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Fintech Ramp signed an 82,000-square-foot lease at 235 Second St., set to quadruple its San Francisco footprint after its valuation jumped in 2025.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A child was hurt Wednesday at Bubb Elementary's play yard in Mountain View; a suspect is in custody and police say there is no ongoing threat. The investigation is active.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear skies and highs near 80°F Thursday start a week of above‑normal warmth in Oakland. Cooling centers and safety tips are linked below.
Food & Drinks in ...
Pancha’s has reopened in Yountville after a careful rebuild, returning as a neighborhood bar that preserves its dive‑bar character while adding safety updates.
Oakland police identified a 62‑year‑old suspect in a series of East Oakland prowling reports and are urging anyone who may have been targeted to contact investigators. The inquiry remains active.
Politics & Govt in ...
A March 9 audit found missing subvendor disclosures, incomplete donor records and mistimed expenses in Mark Farrell’s 2024 mayoral campaign; enforcement review is pending.
Lowell High was evacuated Tuesday after a reported bomb threat; officials say students and staff are safe while police searched the campus.
Matt McNamara's Pretty Good Advice has opened in downtown San Jose with farm-sourced $10 breakfast sandwiches and house-baked bread. The walk-up counter leans on seasonal produce from the chef’s Santa Cruz farm.
A city report shows permits are lagging while thousands of Mountain View units sit approved or in review but unbuilt, complicating the push to meet an 11,135‑unit state target.
Sunny afternoons will warm Oakland into the upper 70s and 80s this week. Cooling centers and marine advisories are available for those who need them.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Fifty-four SFO AirTrain electrical and maintenance workers struck, accusing contractor Alstom of bargaining in bad faith. The airport says it is monitoring the situation.
Clear skies now, but a warming trend will push interior San Francisco into the 70s and possibly the 80s by early next week. Heat‑safety tips and cooling resources inside.
State fire officials say small debris burns have escaped recently; follow permit and pile‑size rules, keep water nearby and call 911 if a burn spreads.
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