Redwood City Ad Tech Darling Slashes IPO Dreams but Jumps Back on Runway
After pausing in February, Redwood City ad‑tech Liftoff Mobile relaunched a smaller IPO that would raise about $399M. The offering will test appetite for AI‑driven ad tech.
Richmond District Family Walloped As New Landlord Tries To Jack Rent 90 Percent
A Richmond District family's rent was raised from $3,695 to $7,000 after a May sale; condo‑exemption rules and disclosure requirements could shape a legal fight.
Nob Hill Apartment Tower Dumps For Cheap As Maryland Investor Eats $5 Million Loss
ArtHaus Partners bought 1330 Bush St in Nob Hill for $25M, a price that forces the Maryland‑domiciled seller to take a more‑than‑$5M loss even as SF rents surge.
Decades-Long Double Life Of Stockton Fugitive Finally Blows Up
A Stockton man who used a dead classmate’s identity for decades pleaded guilty in federal court. Prosecutors say he collected roughly $140,000 and was arrested in Weed, New Mexico.
Bay Area Robotaxi Reign Hits Traffic As China Speeds Ahead
Chinese robotaxi fleets and international partnerships are eroding Silicon Valley’s lead in self‑driving tech. Scaling and regulation — not just algorithms — are now the battleground.
San Mateo Couple In Alleged Nanny Trafficking Horror Pleads Not Guilty
A San Mateo couple faces labor‑trafficking and assault charges after prosecutors say they forced a nanny into long hours, seized her passport and threatened her with a knife.
Oakland Schools Braced for Bell-to-Bell Phone Lockdown as State Clock Ticks
Oakland Unified is weighing a districtwide bell‑to‑bell phone ban as the July 1 statewide deadline approaches. Educators say enforcement must be careful not to widen discipline gaps.
ABC7 Turns Bay Area Primary Night Into Must-See Political TV
ABC7 will carry a live "Your Voice, Your Vote" special at 8 p.m. with local returns and candidate interviews as California's June 2 primary unfolds. Expect shifting totals as counties process ballots.












