The first Mercy Housing building at Valencia opened this spring, but Sequoia Living’s permit‑ready second phase can’t start because it’s locked out of the city’s funding queue. Funding shortfalls and eligibility rules are chilling dozens of planned affordable senior homes.

San Mateo police will run nightly suppression patrols through July 4, confiscating fireworks — sparklers included — and issuing citations under the municipal code.

Two North County councilmembers have launched campaigns for San Mateo County’s District 5 following David Canepa’s countywide victory, a race that could change the board's makeup.

Kitty Felde says a fictional 'Papa' in her Fina Mendoza mysteries was modeled on Xavier Becerra — a detail that feels timely after Becerra topped the June primary.

The San Francisco DA says Otis Broughton was charged in a human‑trafficking case involving a minor; the case is under active investigation.

AB 2129 would push Cal Fire salaries within 15% of 20 local departments, but Assembly estimates peg the cost at $373M–$609M — forcing a clash between recruitment needs and budget limits. Lawmakers and the governor face a tough choice.

A Moraga mother is in remission after surgeons used a single‑port robotic system at Alta Bates to remove an aggressive breast tumor, a local milestone for the East Bay.

Anna Wintour’s visit has put San Francisco back on Vogue World’s radar; Condé Nast says it is 'exploratory' as the city eyes 2027.

Elastic is cutting roughly 7% of staff — about 281 positions — saying AI and automation will let it operate leaner while it invests in growth areas.

An Oakland immigration attorney says TSA told him he was placed on a watchlist after a 45‑minute SFO screening; his legal team has filed a FOIA to press for answers. Advocates are watching closely.

Cool, damp morning gives way to gusty onshore winds; small craft advisories are in effect for parts of the Bay. Expect gusts through the afternoon and into the weekend.

California Department of Education staff were ordered to telework after bedbugs were spotted at the downtown Sacramento headquarters; inspections and pest control are underway.

Alphabet will enter the Dow next Monday, replacing Verizon and boosting tech's footprint in the 30-stock index. The swap highlights quirks in the Dow's price-weighted design.