A company, Q CTRL, is developing quantum sensing technology for early earthquake detection in the Bay Area, potentially offering earlier warnings than traditional methods.

Oakland firefighters quickly contained a debris fire near the 880/580 freeway interchange, with no threat to buildings.

The Mountain View Fire Department in California has introduced a new system, BEST, to efficiently combat electric vehicle battery fires, reducing water usage and on-scene time for firefighters.

Google agrees to a $700 million settlement over claims of monopolizing the Android app market, with automatic consumer refunds and changes to allow alternative app stores and billing systems.

UC Berkeley engineering professors Ashok Gadgil and Boris Rubinsky were elected as 2023 fellows of the National Academy of Inventors for their contributions to technology and society.

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency conducted a ground-based interceptor missile test, visible from the San Francisco Bay Area, launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Topcon Positioning unveils global sustainability team led by VP Michael Gomes, championing eco-friendly tech.

Harvard and UC Berkeley launch a study on psychedelics cultural impact.

Veev faces shutdown risk as funding falls through, impacting 255 workers.

Ameresco to construct a 50-MW battery energy storage system for Silicon Valley Power, boosting renewable electricity and reducing fossil fuel reliance.

Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt resigns after a decade, amidst recent challenges and setbacks including operational pausing and staff layoffs.

Google co-founder initiates Pathfinder 1, a sustainable experimental airship set to revolutionize aviation and aid humanitarian pursuits.

Nextdoor plans to cut its workforce by roughly 200 employees as it faces ongoing profitability problems, despite userbase and revenue growth.