Cell Service Meltdown Rattles San Francisco While 911 Stays Live
San Francisco's emergency office warned of a multi‑carrier outage Monday night; 911 remained online and residents were told to use Wi‑Fi calling or landlines if phones won't connect.
Secret Shroom Stashes Bloom on Silicon Valley's Posh Campuses
Patches of Psilocybe cyanescens have been spotted in wood‑chip beds at Google, Genentech and 23andMe — and local foragers say they sometimes harvest pounds during peak season. The finds sit inside a messy legal and safety picture.
On Edge At Travis: Fairfield Families Feel Iran War Squeeze
Heightened gate checks, suspended Trusted Traveler access and rising local tensions have left Travis AFB families and Fairfield residents on edge as the Iran conflict unfolds.
Drug Bust to Doormats: San Jose’s Branham Lane Shelter Set for Permanent Housing Flip
City Council approved converting the Branham Lane modular shelter into permanent supportive housing after months of complaints, an operator change and an arrest. The city will provide an implementation update by Aug. 31.
Palo Alto Pay Showdown: Teachers Push 9 Percent Raise as District Cries Budget Squeeze
Teachers in Palo Alto are pushing for a 9% raise and full family health coverage while the district offers smaller, multi-year increases and one-time bonuses amid tight budget forecasts.
Palo Alto Braces for Steep Jolt in Gas and Power Bills
City staff want to raise gas and electric rates beginning July 1, 2026, to cover rising supply costs and a roughly $300M grid overhaul. The Utilities Advisory Commission will review the proposal March 31 ahead of a possible council vote in June.












