Salt Lake Tribune Tears Down Paywall, Bets On Free News For Utah
The Salt Lake Tribune announced it will remove its digital paywall after meeting a fundraising target, shifting toward a donation-and-membership approach and laying out options for subscribers.
Iran Puts 18 U.S. Tech And Finance Giants In Its Crosshairs
Iran’s IRGC said it will treat 18 U.S. tech and finance firms as targets in the Middle East and urged evacuations, naming major Silicon Valley and Wall Street players. Coverage shows the move follows earlier strikes that damaged regional cloud sites.
SF Just Passed a Law to Legalize Street Food Vendors — And It Could Destroy Them
San Francisco just unanimously passed an ordinance to finally legalize street food vending — and the tamale vendors it was meant to protect are terrified. The math doesn't work, the city skipped a program that every neighboring county adopted, and the clock is ticking.
Cannery Row Chaos: Monterey Man Dies After Late-Night Hotel Plunge
Monterey police say a man who fled a fight on Cannery Row was found injured after apparently jumping from a hotel patio and later died; investigators are asking for tips.
San Rafael Cold Case Cracked As DNA Links Suspect To 1966 Murder
San Rafael police say modern DNA testing has tied Laurel James Switzer to the 1966 killing of Marjorie Rudolph. Investigators credit Othram and a grant from Season of Justice for the breakthrough.
Sonoma Sheriff Smacked Down as Appeals Court Orders Secret Files Handed Over
A state appeals panel ordered the Sonoma sheriff’s office to comply with subpoenas from the county’s civilian watchdog, clearing a path for a sealed whistleblower probe. The decision leans on recent state rules that give watchdogs subpoena power while protecting sensitive records.
Palo Alto Police Shakeup: Binder Bows Out, Reifschneider Tapped To Take The Reins
City Manager Ed Shikada has tapped Assistant Chief James Reifschneider to succeed Andrew Binder as Palo Alto’s police chief, subject to City Council approval in early April.
Warren Buffett's $19M Charity Lunch Is Back — and Steph Curry Is Pulling Up a Chair
Warren Buffett just casually told his lunch partner something on live TV that his lunch partner didn't know yet — and it involves a potentially eight-figure personal check. The greatest philanthropic meal ticket in history is officially back, with a Bay Area twist.












