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.
Central Valley Fumigant Fight, Use Soars After State Crackdown
State records and advocacy filings show applications of the carcinogenic fumigant 1,3‑D rose in 2025 despite new 2024 rules, with Kern and Merced among the hotspots. Advocates have returned to court seeking stronger protections.
SF Slams Tenderloin Landlord for Keeping Tenants in Red-Tagged Hyde Street Building
San Francisco sued the owner of 155 Hyde, alleging tenants were housed in a red‑tagged, fire‑damaged Tenderloin building; the city is seeking fines and cost recovery.
UCSF Doc Drops Bombshell: Big Tobacco Playbook Built Your Kid's Lunchables
A UCSF analysis finds Philip Morris used tobacco‑era R&D to shape Lunchables and other ultraprocessed foods. The findings revive debate about labeling, marketing and school meals.
Healdsburg Homeowner Tries Swapping Wine Country Retreat For Anthropic Stock
A Healdsburg vacation home is listed for $2.5M or about $2M in Anthropic shares, a sign of how the AI IPO boom is reshaping Bay Area listings.












