• East Palestine, Ohio, where 49ers owner Jed York was arrested Sunday in a prostitution sting, has become a hot spot for prostitution stings in recent years. Over 700 arrests for soliciting prostitution took place there between 2019 and 2025, as authorities crack down on drugs and sex trafficking. [Chronicle]
  • A major crash involving a truck leaking fuel created a major traffic situation early Tuesday at the MacArthur Maze in Oakland, right at the split between westbound 80, 880, and 580. [KTVU]
  • CHP issued a warning about drugs in circulation in Northern California, found in Trinity County, that are made to look like children's vitamins, which tested positive for methamphetamine. [ABC 7]
  • Vella Cheese Company, the 94-year-old artisanal cheesemaking operation in Sonoma specializing in Monterey Jack, Cheddar, and Italian cheeses like Asiago and Romanello Dolce, is ceasing production. [Chronicle]
  • A beloved, 101-year-old bicycle store in Lafayette, Hank & Frank Bicycles, is also closing its doors. [KRON4]
  • Trump floated the idea of renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America," as he continues trying to antagonize Canadians. [ABC 7]
  • A judge in New York has thrown out Ghislaine Maxwell's attempt to get her conviction overturned, calling it "meritless" and "frivolous." [ABC 7]