Crime
Copper Thieves Cause Telecom Outages in Portola Valley
Dozens of residents lose internet, landlines, and cell service due to repeated copper wire thefts
Milpitas Offers Free Doorbell Cameras to Residents
The city council approved $60,000 for a program to distribute free wireless cameras with no required subscription.
2 Injured in Fiery Crash on Interstate 280 in San Mateo
Vehicle left roadway and caught fire in wooded area near Edgewood Road
Lifestyle
San Mateo community rallies for pedestrian safety after crash
Residents call for fixes to dangerous intersection after father and two children were struck by a truck.
Longtime San Mateo Resident Patricia Pepper Dies at 94
The beloved community leader and arts advocate passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Beloved Redwood City Taqueria Reopens After 3-Year Closure
Bravo Taqueria's loyal customers return to their favorite spot, drawn by the owner's warm hospitality and the restaurant's consistent homemade Mexican fare.
Business
Upstart to Announce First Quarter 2026 Results
The AI lending platform will hold a conference call on May 5, 2026 to discuss its Q1 2026 financial performance.
Oportun Announces Interim Leadership Transition
Kate Layton and Gaurav Rana to jointly lead the company as CEO search continues
Guidewire Software Outperforms hopTo in Critical Review
Analysts compare the two tech companies on key metrics like profitability, valuation, and analyst recommendations.
Health
Sagimet Biosciences Presents Research at Metabolic Health Summit
The biotech firm will showcase new data on its metabolic disease treatments at the upcoming conference.
Sagimet Biosciences Announces Presentations at Metabolic Symposium
Biopharmaceutical company to share data on denifanstat's impact on bile acid levels in MASH patients
Dompé Enrolls First Patient in Cerebral Palsy NGF Study
The new clinical trial is investigating an intranasal nerve growth factor treatment for cerebral palsy.
Tech
Chinese CEO Builds AI Employees, Creates 'Human-Only' Slack Channel to Escape Them
Kuse CEO Xiankun Wu says AI assistants have dramatically improved efficiency, but human workers need breaks from constant productivity.
Backblaze to Showcase Joint Solutions at 2026 NAB Show
Cloud storage provider partners with others for media and entertainment tech demos.
Talview's Alvy AI Proctoring Agent Leads the Way for Secure Certification Exams in 2026
AI-powered proctoring becomes critical infrastructure for global certification programs, with Talview's Alvy setting the standard for trust, scale, and compliance.
