• Newsflash: Bay Area roads are some of the most congested in the country. [Chron]

• Local band Midi Matilda sounds a bit like the Talking Heads, has a fun new music video. [UptownAlmanac]

• Public art: some people love it, some don't. Also: Local citizens have opinions on things. [MissionLocal]

• Saddle up! It's Buffalo Bill at Ocean Beach. [RichmondSF]

• Sad day for Mission-based label Porto Franco records, who've announced they'll no longer be pressing discs. [AllShookDown]

• The Giants signed Gregor Blanco, a Center Fielder who seems to get on base a lot. [McCoveryChron]

• Do people still care about Beaujolais Nouveau? Or is it just the wine geeks? [InsideScoop]