After Years of Vallco Fights, Cupertino’s Giant Rise Project Finally Heads Vertical in 2026
Sand Hill says vertical building at The Rise in Cupertino will begin in 2026. The 50‑acre plan includes about 2,669 homes, fewer affordable units than earlier proposals, and fresh debate over fees and financing.
New $50 Million Stuart Hall-Convent Sports Complex Will Rise in Laurel Heights — but San Francisco’s Oldest Pool Hall Must Fall
The 60-year-old Family Billiards will make way for a four-story athletic complex featuring a lap pool, basketball court, and rooftop soccer field. Longtime regulars are scrambling to find a new home as construction looms within two years.
Armed Robbery & Alleged Prostitution Ring Ignite Tenant Revolt Over Parkmerced’s Safety Meltdown
Tenants at Parkmerced say promised repairs haven’t arrived. Residents report break‑ins, elevator and heat failures and are organizing a court push.
San Mateo Snaps Up Tiny Daly City Lot for 72-Unit Affordable Housing Tower
San Mateo County approved a $4.44M purchase of 493 Eastmoor Ave. to lock in a 72‑unit deeply affordable development targeted to people served by county programs. The land buy is intended to boost the project's chances for tax credits and fast-track construction.
After Ponzi Past & Foreclosure, Hickeys Still Push 'Delusional' Sloat High-Rise
The Hickeys lost the Sloat site in foreclosure—but they’re still pushing a towering new plan. Their latest high-rise bid is drawing fresh scrutiny and fresh disbelief.
SF Mega-Landlord Mosser on the Ropes as 428 Units Land in Court's Grip
Lenders have moved to place 14 Mosser-owned San Francisco buildings into receivership, putting 428 apartments at risk as trustee‑sale dates approach. Court filings show auctions and major unpaid loans.
Lender Grabs Oakland’s Broadway Medical Plaza After $32.5M Debt Pileup
A lender affiliate took back Broadway Medical Plaza at 3901–3903 Broadway via a deed in lieu after an unpaid loan of about $32.5M. The transfer underscores growing strain in the East Bay commercial market.
Historic Levi Strauss Family Penthouse in San Francisco Hits Market for $18.5M After Lavish Renovation
A San Francisco penthouse formerly owned by the Levi Strauss family, renovated by tech entrepreneur Sreekanth Ravi, is listed for $18.5 million, featuring high-end finishes, expansive views, and luxurious amenities.
San Francisco Celebrates Opening of Oscar James Residences, Expanding Affordable Housing in Bayview-Hunters Point
The Oscar James Residences, an affordable housing project with 112 units for low-income families, has opened in San Francisco's Bayview-Hunters Point, reflecting environmental considerations and a commitment to community revitalization.












