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San Francisco-based DoorDash is facing a House inquiry over its use of Chinese AI models for some workloads. The probe adds national-security pressure to a cost-saving strategy spreading through Silicon Valley.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A blue Honda sedan allegedly ran red lights and struck a parked vehicle in Petaluma before police stopped the driver. The 34-year-old Rohnert Park man now faces DUI and hit-and-run allegations.
Real Estate & Development in ...
OpenTable is moving to a smaller headquarters at 425 Market Street, keeping its San Francisco base while trimming office space.
Food & Drinks in ...
Palo Alto’s newest restaurant is serving Japanese comfort food with a Western twist, from karaage chicken and waffles to miso avocado toast and omurice.
Politics & Govt in ...
Oakland’s voter-approved $100 campaign vouchers will miss the 2026 election after the city withheld funding. The Democracy Dollars program is now targeted for 2028.
Weather & Environment in ...
San Jose’s sunny forecast turns hotter through Monday, with highs reaching 93 degrees and dry, gusty conditions raising fire concerns.
A former East Palo Alto city aide has taken a plea deal in a case involving alleged sexual abuse of a teenage boy. He faces up to three years and eight months in prison.
Sunnyvale investigators say two alleged meth dealers hid narcotics around Fair Oaks Park and sent customers on a “treasure hunt” to retrieve them.
Bell Partners paid $130 million for South San Francisco’s 195-unit Celeste, expanding its nearby apartment holdings as AI-driven rental demand surges.
A Berkeley man pleaded no contest in a 2018 DUI death and was released after receiving credit for time served on a 10-year sentence.
A $1.88 billion contract sets the long-delayed Anderson Dam rebuild in motion, with construction scheduled to begin in January 2027.
The FCC is blocking new foreign-made humanoid robots and connected power inverters, with China taking the biggest hit. Bay Area robotics companies now face a sharper supply-chain divide.
730 Stanyan opened July 29, converting the former Haight McDonald’s into 160 units of 100% affordable housing for families and transitional‑age youth. The building also includes ground‑floor community and retail space.
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