• In one of the biggest moments of the Ghost Ship trial to date, co-defendant Max Harris took the stand in his own defense Monday. Harris testified that there was no clear hierarchy in the artists' collective, and that the role "creative director" role he was assigned by Almena was "not taken seriously by anyone in the collective." He also said he "wouldn’t have been there" if he believed the interior of the space was a danger. [Chronicle]
  • A seven-story residential building has been proposed for the former Sparky's diner space on Church Street, near Market. The building at 240-250 Church, which would also span the Thorough Bread and Pastry space (which is still operating), would take advantage of the city's density bonus to go up to 65 feet. [Hoodline]
  • Twitter-happy CEO Elon Musk claims he deleted his Twitter account, but so far the evidence suggests otherwise. Maybe he deleted the app? [CBS SF]
  • SFFD paramedic crews rescued an unresponsive man from the Bay water near Pier 27. [Bay City News]
  • The Warriors took out a full-page ad in the Toronto Star on Monday congratulating the Raptors on their NBA Finals win. [CBS SF]
  • The first collegiate basketball games at the Chase Center, both men's and women's, will be played by the University of San Francisco. [Examiner]
  • A Pride flag was raised at the California Capitol for the first time in history this week. [ABC 7]
  • The Mission's Southpaw BBQ is calling it quits on June 30. [Eater]