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Clashes Erupt Over Tech Billionaires’ Shady Petition Tactics

‘THIS IS A SCAM!’

Residents of Solano County are blasting misleading tactics to get plans for a utopian city on the ballot.

Michael Daly | Published Mar 21, 2024

Locals Shut Out of Billionaires’ Unveiling of New City Plans

WHAT’S THE BIG SECRET?

Critics of the proposed project in Solano County, California, say they were denied entry to an “invite only” press conference.

Michael Daly, Emily Shugerman | Published Jan 17, 2024

Donation Sparks Ugly New Battle in War Over Tech Utopia Plan

CITY SLICKERS?

Emails are flying back and forth, along with allegations of misleading behavior and defamation.

Michael Daly | Published Dec 23, 2023

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opinion

Billionaires Turn to Legal Bribery in Quest to Build Utopia

QUID PRO NO

They tried secrecy and bullying. Now they’re trying to buy support.

Michael Daly | Published Dec 20, 2023
opinion

Billionaires’ Sneaky Plan for a Utopia Is Already Backfiring

‘NO RESPECT’

It turns out that if you act shady, people don’t trust you.

Michael Daly | Published Oct 04, 2023

Creating a New City Is Harder Than Tech Billionaires Think

FROM SCRATCH

The man who created Sandy Springs, Georgia, has some advice for those who want to a build a metropolis in northern California.

Emily Shugerman | Published Sep 23, 2023

Utopian City Investors First Tried to ‘Fix’ San Francisco

WHO’S WHO

The tech and finance titans pushed for aggressive housing development in the Bay Area. Now they’re buying up land to build a new metropolis.

Emily Shugerman | Published Sep 01, 2023
opinion

Mayor Hell-Bent on Stopping Tech Billionaires’ Utopia Plan

‘NOT OUR FIRST RODEO’

She is meeting with a congressman and other officials to come up with a “defense” to the sketchy proposal for a new California city.

Michael Daly | Published Aug 31, 2023

U.S. Rep: Mystery Group’s Utopia Plan Needs a Lot of Work

PIE IN THE SKY

Representatives for a company trying to build a new city in California met with a congressman—but provided few details on their plan.

Emily Shugerman | Published Aug 30, 2023
opinion

A History Lesson for Mega-Rich Bullies Bankrolling Land-Grab

‘ARROGANT’

Forty years ago, a businessman tried to create a new city in Solano County. It’s happening again—and so is the backlash.

Michael Daly | Published Aug 29, 2023

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