Across
- 4. "Great" Persian Ruler of the Achamenid Empire who served as the 3rd King of Kings
- 6. State with more national parks than any other state
- 8. Acroymn for the "Happiest City in America" (deemed by Oprah)
- 9. Gold Rush merchant who was CA's 8th Governor & founded a prominent Bay Area university
- 10. Suspension bridge that was planned to be painted black & yellow
- 13. San Francisco's original name
- 14. Portmanteau area of Contra Costa County
Down
- 1. Arena of the 49ers prior to the move to Santa Clara
- 2. Hotel where Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco
- 3. April Birthstone
- 5. San Ramon's northern, more bougie neighbor
- 7. National Historic Landmark that also serves as transportation
- 11. World's largest family owned and operated winery
- 12. Rail-based public transit that connects the SF Peninsula to other areas