Day Around the Bay: Grass Fire in Benicia Shuts Down Many Lanes of I-680
Briefly

A three-alarm grass fire in Benicia disrupted traffic on the interstate and continued to affect road conditions hours later. Francis Ford Coppola experienced atrial fibrillation while in Italy for a heart procedure, reportedly due to stress from travel. San Jose plans a Grateful Dead celebration in December, asserting its claim as the band's birthplace. The House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas regarding the Epstein Files, including several notable political figures. AI has caused a significant number of job losses, while funding for mRNA vaccine development is being rescinded by Robert F Kennedy Jr.
A major three-alarm grass fire in Benicia broke out shortly before 3 pm, growing large enough to briefly shut down traffic in both directions on the interstate.
Legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola suffered an atrial fibrillation before a heart procedure in Italy. reports indicate the condition was likely linked to physical stress from a long flight.
San Jose is planning its own Grateful Dead celebration in December, claiming to be the birthplace of the band amid disputes over the address of their first show.
A bipartisan House Oversight Committee group issued subpoenas for Epstein Files and also targeted several Trump adversaries, reflecting a complex legal maneuver.
AI has been attributed to the loss of 10,375 US jobs in just the first half of 2025, significantly juxtaposed with government job cuts.
Robert F Kennedy Jr is rescinding $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine development despite its role in producing the COVID vaccine.
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