Belvedere Mansion Makeover Sparks $300K City Hall Showdown
Belvedere will rehear a $300,000 construction penalty tied to a years‑long remodel at 339 Golden Gate Ave after a judge found the council’s written findings insufficient. The special meeting is set for Wednesday morning.
Housing Brawl Erupts Over San Jose's Shuttered Golf Course
City planners say the developers’ 1,700‑unit pitch for the 115‑acre Pleasant Hills site won't meet RHNA targets; neighbors and advocates are clashing over scale, trees and affordability.
Gilead Plans 800K-SF Expansion at Foster City Campus
Gilead plans to tear down a 12‑acre office complex in Foster City and build up to 800,000 square feet of labs and R&D in a two‑phase project. The first building could be ready by the end of 2028 if permits move quickly.
After Years of Vallco Fights, Cupertino’s Giant Rise Project Finally Heads Vertical in 2026
Sand Hill says vertical building at The Rise in Cupertino will begin in 2026. The 50‑acre plan includes about 2,669 homes, fewer affordable units than earlier proposals, and fresh debate over fees and financing.
New $50 Million Stuart Hall-Convent Sports Complex Will Rise in Laurel Heights — but San Francisco’s Oldest Pool Hall Must Fall
The 60-year-old Family Billiards will make way for a four-story athletic complex featuring a lap pool, basketball court, and rooftop soccer field. Longtime regulars are scrambling to find a new home as construction looms within two years.
Armed Robbery & Alleged Prostitution Ring Ignite Tenant Revolt Over Parkmerced’s Safety Meltdown
Tenants at Parkmerced say promised repairs haven’t arrived. Residents report break‑ins, elevator and heat failures and are organizing a court push.
Lake Como-Style Mansion Hits Silicon Valley Market for $88 Million
An $88 million Silicon Valley estate, Villa de Verano, is on the market, featuring a design inspired by Lake Como and luxurious amenities such as sports complexes, a golf course, and elegant interiors.
Mountain View Stands Firm on Housing Project Timeline Amid Developer Greystar's Legal Threats
Mountain View City Council approves a housing project on a historic bank site but denies developers an 8-year timeline extension, raising tensions and legal threats.












