Tuesday Morning Topline: Crash Caused Northbound Golden Gate Bridge Backup

A two-car, mid-span crash in the northbound lanes of the Golden Gate Bridge blocked traffic for more than an hour Tuesday morning, starting around 6 am. All lanes were clear as of 7:30 am, but there were residual delays. [NBC Bay Area/Chronicle]Mario Juarez, the star witness in the Oakland corruption trial of former Mayor Sheng Thao, her (ex?) partner Andre Jones, David Duong, and Andy Duong, was seen on video shown in court fighting with the Duongs over money. Jurors were also shown video of the aftermath, showing an ambulance picking up Juarez after he claimed the Duongs sent men to beat him up. [ABC 7]Exceptionally high tides flooded streets in southern Marin County on Monday, and seawater came up onto part of the Embarcadero south of the Ferry Building, blocking access to Pier 14. [KPIX / Chronicle]SF Mayor Daniel Lurie s approval rating remains high, but may be slightly softening according to two new polls. [Mission Local]Jay-Z has been announced as the Super Bowl Halftime Show he