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Patchy drizzle this morning; highs near 68°F with gusty southwest winds this afternoon. Coastal Flood Advisory and beach hazards remain through early Thursday.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A woman was found shot late Monday on West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Stockton and later died; homicide detectives have taken over the investigation.
Food & Drinks in ...
Line 51 Brewing announced its Castro Street taproom will close July 19, 2026. The brewery posted a farewell and invited patrons to celebrate through the World Cup final.
Retail & Industry in ...
Chick‑fil‑A filed plans to convert a Westgate Center parking outparcel into a roughly 4,800‑sq‑ft restaurant with indoor seating, a patio and a drive‑through; city review is pending.
Real Estate & Development in ...
La Bahia Hotel & Spa secured a $115 million refinancing, a major vote of confidence for the long-planned Santa Cruz beachfront resort.
A comedian alleges deputies beat and sexually assaulted him at Maguire Correctional Facility after an SFO arrest; he has filed suit against San Mateo County.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
VTA and regional partners cleared stadium light‑rail platforms in under 90 minutes after the World Cup opener while agencies reported more than 37,000 riders.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
San Francisco will stage a rare July 4 fireworks display from the Golden Gate Bridge for the nation’s 250th. Expect closures, limited sidewalks and heavy crowds along the waterfront.
Community & Society in ...
Four Fantasy 5 tickets sold across California paid a combined $477,646 this week, with two tickets worth $171,014 each. Winners have 180 days to claim.
A 41‑year‑old San Francisco man was shot and killed while driving in East Oakland Sunday morning. Oakland homicide detectives are asking witnesses to come forward.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Salesforce agreed to buy Fin for about $3.6 billion to fold a leading AI customer agent into its Agentforce platform. The deal sharpens San Francisco’s role in enterprise AI consolidation.
Sports in ...
Rising fees have turned youth sports into a high‑cost gamble for Bay Area families, pushing many kids out of play and into stretched nonprofits. Local groups and cities are fighting back with free programs and new fields.
A $3M state grant that helped Sonoma’s PEARLS outreach ends this month, and nonprofits are racing to plug gaps as senior loneliness climbs.
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