Robot Food Couriers To Take Over Downtown Fremont Next Month
Fremont approved a pilot for DoorDash’s Dot robots, starting with chaperoned demos and potentially scaling to 30 units while the city tests safety and privacy safeguards.
State Number‑Crunchers Put Soledad Prison on the Chopping Block to Save $150 Million
The Legislative Analyst's Office named Soledad's Correctional Training Facility a top candidate for closure, estimating about $150M in annual savings while unions warn of job impacts.
San Jose Hits Reset on Santana Row Mega Plan, Neighbors Brace for Impact
San José released a revised Notice of Preparation for the Santana Row Master Plan Update, opening a scoping period through March 25, 2026. The proposal would allow large new office space and change curb parking on Dudley Avenue.
Bay Area Builder Rolls Dice on Robot Factories as AI Gold Rush Heats Up
Suffolk is repositioning its West arm to build factories for AI and robotics firms as hardware startups move from lab to commercial production on the Peninsula. The contractor is reallocating staff and partnerships to capture that work.












