- BART officials blamed aging infrastructure, an overtaxed HVAC system, and the hot weather on Tuesday for the substation fire at Daly Station Station. The fire led to disruptions and delays on the BART system for three days, with the Green Line resuming service Friday. [KTVU]
- A Foster City man who was arrested in connection with a major condo fire on August 2 at 815 Sea Spray Lane, because of an allegedly unattended propane grill on his balcony, has been cleared of any criminal charges. The DA's office said there was "no basis for the filing of criminal charges" against resident Keith Tompkins. [KRON4]
- As the 9/11 anniversary arrives today, if you're wondering, 25 years later, why the four remaining terrorism suspects haven't faced trial and still won't until 2028, CBS News has a long and thorough explainer.
- Maybe the 49ers' travel and sleep strategy paid off, and they trounced the LA Rams in their season opener in Melbourne, 27-7. [NBC Sports]
- Niners fans were jubilant at a watch party at Old Wagon Saloon on San Pedro Square in San Jose Thursday night. [KTVU]
- OpenAI has pulled its sponsorship of Caltech's "math hackathon" after some current and former Caltech mathematicians penned an open letter calling AI math "slop mathematics." [Business Insider]
- Decorated bluegrass musician Alison Krauss, who was expected to headline Hardly Strictly Bluegrass this year with her band Union Station, has canceled all her upcoming tour dates and will not be appearing, after being advised by doctors to go on vocal rest. [Chronicle]
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