Priced Out, San Francisco Women Slam the Brakes on Big Life Plans
A national survey finds widespread wage pessimism, and San Francisco's high housing and living costs are prompting many women to delay homebuying, parenthood and career moves.
Lawmakers Question $537M High-Speed Rail Settlement
A $537.3 million settlement with the Dragados‑Flatiron contractor and a bill to let the rail inspector general withhold records have lawmakers demanding answers. Timing and secret sessions have sparked calls for more oversight.
East Palo Alto Rent Revolt: Tenants Push Ex-Landlord To Drop $200K Appeal
Woodland Park tenants pressed a former owner to drop an appeal after a rent board ordered more than $200,000 in rebates following habitability findings. Organizers say the payouts are needed now.
Vallejo High Staff Spot Loaded Gun, Cops Nab Teen On Campus
Vallejo police say a student was arrested after staff and officers recovered a loaded, unregistered firearm at a Vallejo high school on Friday. Officials praised site safety staff for intervening.
Seahawks Fan’s Palo Alto Uber Flip Turns Super Bowl Trip Into ICU Ordeal
A Seahawks fan from Puyallup was seriously injured when an Uber she rode in rolled near Palo Alto; she says the driver suffered a stroke and she was pinned inside the vehicle.
Vacaville Mulls Revenue Rescue Plan To Keep Cops Funded And Streets Repaired
City officials say Vacaville faces a roughly $9 million shortfall and are exploring a November 2026 ballot measure to protect public safety and repair streets. The city has already enacted about $9.2 million in cost cuts, including a hiring freeze.












