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Karat’s 2026 report finds Bay Area software engineers earn a median $272,229 a year as AI demand and Big Tech competition keep pay high.
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A shelter-in-place was issued near Buckthorn Court after a report involving a firearm. The order was lifted and Concord police say the incident remains under investigation.
Politics & Govt in ...
Four challengers in the Sunset could use ranked-choice transfers to topple Alan Wong in the June 2 special election. Outside money and public-matching funds make the math tight.
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A landslide blocked the westbound lane of SR‑116 at Laurel Dell Avenue near Monte Rio on Sunday, forcing single‑lane traffic while crews respond. Check 511 and Caltrans for updates.
An Apple AirTag helped San Mateo officers find a covered Mercedes and recover stolen property. One person was booked and another cited.
A Waymo robotaxi was struck in the Outer Sunset Friday night; witnesses say the other driver ran and two riders requested medical checks.
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An anonymous donor quietly gave about $1.6M to San Francisco public-school educators — roughly $250 each — in a digital gift-card distribution coordinated by Spark SF Public Schools.
An undercover sting and search-warrant raid at a Mountain View townhouse led to one arrest on pimping charges and a May 20 plea hearing.
A woman in her 50s was killed in a late-night collision on Central Expressway in Sunnyvale. The other driver was taken to Valley Medical Center and arrested on suspicion of felony DUI.
Food & Drinks in ...
Caramba, a Spanish tapas concept from local restaurateur German Carlucci, is set to take over 411 Main St in Pleasanton and is targeting a late‑May opening. The small spot will focus on shareable plates and a wine program.
A 54-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a car on James Donlon Boulevard in Antioch. Police say drugs and alcohol are not suspected and are seeking witnesses.
California plans to stage and assemble floating offshore wind at Humboldt Bay — hundreds of turbines, hundreds of miles of cables and a multibillion-dollar price tag. The proposal is stirring local debate over jobs, funding and environmental risks.
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Showers and thunderstorms are moving into San Jose Friday–Sunday. Heaviest rain is possible Saturday with gusty winds and brief flooding in low spots.
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