Palo Alto’s Old Fry’s May Be Toast As 74 New Condos Move In
An affiliate of Sobrato has filed plans to build about 74 townhomes at the former Fry’s site in Palo Alto, a proposal that would partially remove a historic cannery building and dedicate land for park and affordable housing.
SI-BONE Grabs Bigger North San Jose HQ In Major Local Expansion
SI‑BONE signed a roughly 50,485‑square‑foot lease at Orchard Commons in North San Jose, a move that would more than double its Santa Clara headquarters footprint. The deal includes significant tenant‑improvement and power allowances.
San Francisco’s ‘Strong Starts’ Battle Plan Takes On Preterm Birth Crisis
Mayor Daniel Lurie unveiled Strong Starts, a cross-department plan to reduce preterm births and infant deaths by aligning city spending and setting measurable targets. The initiative targets stark racial gaps in outcomes and will seek state and federal funding.
SoMa HQ Snagged by Startup Behind 'Robot Scientists'
Medra has leased a full SoMa building—about 38,000 sq ft—to house its robotic lab platform as San Francisco’s AI tenants keep snapping up space. The move pairs lab robotics with office leasing momentum.
Laurel Road Inferno Stuns Oakley, Deadly 3-Car Crash Shuts Busy Crossroads
A fiery three-vehicle crash at Laurel Road and O'Hara Avenue in Oakley left one person dead and multiple people injured while emergency crews worked the scene. Roads were closed and investigators remained on site.












