San Mateo County’s Property Jackpot Swells To $357.6 Billion
Assessor Mark Church certified a record $357.6B assessment roll for 2026–27, extending 16 years of growth and reshaping local revenue allocations. The increase will affect school and city budgets.
Beach-Blocking Billionaire Ditches the Niners to Buy the Team That Ruined Their Season
Seattle took the division, the No. 1 seed, the home-field Super Bowl, and the trophy — at Levi's Stadium, no less. Now the Silicon Valley billionaire who owned 3.1% of the 49ers is buying the team that did it, for a record $9.6 billion.
UCSF Brain Trust Bets On Two-Drug Salvo In High-Stakes San Francisco Alzheimer’s Trial
UCSF has launched a nationwide Alzheimer’s trial testing whether combining an anti‑amyloid drug with an experimental tau therapy beats single drugs; initial screenings have begun.
Last PetSmart Standing Bails on San Francisco, Leaving City Pets in the Lurch
PetSmart will close its lone San Francisco store at City Center on July 19 as it shifts more resources to online orders and expands fulfillment in Daly City. The move affects daycare and boarding services used by many locals.
Woman, 31, Found Riddled in Truck at Remote Covelo Pot Farm
A 31-year-old woman was found shot inside a pickup at a large illegal marijuana cultivation site outside Covelo. Deputies say multiple suspects are being sought.
Marin Firefighters Torch San Rafael Hillside In High-Heat Training Drill
Marin County crews ran a controlled burn in San Rafael Saturday to reduce fuels and give firefighters live-fire training as hot, dry conditions raise wildfire risk.
AI-Powered Campaign Texts Scale Up Ahead Of 2026 Midterms
Startups are using AI to answer campaign texts; vendors say millions of messages have already been sent as the 2026 midterms approach. Regulators and voters are weighing consent and disclosure.












