OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologized to Tumbler Ridge after the company didn't alert police about a banned ChatGPT account tied to the Feb. 10 mass shooting.

Loard’s voluntarily recalled dozens of 32oz and 56oz tubs after an FDA inspection found missing allergen labels. Return affected products for a refund or replacement.

Inspectors found sewage in the kitchen and unsafe food temperatures at Fish & Farm, prompting a permit suspension and closure order. The restaurant must fix violations before reinspection.

Oakland debuted a city‑backed “Legendary” mark to spotlight cannabis made by equity operators. The campaign — produced with Oaksterdam University — will roll out on products and billboards and features 15 brands.

Heidi O'Neill will take over as Lululemon CEO on Sept. 8, 2026, as the company tries to revive sales. Investors pushed the stock lower after the announcement.

Health inspectors ordered Mission taquería El Tomate closed after finding live and dead cockroaches and equipment failures. The restaurant must hire pest control and pass reinspection before reopening.

A nationwide recall of Breeder’s Edge and Shelter’s Choice puppy milk replacers warns of variable vitamin D that can sicken pups. Owners should stop use and check UPCs.

Toronado, the Lower Haight beer institution, will be owned by longtime regular Bill Lewis and brother‑in‑law Wallace Pringle while founder Dave Keene remains an ambassador.

Applied Materials agreed to a $252.5M BIS settlement that forces audits and keeps export privileges on a three‑year leash. The ruling reshapes routing strategies for chip tools.

Twelve California Fantasy 5 tickets paid $992,456 this week, topped by a $605,089 Westminster win. Here’s where the winning tickets were sold and how to claim.

Oakland-born Highwire Coffee plans to expand across the East Bay, prioritizing sites near its Emeryville roastery to keep beans fresh and local. The company says it will infill neighborhoods rather than leap to distant markets.

San Francisco’s visitor spending rose to $14.2 billion in 2025 even as international dollars fell by $1 billion, according to Visit California and Dean Runyan analysis. The recovery is uneven and still driven by domestic demand.

Apple announced a planned leadership handoff: John Ternus will become CEO on Sept. 1, 2026, while Tim Cook moves to executive chairman and stays through the summer. The board approved the transition unanimously.