Mill Valley Middle Braces for Two-Year Construction Ordeal as $95 Million Facelift Kicks Off
Mill Valley Middle's $95M modernization moves into construction: an on-site interim campus of modular buildings will keep classes running while crews renovate the main campus. Deliveries and site work are scheduled this summer and fall.
Santa Cruz Locals Bolt as Sky-High Rents Shrink Surf City
New state and federal estimates show Santa Cruz’s population slipping as soaring home prices and rents put pressure on working households. Local leaders say housing and jobs mix are key drivers.
San Mateo Pols Float $10 Million Plan To Tackle Child Care Crunch
San Mateo supervisors are weighing a $10 million plan to build an SMC Childcare Hub and a Tri‑Share pilot to expand affordable options for families. The Board will consider the measure on June 9.
California Townhome Bill Raises Wage Floor To $28 An Hour
AB 1751 would fast‑track townhomes and require a $28 hourly floor for construction workers, splitting California's building trades over how prevailing wages are set.












