- A Miami jury found Tesla partly liable in a 2019 crash involving autopilot mode, awarding $243 million to the victims. The family of the pedestrian killed in the crash claimed Tesla buried key evidence. [Associated Press]
- At Pacifica’s World Dog Surfing Championships, talented dogs of various breeds impressed thousands of spectators with their wave-riding skills. Judges scored balance, ride time, and tricks as teams like Charlie’s “Dream Team” wowed the crowd with tandem surfing. [KGO]
- Two former San Ramon Valley High students reached a $7 million settlement after reporting sexual abuse by former theater teacher Ryan Weible between 2010 and 2012. Despite complaints and a police investigation finding condoms in his classroom, the district delayed action, firing him in 2012 but agreeing not to share negative information. [Bay Area News Group]
- Dead & Company’s second night in Golden Gate Park brought out 60,000 fans, many in tie-dye and vintage tour shirts. The band played deep cuts like “St. Stephen” and “Crazy Fingers,” with drummer Jay Lane joining Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann on a triple-drum finale. [Chronicle]
- UCSF oncologist Dr. Vinay Prasad resigned weeks into his new FDA advisory role after far-right activists resurfaced years-old liberal tweets criticizing Trump and conservative pundits. [Bay Area News Group]
- A driver was rescued and hospitalized Friday night after crashing 100 feet down a creek off Monticello Road in Napa, prompting a rope rescue by Cal Fire and county crews. [KPIX]
- A wanted man was arrested after allegedly stealing $1,500 in merchandise—including 21 bottles of probiotics—from South Bay pharmacies, then fleeing on a bike with multiple bags before deputies found the goods and fentanyl pipes. [KRON4]
Top image: An aerial view of an SF MUNI 5 Fulton bus that is wrapped in tie-dye colors on July 29, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
