Deadly I-280 Overpass Plunge Stuns San Francisco’s Mariposa Corridor
A car fell from the southbound I-280 overpass near Mariposa Street after midnight, killing one person and sending at least four to hospitals. The ramps were closed for hours as crews investigated.
Waymo Robotaxis Turn San Francisco Bike Lanes Into Drop-Off Zones
Photos and videos show Waymo robotaxis stopping in San Francisco bike lanes, prompting safety concerns from cyclists and a pending lawsuit. New July 1 rules will let police cite autonomous‑vehicle operators.
California’s Cash Cow Economy Is Bleeding Its Residents Dry
New UC Berkeley and national reports show California’s huge GDP sits beside rising cost‑adjusted poverty and out‑migration. Policy choices about building and permitting are central to the fix.
Berkeley PhD Candidate Vanishes In China Amid Shadowy Spy Bust
A Berkeley Ph.D. candidate and founder of ISP‑Myanmar was detained in Kunming on suspicion of espionage, Chinese officials say. Details remain scarce as diplomats seek answers.
Napa’s Glendale Ranch Sneaks Back On Market With $100 Million Price Tag
A 2,000‑acre St. Helena estate has relisted for $100 million, offering vineyards, water rights, four residences and a private seven‑acre lake.
Outer Sunset Landlord Accused Of Cold-Blood Tenant Ambush Hit With Wrongful-Death Suit
The estate of Eric Bigone has filed a wrongful‑death suit accusing his landlord and the landlord’s wife of conspiring to kill him to free the property for sale.
BigBang Fever: K-Pop Giants Hit Oakland In Rare U.S. Tour Stop
BIGBANG’s 20th‑anniversary world tour includes an Oakland stop on Sept. 5, 2026 — one of only two U.S. dates on a 31‑show stadium run. Fans are debating the tiny American footprint.












