• Protests over the ICE raids in Los Angeles continue, as Trump deployed the National Guard—despite local and state leaders insisting there’s no need. While right-wing media call the city “overrun,” Mayor Bass and Governor Newsom argue it’s a manufactured crisis meant to justify an aggressive federal response. [LAist]
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  • The city of Richmond has agreed to pay a $336,000 fine after releasing improperly treated sewage into the bay over a 17-month period, with pollutants including ammonia, coliform bacteria, and copper exceeding permitted limits. Half of the penalty will fund watershed education and trash cleanup at underserved Richmond schools. [East Bay Times]
  • The Golden State Valkyries broke a four-game losing streak with a big 95-68 win over the Las Vegas Aces, setting a franchise record for most points in a game. Kayla Thornton led the way with 22 points and 11 rebounds, and three other Valkyries scored in double figures. [NBC Bay Area]
  • The Madleen, a humanitarian aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other Freedom Flotilla Coalition activists, is within 100 nautical miles of Gaza. The group’s previous vessel, the Conscience, was attacked by Israeli drones last month. [Al Jazeera]
  • A salmonella outbreak linked to California-based August Egg Company has sickened at least 79 people across nine states, prompting a recall of 1.7 million dozen organic and cage-free brown eggs sold under multiple brand names with plant codes P-6562 or CA5330. [NPR]
  • Nordstrom is returning to SF but in a different capacity—an online order hub in Pacific Heights (on Fillmore near Pine), where customers can pick up orders, try on purchases, and make returns; plus additional services including tailoring and styling. [KGO]
  • A nearly five-foot-long Argentine black-and-white tegu lizard—an invasive, egg-eating predator from South America—was spotted by hikers at a Santa Clara County park, prompting officials to urge the public not to approach and to report any sightings immediately. [SFGate]
  • If you’re looking to support protestors on the front lines, consider contributing to some community bail and bond funds. [National Bail Fund Network]
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