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.
New Affordable Housing Development 'The Phoenix' Rises in West Oakland to Support Low-Income Families and Homeless Individuals
The Phoenix, an affordable housing development, opened in West Oakland with a celebration and support from local leaders, providing 100 new homes for low-income families and individuals.
Watson Ranch Showdown: Developer Drags American Canyon City Hall to Court
A Watson Ranch developer sued American Canyon, alleging the city failed to collect about $2 million, blocked critical road access and allowed stormwater into a quarry lake.
Big Box Showdown Looms At Oakland Army Base As Costco Circles North Gateway
Councilmember Carroll Fife filed a resolution asking the city to open exclusive negotiations with Costco and developer DECA for the North Gateway parcel at the former Oakland Army Base. The move would only authorize talks; approvals and cleanup remain to be decided.
San Mateo Snaps Up Tiny Daly City Lot for 72-Unit Affordable Housing Tower
San Mateo County approved a $4.44M purchase of 493 Eastmoor Ave. to lock in a 72‑unit deeply affordable development targeted to people served by county programs. The land buy is intended to boost the project's chances for tax credits and fast-track construction.
After Ponzi Past & Foreclosure, Hickeys Still Push 'Delusional' Sloat High-Rise
The Hickeys lost the Sloat site in foreclosure—but they’re still pushing a towering new plan. Their latest high-rise bid is drawing fresh scrutiny and fresh disbelief.
SF Mega-Landlord Mosser on the Ropes as 428 Units Land in Court's Grip
Lenders have moved to place 14 Mosser-owned San Francisco buildings into receivership, putting 428 apartments at risk as trustee‑sale dates approach. Court filings show auctions and major unpaid loans.












