Oakland Court Showdown as Importer Slaps Global Container Giants for Pandemic Price Hikes
An Arizona importer sued four major container makers in Oakland, accusing them of a pandemic‑era scheme to restrict supply and inflate prices. The suit follows a DOJ indictment unsealed in May.
Big-Money Landlords Gobble Up $1.81 Billion In Infill Warehouses Nationwide
BKM and Kayne paid $1.81 billion for 8.5 million square feet of infill light‑industrial across four states, expanding their JV to roughly 15 million square feet. The deal includes 51 properties and nearly 2,000 units.
San Mateo Homeless Tally Shows More People Indoors As Overall Count Inches Up
San Mateo County’s Jan. 29 count found 2,240 people experiencing homelessness; shelter placements rose while unsheltered totals held steady. The county says shelter capacity has expanded and hundreds moved into permanent housing since 2024.
Jacobs Locks In Long-Term Grip on San Francisco's Shaky Waterfront Fix
Jacobs will remain program manager for the Port of San Francisco’s Waterfront Resilience Program under a new five‑year, $40M advisory contract as planning moves toward implementation.
Josh Harder Steamrolls Primary Field In Newly Drawn San Joaquin 9th
Incumbent Josh Harder topped Tuesday’s primary in the redrawn 9th District; Republican John McBride took the second slot and will face Harder in November. Analysts point to the new map and Harder’s fundraising advantage.












