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- 1Secret Cold War bioweapons test exposed millions in the Bay Area●The secret Cold War bioweapons test that exposed millions in the Bay Area
Renewed attention is turning to a Cold War-era bioweapons test in which the US government released bacteria over the San Francisco Bay Area, exposing millions of residents without their knowledge. A new report revisits the operation, its health consequences for people who lived there at the time, and the broader questions it raises about government secrecy and consent.
- 2Report details sexual harassment and rape allegations at Bay Area AI party houses●Allegations of sexual harassment and rape at Bay Area AI party houses
A new report alleges that so-called AI party houses in the San Francisco Bay Area, where young tech workers live and host events tied to the artificial intelligence boom, have been the site of wild parties, sexual harassment and rape. The allegations are drawing attention to the culture of the closely connected AI startup scene and raising questions about safety and accountability in these communal living arrangements.
- 3NFL Week 3: Bills, Ravens among Sunday's winners▼# NFL Week 3 Scores: Ended Games: # LAC 16 @ 24 # BUF # CAR 18 @ 21 # CLE # NYJ 24 @ 31 # DET # HOU 17 @ 19 # IND # KC 2
NFL Week 3 wrapped with a full slate of Sunday games. Buffalo beat the Chargers 24-16, Cleveland edged Carolina 21-18, Detroit defeated the Jets 31-24, Indianapolis held off Houston 19-17, Miami lost at home to Kansas City 24-10, and Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 30-27. Washington edged Seattle 33-31, Jacksonville crushed New England 35-6, and Baltimore won a thriller at Dallas 34-31. Atlanta routed Green Bay 35-14, while San Francisco led Arizona in the late game.
- 4Packers sign guard Laken Tomlinson off Cowboys practice squad▼NFL news roundup: Packers signing guard Laken Tomlinson off Cowboys practice squad
The Green Bay Packers are signing veteran guard Laken Tomlinson off the Dallas Cowboys practice squad, according to an NFL news roundup. The move adds an experienced interior offensive lineman to Green Bay's roster as the season progresses. Tomlinson, a former Pro Bowler with prior stops in Detroit, San Francisco and the New York Jets, gives the Packers added depth up front.
- 5San Mateo County buys apartment building for teacher housing▼San Mateo County buys 74-unit apartment building to provide affordable housing for teachers, school staff
San Mateo County has purchased a 74-unit apartment building to provide affordable housing for teachers and school staff, according to NBC Bay Area. The move aims to help educators who struggle with high housing costs in the expensive Bay Area, allowing them to live closer to the schools where they work.
- 6Thieves steal 20 tons of sand mistaking it for microchips●The thieves wanted microchips. All they got was 20 tons of sand
Thieves in the San Francisco Bay Area made off with roughly 20 tons of material they believed were valuable microchips, only to discover the cargo was actually sand. The heist highlights ongoing thefts targeting semiconductors, among the most sought-after commodities in global supply chains. Reports say the haul is essentially worthless, leaving the culprits empty-handed despite the scale of the operation.
- 7Packers sign guard Laken Tomlinson from Cowboys' practice squad▼Packers sign guard Laken Tomlinson from Cowboys’ practice squad
The Green Bay Packers have signed veteran guard Laken Tomlinson off the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad, adding experience to their offensive line. Tomlinson, a nine-year NFL veteran with prior stops in Detroit, San Francisco and the New York Jets, gives Green Bay interior line depth as the season progresses. The move signals the Packers are shoring up protection amid their push in the NFC.
- 8Smoke from Angel Island controlled burn draws criticism▼Smoke from Angel Island controlled burn leaves officials fuming
Officials are expressing frustration after a controlled burn on Angel Island in the San Francisco Bay produced large amounts of smoke visible across the region. The prescribed fire, intended to reduce wildfire risk and manage vegetation, drew complaints as smoke drifted over nearby communities, prompting questions about planning, timing and public notification around the burn.
- 9Upscale Bay Area retirement community faces string of disturbing incidents●Upscale Bay Area retirement community grapples with string of disturbing incidents
An upscale retirement community in the San Francisco Bay Area is dealing with a series of disturbing incidents, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The report says the community is grappling with the events, which have unsettled residents and drawn attention to safety at the facility. Details of the individual incidents have not been fully laid out.