Cupertino Faces 110% Jump in Homelessness Amid Santa Clara County's Rising Crisis
Cupertino's homeless population surged by 110.4% from 2023 to 2025, marking the largest increase in Santa Clara County. Local authorities stress the need for more services amidst the broader crisis of persistent homelessness in the region.
San Francisco's First Bunny Cafe Launch Date Approaches; Concept Sparks Animal Welfare Debate Before It Even Opens
The couple behind Alex the Great, the 30-pound therapy rabbit who became a Bay Area celebrity, are opening SF's first bunny cafe at Ghirardelli Square this November—but animal welfare advocates say the venture exploits the very creatures it claims to help. With rabbit rescues divided and regulators watching closely, the cafe faces scrutiny before serving its first latte.
Iconic Saint Junipero Serra Statue Abruptly Removed from Hillsborough's I-280 Landscape
The Junipero Serra statue, a longtime landmark on I-280 in Hillsborough, was removed by CalTrans for noncompliance with art program rules and after vandalism. Despite outreach efforts, there's criticism over transparency and community impact.












