Tri-Valley Teen Tech Whizzes Turn Homework Into Police Drones And Medical AI
Tri‑Valley high schoolers are building drones, AI and satellite maps that have already drawn police, funder and NASA attention. Their work shows how local STEM investment can move prototypes into pilots.
EDD Burns Millions on 'Ghost' Cellphones Nobody Used, Audit Says
A state audit found EDD paid about $4.6 million in monthly fees for thousands of cellphones and hotspots that went unused. Auditors urged tighter monitoring and a 90‑day cutoff rule.
San Mateo County Unveils Modernized Medical Center, Enhancing Healthcare Access and Seismic Safety
San Mateo County unveiled an expanded, renovated San Mateo Medical Center meeting seismic safety requirements and improving accessibility and integration of services.
Palo Alto Goes Nuts For Goodthing’s Pistachio Coffee And Cloudy Cheesecake
Goodthing’s two-story Palo Alto shop brings pistachio einspänners and Japanese-style cheesecakes to downtown with a full pastry kitchen. Early reviews praise the drinks and sweets despite premium prices.
Apple Quietly Gobbles Up More Cupertino Office Space Near Apple Park
Apple purchased Cupertino office buildings it had long leased, expanding its real‑estate footprint around Apple Park and continuing a broader Bay Area buying spree.
Ninth Circuit Slaps Apple Over App Store Defiance, Reopens Fee Fight
The Ninth Circuit largely upheld a contempt finding against Apple but rejected an absolute ban on off‑App Store commissions, sending the fee dispute back to the district court.
San Jose Police Arrest Man Suspected of Possessing Stolen Property and Illegal Narcotics
San Jose Police arrested a male suspect for possession of stolen property, cash, and narcotics, which was announced on their Facebook page. The arrest followed recovery of stolen goods from a neighboring city.












