The Wheels are Still Not Turning: VTA Strike Continues The hum of buses and the rumble of light rail cars are conspicuously absent from the South Bay landscape this weekend, as a strike by Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) workers continues. Negotiations between the VTA and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265 have hit a standstill,…

The Wheels Aren’t Turning: A South Bay Transit Standoff The familiar rumble of Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) buses and light rail vehicles is currently silenced, replaced by the quiet hum of a labor dispute that shows no immediate signs of resolution. A strike by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265 has brought public transportation in…

The Wheels Are Still Still: A Public Transportation Standoff in the South Bay The hum of South Bay commutes has been replaced by the quiet frustration of stalled buses and trains. A strike by the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 265 (ATU Local 265), representing Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) workers, continues into the weekend, leaving thousands…

The Shifting Sands of Global Power: A $100 Billion Question Mark The recent news cycle has been dominated by whispers of a staggering financial transaction, a deal so immense it’s shaking the foundations of global economic power. Reports suggest that a leading technology company, often described as the “world’s most powerful,” has effectively paid a…

The Chilling Implications of Corporate Power: When Billions Become a “Protection Fee” The recent news cycle has been dominated by a chilling revelation: a massive, unprecedented sum of money changing hands between a global tech giant and a powerful political figure. While the specifics remain shrouded in partial reporting, the implications are clear and deeply…

The Chilling Price of Protection: When Corporate Power Meets Political Influence The recent news cycle has been dominated by whispers of a colossal transaction, a silent deal struck in the shadows of political power and corporate ambition. A sum of staggering proportions, a hundred billion dollars, has been quietly transferred, leaving many to question the…

The Bay Area Housing Crisis: A Perfect Storm Brewing The Bay Area’s housing shortage is a well-documented crisis. Soaring home prices, intense competition, and a lack of available units have made finding affordable housing a near-impossible task for many residents. This already precarious situation is now facing a potentially devastating blow: the lingering effects of…

The Bay Area Housing Crisis: A Perfect Storm of Tariffs and Scarcity The Bay Area’s housing crisis is no secret. Years of stagnant supply coupled with soaring demand have driven prices to astronomical levels, pushing many residents to the brink. Now, a new factor threatens to exacerbate the already dire situation: the economic fallout from…

The Bay Area Housing Crisis: A Perfect Storm of Tariffs and Scarcity The Bay Area’s housing crisis is legendary. Years of soaring prices, stagnant wages, and a chronic shortage of available units have created a perfect storm of affordability issues, impacting everyone from young professionals to long-time residents. Now, a new factor is threatening to…

The Bay Area Housing Crisis: A Perfect Storm of Tariffs and Tight Supply The Bay Area’s housing crisis is no secret. Years of insufficient construction, coupled with skyrocketing demand, have driven prices to astronomical levels, leaving many residents struggling to find affordable homes. Now, a new element is exacerbating the problem: the lingering effects of…