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Bloomberg reports Alphabet is lining up an $80B equity program — ATM sales, underwritten offerings and a Berkshire‑backed private placement — to pay for massive AI buildout.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An early-morning shooting on West 9th in Antioch left one person injured and prompted a suspect's arrest as detectives processed the scene. Police say more details will be released after the investigation.
Community & Society in ...
HUD’s 2025 point-in-time snapshot shows a small drop in homelessness in California and nationwide, but advocates warn counting quirks and policy changes could blunt the gain.
A police pursuit in Bayview ended in a shootout that left an SFPD officer and a passenger with life‑threatening injuries; a suspect was arrested and two guns recovered.
Arts & Culture in ...
Napa sculptor Mario Chiodo says he supports pausing the Chavez statue installation at Puertas Abiertas after national reporting raised abuse allegations.
Politics & Govt in ...
SB 68 will require chain restaurants to disclose nine major allergens on menus by July 1, 2026; advocates celebrated at the Capitol while industry warned of costs.
Meta, Uber and pro-business PACs have dropped seven-figure buys into the June 2 SD-10 primary, reshaping the race between Scott Sakakihara and Anne Kepner.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny skies and a quick warm-up hit San Jose today, with highs near 82°F. Coastal beaches face a Beach Hazards Statement through Tuesday.
Public records show UC campuses allowed campus license‑plate data to be accessed by federal agencies including CBP, prompting legal and privacy questions under California law.
Seventeen officers were sworn Friday — two small academy classes have added 31 this year, but Oakland's force still falls short of funded staffing as it rebuilds.
Staff proposals would hike or add dozens of city fees — from permit surcharges to park rentals — to close a projected $1.1M gap in Sonoma's 2026‑27 budget.
An appeals court affirmed that a controversial Black Lives Matter street mural outside Palo Alto City Hall did not amount to workplace harassment, ending a multi-year legal fight. The decision upholds a lower-court dismissal.
A fisherman was hospitalized in critical condition after a sneaker wave swept him into the ocean at Baker Beach. Rescue crews reached him quickly and officials warned visitors to stay back from the surf.
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