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San Mateo County is placing newspaper-box-sized naloxone dispensers at community sites and planning clinic vending machines, with the first unit at Allcove San Mateo.
A 101‑unit West Oakland supportive housing building remains closed months after a November ribbon‑cutting, leaving approved tenants and advocates demanding answers.
Retail & Industry in ...
Sprouts is lining up its first San Francisco store at 555 Ninth Street in SoMa, planning filings and industry sources show. The center already houses Trader Joe’s and The Container Store.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A suspect was arrested after an ignited "molotov cocktail" was thrown into a San Francisco street. SFPD says a drone helped officers locate and seize the device.
An Antelope man was sentenced to 10 years after an undercover sting where he attempted to meet what he believed was a 10‑year‑old. Federal prosecutors say the case was handled under Project Safe Childhood.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
The TA presented the South County multimodal strategy that completes its 101 Corridor Connect work, listing 20 priority projects and a proposed $4M seed grant. Adoption is expected next month.
Jurors were shown Las Vegas group texts and pool‑party footage as prosecutors laid out evidence in the trial of Shannon O’Connor, the so‑called Los Gatos “party mom.”
Food & Drinks in ...
Psycho Donuts has closed its Winchester storefront; owners say they’re seeking a new Campbell location and fast-tracking a larger facility in Gilroy. Signs at the old shop suggest another bakery is moving in.
San Mateo supervisors approved a $2M initiative to subsidize wages for new hires and support local job growth. The county will issue an RFP to pick a program administrator.
A 16-year-old rider died Monday after colliding with a box truck on Highway 1 in Half Moon Bay. San Mateo County's Major Accident Investigation Team is probing the crash.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Dow closed above 50,000 as chip stocks and AI optimism powered a broad rally; President Trump credited tariffs and predicted still-higher gains. Analysts warn the move could be narrow and fragile.
A $537.3 million settlement with the Dragados‑Flatiron contractor and a bill to let the rail inspector general withhold records have lawmakers demanding answers. Timing and secret sessions have sparked calls for more oversight.
Weather & Environment in ...
Rain arrives Tuesday afternoon with a chance of evening thunderstorms and gusty south winds along the Central Coast.
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