- The Feds want to double the size of two marine sanctuaries in Northern California, which "would restrict the movements of cargo ships, aircraft and personal watercraft, and close the areas to oil and gas exploration." [AP/Modesto Bee]
- The FBI wants to interview members of San Francisco's Board of Supervisors, as they continue their investigation into the criminal case against Leland Yee, Shrimp Boy, and co. [AP/San Luis Obispo Tribune]
- When San Francisco had a wave of gentrification in the late '70s-early '80s, it was called "croissantification"! Which is just delightful. Can we please bring this back? [KQED]
- [Twitter] acquires social data company Gnip.
- New sleazy landlord tactic reported: tenants are receiving "draft" Ellis Act notifications. [BeyondChron]
- Sean Parker, the Napster co-funder with the much mocked fairytale wedding, has launched Brigade, a startup "designed to combat a lack of political engagement and interest in all levels of government across America." Ron Conway and Marc Benioff are also investors in the company. [Politico]
- AC Transit's CFO allegedly embezzled $500K from his church. [SF Chronicle]
- Mayor Lee talks up the Twitter tax break. [SF Examiner]
- Sonoma Airport officials discover a knife someone tried to smuggle in an enchilada. [KTVU]
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