Dow Roars Back 1,100 Points As Iran War Jitters Ease
Markets staged a relief rally as reports suggested the U.S.-Iran conflict might be easing, pushing the Dow more than 1,100 points higher. Tech and chip names led the move as oil fell.
Salt Lake Tribune Tears Down Paywall, Bets On Free News For Utah
The Salt Lake Tribune announced it will remove its digital paywall after meeting a fundraising target, shifting toward a donation-and-membership approach and laying out options for subscribers.
Iran Puts 18 U.S. Tech And Finance Giants In Its Crosshairs
Iran’s IRGC said it will treat 18 U.S. tech and finance firms as targets in the Middle East and urged evacuations, naming major Silicon Valley and Wall Street players. Coverage shows the move follows earlier strikes that damaged regional cloud sites.
Distressed $230M Napa Resort Finds New Owner. Of Course It's Blackstone and Of Course It's an AI Play
Stanly Ranch spent three years going from Michelin-key triumph to $230 million default to $100 million lawsuit — and somehow ended up exactly where distressed luxury assets always do. Blackstone's spin on why they bought it might be the most Blackstone thing you'll read this week.
SF Just Passed a Law to Legalize Street Food Vendors — And It Could Destroy Them
San Francisco just unanimously passed an ordinance to finally legalize street food vending — and the tamale vendors it was meant to protect are terrified. The math doesn't work, the city skipped a program that every neighboring county adopted, and the clock is ticking.
Cannery Row Chaos: Monterey Man Dies After Late-Night Hotel Plunge
Monterey police say a man who fled a fight on Cannery Row was found injured after apparently jumping from a hotel patio and later died; investigators are asking for tips.
San Rafael Cold Case Cracked As DNA Links Suspect To 1966 Murder
San Rafael police say modern DNA testing has tied Laurel James Switzer to the 1966 killing of Marjorie Rudolph. Investigators credit Othram and a grant from Season of Justice for the breakthrough.
Sonoma Sheriff Smacked Down as Appeals Court Orders Secret Files Handed Over
A state appeals panel ordered the Sonoma sheriff’s office to comply with subpoenas from the county’s civilian watchdog, clearing a path for a sealed whistleblower probe. The decision leans on recent state rules that give watchdogs subpoena power while protecting sensitive records.












