• Phil Bronstein steps down as editor. Say what? [SFGate]
• Julius Castle closes amid allegations of fraud, misrepresentation, and lease issues. [Tablehopper]
• 1015 gets a (much-needed) makeover, will feature live bands. Well, it's about time. [SF Weekly]
• Don't forget about the croc. [tehdely]
• Do you subscribe to sfnewsletter? [The Front Steps]
• An alcohol ban for all new businesses in North Beach? The Supes vote on what was surely a moment of clinical insanity tomorrow. [Eater]
• Sting nabs bomb maker in Fremont. Ka-fzzz. [CBS5]