MongoDB Moves In, Scoops Up Most of California Ave Office Hub
MongoDB has signed a roughly 23,000‑sq‑ft lease at 490 California Avenue as new owners reposition the Palo Alto building for tech tenants. The deal takes most of the four‑story property.
Bay Area EV Underdog Lucid Grabs Billion-Dollar Lifeline And New Boss
Lucid named Silvio Napoli as CEO and secured roughly $750M from the PIF and Uber while pricing a $300M offering as it pushes midsize models and robotaxis. The company reaffirmed 2026 production guidance but flagged heavy losses.
Palo Alto Greenlights 7-Story El Camino Tower Over Neighbors' Protests
Palo Alto’s council voted 6-0 to approve a seven-story, 321-unit building at 3606 El Camino Real, even as neighbors warned about traffic and bike-safety risks.
Palo Alto Pols Blink On Billionaire Compound Crackdown
Palo Alto’s council rejected a proposal to limit wealthy “compounds” in Crescent Park and instead sent staff to study citywide construction and vacancy rules. Debate split along property‑rights lines.
Trailside Tent Bust: San Jose Cops Nab Gang Suspect With Gun by Guadalupe River
SJPD’s Neighborhood Quality of Life Unit says a concealed handgun, suspected meth and other items were found in a tent on the Guadalupe River Bike Trail. A man was arrested and booked; a woman was cited and released.
Ousted San Mateo Sheriff Strikes Back With Defamation Claim Against County
Former Sheriff Christina Corpus filed a defamation claim against San Mateo County, saying officials' statements led to her removal. The filing follows a landmark ouster and years of legal fights.












