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Real Estate & Development in ...
Broadcom’s 1.1M‑sq‑ft Stanford Research Park campus was sold to a Harvest–TPG partnership and industry coverage says the site could attract a major tech tenant. Buyers plan to reposition the campus for multi‑tenant lease‑ups.
The historic Breuner Building at 2201 Broadway sold to B3 Investors at roughly an 80% discount, highlighting investor interest in Oakland's distressed office stock.
Food & Drinks in ...
Chef Susan Dunn will open Esme, a French‑inspired bistro at 311 Divisadero in May, serving rillettes, steak frites and a return of Pearl 6101’s strawberry mascarpone tart.
Oakley approved a 164‑acre industrial campus at a former vineyard after the developer removed a proposed data center. The plan calls for roughly 3.1 million square feet and promises thousands of jobs.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Defense attorneys say DA Jeff Rosen traded the Stanford prosecution for fundraising; a judge will decide whether his office must step aside later this month.
A Napa couple pleaded not guilty to murder and child-abuse charges after their 3-year-old son died of fentanyl; prosecutors say toxicology and scene evidence will be central at a Jan. 25, 2027 trial.
Community & Society in ...
NapaSan will raise sewer charges about 3% a year through 2030, pushing a typical single‑family annual bill from $738.60 toward about $856.
Parks & Nature in ...
The Parks and Recreation Commission voted 4–1 to demand a new tree‑mitigation plan after city documents showed dozens of trees — including heritage specimens — would be cut for the new Public Safety Building.
A Mountain View trailer is winning fans with hand‑chopped Adana kebab and a focused Turkish menu.
Politics & Govt in ...
Uber is backing a ballot initiative that would force crash victims to keep 75% of recoveries — a move lawyers and doctors say could shrink access to counsel and care.
Walking-beat officers in east San Jose stopped a parked vehicle and seized suspected meth, a meth pipe, a tear-gas-style can and hats with alleged cartel insignia; one person was booked.
The parents of SFPD recruit Jon‑Marques Psalms sued the city alleging negligence, withheld video and a cover‑up after he collapsed during an academy drill and died days later.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
BART is piloting an all‑agency unlimited pass while saying monthly passes remain unavailable because fares fund operations.
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