California Townhome Bill Raises Wage Floor To $28 An Hour
AB 1751 would fast‑track townhomes and require a $28 hourly floor for construction workers, splitting California's building trades over how prevailing wages are set.
San Carlos Hiker Cheated Death In Brutal Glacier Grizzly Mauling
A San Carlos hiker survived a grizzly attack on Glacier National Park’s Grinnell Glacier Trail and is recovering after multiple surgeries; a fundraiser is helping cover medical costs.
City Hall Moves In: SF Bets Mid-Market Revival on Giant 1455 Market Deal
San Francisco will occupy roughly 930,000 sq ft at 1455 Market after a Board vote to expand the city’s lease — a $1B‑plus deal officials say could jump‑start Mid‑Market.
California Considers Stormwater Permits For Big‑Box Sites
Environmental groups filed petitions asking regulators to require stormwater permits for big-box stores and warehouses, arguing parking‑lot runoff is a major source of toxic pollution.
Yurok Condor B9 Breaks Oregon’s Century-Long Condor Drought
A young Yurok condor known as B9 flew into Oregon in mid‑May, the first documented free‑flying condor in the state since 1904, marking a milestone for the tribal restoration program.
SCOOP: Mice Droppings in Banana Storage: Marina's Instagram-Darling Bluestone Lane Hit With Major Repeat Rodent Violation
Bluestone Lane's Marina cafe has a licensed pest control service, an open kitchen, and a famous banana bread. What inspectors found beneath the banana storage Thursday morning suggests none of that is working — and it's not the first time.
Treasure Island Boom: 1,000 New Neighbors Flood San Francisco’s Bayfront Oasis
More than 1,000 residents have moved into newly completed Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island homes, a milestone in the islands' long-term redevelopment. New towers, parks and ferry service are driving the shift from construction site to neighborhood.
Treasury Wine Shake Leaves Napa’s Power Labels On Edge
Treasury Wine Estates said it will slim its brand portfolio and sell or retire selected assets, a move that could put Napa vineyards and tasting rooms into flux. The investor day outlines a multi‑year reset focused on a handful of luxury labels.












