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New sports bar opens in Oakland
Co-owner of 'Xingones Oakland' has opened another restaurant in Oakland
The best SF menswear shops, according to a panel of style pros
Think men’s fashion in San Francisco is hopeless? Not so. We asked the Bay’s best dressed for their favorite shops across a range of styles.
Immersive dome venue opens in downtown San Jose for World Cup watch parties
A new venue is elevating FIFA World Cup watch parties and uplifting downtown San Jose economically. The Domes, located at 171 Post St. near San Pedro Square, will showcase the U.S. men’s national soccer team watch party and other sporting events. In addition, the immersive ent...
World Cup 2026 helps Bay Area net more business
Bay Area businesses say they are happy with the economic boost from the World Cup.
Venezuelan earthquake survivors search for missing pets in an unexpected place: McDonald's
A McDonald's restaurant in Venezuela has become a makeshift hospital and center for finding missing pets after two powerful earthquakes.
Use by, sell by, best by: What’s the difference?
Confused by "use by," "sell by" and "best by" labels? Here's what each one actually means, and how California's new law aims to reduce food waste by simplifying the labels shoppers see....
Shuggie’s, the SF restaurant with the most bonkers interior, is auctioning it all off
When this one-of-a-kind Mission restaurant announced its closure, fans asked in unison: What’s happening to those hand chairs?
These stores and restaurants are open on the 4th of July
Although the 4th of July is a holiday, here are some of the stores and restaurants that will be keeping their doors open.
Manhattan restaurant's towering table tribute to World Cup
Renowned chef John Doherty is turning his talents to a tower of food all designed to be enjoyed while watching a match.
Sunset Buzz: A nonprofit launches pilot grant program for Inner Sunset small businesses
A new program, launched this Wednesday, is offering grants to new and existing storefronts located in the Inner Sunset. Sunset Buzz: A nonprofit launches pilot grant program for Inner Sunset small businesses...
Spain faces Austria with crowd energy at San Francisco's Picaro Cafe
It’s do-or-die in the Round of 32 as Spain bring possession and pedigree against an Austria. For fans in San Francisco, the match has a local home at Picaro Cafe—a long-running Spanish restaurant known for tapas, paellas, and a lively matchday atmosphere....
Family-run candy shop creating sweet treats for more than 45 years
Family-run candy shop, Shoppes of Premise Maid, has been creating sweet treats for more than 45 years.
Travelers turn to buses amid soaring airfares
Sky-high airline fares are driving more travelers to consider buses as a budget-friendly alternative. Once viewed as outdated, companies like Greyhound are seeing renewed demand as travelers look for ways to save. Business and legal expert Parag Amin joined us on 'The Nine to exp...
Here’s what’s going into the former Rosamunde Sausage Grill next to Toronado
With Haight Street’s famed craft beer bar under new ownership, a restaurant pro is taking over the 300-square-foot space next door.
World Cup means big business for Mad Dog in the Fog
Our own Christien Kafton demonstrates the soccer fever in the air in this live report from San Francisco soccer pup, Mad Dog in the Fog. Did we hear right? They've gone through 380 kegs of beer since the start of the tournament?...
Plea deals in Oakland chop shop case
Three suspected members of an East Bay auto theft ring accepted plea deals.
July 4th: What's open and closed
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches this Saturday, most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open, though consumers should prepare for select closures and modified holiday hours....
Lime, the scooter company that took over SF, goes public
A new office in SoMa and a Wall Street debut mark the next era for the homegrown scooter company.
Lime, the scooter company that took over SF, goes public - The San Francisco Standard
Lime, the scooter company that took over SF, goes public The San Fr...
4th of July deals and freebies
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
Best 4th of July 2026 furniture sales including patio furniture, bar essentials and more
Here are the best 4th of July 2026 furniture sales to shop right now.
San Francisco is America’s fine-dining capital. I still can’t swallow it
For 20 years, I thought I knew what defined Bay Area restaurants. Michelin has forced me to reconsider.
The Inner Sunset is the next neighborhood hoping for a downtown-style revamp
Neighbors are infusing local businesses with hundreds of thousands of dollars in hopes of filling stubborn vacancies.
These new California laws go into effect July 1
New California laws go into effect July 1, including a huge grocery store change.
AI Tech Improving Weather Forecasting
Bay Area company Windborne Systems is using AI and high tech weather balloons to improve forecasting
Bay Area rallies aid for Venezuela earthquake victims
Residents and businesses in the Bay Area are mobilizing to support victims of devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, as search efforts continue for survivors following last week's disaster....
San Francisco coffee shop broken into, glass smashed in Lower Haight
(KRON) -- A locally owned coffee shop in San Francisco's Lower Haight was broken into. Out There Coffee Roasters, located at 254 Fillmore St., had its glass on the front entrance smashed Tuesday morning, the cafe announced on social media. It wasn't made clear how much or what wa...
Find great discounts on on-the-go accessories with ABC Secret Savings
Shop exclusive deals for on-the-go accessories with ABC Secret Savings.
Froyo's comeback: Cool things come to those who wait
Frozen yogurt is having a resurgence across New York City, with new shops popping up throughout the area and drawing long lines.
SF Chinese Chamber of Commerce faces allegations of sexual harassment and a hidden camera
The President of the San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Donald Luu, has resigned from his influential position amid a legal dispute rocking one of the oldest Chinese American business organizations in the United States. According to Luu’s attorney, his decision to step d...
New trial moves forward in Sierra Lamar case
Antolin Garcia-Torrez, dressed in a business suit, white shirt and glasses, appeared in court Monday to observe proceedings related to the retrial. S
Four new restaurants worth getting excited about in San Francisco this July
Cinderella's Mission outpost is finally happening, and it will be joined by a Thai restaurant from a world-class Bangkok chef.
Four new restaurants worth getting excited about in San Francisco this July - The San Francisco Standard
Four new restaurants worth getting excited about in San Francisco this Ju...
San Francisco bike shop owner traveling to 10 World Cup matches as superfan
A San Francisco business owner is taking his soccer fandom to extreme lengths this month, logging thousands of flight miles to catch World Cup matches back-to-back across North America....
Thrifting, noodles, and a healthy bar — ‘a little tenderness’ for the Tenderloin
A slate of new businesses received grants to open up shop in the Tenderloin, some expanding from other parts of the city. Thrifting, noodles, and a healthy bar — ‘a little tenderness’ for the Tenderloin...
SF Archdiocese agrees to nearly $400M in sexual abuse settlement
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Francisco (RCASF) announced on Monday it had reached an agreement in principle to a financial settlement of $395 million for sexual abuse survivors. The proposed settlement would resolve over 500 lawsuits related to chi...
San Jose business collects relief supplies for Venezuela earthquakes victims
Several businesses in the Bay Area are coming together to collect relief supplies for Venezuela following the deadly twin earthquakes that struck the nation. This includes a Venezuelan food truck in San Jose. The death toll in Venezuela is climbing as the desperate search for ...
San Jose community mobilizes to support victims of Venezuela earthquakes
Watching the devastation in Venezuela has prompted dozens of people throughout the Bay Area to spring into action to donate relief supplies. On Saturday, there was a donation drive at Arepas Latin Cuisine, a Venezuelan restaurant with locations in San Francisco and San Jose; m...
People’s Budget Coalition Claims Victory After San Francisco Budget Restores Most Proposed Service Cuts - Davis Vanguard
People’s Budget Coalition Claims Victory After San Francis...
San Francisco Pride and World Cup celebrations bring big crowds
Thousands gathered in San Francisco for Pride weekend as World Cup fans as filled bars and restaurantss, creating one of the city's busiest and most festive weekends of the year....
Michelin says this SF gem is 'the greatest Mexican restaurant in the world' - SFGATE
Michelin says this SF gem is 'the greate...
San Jose's San Pedro Square gears up for US match on July 1
Businesses in San Jose's San Pedro Square prepares for the expected huge crowds for the World Cup watch party for the US match versus Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium. US Soccer announced on Friday that San Pedro Square Market is the official watch party location for th...
Oakland's Jack London Square in state of flux
Oakland's Jack London Square is in a state of transition. New businesses are opening — including one Friday morning. But others will be leaving this summer, raising questions about whether any economic boosts to the area can be sustainable....
Bay Area business owners collect donations to help Venezuela earthquake survivors
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Local business owners are stepping up to help communities in Venezuela hit hard by back-to-back magnitude 7-plus earthquakes this week. The death toll has risen to more than 900 people. Joanna Torres is the owner of Arepas Latin Cuisine and other companies...
125 years later, Brooklyn's oldest restaurant Gage & Tollner is still building community
Here's how Gage & Tollner, the most famous restaurant in Brooklyn honors its historic past without standing still.