and Tuxford Lane. Early reports say a CHP pursuit may have preceded the collision.
Weather & Environment in ...
Light coastal drizzle this morning gives way to sun and a high near 69°F. Midweek warming inland may push highs into the 90s; mariners should watch advisories.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A Victorian facing Alamo Square Park sold for $9.125M, setting a new neighborhood record after the home was listed at $11 million. The sellers were tied to Stripe co‑founders John and Patrick Collison.
Politics & Govt in ...
Supervisors broadened just‑cause eviction protections and required larger relocation payments for renters in unincorporated Santa Clara County.
An 80-year-old Carmel man pleaded no contest to murdering his wife in July 2025 and faces 20 years to life at sentencing on July 10, 2026.
SFEI monitoring shows 6PPD-Q from tire wear in San Francisco Bay after storms, raising concerns for steelhead and other fish.
Cool, sunny Sunday in San Jose with afternoon gusts. Slight coastal drizzle Monday night, then a midweek warm‑up into the 90s.
New state and federal estimates show Santa Cruz’s population slipping as soaring home prices and rents put pressure on working households. Local leaders say housing and jobs mix are key drivers.
Community & Society in ...
San Mateo supervisors are weighing a $10 million plan to build an SMC Childcare Hub and a Tri‑Share pilot to expand affordable options for families. The Board will consider the measure on June 9.
Food & Drinks in ...
A seven‑decade Santa Rosa dive, the Wagon Wheel Saloon, will close this Sunday after the property changed hands. Owners and longtime staff are marking the end of an era.
A San Carlos hiker survived a grizzly attack on Glacier National Park’s Grinnell Glacier Trail and is recovering after multiple surgeries; a fundraiser is helping cover medical costs.
Sacramento County’s DA sued Lennar and Winn Development, alleging site clearing at a Rancho Cordova project destroyed nesting‑bird habitat and violated state protections.
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