Google Parent Gears Up For $80 Billion AI War Chest In Bay Area Backyard
Bloomberg reports Alphabet is lining up an $80B equity program — ATM sales, underwritten offerings and a Berkshire‑backed private placement — to pay for massive AI buildout.
Petaluma YouTube Prodigy Scares Up $81 Million, Knocks Star Wars From Top Spot
Petaluma native Kane Parsons, 20, turned his viral YouTube series into Backrooms — an A24 hit that opened to roughly $81M domestically. It’s already a global success story.
Rainbow Homecoming: San Francisco Snags 50th Gay Softball World Series
San Francisco will host the 50th Gay Softball World Series in 2027, returning the tournament to the city where it began and bringing thousands of players and fans. League leaders say planning and fundraising are already underway.
Dawn Gunfire Rocks West 9th as Cops Nab Suspect in Antioch Shooting
An early-morning shooting on West 9th in Antioch left one person injured and prompted a suspect's arrest as detectives processed the scene. Police say more details will be released after the investigation.
California Drops $20 Million On Prison Savings Hunt, Comes Up Mostly Empty
California paid $20M for consultants to trim prison spending, but projected savings were dramatically revised down as workers’ compensation and staffing costs bite. The state is now seeking more money even as analysts point to closing prisons for the biggest returns.
SF Court Dumps Longtime Pretrial Partner, Probation Poised To Step In
The San Francisco Superior Court plans to end its decades‑long partnership with the Pretrial Diversion Project, citing financial transparency concerns. Advocates warn shifting services to probation could disrupt thousands of people awaiting trial.
Peninsula Homeowners Dig In, Choose Sledgehammers Over For Sale Signs
Tight inventory, high prices and low mortgage rates are pushing Peninsula homeowners to renovate rather than sell. Remodels and ADUs are becoming the local growth market.












