Mission Drug Crackdown Backfires As Side Streets Take The Hit
Neighbors near Alioto Mini Park say enforcement at Mission BART plazas has pushed open drug use into nearby residential blocks. Merchants and families say the change brings new hazards onto side streets.
Coastside Power Play: Jimenez Tries To Oust Mueller In San Mateo Showdown
Former Half Moon Bay mayor Joaquin Jimenez is challenging incumbent Ray Mueller in San Mateo County’s District 3 race; coastside housing, water and the Corpus removal are front‑and‑center. The June 2 primary could settle the seat.
Lake Oroville Roars Back, Just Inches From The Brim
Lake Oroville climbed to 99% capacity on May 12, 2026 as DWR trimmed releases to capture Sierra runoff. The rise eases short-term supply worries but revives memories of the 2017 spillway crisis.
Tiny Tahoe Zip Muscles Into No. 2 Hottest Housing Market In America
Tahoe City landed at No. 2 on a Business Journals Q1 ranking of the nation’s hottest ZIP codes, highlighting persistent demand and scarce lakefront inventory. Local rules and limited supply help explain the result.
Apple Sounds Alarm, Tells Every iPhone Owner To Update Now
Apple released iOS 26.5 on May 11 with dozens of security fixes; the company and security agencies are urging iPhone users to install the update immediately. The patches close real‑world attack paths.
Madera’s Only 7‑Eleven Scores Jaw‑Dropping $12.18 Million Sale
A newly built 7‑Eleven at 3720 Avenue 17 in Madera sold for $12.18 million, a sum brokers say sets a new state benchmark for a single‑tenant 7‑Eleven. The mix of fueling lanes, EV chargers and a long corporate lease made the site unusually valuable.












