Victorville School Uproar Spurs Senator’s 1,000-Foot Rehab Buffer Push
Sen. Suzette Valladares introduced SB 1060 to require a 1,000-foot buffer between large residential treatment centers and schools, a response to protests over a Victorville campus.
Napa College Cuts Adaptive PE Program Amid Budget Shortfall
Trustees approved 33 position cuts and will discontinue Napa Valley College’s adaptive physical education program starting in 2026–27, a change administrators say is driven by projected budget shortfalls. The decision drew a packed meeting and hours of public comment.
Federal Court Smacks Down Big Tech Bid To Gut Patent Review Rule
A Federal Circuit panel ruled the USPTO's NHK‑Fintiv guidance is a "general statement of policy," denying Apple and other tech firms' challenge and curbing access to IPRs.
Hayes Valley Singles Turn Trader Joe’s Aisles Into Valentine’s Pickup Zone
A Partiful-organized singles mixer filled the Hayes Valley Trader Joe’s on Thursday night, with roses, name tags and staggered entry. Organizers collected optional donations for the San Francisco‑Marin Food Bank.
Keith Urban to Turn Up the Heat at Santa Rosa's Country Summer Fest
Keith Urban will headline Country Summer in Santa Rosa June 12–14. Early‑bird three‑day passes start at $185 and new VIP packages are part of the rollout.
SFO Cracks Down With Compassion as More Unhoused Seek Overnight Refuge
SFO and San Mateo County are expanding LifeMoves outreach after officials documented dozens of people sleeping in airport terminals; a new contract funds a larger, on‑site team.
San Francisco Firefighters Fume After Health Board Sides With Blue Shield
San Francisco's Health Service System backed Blue Shield in a disputed denial of immunotherapy for retired firefighter Ken Jones, a ruling that has left his family and fellow firefighters furious. The decision raises fresh questions about how the city reviews coverage disputes.












