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Video footage captured large groups of people fighting in Oakland near 19th and Jefferson at around 1 a.m., with police detaining individuals and using a spray deterrent. Organizers of the Oakland First Fridays event stated the incidents were unrelated to their event, which had already been cleaned up.

A San Francisco family faces a nearly 90% rent increase from $3,000 to $7,000 for their two-bedroom unit after new owners purchased the building. City Supervisor Connie Chan offered legal assistance, while attorney Rahman Popal highlighted loopholes in rent control laws, noting the building is classified as a condo. The case has sparked public outrage over housing costs.

Amazon hosted a community meeting in Gilroy to address concerns over a data center project, which residents claim they learned about only after construction began. Critics, including the South Valley Resistance, expressed skepticism about the project's environmental impact and called for greater transparency and community involvement in future proposals.

Ken Jones, a San Francisco firefighter with Stage 4 cancer, died after his insurance provider Blue Shield of California denied requested treatments. The insurance company cited medical guidelines for the denials, while his oncologist disputed their interpretation. The case prompted a city hearing to address insurance claims processes for first responders.

Two San Jose Target stores were closed due to rodent issues, with one reopening after a day while the other remains closed. Health inspectors found rodent droppings and damaged food packages, raising concerns about the frequency of such closures. NBC Bay Area reporter Hilda Gutierrez is investigating the issue.

Candidates vying to fill Nancy Pelosi’s congressional seat in California include San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, state Sen. Scott Weiner, Saikat Chakribarti, and Marie Hurabiel. The race is a jungle primary, with the top two candidates advancing to the November general election.

A man in California, Jason Nichols, confronted by a homeowner with a shovel after attempting to break into his home and demand the whereabouts of his daughter. Nichols, identified as a fictional wizard Harry Dresden, was arrested on multiple charges including burglary and criminal threats following a violent confrontation that resulted in injuries.