Mold, Roaches and $1,000 Fines: Palo Alto Cracks Down on Homeless Housing Hub
Palo Alto reissued a superseding notice at the 88‑unit Opportunity Center after inspections found mold, pests and plumbing problems. Deadlines and fines now push the manager to finish repairs.
San Mateo Rapper Juice Boi’s Killers Nailed With Life Terms, No Parole
Two men were sentenced to life without parole Thursday for the 2020 killing of San Mateo rapper Ueta “Juice Boi" Muasika Jr.; his young son survived. The jury found the defendants guilty earlier this year.
San Pablo Walgreens Turns Into Bust Central As Cops Target Shoplifters
San Pablo police joined Walgreens asset-protection for two retail-theft operations that produced more than 16 arrests and recovered $1,600+ in stolen goods. The store told officers it lost over $200,000 to theft in four months.
Raccoon Mom Crashes Through Bedroom Wall, Sends San Francisco Roommates Running
Roommates say a mother raccoon nested in their SF apartment wall, gave birth, then clawed into a bedroom; the mother later fell and died. The episode raises habitability questions.
Boyle Heights Blitz: Hilton Bets He Can Win Over Trump-Hating Voters
Steve Hilton launched his general‑election campaign in Boyle Heights with full‑page ads targeting anti‑Trump voters and an affordability pitch. Polling still shows Xavier Becerra with a wide lead.
Michelin-Starred Bangkok Chef Bets on Brannan Street — With a Menu Built by Text Message
One of Bangkok's most decorated chefs is opening his first U.S. restaurant a foul ball from Oracle Park — with a menu he perfected by texting photos across the Pacific. In a year stuffed with new Thai spots, Saam is making the boldest bet on the block.
Doja Cat Plots San Francisco Takeover With Chase Center Tour Stop
Doja Cat will play Chase Center on Oct. 19, 2026, with Latto joining the North American leg. Tickets and VIP packages are available through official channels.
AMD's $5 Billion Claude Bet Supercharges Silicon Valley Power Play
AMD will supply Anthropic with up to 2GW of MI450 GPUs and commit up to $5B in equity as the AI compute race accelerates. The scale could mean tens of billions in hardware sales.












