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In today's newsletter:

  • San Francisco man identified after mysterious fatal Tomales Bay canoe trip
  • New SAJJ Mediterranean opens third San Francisco location downtown
  • $9 million settlement forces long-neglected SF apartment complex to improve

Also on today's calendar: San Francisco Playhouse presents "Hairspray" and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A sprinkle in the morning, with a high of 67 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A morning sprinkle, temps: high: 69, low: 61.
  • Thursday: A shower possible, with a high of 67 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. SF Man Identified After Deadly Bay Area Canoe Trip: Police (patch.com) — San Francisco readers are learning more about 36-year-old city resident Casey Flynn Melia, who died during an overnight canoe trip on Tomales Bay after setting out to see bioluminescence. Despite wearing life vests, both Melia and a companion were found unresponsive, and multiple agencies are still investigating the cause of their deaths.
   

2. Popular Mediterranean Eatery Expands Bay Area Presence With New SF Location (patch.com) — Downtown San Francisco food options are growing as SAJJ Mediterranean opens a new soft-launch location at 71 Stevenson Street, the chain's third spot in the city. The fast-casual restaurant, known for customizable Mediterranean bowls, wraps, and salads, plans a future grand opening while highlighting its focus on local California produce and halal-certified proteins.
   

3. Owners Of Rodent-Infested Bay Area Apartments To Pay $9M After Years Of Code Violations: Officials (patch.com) — San Franciscans living at the Alice Griffith Apartments will see long-awaited repairs and pest control after the city secured a $9 million settlement from the complex's owners over years of code violations. The agreement directs millions into on-site safety upgrades, courtyard play areas, and overdue utility payments, while city leaders emphasize that residents deserve safe, clean housing and stronger accountability for neglectful landlords.
   

4. Man Who Targeted White House UFC Event Also Planned To Attack Bay Area Data Centers: Feds (patch.com) — Federal prosecutors say a man now in custody helped discuss plots that included bombing a UFC event at the White House and attacking AI data centers in the Bay Area, including facilities outside San Francisco and in Palo Alto and Santa Clara. Court records describe encrypted group chats, alleged plans to hit internet infrastructure in San Jose, and how an Ohio tip helped authorities unravel the scheme before any local targets were struck.
   

5. New Video Shows FBI Agents Surrounding Former Rep. Eric Swalwell at San Francisco Airport (ground.news) — FBI agents recently seized former Rep. Eric Swalwell's phone and laptop as he deplaned at San Francisco International Airport, part of a broader federal criminal investigation. Newly released video shows the encounter, which did not result in an arrest, and comes amid renewed scrutiny of earlier national‑security questions involving his alleged ties to a suspected Chinese intelligence operative.
   

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Ok San Francisco! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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