East Side South City Kids Are Growing Up Gasping For Air
State rankings and community sensors show the east side of South San Francisco carries a high pollution burden, with spikes in PM2.5 and traces of metals. Residents want stronger testing and controls.
Millbrae’s Big Bet by the Tracks: Racing to Hit State Housing Goals
City staff say large transit-area projects and steady permit activity put Millbrae on pace for a 2,199-unit state target, though timing and permits will decide the outcome.
Bridge Wars: Richmond-San Rafael Bike Lane Fight Kicks Into High Gear
An approved methodology and a UC Berkeley‑led equity study will gather counters, surveys and community workshops to decide the long‑term future of the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge path.
Olympia Scrubs ‘Alien’ From State Laws, Swaps In ‘Noncitizen’
Gov. Bob Ferguson signed HB 2632 to swap “alien” for “noncitizen” in most Washington statutes; supporters praise clarity while critics warn of drafting confusion. The new wording applies to laws enacted after July 1, 2026.
Vallejo BMW Chase Jumps Tracks, Cops Find Unserialized Handgun Under Seat
Vallejo police say a man on post‑release supervision fled a March 1 traffic stop; officers later found him hiding in Ford Alley and recovered an unserialized handgun.
Stanford MS Patients Take Bold Shot On Cancer T-Cell Gambit
Stanford and other U.S. hospitals are testing CAR‑T as a one‑time treatment for progressive MS. Early data show immune effects but safety and repair of old damage remain uncertain.












