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Type O blood supply in the Bay Area falls to a two year low
Vitalant says local hospitals are running short on type O blood, which doctors often use first in emergencies. The nonprofit is trying to fill thousands of donation appointments before the end of July.

San Francisco supervisors send public bank measure to voters
San Francisco supervisors voted to place a public bank measure on the November ballot. The proposal would move the city toward financing affordable housing, green energy and small businesses through a city controlled bank.
Fourth of July problems put focus on retired San Francisco event planner
San Francisco's Fourth of July celebration brought traffic jams near the Golden Gate Bridge, packed buses and trouble with Waymo vehicles. The retirement of longtime City Hall events official Martha Cohen has become part of the discussion over what went wrong.

Oakland transport chief filed claims as Lake became interim city administrator
Oakland Transportation Director Josh Rowan has accused interim City Administrator Betsy Lake and other officials of hostile treatment and retaliation. Lake denies misconduct, and Mayor Barbara Lee's office says the complaints were sent to investigators.

Public bank plan heads to San Francisco voters
The Board of Supervisors voted 9 to 2 to place a public bank measure on the November ballot. The proposal would create a municipal finance corporation, but supporters still need startup money before any lending could begin.

U.S. men play Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara
The U.S. men's team faced Bosnia and Herzegovina in a 2026 World Cup Round of 32 match at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium in Santa Clara. Folarin Balogun scored the first U.S. goal on July 1.
U.S. beats Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara World Cup match
The U.S. men's national team beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2 to 0 at Levi's Stadium and advanced to the Round of 16. The July 1 match was the last of six World Cup games hosted in Santa Clara.

Newsom signs East Bay senator's hydrogen energy bill
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1350, a bill from state Sen. Jerry McNerney of Stockton. The law allows green hydrogen to qualify under California's renewable energy standards.

U.S. advances after 2 to 0 win in Santa Clara
The U.S. men's team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2 to 0 on July 1 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium, also known as Levi's Stadium. The win sends the host team to the Round of 16 against Belgium.

Contra Costa fire district plans new Brentwood station
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District shared details about a planned fire station in Brentwood. Station 90 is expected on a city owned 5 acre site at Lone Tree Way and Windy Springs Road.

Mission resident nears final block in walk of every SF street
Walter Parenteau plans to finish a four year effort to walk every street, alley and staircase in San Francisco during Pride Weekend. The final route starts at Sue Bierman Park and ends along Washington Street.
Mayor Lurie's cousin loses New York primary
New York Rep. Dan Goldman, a cousin of San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, lost a Democratic primary to Brad Lander. The race centered on Israel, Gaza and Goldman's support from pro Israel groups.