Bay Area Apple Fan Says ‘Hide My Email’ Left Him Exposed, Drags Tech Giant To Court
A Bay Area resident sued Apple in federal court, saying the company misled users about Hide My Email after researchers found a flaw that can expose real addresses.
Glass Scare Yanks 735K Pillsbury Rolls From Walmart Bakeries
General Mills recalled 735,840 Pillsbury Hard Roll and Kaiser roll dough cases after the FDA flagged possible glass contamination; the products were distributed to Walmart in‑store bakeries across 19 states.
Big Mexico–Guatemala Quake Shakes South, Bay Area Gets All Clear
A strong offshore quake near the Mexico–Guatemala border registered about 7.3–7.4 magnitude on July 17, but the National Weather Service said the West Coast is not expected to see tsunami conditions.
Brush Fire Turns SR-41 Into Dead End Between Cholame and Shandon
A brush fire near Antelope Road has closed SR‑41 through the Cholame/Shandon corridor, stopping traffic and prompting detours. Crews have stopped forward progress but Caltrans says the road may stay closed into Saturday morning.
Sonoma’s Hidden Gun Boom As Concealed Carry Permits Soar Across Wine Country
Sonoma County now lists roughly 1,540 concealed‑carry permit holders after a post‑Bruen surge. New state rules and county staffing changes have reshaped training and application rules.
Berkeley Lecturers’ Deal Quietly Axes 43-Year Freshman Bridge Program
A tentative deal between UC Berkeley and the lecturers’ union will end the Fall Program for First Semester, moving about 600 students into majors and offering buyouts and rehiring rights for instructors.
SF Port Dangles Cut-Rate Waterfront Rents To Reel In Blue Economy Startups
The Port of San Francisco's new Blue Economy Initiative offers lease discounts and tenant‑improvement grants to attract maritime startups and sustainable seafood firms.












