Google Slapped With $50 Million Deal In Bay Area Black Worker Bias Fight
Google agreed to a proposed $50 million settlement in a class action alleging systemic racial bias against Black employees; the deal pairs cash with pay‑equity measures. A final fairness hearing was scheduled for Thursday.
Foggy Mess At SFO As Low Clouds Ground Hundreds Of Flights
A FAA ground delay program tied to low cloud ceilings throttled San Francisco International on Friday, producing widespread delays and disrupting hundreds of flights.
Cal Fire Rolls Out War Games as Northern California Heats Up
Cal Fire staged a hands‑on demo of aircraft, crews and readiness tools as Northern California warms. Officials urged home hardening and defensible space ahead of peak season.
Marina Botanica ‘Spiritual Cleansing’ Visit Ends In Felony Sex Charge
A Marina botanica owner was arrested and charged after a woman says she was sexually assaulted during a 'spiritual cleansing' appointment. City code enforcement is also probing the shop.
Tesla Drivers Left Backing Up Blind as 219,000 Cars Hit With Recall
A software bug that can blank the rearview camera for up to 11 seconds prompted an NHTSA recall of 218,868 Teslas; Tesla says nearly all affected cars already received an OTA fix.
Palo Alto's $123 Million Police Palace Sits Quiet Months After Big Ribbon Cutting
Months after the Nov. ribbon‑cutting, Palo Alto’s $123.5M Public Safety Building remains largely unoccupied as finishing work and a contractor dispute stall move‑ins.












