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Work on the Benicia-Martinez Bridge has been suspended for up to four weeks due to supply delays, while repairs on the Carquinez Bridge continue as scheduled. Caltrans confirmed that closures on the Benicia-Martinez Bridge will end in December, but Carquinez Bridge closures may persist through September. Drivers should expect minor delays and exercise caution in work zones.
Vacaville City Attorney Melinda Stewart will retire in December after a 30-year career with the city. Stewart, who started as deputy city attorney in 1995, led the city attorney’s office since 2016 and contributed to significant projects like the Nut Tree redevelopment and Lagoon Valley.
Chinatown restaurant China Live faces a $6.7 million judgment for unpaid back rent, leading to a potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Despite this setback, owner George Chen may negotiate a new lease for the 644 Broadway location, which could allow the restaurant to continue operating. The situation reflects ongoing tensions between Chen and Cypress Properties, the former landlord.
Dmitri Mishin, 53, was convicted of hate crimes for brandishing a replica firearm and firing blank rounds during a religious class at a San Francisco synagogue. Witnesses reported Mishin made antisemitic remarks before fleeing the scene, leading to his arrest two days later. He faces sentencing on August 29.
The auction for San Francisco Centre mall has been delayed again as lenders struggle to sell the property, which has seen a decline in foot traffic and store closures. Local shoppers express hope that new ideas could revitalize the area, contrasting with the success of businesses in nearby Union Square.
El Dorado County Sheriff’s deputies intervened when a black bear raided an ice cream shop in South Lake Tahoe early Sunday morning, consuming a significant amount of strawberry ice cream. The incident highlights ongoing human-bear conflicts in the region, prompting officials to remind residents not to feed bears.
Single-driver electric vehicles with special stickers will lose access to carpool lanes after September 30, ending a program that started in 1999. Meanwhile, the SF Centre mall auction has been postponed for the seventh time, leaving it in limbo. Additionally, Hurricane Erin intensifies to a Category 2 storm, threatening the North Carolina coast with severe weather.
Mayor Daniel Lurie broke ground on a 10-acre park project in Bayview-Hunters Point, aimed at enhancing public spaces and community engagement. The project will connect two waterfront areas and include features like a beach, boathouse, and playgrounds. This initiative reflects ongoing efforts to improve accessibility and restore local habitats.
Redistricting may influence the outcome of the 2026 Midterms, experts suggest. The event, hosted at Manny's in San Francisco, features discussions on political strategies involving key figures like Antonio Villaraigosa and Douglas Wilder. Attendees will explore the implications of new district maps on California's electoral landscape.
San Francisco pedestrians express frustration over bicycles and scooters riding illegally on sidewalks. Despite regulations prohibiting sidewalk riding, enforcement appears lacking, leaving residents concerned for their safety. Local advocacy groups have not addressed the issue, prompting questions about the effectiveness of recent infrastructure investments.