Ukiah Parolee Busted After San Mateo Cops Run Child-Sex Chat Sting
An undercover Internet Crimes Against Children probe led San Mateo detectives to arrest Christopher G. Purtill in Ukiah after alleged explicit chats with someone he believed to be 13. He is being held in Mendocino County.
Google’s Wild Plan To Blast AI Data Centers Into Orbit With SpaceX
Google’s Project Suncatcher has moved from research into launch talks, and SpaceX may be a partner; prototypes are slated for early 2027 amid major technical questions.
Just 7 Black Freshmen as Lowell High's Diversity Debate Reignites
Lowell High expects no more than seven Black freshmen this fall despite years of outreach, highlighting persistent gaps in admissions and campus climate. The numbers reopen debates about merit, recruitment and belonging at the city’s most selective public high school.
Mystery LLCs Turn Quiet SF Grandma's Mailbox Into A Paper Storm
A 93‑year‑old San Francisco homeowner says her mailbox has been flooded with business mail for LLCs she never authorized — and state filings show her address linked to the companies. Investigators and experts warn it’s a red flag worth reporting.












