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Tech is in flux; tourism is sluggish. SF’s economic recovery hangs in the balance
San Francisco’s economy showed some modest growth over the past year — though slow-growing corporate business has city leaders worried.
These Bay Area restaurants awarded Michelin Guide stars
The Michelin Guide strikes again in the Bay Area, awarding several restaurants with the highly acclaimed Michelin Guide stars.
Asia Live opens at Valley Fair: A behind-the-scenes look at mall's newest restaurant
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KRON) -- After much anticipation of the large Asian food complex at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara, "Asia Live" finally opened its doors on June 19. The two-story establishment is a spin-off of the popular "China Live" in San Francisco, owned by husband...
Philz Coffee CEO discusses Pride flag controversy at Human Rights Summit
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Two months after a controversy over Pride flags at Philz Coffee locations, the company's CEO joined local LGBTQ+ leaders Thursday for a public discussion about the decision and its aftermath. The conversation took place during the Human Rights Summit at th...
Golden State Valkyries employee named in Sports Business Journal's Forty under 40 list
The Golden State Valkyries have created a winning culture on and off the court. After making WNBA history last season becoming the first expansion team to reach the playoffs, the success is also extending throughout the organization....
Two Bay Area restaurants elevated to three star-status by Michelin Guide
This pair of Bay Area restaurants have been moved up in the Michelin Guide ranks with their three-star status. The restaurants are 'Californios' in San Francisco and 'Enclos' in Sonoma....
Mission Buzz: SFMTA extends closures on Capp and Shotwell. CARECEN has a new home
Also, CARECEN has a new home away from the Mission for the first time since it opened in 1986. Valencia Street has a new restaurant. Mission Buzz: SFMTA extends closures on Capp and Shotwell. CARECEN has a new home...
SF has a new three-star restaurant — and it’s the first of its kind in the world
Chef Val Cantú's fine-dining Mexican restaurant Californios has joined Atelier Crenn, Benu, and Quince at the top of the city's dining hierarchy.
Giant fighting robots step into the ring at new San Francisco storefront for boxing bots
A 6-foot fighting robot was unveiled in San Francisco by REK at an empty warehouse that will soon be transformed into a humanoid robot one-stop shop.
Polestar told to stop selling cars in the U.S. due to Chinese ownership
Polestar has been told to stop selling cars in the United States because it’s primarily owned by a Chinese company. The U.S. Department of Commerce, citing security concerns, said the electric car maker, originally launched by Volvo but majority owned by a Chinese company, can...
Two Bay Area restaurants awarded 3 Michelin Stars
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Two Bay Area restaurants received one of the most prestigious honors in the world of fine dining this week. At a ceremony at EVE in San Diego -- Californios, a San Francisco Mexican restaurant, and Enclos, a Sonoma contemporary cuisine spot -- were both aw...
Cleanup continues in Mendocino County after its strongest quake in decades
WILLITS, Calif. (KRON) -- Cleanup continues Thursday in Mendocino County one day after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake shook the region, causing damage to homes and businesses. The epicenter of the quake, which struck at 8:10 a.m. Wednesday, was in Redwood Valley, southeast of Willits...
Bay Area restaurants earn top honors in latest Michelin Guide
Bay Area restaurateurs are celebrating after the release of the latest Michelin Guide awards. Two local restaurants earned the guide’s highest honor of three Michelin stars. Californios in San Francisco became the first Mexican restaurant in the world to receive three Miche...
Every MICHELIN-Starred Restaurant in California for 2026, Plus the Year’s Key Trends - MICHELIN Guide
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Japanese market-style convenience store opens in downtown San Jose: Here's a look inside
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- Imagine a 7-Eleven that only sells Japanese and other Asian products -- but it also has a matcha cafe, sushi bar, ramen station and a bar for alcoholic beverages. That is what San Jose's newest Japanese market is. Sakura Market -- spearheaded by the tea...
Best deals for Amazon Prime Days under $25
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Beloved SF Mexican restaurant hosts Newsom power lunch - SFGATE
Beloved SF Mexican restaurant hosts News...
17 states take California to court over plastic packaging rules
A coalition of states is suing California to block a sweeping recycling law, claiming its strict plastic waste regulations would force businesses nationwide to overhaul their products and operations....
Event permit request fuels speculation of possible Taylor Swift‑Travis Kelce wedding at MSG
An event company has filed a permit requesting the closure of West 31st Street near MSG, the first concrete sign of planning for a possible Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding July 3, two city officials told ABC News....
Troubled pitmaster Matt Horn shuts down another barbecue restaurant
Horn Barbecue in Fresno, which had only opened in January, was met with disappointment as an eviction notice was discovered on the door, leaving the community disappointed and the people who had been hired out of a job....
Mendocino County 5.6-m quake: Power out, items fall off shelves
Todd Wrinsor, store manager, of Sinclair Gas Station in Willits, Calif., shows how the power went out and items fell off the shelves after 5.6-magnitude earthquake. June 24, 2026...
Prime Day competitor sales that are just as good if not better than Amazon
Amazon isn't the only shop with deals on Prime Day. Check out these retailers that are slashing prices to with their own summer sales.
How Nopa became a San Francisco institution, one regular at a time
George McCalman has been a fixture for 20 years, often sketching the restaurant and the people inside it from his seat at the bar.
San Francisco creamery named No. 1 on Yelp national list
(KRON) -- There is a short list of timeless and iconic ice cream shops in San Francisco. Mitchell's Ice Cream is one of them. Mitchell's was named No. 1 in a recent national ice cream shop ranking by Yelp, which was released Tuesday night. The list is the top "50 most saved ice c...
Best deals for Amazon Prime Days under $100
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626 Day meets Prime Day: The best Stitch deals to shop now on Amazon
Calling all 'Lilo and Stitch' fans! Celebrate Experiment 626 (aka Stitch) with all-new Lilo & Stitch clothes, toys, accessories and more!
Irish video game company Keyword Studios cutting 130 SF jobs
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Keywords International Limited Group, a video game services company founded in Ireland, is cutting nearly 130 jobs in San Francisco. A filing with the Employment Development Department revealed that the job cuts were announced on Monday and will take effec...
What to know about new PG&E barcode scam costing Bay Area customers thousands
(KRON) -- Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is warning customers about a new emerging scam they believe has played a huge factor in Bay Area customers being duped out of more than $211,000 so far in 2026. PG&E officials said most scam victims' reports are from Alameda, Sant...
Former S.F. official violated ethics rules, city audit finds
Investigation finds that former chief assistant treasurer Tajel Shah steered a $7M software contract toward a friend’s company. Former S.F. official violated ethics rules, city audit finds...
Bed, Bath & Beyond making a comeback, searching for oldest expired coupon
Bed, Bath & Beyond is making a comeback, and to promote its return, the company is holding a contest to find the oldest existing expired coupon.
US government to oppose plan to sell Titanic artifacts
The federal government argues that a plan to auction hundreds of artifacts recovered from the wreckage of the Titanic would violate court orders, while the company that owns salvage rights to the Titanic wreck contends that it would not....
Excelsior Buzz: City Made Quilts to open on Geneva Avenue in August
For over a decade, Sarah Cain has stitched her love letter to S.F. into quilts. This August, it becomes a business. Excelsior Buzz: City Made Quilts to open on Geneva Avenue in August...
81-year-old Utah couple says 'I do' again at Taco Bell, earns free lunch for life
Mickey and Jo-Ann, who have been married for six decades and have eight children, chose their local Taco Bell as the venue for the special ceremony. The restaurant is where they share a lunch together every day for years....
From Allbirds to Smartbird: CEO Nadia Carlsten explains former San Francisco-based shoe brand's shift to AI infrastructure company
Smartbird CEO Nadia Carlsten spoke with ABC7 about the San Francisco-based company that has transitioned from the Allbirds shoe brand to AI infrastructure....
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Left Bank, LB Steak abruptly closing all Bay Area locations
Vine Hospitality has abruptly closed all seven of its Bay Area restaurants, including longtime Santana Row favorites Left Bank, Meso Modern Mediterranean and LB Steak, leaving customers and employees stunned....
PG&E warns of new scam involving bar codes or QR codes
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is warning customers of a new scam involving bar codes or QR codes. The utility said the emerging con is a new wrinkle to a common scam where customers receive a call demanding immediate payment to avoid a stoppage in service. “Scammers are ...
Left Bank restaurants abruptly close for good
A popular restaurant group with locations across the Bay Area is suddenly closing its doors. Left Bank and its sister locations LB Steak, Meso Modern Mediterranean and Petite Left Bank are shutting down. The first Left Bank opened in Larkspur in 1994. There are now seven lo...
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Left Bank, LB Steak abruptly closing all locations in Bay Area
Vine Hospitality has abruptly closed all seven of its Bay Area restaurants, including longtime Santana Row favorites Left Bank, Meso Modern Mediterranean and LB Steak, leaving customers and employees stunned....
Decades-long Bay Area hospitality group closing all restaurants
(KRON) -- A Bay Area hospitality group that has been around for decades is shutting down all its restaurants. Seven restaurants are set to close by the end of the week, Vine Hospitality wrote in a social media announcement Monday. The closures are the following (along with their ...
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Founder of Scary Mommy dies at 48, company says
"We are all here because of Jill." The founder of Scary Mommy has died at the age of 48, according to the company.
Bay Area startup opens satellite manufacturing facility in San Jose
A Bay Area space company celebrated the opening of a new facility Monday, bringing both satellites and new jobs to the region. Startup Muon Space officially opened a 130,000-square-foot satellite manufacturing facility in San Jose. The company’s satellites will track everyt...
Oakland Brewery Creates World Cup-Inspired Beer
Line 51 Brewing Company creates World Cup-Inspired beer as it hosts watch parties for World Cup matches.
Barry Manilow, Patti Smith, Carlos Santana and more mourn the death of Clive Davis
Music artists mourned the death of Clive Davis, one of the industry’s most powerful figures who launched or resurrected the careers of artists ranging from Whitney Houston to Carlos Santana. Santana on Monday called Davis “a visionary.” Barry Manilow said music wasn’t just bus...
A new treatment for gray hair? Researchers are working on an innovative approach
Gray hair is a natural but inevitable sign that we’re aging. But new research suggests that it might not be so inevitable after all. By using drugs that stimulate part of the immune system, researchers think they may be able to restore pigment to hair that’s gone gray to preve...