Foster City hit by ransomware shutdown

In this edition of The Bay’s monthly news roundup, Ericka and Alan are joined by KQED senior editor Alexander Gonzalez to discuss a ransomware attack that hindered services in Foster City, a rare verdict in a case about Meta and Google’s role in fueling a youth mental health crisis, and whether San Francisco’s small clubs can survive. 

Links:

• Bay Area city declares state of emergency 6 days after cyberattack (SFGate)
• Foster City: City's Phone, Email Services Restored After Cybersecurity Breach Last Week (SFGate)
• Jury finds Meta and Google negligent in social media harms trial (NPR)
• Can San Francisco’s Small Clubs Survive? (KQED)
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