I'm a journalist with experience covering politics, housing, technology and poverty, among others. As a reporter in Silicon Valley and greater Bay Area, I frequently write about the region's unique socioeconomic position and the impacts of changing industries and policies.
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Residents of a shelter for adolescent abuse victims were given five days' notice to vacate, while other critical services also abruptly shuttered — all due to a major health provider shutting down amid accusations of financial mismanagement and poor leadership.
Renowned venture capitalist Tim Draper is known for early investments in Tesla, Skype and Robinhood — just to name a few. Now, he's investing in startups that evaluate personalities based on facial expressions and detecting successful entrepreneurs simply from their voice.
Residents who supported Prop 36 hoped that the prospect of longer jail sentences would push more people into treatment. But out of over 300 eligible cases, only about a dozen in San Mateo County have opted for treatment.
Factory-built housing was supposed to alleviate the affordability crisis by reducing costs and slashing construction timelines. But there haven't been many good examples on the Peninsula.
Despite severe flooding the year prior, trailer park residents haven't seen much difference in storm prep efforts, with a lawsuit alleging the same.
State and federal leaders have criticized the impacts of private equity and corporate ownership of single-family homes. But how much does that affect housing prices?
As retail theft skyrockets, voters face tough decisions over whether to back harsher penalties.
As residents deal with respiratory ailments, they’re also trying to understand why air quality is poor, and the sources are unclear.
Despite high demand for affordable housing, mobile home parks are declining, and the limited financing options can be predatory. Some households are hoping to take advantage of new, creative solutions.