It’s a tale so byzantine as to defy belief, a neighbors’ dispute run terribly amok, replete with allegations of fraud, false identity, extortion, harassment and squatting — all enabled by the anonymity of arranging a rental via Airbnb. By Carolyn Said.

Tiny cracks found on some of the rods on the new Bay Bridge tower potentially endanger the rest of the more than 400 remaining fasteners that secure the tower to the foundation in an earthquake, Caltrans officials said Tuesday...