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Silicon Valley real estate
fromEngadget
12 hours ago

Monterey Park, California has banned any data centers within its city limits

Monterey Park has permanently banned data center construction, citing public nuisance concerns and community pushback against a proposed facility.
#california
Environment
fromKqed
16 hours ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

California proposed new landscaping regulations for fire-prone areas, creating a 1-foot 'Safety Zone' around homes where no burnable materials are allowed.
Environment
fromKqed
16 hours ago

California Is Transitioning From Fossil Fuels to Electric Power. It's Going to Get Messy | KQED

California faces high electricity costs but is making significant progress in transitioning to renewable energy sources.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

California proposed new landscaping regulations for fire-prone areas, creating a 1-foot 'Safety Zone' around homes where no burnable materials are allowed.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
9 hours ago

Mountain View council approves public drinking zone downtown - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View will allow outdoor alcohol consumption in designated areas during city events to enhance downtown liveliness for the FIFA World Cup.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
8 hours ago

Bay Area Transit Tuesday Mash Up: Caltrain to the Game, BART Wrap Test, and... - Streetsblog San Francisco

Caltrain and BART are enhancing transit experiences with themed trains and creative designs to attract fans and generate revenue.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
7 hours ago

Coalition led by Miguel Santana recommends mansion tax tune-up

Miguel Santana leads a coalition to amend Measure ULA, aiming to improve the mansion tax while opposing a statewide tax-limiting initiative.
East Bay food
fromMission Local
11 hours ago

Richmond Buzz: Openings, closings, and composting

Richmond Buzz expands with dedicated webpage and highlights local events including Balboa Theater's 100th anniversary and upcoming music shows.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.businessinsider.com
21 hours ago

I moved to San Francisco to work in AI. Living here requires sacrifices I gave up normalcy to gain access.

Surrounding oneself with ambitious individuals in San Francisco fuels personal and professional growth in the tech industry.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
8 hours ago

Developers Buy Contested Atlantic Avenue Site in Brooklyn

Developers have acquired key properties in the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan area to pursue a mixed-use project aligned with new zoning rules.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago

Bill to Exempt L.A. from Housing Density Near-Transit Bill Heads to the Senate Housing Committee Tomorrow - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1361 aims to exempt L.A. Metro from state density mandates near transit stops, amid local opposition to previous legislation.
Media industry
fromAxios
21 hours ago

Silicon Valley is building its own news-industrial complex

Elon Musk's X has transformed news into a product for trading and monetization, leading to new platforms like MTS and Objection.AI.
#palo-alto
California
fromPadailypost
21 hours ago

Council orders demolition of shuttered Stanford Terrace Inn

Palo Alto City Council ordered the demolition of the Stanford Terrace Inn due to significant fire risks and safety violations.
California
fromPadailypost
21 hours ago

Council orders demolition of shuttered Stanford Terrace Inn

Palo Alto City Council ordered the demolition of the Stanford Terrace Inn due to significant fire risks and safety violations.
#san-francisco
Mission District
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Eight Years Later, the First of Those Fancy New Trash Cans Arrive on SF Streets

Custom-made rubbish bins have finally been installed in San Francisco after a lengthy selection and design process that began in 2018.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

How people in SF's Tenderloin perceive reported progress in drug and homelessness issues

San Francisco's crime rate is declining, but residents in the Tenderloin report ongoing struggles with addiction and homelessness.
SOMA, SF
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Body Found Near SF On-Ramp Shortly After Weekend Construction on I-80

A deceased person was found near a SoMa freeway onramp, likely due to a drug overdose, shortly after construction work was completed.
Public health
from48 hills
2 days ago

SF backs away from harm reduction and Housing First - 48 hills

San Francisco's approach to drug use and homelessness has sparked debate over the effectiveness of forceful intervention versus harm reduction strategies.
Education
fromMission Local
6 days ago

Meet the S.F. school board candidates: Do you support dipping into reserves?

San Francisco school district used $400 million reserve funds to meet teachers' demands, risking future financial stability.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Eight Years Later, the First of Those Fancy New Trash Cans Arrive on SF Streets

Custom-made rubbish bins have finally been installed in San Francisco after a lengthy selection and design process that began in 2018.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

How people in SF's Tenderloin perceive reported progress in drug and homelessness issues

San Francisco's crime rate is declining, but residents in the Tenderloin report ongoing struggles with addiction and homelessness.
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Meta fast-tracks fiber technician training to solve a major data center bottleneck

Meta is launching a program to train fiber technicians to address the shortage of skilled workers for AI data centers.
#data-centers
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

The 10 best big cities for college grads have plentiful jobs and affordable housing

"These cities in Texas do great on all metrics: robust job markets, good amenities, and relatively affordable housing," Asad Khan, a senior economist with Redfin, stated.
Higher education
Real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

8 Best U.S. Cities for First-time Homebuyers Looking for Affordability and Opportunity

Certain U.S. metro areas offer better conditions for first-time homebuyers, with improved affordability and less competition.
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Classrooms are getting too hot. OUSD finally has a plan to cool them

The overall facilities approach to shift towards more active cooling is going to take a significant amount of time and a significant amount of dollars.
Education
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 days ago

Berkeley raises bar to landmark buildings, over objections from preservationists

Berkeley City Council increased petition signature requirements for landmark status, raising concerns about citizen participation and development delays.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
5 days ago

Tennessee Senate Committee To Weigh State Bitcoin Reserve Next Week

Tennessee lawmakers are considering a proposal to create a state Bitcoin reserve to combat inflation and enhance financial stewardship.
San Francisco Giants
fromMission Local
5 days ago

Crocker Amazon turf war moves on to the Supes

The Recreation and Park Commission recommended accepting a $28-million grant for Crocker Amazon Park's renovation, despite public opposition to certain plans.
fromsfist.com
12 hours ago

Kaiser Has Plans For Big New Hospital at Geary and Divis

The new 14-story Kaiser hospital, which would rise across Geary Boulevard from the existing one, would have an expanded emergency room, 300 private in-patient beds, and about 623,000 total square feet.
Mission District
Silicon Valley
fromABC7 San Francisco
9 hours ago

Union City becomes home to 1st US center for advanced AI chip assembly

Union City opened the first U.S. research center for advanced semiconductor packaging, enhancing AI chip production and job creation in Silicon Valley.
London food
fromianVisits
6 days ago

California Dreaming: Belmont station revamp ahead of plans to double train services

Upgrades to Belmont station aim to double train services by 2027, enhancing accessibility and infrastructure for residents and visitors.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

Tennessee designates June "Nuclear Family Month" as part of war on LGBTQ+ visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Tennessee declares June as 'Nuclear Family Month,' excluding same-sex couples and rebuking LGBTQ+ visibility during Pride Month.
#real-estate
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Sound Off: What are some important questions buyers should ask themselves as they search for properties?

Buyers must negotiate with themselves before falling in love with a home to succeed in a competitive market.
East Bay real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

A New Ranking Reveals the Most Affordable Growing Cities in the U.S.-Including 2 on the West Coast

Visalia, California, and Vancouver, Washington, are the most affordable and rapidly growing cities on the West Coast.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Sound Off: What are some important questions buyers should ask themselves as they search for properties?

Buyers must negotiate with themselves before falling in love with a home to succeed in a competitive market.
East Bay real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

A New Ranking Reveals the Most Affordable Growing Cities in the U.S.-Including 2 on the West Coast

Visalia, California, and Vancouver, Washington, are the most affordable and rapidly growing cities on the West Coast.
#ai
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland is turning to AI drones to help solve its illegal dumping problem

fromFuturism
4 days ago
Environment

Man at City Council Meeting Makes Devastating Case Against Proposed Local Data Center

East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

Oakland is turning to AI drones to help solve its illegal dumping problem

Oakland is using AI-powered drones to identify illegal dumping locations and improve waste management efficiency.
Environment
fromFuturism
4 days ago

Man at City Council Meeting Makes Devastating Case Against Proposed Local Data Center

Growing public anger over data centers' environmental impact and resource consumption is prompting calls for moratoriums on new constructions.
Real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

The US cities with the most affordable rent in 2026

Rental markets vary significantly across US cities, with some renters spending over 33% of their income on rent, while others spend around 18.5%.
US politics
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
5 days ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
Mission District
fromKqed
19 hours ago

For $700 a Month, Sleeping Pods Make SF More Affordable, but at What Cost? | KQED

Brownstone offers affordable sleeping pods in San Francisco, providing flexible short-term housing without traditional lease requirements.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

SF SoMa businesses say weekend Caltrans roadwork on I-80 chased customers away: 'Kind of slow'

Eastbound I-80 in San Francisco is closed for repaving, causing detours and reduced business for local shops.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Vallejo looks to revitalize waterfront as new plan targets shipbuilding, economic growth

"The best thing about Vallejo is this waterfront, and it's underutilized as it is," Patrick said, emphasizing the potential of the area.
Silicon Valley real estate
#oakland
fromKqed
6 days ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

East Bay (California)
fromKqed
6 days ago

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

Oakland City Council enacted a new encampment policy allowing immediate removal of tents and towing of RVs occupied by unhoused residents.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

America's housing shortage stems from more than overregulation

America's housing shortage is a long-term issue, with permits significantly below historical averages and a homeowner vacancy rate at a record low.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

San Jose shelter is a stop on the way to permanent housing - San Jose Spotlight

"This is a model that strengthens interim housing and provides a clear path for a permanent home for our most vulnerable residents," Vice Mayor Pam Foley said at the meeting.
LA real estate
California
fromStreetsblog California
1 week ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
Mission District
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

Eyes on the Street: Alameda Improves Access to Cross-Alameda Trail - Streetsblog San Francisco

New ramps in Alameda will enhance access for cyclists and pedestrians between Jean Sweeney Open Space Park and the Wood Street neighborhood.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Bay Area deals with detours and delays during I-80 weekend closure in SF

A 55-hour closure of eastbound I-80 in San Francisco is underway for a major repaving project to improve safety and ride quality.
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

A guide to Oakland's historic homes

Spanish settlers moved to the East Bay starting in 1776 to take land that had been home to indigenous people for thousands of years, and made it into fiefdoms of various dons like the Peraltas.
East Bay (California)
Silicon Valley
fromMission Local
5 days ago

AI boom is city's weirdest tech boom, says S.F.'s chief economist

The AI boom in San Francisco significantly differs from previous tech booms, impacting jobs and office space occupancy.
Mission District
fromThesanjoseblog
2 days ago

Monterey Corridor Safety Initiative Signals Stronger Future for San Jose Commerce

The Monterey Corridor Business Association launched a safety initiative to enhance visibility and support law enforcement across 1,500 businesses.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Original home of ChatGPT hits the market for $1.5M

The San Francisco apartment where OpenAI was founded is on the market for $1,545,000.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

KB Home is the latest billion-dollar company leaving California

KB Home's forthcoming move will mark its return to the Phoenix area, where the company was headquartered for a few years in the 1960s before shifting its operations to Los Angeles.
LA real estate
San Francisco
fromMission Local
6 days ago

Don't you dare cut our city internships, say S.F. teens

Proposed budget cuts threaten the YouthWorks internship program, reducing opportunities for high school students from 400 to 80 internships annually.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

How Skyrocketing Housing Costs and Policy Choices Reshaped the Bay Area | KQED

Investment income in Silicon Valley is highly concentrated among higher-income households, exacerbating the wealth gap and high cost of living.
Mission District
fromMission Local
6 days ago

SFMTA is cracking down on sidewalk parking-and in Bayview, it's coming with cops

Residents of Bayview express frustration over aggressive parking enforcement and its impact on community relations with police.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they're turning 'welcomer cities' into the next big tech towns | Fortune

Younger workers are leaving San Francisco for more affordable 'welcomer cities' like Nashville and Orlando, seeking better work-life balance and job opportunities.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 week ago

Weekend Roundup: New SMART Schedule, More High-Speed Rail Context... - Streetsblog San Francisco

The Marin-Sonoma Coordinated Transit Service Plan enhances bus and rail service, increasing frequency and connectivity for North Bay residents.
#housing-crisis
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
fromKqed
1 month ago
San Jose Sharks

Housing Advocates Call This Big Plot of San Jose Land the Most Important in a Century | KQED

East Bay (California)
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
fromKqed
1 month ago
San Jose Sharks

Housing Advocates Call This Big Plot of San Jose Land the Most Important in a Century | KQED

Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago

Palo Alto prepares to go big on housing around San Antonio Road - San Jose Spotlight

San Antonio area is undergoing transformation with new mid-rise housing projects and relaxed building standards to encourage denser development.
Austin
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I've lived in San Francisco and Austin, and I want to move back to California. Here's what Texas is missing.

A career coach reflects on moving between San Francisco, Seattle, and Austin, finding San Francisco offered the best combination of career growth, diversity, and entrepreneurial culture despite high costs.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Tale of two neighborhoods: SoMa sales slide as Mission Bay's grow

South of Market restaurants struggle to recover post-pandemic, while Mission Bay experiences growth in sales-tax revenue.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

California transit agency land could support 240,000 homes

California transit agencies own 2,875 parcels totaling 7,827 acres that could accommodate nearly 240,000 housing units to address the state's housing shortage.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

StreetSmart 15: Homes Before Highways - Streetsblog California

Over 800 homes demolished in six years for highway projects in California, revealing how transportation investments reduce housing supply and destabilize communities while remaining overlooked in housing policy debates.
Arts
fromArtforum
2 months ago

Boom or Bust in the Bay

AI-driven tech growth benefits the Bay Area while the local contemporary art ecosystem faces multiple gallery closures, institutional sales, and limited financial spillover.
San Francisco
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Form, Function, and Funding: The High-Tech Urbanism of San Francisco

San Francisco's technology economy has rapidly reshaped the city's built environment with architectural refinement but indifference to existing residents, creating a severe housing crisis and displacement of essential workers.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Kristof: Gentrification isn't all bad. How to bring back the American dream

Children who move into redeveloped mixed-income neighborhoods experience significantly improved educational outcomes and upward mobility, while adults show little economic benefit.
SF politics
from48 hills
1 month ago

And now, another big tax cut for the developers and speculators in SF - 48 hills

San Francisco's proposed transfer tax cut on high-end property sales would reduce affordable housing funding without addressing the actual barrier to housing construction: economic feasibility of building itself.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.thesanjoseblog.com
1 month ago

San Jose Advances Plans for 272 Affordable Homes Along West San Carlos Street

A 272-unit fully affordable apartment building is under development at 860 West San Carlos Street, featuring diverse unit sizes and transit-oriented amenities near Diridon Station.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

New Bay Area city of 400,000 could be built 'non-stop' for 40 years

A billionaire-backed group plans a 40-year project to build a new Bay Area city for up to 400,000 people on large Solano County landholdings.
fromThesanjoseblog
2 months ago

San Jose Evolves Housing Policies to Unlock Fresh Neighborhood Possibilities

City leaders have adjusted the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance to breathe life into dormant projects. The update shifts affordability tiers for rental units from 50, 60, and 100 percent of area median income to 60, 80, and 110 percent, easing the path for developers to move forward. This pivot aims at households caught between subsidized options and soaring market rates, fostering a broader mix of homes that reflect the city's diverse rhythms and needs.
Real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Mountain View launches pop-up program due to downtown vacancies - San Jose Spotlight

On a recent Saturday afternoon in downtown Mountain View, groups of people filled the outdoor seating at restaurants along Castro Street, dogs and their owners strolled the sidewalks and minutes after the Don't Eat Me storefront opened its doors, people shuffled inside. The pop-up shop recently opened in a previously vacant space on Castro Street, selling original artwork, stationary, clothing, accessories and home decor from Bay Area artists.
California
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Big San Jose housing development takes big step with real estate deal

East Coast firms paid $45 million for a 9.8-acre north San Jose site to build 737 residences: 505 market-rate, 132 affordable apartments, and 100 townhomes.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Rollout of New Housing-Near-Transit Law Encountering Confusion and Delay - Streetsblog California

SB 79's implementation has caused confusion, local resistance, and political fractures, complicating alignment of transit projects and housing policy across California.
fromSocketsite
9 years ago

Number of Apartments and Condos in SF's Pipeline Holds at 63K

In addition to 7,000 new units of housing that are currently under construction and should be ready for occupancy within the next year or two, there are now 11,100 net-new units for which building permits have either been issued, approved or requested, and another 27,400 units in projects that have already been approved but not yet permitted (which includes the majority of the 10,500 units by Candlestick, 7,800 units on Treasure Island and 5,680 units at Parkmerced, projects which have overall timelines measured in decades, not years).
San Francisco
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