Santa Rosa's Children's Museum will double its indoor space with a two‑story wing that adds STEAM exhibits, classrooms and a planned Aug. 28 groundbreaking. The expansion aims to ease overcrowding and boost school visits.

A 56‑acre Amazon data center has started rising at the edge of Gilroy, and neighbors are demanding answers about water, power and how the project was approved. Public meetings this month will bring company and city officials face to face with residents.

Redfin's April analysis shows San Francisco bucked a national easing in homebuying costs — buyers now need about $444K to afford a mid-priced local home.

A $2.5M settlement announced by California's attorney general voids MV Realty's long-term listing contracts and clears liens for nearly 1,500 homeowners. State officials say restitution and lien removals will follow fast.

Palo Alto’s draft Prohousing application self‑scores 41 points — above the state’s 30‑point threshold. The packet is online for public review through June 17 and the council will weigh submission in mid‑June.

A Veterans United study finds more than 58,000 VA loans went unused in 2024, leaving roughly $27.9 billion in potential home‑loan volume — concentrated in pricey metros.

County filings show Alila Napa Valley owes about $94.2M on a resort loan, a notice that raises foreclosure risk even as the hotel remains open.

Two Palo Alto tenants say their landlord gave free or discounted units to Ukrainian refugees while charging others more; the suit seeks about $106,000 and heads to a June 1 hearing.

City and county officials marked a ceremonial groundbreaking for Corso, a 120-unit affordable housing project on a downtown parking lot. The development includes units set aside for families, people exiting homelessness and residents with developmental disabilities.

AB 1903 cleared the Assembly 70-0 and would force repairs before lawsuits, a shift supporters say could ease insurance pain and help restart condo construction. The bill now heads to the State Senate.

MidPen proposes a seven-story, 95-unit, 100% affordable project on county-owned land at 626 Walnut St in San Carlos, prioritizing local employees and low-income households.

Noe Valley’s village‑like streets and volunteer projects helped make it desirable — and now restored Victorians and rebuilt homes are selling for multimillion dollars. The result: an expensive, family‑friendly neighborhood that looks different than it did decades ago.

A proposed "No Hidden Rent Act" would require San Francisco landlords to display total estimated rent and itemize fees on listings and leases.