Iconic Bay Area brand The North Face shutters last Berkeley store
Iconic Bay Area brand The North Face shutters last Berkeley store SFGATE
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OpenAI overtakes Visa to become one of the three largest San Francisco tech employers
OpenAI overtakes Visa to become one of the three largest San Francisco tech employers The Business Journals
S.F. heart drug developer Braveheart Bio poised for 2nd-largest biotech IPO this year
S.F. heart drug developer Braveheart Bio poised for 2nd-largest biotech IPO this year The Business Journals
AI CEO who promised interview to anyone who got tattoo of company logo apologizes
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- A San Francisco tech CEO who offered job interviews to anyone who got a tattoo of his company's logo at a recent event has apologized. At a recent afterparty for startup accelerator Y Combinator, Jordan Zietz, CEO of LemonLine, offered job interviews to pe...
Daily Digest: Tartine to open in FiDi concept, Atherton reasserts itself as most expensive area in U.S.
Daily Digest: Tartine to open in FiDi concept, Atherton reasserts itself as most expensive area in U.S. The Business Journals
Ghirardelli workers on strike at flagship store in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Ghirardelli’s flagship store in San Francisco closed Thursday after workers walked off the job to begin a three-day strike. The workers’ union, Unite Here Local 2, said negotiations with the storied Bay Area chocolate company have been ongoing since May 20...
Sunset Buzz: New vintage shop, indoor playground, and Lomo Libre closes
One of the few Peruvian restaurants in the Sunset closed after five years. Also: an indoor playhouse for young kids. Sunset Buzz: New vintage shop, indoor playground, and Lomo Libre closes...
Have shoppers gotten used to paying more amid rising prices?
Despite a strong overall economy, consumers’ money is not going as far as it used to. With inflation still a tick above 3%, it’s been steady lately, but thanks, largely, to energy costs, it’s still higher than expected. That being said, after cutting back, many consumers tell us ...
San Francisco live music company NPU wins Sacramento State as partner
San Francisco live music company NPU wins Sacramento State as partner The Business Journals
New investments draw fresh concern across AI industry
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- Chip-making giant Nvidia has inked a slew of new agreements across the last month – drawing fresh concern over the financing keeping the AI industry afloat. Among the biggest, a $500 billion partnership with South Korean semiconductor company SK Hynix to s...
Specialized founder backs nonprofit using cycling to improve youth mental health - San Francisco Business Times
Specialized founder backs nonprofit using cycling to improve youth mental health - San Francisco Business Times The Business Journals
CEO apologizes for offering interviews to people who got tattoos of his AI company logo
CEO apologizes for offering interviews to people who got tattoos of his AI company logo San Francisco Chronicle
Grocery, gas card scam targeting consumers, BBB says
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a growing postcard scam targeting millions across the country. It promises hundreds of dollars in free gas and groceries. Alma Galvan, a spokesperson for the BBB, joined us on 'The Nine' for insight into how to protect yoursel...
Admix Metal helps bring creative visions across architecture, design and visual art to life
Admix Metal helps architects, artists and businesses take their creative visions from concept to completion.
Ghirardelli Chocolate workers strike at flagship shop
Union says candy giant is illegally withholding financial records while pushing to cut health coverage.
Randy's Donuts to open first Bay Area location – right next to a local favorite
Randy’s Donuts, a Los Angeles-based chain, is set to open its first Bay Area location in Santa Clara. Randy’s will open up shop at 2595 Homestead Rd. – right across the street from Stan’s Donut Shop, a local favorite since 1959. The grand opening of Randy’s is set for 7 a.m. Frid...
One of the Mission’s best breakfasts is hiding inside a tiny Asian convenience store
Konbini blends the spirit of a Japanese mini-mart with the mindset of an Italian deli — and makes a mean fan tuan, a Taiwanese breakfast staple.
SFO airport to Add 'Wait N' Rest' sleep lounges for delayed travelers
The Cool Airplane Company plans to open two "Wait N' Rest" sleep lounges featuring private rooms, showers, and speakeasies at San Francisco International Airport next September....
Telehealth company Hims & Hers sued by federal and state governments for billing, data-sharing practices
Telehealth company Hims & Hers sued by federal and state governments for billing, data-sharing practices The Business Journals
French bakery La Boulangerie will return to S.F. Marina District with boozy brunch
French bakery La Boulangerie will return to S.F. Marina District with boozy brunch The Business Journals
San Francisco’s soaring rents hit new milestone as available apartments plunge
San Francisco’s soaring rents hit new milestone as available apartments plunge The Business Journals
Private bedrooms at SFO, DoorDash launches drone biz - San Francisco Business Times
Private bedrooms at SFO, DoorDash launches drone biz - San Francisco Business Times The Business Journals
Lyft changes name of bike-rental service to Lyft Bike while expanding system and extending contract
Lyft changes name of bike-rental service to Lyft Bike while expanding system and extending contract The Business Journals
San Francisco is only city in U.S. to win two national real estate awards, honoring projects that took decades
San Francisco is only city in U.S. to win two national real estate awards, honoring projects that took decades The Business Journals
'We literally cannot build it fast enough': Spec suites in Mills Building drive leasing surge
'We literally cannot build it fast enough': Spec suites in Mills Building drive leasing surge The Business Journals
People love this S.F. breakfast burrito so much, it’s getting its own shop
People love this S.F. breakfast burrito so much, it’s getting its own shop San Francisco Chronicle
Sushi Confidential to close downtown San Jose location
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) -- Sushi Confidential, a restaurant that has operated in San Pedro Square for more than a decade, will close its downtown San Jose location at the end of August. Owner Randy Musterer sold the popular eatery, which was known for hosting large community even...
7.1 magnitude quake hits Japan
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake shook Japan ’s southern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday, leaving dozens of people injured or missing after part of a shopping center and a huge chimney at a paper factory collapsed, officials said. A tsunami advisory was issued but quickly lifted....
PGA Golf Tour returning to Silverado Resort in 2027
(BCN) -- The PGA Tour announced Tuesday plans to return to Napa County next year with a pro golf tournament at Silverado Resort. The Japanese insurance company Sompo will be the sponsor of the event taking place in 2027 from July 26 to Aug. 1 at the North Course at the resort loc...
eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask
eBay Inc. agreed to pay almost $50 million to a Massachusetts couple who said former employees of the company targeted them with threats and bizarre anonymous deliveries....
Cyclospora outbreak may have peaked in Michigan after lettuce recall
There are promising signs that illnesses linked to contaminated lettuce may be slowing in Michigan, the hotspot of the multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. That doesn’t mean all the affected produce is gone from stores or restaurants, or that more people aren’t still...
Oakland's Town Biscuits: flavor, roots and community
From North Carolina flavors to Oakland kitchen experience, two cooks have found a way to blend their backgrounds into one breakfast business. Chasity Barwick, and Will Kovach, owners of Town Biscuits, share their tasty journey....
Get exclusive deals up to 50% off beauty essentials with ABC Secret Savings
Shop exclusive deals on beauty essentials with ABC Secret Savings.
New SF restaurant blurs the line between Korean and Japanese cuisine
Chef Danny Im, who grew up in Korea and trained in Japanese cooking, has opened a fusion restaurant called Anju on Valencia Street.
High-end streetwear company plots retail store and possible restaurant in Union Square
Permits filed with the city indicate streetwear brand Kith will expand to San Francisco for its first Bay Area location.
Cannabis tourism in San Francisco: What would it look like?
San Francisco is now the first city in the Bay Area to allow cannabis cafes. Licensed cannabis businesses will be able to serve food and non-alcoholic drinks after they get an additional permit. Eli Melrod, founder of Solful Cannabis Dispensary talks about what cannabis tourism i...
San Francisco welcoming new anime pop-up store
(KRON)-- Collectors get your wallets ready, Animate is opening a pop-up store in Japantown, San Francisco. Animate is a retailer specializing in anime, manga, and other pop culture merchandise from Japan. They currently have a store in Los Angeles, but on Monday announced a pop-u...
North Bay city getting third Supercharger station for its 1,555 Tesla drivers
NOVATO, Calif. (KRON) -- Tucked away in Novato’s San Marin neighborhood, construction is underway on the city’s third Tesla Supercharger station. The new station will be located at 111 San Marin Dr., directly behind the San Marin Plaza shopping center. According to city permittin...
Trump is set to defend his economic policies in Michigan, where new Canadian tariffs may sting
President Donald Trump plans to focus on his economic policies during a visit to suburban Detroit.
Brandon Jew is reopening his tiny Chinatown cafe and souvenir shop
A second act for Soon and Soon brings pop-up Paper Son Coffee to Grant Avenue, with a menu inspired by Chinese cafe traditions.
South Korean president visits SF, secures $500 billion partnership with Silicon Valley tech giant
(KRON)-- The president of South Korea, Lee Jae Myung, was spotted on Pier 39 in San Francisco this weekend, according to a social media video. The President is in town for an AI summit that brought together global tech giants and business leaders to discuss AI innovation, accordi...
For some, so-called 'Skynet Day' came too close to sci-fi after a rogue agent hacked into a startup
"Skynet" looks more and more realistic in 2026 after an OpenAI agent broke out of a test corral, traveled the internet and hacked into a startup company....
Dick Vivian, beloved owner of San Francisco record shop owner, dies at 78
Dick Vivian, beloved owner of San Francisco record shop owner, dies at 78 San Francisco Chronicle
Pope appoints S.F. archbishop to Vatican’s highest court
Pope appoints S.F. archbishop to Vatican’s highest court San Francisco Chronicle
Chotto Matte celebrating Peruvian Independence Day
Sous chef Cicero Souto talks about how Chotto Matte restaurant in San Francisco will celebrate Peruvian Independence Day.
Red Light Therapy - social media fad or real science?
Red light therapy has become a fixture on social media, with influencers claiming it can improve skin, reduce pain and speed recovery. Rachele Pojednic, faculty at Stanford University and chief science officer at Restore Hyper Wellness, said the science behind it is more solid th...
People We Meet: Coach B, San Francisco’s mobile gym rat
Personal trainer Greg "Coach B" Bianchi runs his mobile fitness business, "The City is Our Gym," from his specially modified truck. People We Meet: Coach B, San Francisco’s mobile gym rat...
How latest round of tariffs will affect U.S. consumers and businesses
The introduction of new tariffs on 60 global trading partners expected to drive up costs.
Carnival addresses viral video of passenger using fork to scratch foot in dining area
Carnival Cruise Line responded to a viral video showing a passenger using a fork to scratch their bare foot in a public dining area. The cruise line addressed the incident on Instagram , emphasizing that “forks are intended for food, not for foot care.” In its message, the compan...
Trump's new tariffs could impact California's $488-billion import business
President Trump slapped new tariffs on more than 60 countries Friday ranging from 10% to 12.5%, replacing temporary tariffs that were set to expire after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled his initial tariffs purportedly for national security reasons were unjustified and must be revoke...
Hundreds voice opposition over plan to develop SF Marina Safeway site into twin tower high-rise
A developer wants to tear down the Safeway in San Francisco's Marina District and build a new store with two residential towers on top. It's a proposal that is turning into a lightning rod for debate about affordability and congestion in the neighborhood....
Free small business course and grant focuses on Marin City
(BCN) -- Marin City residents who want to develop a small business are eligible to apply for a free mentorship course and startup grant. The Marin County Microenterprise Support Program, which launched this year, is offering a 12-week course to help small business owners who live...
Tenderloin Buzz: What’s ‘best for the neighborhood’ might be live music, art, local businesses
Live music and the arts: head to these events in the Tenderloin to get a peek at the creative neighborhood. Tenderloin Buzz: What’s ‘best for the neighborhood’ might be live music, art, local businesses...
Massive tank shatters at pet store, flooding facility and killing hundreds of fish | Video
A massive fish tank burst Monday afternoon at Somethin' Fishy Pets in Fox Lake, Illinois, sending 2,000 gallons of water rushing through the store and killing many of the more than 350 fish that were inside....
Discussing AI spending by businesses
Bay Area financial analyst Clark Geranen discusses the expenditures of companies on artificial intelligence technology.
The Chocolate Cow in Sonoma celebrates community with handmade confections
The Chocolate Cow in Sonoma is a family-run ice cream and chocolate shop that celebrates the community by utilizing locally-sourced ingredients in its sweets....
It’s a plant store, cafe, and a barbershop. Now The Mellow is a jazz club, too
After years of free sidewalk shows, the Haight Street shop has obtained an entertainment license and a proper bar program.
With a historic 3 Michelin stars, a Mexican restaurant in San Francisco defies stereotypes
After an eight-year wait, the historic third Michelin star that chef and co-owner Val Cantú and his team at San Francisco’s Californios craved is theirs. It’s the first for a Mexican restaurant anywhere in the world. So it’s understandable he and his 40-person staff have more swa...
Wood Tavern, beloved neighborhood restaurant, Oakland fixture, to close its doors after 20 years
The Wood Tavern in Oakland, a neighborhood staple where friends have gathered, families have celebrated, and the community has connected, has announced it is closing after 20 years in business....
Popular restaurant worker in Berkeley severely assaulted, left unconscious
A popular restaurant worker in Berkeley is facing a long road to recovery after his family says he was beaten, robbed, and left unconscious after he left work....
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