D.C. Cash Push Aims To Flip San Francisco’s Ghost Towers Into Homes
A new provision tied to a federal housing package — authored by Rep. Ro Khanna — could steer Opportunity Zone grants toward converting vacant SF offices into homes. Local leaders say federal backing might finally close the financing gap.
South San Francisco Biotech Snags Monster $1.9 Billion Cancer Drug Pact With Novartis
Antares Therapeutics has struck a partnership with Novartis that could be worth about $1.9 billion, bringing fresh funding to its South San Francisco and Boston teams.
Peninsula Biotech Moves In On Laid-Off Tech Talent
Venture cash and steady biotech postings give Peninsula life sciences room to hire, and local leaders say some laid‑off tech workers could land in labs. But space and skills gaps mean the shift will take time.
Northwestern Lab Drives Vision Pro Wheelchair Breakthrough in Chicago
Northwestern's Project DRIVE provided software Apple used to let Vision Pro wearers steer powered wheelchairs with their eyes. The feature rolls out initially with limited drive‑system support.
Feds Yank Plug On Huione Cloud Hub In Bay Area ‘Riptide’ Bust
The Justice Department seized a cloud account used by subsidiaries of Cambodia’s Huione Group, targeting backend systems tied to a Telegram‑based marketplace for scams.
Newish Nepali Spot on Valencia, Himalayan Hub, Shut Down for Roaches in Motor, Feces on Shelves
A routine inspection at one of the Mission's newer Nepali restaurants turned up live cockroaches crawling on dry food packaging, feces in the overhead conduits, and a person in charge who refused to sign the report. There's more to this story than just bugs.












