Burlingame Housing Rush Hits 40 Percent as Affordable Units Get Left Behind
Burlingame has approved nearly 40% of its 3,257 RHNA units, but approvals are concentrated in above‑market‑rate homes. Councilmembers flagged the gap in deeper affordability and next steps.
Feds Probe California Women’s Prisons Over Alleged Trans Inmate Sex Attacks
The DOJ has opened a civil‑rights probe into two California women's prisons after allegations that housing transgender inmates led to sexual assaults. Federal investigators are reviewing records and testimony.
OpenAI Moves In On Richmond Waterfront With Giant Ford Point Warehouse Lease
OpenAI has leased the Portside Commerce Center at 1411 Harbour Way S in Richmond — a roughly 202,000‑sq‑ft waterfront warehouse that could support hundreds of workers.
Brisbane Hills Blaze Sends Smoke Tower Over Bayshore
Firefighters responded Thursday after a CAL FIRE CZU post showed smoke over Brisbane; a live ALERTCalifornia camera captured the plume. Local agencies urged residents to monitor alerts.
Dirt-Bike Crew Collared After Telegraph Ave Carjacking Try, Oakland Cops Say
Oakland police say three people were arrested and investigators seized six dirt bikes, a vehicle and three firearms tied to an attempted Telegraph Avenue carjacking.












