Port of Oakland
After suffering gridlock earlier this summer, Port of Oakland is back to having ships unloading on time after more dock workers are hired, even as congestion and delays continue in LA and Long Beach.
Gabe Morales
Umpire and Santa Clara native ends San Francisco Giants’ playoff hopes by incorrectly calling strike three on a check-swing by first baseman Wilmer Flores, generating outrage among Bay Area fans.
Motorists
Gas prices are up after Saudi Arabia and other OPEC countries decide not to increase oil production. But Gavin Newsom vetoes bills that would have legalized jaywalking and bicyclists running stop signs.