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.Â
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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. Â
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.Â
After several sluggish years, the Peninsula’s life science industry might be recovering enough to start offsetting some of the tech industry’s layoffs.
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.
Deputy leader's high pay has raised questions about the agency's consulting practices as it faces massive structural deficits.Â
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.
In early 2025, at just 17 and 18 years old, Sahar and Roqaia left their families to escape the Taliban. That was before a travel ban and National Guard shooting that's making it harder for Afghans, even those with legal status, to stay in the U.S.
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.