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Mike Evans draws early praise in 49ers locker room
Veteran receiver Mike Evans is making an early impression in Santa Clara after joining the 49ers. George Kittle and Trent Williams described him as a rare addition to a roster already filled with established stars.

Richmond's Caspers reopens as Corky's Famous Hot Dogs
The former Caspers Hot Dogs at 2530 Macdonald Ave. in Richmond has reopened under new owner Courtland "Corky" Boozé. The longtime customer and former Richmond councilmember says the menu, suppliers, and staff are staying largely the same.
SF Fed chief urges caution on AI boom extremes
Mary C. Daly said San Francisco should avoid extreme claims about the AI economy while rents rise and tech workers worry about layoffs. She said generative AI has so far been used more to support workers than to replace them.

Scooter rider injured in suspected Embarcadero road rage crash
Police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon crash at Embarcadero and Broadway as a possible road rage incident. A scooter rider was hospitalized with injuries that were not considered life threatening.

California will put housing and homelessness programs under one agency
California is forming a new housing and homelessness agency on July 1 to consolidate affordable housing funding programs. Developers see a chance to shorten financing delays, but proposed budget cuts leave no new money attached.

California bill would change how schools count Indigenous students
Assembly Bill 1581 would require California schools to collect and report tribal affiliations for students who identify as American Indian or Alaska Native. Supporters say current counts miss many Indigenous students, especially those who also identify with another race or ethnicity.

North Beach's Verdi Building cleared for partial demolition
San Francisco's Board of Appeals cleared the way for partial demolition at the fire damaged Verdi Building at 659 Union Street. The property faces Washington Square Park and has drawn years of safety, housing and preservation disputes.

Police seek suspect who used Waymo after Marina yoga studio theft
San Francisco police are looking for a person suspected of taking activewear from Hot 8 Yoga on Fillmore Street and leaving in a Waymo. The January case has raised questions about how robotaxi records can help investigators.

Noodle in a Haystack closes as owners plan new ramen spot
Richmond District restaurant Noodle in a Haystack has closed after four years. Clint and Yoko Tan are now planning Mazé, a more casual mazemen restaurant at Thrive City near Chase Center.
Two deaths on San Francisco streets renew safety concerns
A pedestrian was killed at 7th and Brannan in SoMa on Wednesday morning, and another person was found dead on Geneva Avenue in the Excelsior about an hour later. Police are investigating the second death's cause.

San Jose State rises in national AI and software skills ranking
San Jose State University has moved to No. 2 nationally for data driven programming and software engineering skills since 2021. The school credits AI courses, industry linked faculty and Silicon Valley hiring ties.