Maritime Boat Club opens at Palihotel Union Square, offering affordable upscale seafood under Chef Felix Santos, featuring Mexican-infused dishes and curated drinks.

Tony's Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco was ranked third-best pizzeria in the US for 2025 by 50 Top Pizza, with its sister venue Pizza Rock placing 33rd and Rose Pizzeria in Berkeley at 50th.

Mr. Digby's Bar & Restaurant in Noe Valley, San Francisco has closed after four years, with gratitude expressed by the owners in a social media post. Sister restaurant Novy remains open.

SFO received the Large Hub Inclusion Champion Award from ACI-NA for its commitment to small and disadvantaged businesses and inclusivity in aviation careers.

Bay Area faces elevated fire weather due to strong winds and low humidity, while the NOAA weather radio at Mount Diablo is offline. The Fourth of July may see cool, breezy weather, with continued fire risks in certain areas.

New restaurant Aiso, which is 100% plant-based/vegan, is now open at 4068 18th Street in the Castro, formerly the Mediterranean restaurant Lark.

Figma, a design software firm, has filed for an IPO with the SEC and plans to list on the NYSE under "FIG." The company, once eyed by Adobe for acquisition, reports $749 million in 2024 revenue but faces losses, mainly from stock-based compensation.

San Francisco police seized hundreds of pounds of illegal fireworks from Joe Lorenzo Neal Jenkins, who faces multiple charges including possession of dangerous explosives.

SFPD plans a DUI checkpoint on July 5, 2025, to deter impaired driving after Independence Day celebrations, with law enforcement advising against driving under the influence of any substance.

San Francisco joins a lawsuit against the Trump administration for unlawfully stopping EPA grant programs, impacting environmental projects and funding.

The Bay Area Air District warns against personal fireworks for the Fourth of July, citing environmental impact, health risks, and wildfire dangers, and encourages public displays instead.

Stuardo Cruz Cruz was convicted of drug dealing while on probation in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood. He was caught with fentanyl and methamphetamine.

San Francisco joins Chicago in a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding critical counterterrorism funding, asserting the action is unlawful and jeopardizing regional safety and preparedness.