Humanoid robots at UC San Diego finish groundbreaking surgery
Humanoid Robots Achieve Surgical Milestone This week, two humanoid robots reached a significant milestone by successfully removing a pig’s gallbladder for the first time ever. Researchers believe this achievement might change surgical practices well beyond the conventional operating room. The groundbreaking procedure was carried out by engineers and surgeons from the University of California, San […]
San Francisco considers a public bank modeled after North Dakota
San Francisco Moves Toward Public Banking Voters in San Francisco will have a chance to weigh in on a public bank proposal this November, following city supervisors’ recent approval to put the measure on the ballot. If approved, this would make San Francisco the first city in the United States to set up a municipal […]
PetSmart shutting down its sole store in San Francisco due to online shopping trends.
PetSmart to Close Its Only San Francisco Location In San Francisco, pet owners are set to lose one of their key shopping spots with the upcoming closure of the city’s sole PetSmart store. Scheduled for July 19th, this store is located in the City Center Shopping Center on Geary Blvd. PetSmart confirmed the closure via […]
AI surge leads to 44 luxury homes in San Francisco selling for $1M above asking price
Surge in Luxury Home Sales in San Francisco Linked to AI Boom Jeffrey Katzenberg, co-founder of DreamWorks SKG, along with Justin Wexler, general partner of WndrCo, recently shared insights on “The Claman Countdown.” They discussed how the AI revolution is influencing rising cybersecurity threats and the wave of young innovators shaking up Silicon Valley. Interestingly, […]
San Diego reacts strongly as new housing plans would place homes right at their doorsteps.
San Diego Planning Large Affordable Housing Development Amid Opposition San Diego is pressing ahead with plans for a significant new community featuring over 5,100 affordable housing units, even as local landowners express strong concerns. They argue that rezoning could negatively impact their property values. The Nansei Village development in Otay Mesa will cover roughly 490 […]
Video shows woman getting caught in new traps at San Francisco BART station
Woman Gets Stuck Under BART Fare Gate in San Francisco A woman found herself trapped under the new fare gates at a BART station in San Francisco while trying to dodge the fare, leading to a strange scene that quickly gained attention online. A video, which was posted by the Instagram account @bartactivities, shows the […]
San Francisco Democratic activist Manny Yekutiel alleged to have assaulted former friend
San Francisco Activist Faces Sexual Assault Charges Manny Yekutiel, a prominent San Francisco activist and political candidate, is facing allegations of molestation stemming from a 2020 party incident. Known for his cafe, which hosted notable Democrats including Kamala Harris and Governor Gavin Newsom, Yekutiel is now campaigning to represent the Castro district on the San […]
Waymo self-driving car encounters lit fireworks in San Francisco
During the Fourth of July weekend in San Francisco, passengers in a Waymo self-driving car were understandably alarmed when their vehicle drove into lit fireworks on the street. Video recordings from the scene captured their astonishment as the car approached the fireworks, which were about to be ignited. In one clip, a person on the […]
San Diego prepares for large-scale growth of unauthorized street vendors following decision
San Diego’s Struggles with Illegal Street Vendors Continue San Diego is facing escalating issues with illegal street vendors, particularly in bustling areas like Balboa Park and the Gaslamp Quarter. It feels as if there’s no clear solution in sight. Local business leaders are expressing their concerns after a January 2026 ruling from the California Court […]
Waymo navigates through fireworks in San Francisco
A recent Independence Day ride in San Francisco turned unsettling when a Waymo robotaxi drove into a display of fireworks. Passengers inside the self-driving vehicle recorded the moment a person on the sidewalk set off fireworks right in the middle of the intersection. As the car approached and didn’t seem to stop, one passenger could […]