West Atherton Property Fetches $9.5 Million in Frenzied Bidding War, Underscoring Bay Area's Real Estate Boom
A modest home in West Atherton sold for nearly $9.5 million, mostly for its valuable land, reflecting the high demand in Bay Area real estate, particularly in affluent neighborhoods.
Milpitas Greenlights Giant Amazon Hub by Great Mall After Union Showdown
Milpitas City Council unanimously approved plans for a roughly 488,000‑sq‑ft Amazon same‑day delivery center at the old LifeScan campus, despite union objections. The site move clears entitlements but leaves legal and labor fights unresolved.
OpenAI Circles Mountain View Mega-Campus In High-Stakes Silicon Valley Play
OpenAI is reportedly pursuing a 449,000‑sf Mountain View campus that could house as many as 1,800–2,200 workers and reshape the South Bay job market. Local brokers are marketing the site.
Housing Brawl Erupts Over San Jose's Shuttered Golf Course
City planners say the developers’ 1,700‑unit pitch for the 115‑acre Pleasant Hills site won't meet RHNA targets; neighbors and advocates are clashing over scale, trees and affordability.
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.
Lake Como-Style Mansion Hits Silicon Valley Market for $88 Million
An $88 million Silicon Valley estate, Villa de Verano, is on the market, featuring a design inspired by Lake Como and luxurious amenities such as sports complexes, a golf course, and elegant interiors.












