OpenAI Circles Mountain View Mega-Campus In High-Stakes Silicon Valley Play
OpenAI is reportedly pursuing a 449,000‑sf Mountain View campus that could house as many as 1,800–2,200 workers and reshape the South Bay job market. Local brokers are marketing the site.
San Francisco Supervisors Approve Mayor Lurie's Family Zoning Plan to Add 36,000 Housing Units by 2031
San Francisco's Board of Supervisors approved Mayor Daniel Lurie's Family Zoning plan to create 36,000 new housing units by 2031, targeting areas with historic resistance to development.
San Francisco Seizes Title as Nation's Priciest City for Renters Amid AI Industry Boom
San Francisco becomes the costliest U.S. city for renters, with a 12% rent increase for a one-bedroom home from the previous year. Rental pressures spread to nearby regions, driven by the tech industry's demand for housing.
San Rafael Takes Bold Step in Homelessness Fight with Acquisition of Property for Housing Initiatives
San Rafael acquired 350 Merrydale Road to address homelessness, planning a tiny cabin community and long-term affordable housing, building on past initiatives and community collaboration.
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.












