SF Judge Smacks Down USDA Data Grab Targeting Food Stamp Families
A San Francisco judge signaled she will bar USDA from forcing states to hand over detailed SNAP records, a decision with privacy and budget impacts for millions of recipients.
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.












