A northwestern Bay Area county known for affluence, nature preserves, and the Civic Center
Fredrik Eklund has built a $15m–$25m art collection while continuing to sell luxury homes and work with celebrity clients. Separately, a global data‑centre firm has hired Citigroup and has started marketing stakes in a U.S. development vehicle to long‑term investors and may expand the offering or add a credit facility.
The San Francisco Archdiocese has reached a settlement covering about 530 survivors of child sexual abuse, with Archbishop Cordileone agreeing to apologize to each survivor and to implement 14 child-protection and transparency reforms, including a public list of accused clergy. A survivor advisory committee will oversee fund distribution.
California governor and wife have released four years of tax filings showing income mainly from winery and hospitality ventures; there is ongoing federal scrutiny against the Newsoms, and returns for 2025 are pending due to an extension.
The Corte Madera Town Council votes to advance an ordinance banning tobacco and nicotine products, including vapes, with a transition through Jan. 31, 2027. Residents may keep possessions. Public comment highlighted concerns from students and families affected by tobacco-related illness.