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Indigo Elephant: 'Marble Statue'

In this episode of the Sunday Music Drop, the Bay Area indie pop band Indigo Elephant shares the song 'Marble Stature' from their new album "The Art of Erosion."

Golden Gate Bridge Agency Drops $163K Restitution Claim Against Pro-Palestinian Protesters

The Golden Gate Bridge District’s decision to drop its restitution claim ends a dispute that had drawn criticism from activists who said San Francisco officials were punishing protesters for their pro-Palestinian stance and attempting to deter future demonstrations.

Environmentalists Celebrate ‘Retirement’ of Platform Esther, a SoCal Oil Rig

The end of the rig’s production career symbolizes a moment of transition in California’s clean energy economy.

Former San Francisco Mayor London Breed Considers Run for Pelosi Seat

Breed would face off against state Sen. Scott Wiener, Saikat Chakrabarti and others in the June 2026 primary election.

Oakland Mayor Wary of Coast Guard’s Wish to Take Over Road Leading to Island Base

Oakland currently owns the road and bridge that serves as the only public vehicle access to Coast Guard Island, where protests erupted last month.

OpenAI Faces Legal Storm Over Claims Its AI Drove Users to Suicide, Delusions

Individuals and families in the U.S. and Canada are suing OpenAI in California, alleging that they or their loved ones have been harmed by their interactions with ChatGPT.

Flight Cuts Hit Bay Area Airports, With More to Come Over the Next Week

Dozens of flights out of San Francisco and Oakland airports have been canceled for Friday, and the Trump administration has ordered cuts to ramp up by the end of next week.