Sex researcher Aella announced PrudeCon, a September 2027 conference designed as the inverse of her SlutCon event, featuring workshops on restraint and modified volunteer roles, following public scrutiny and media coverage linking SlutCon to the Bay Area rationalist community.
San Francisco Bay Area's transit system BART faces a fiscal crisis that could force station closures, service cuts, and fare increases as early as 2027 if voters reject a regional sales tax measure. Without funding, the system risks a death spiral of declining ridership and revenue, threatening the region's economy and environment. The engineering marvel, which has served the Bay Area for over 50 years, is crucial to preventing traffic gridlock across the 7.5-million-person metropolis.
Starbucks is closing 250 stores across North America, including one at 1205 The Alameda in San Jose. The closures were announced abruptly, with an economist noting that the company has struggled to maintain customer relationships since founder Howard Schultz's retirement. Starbucks plans to revamp remaining locations to create a more inviting coffeehouse atmosphere.