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3-day strike at Ghiradelli Flagship store in San Francisco
Workers at the flagship Ghirardelli Chocolate store at San Francisco's Ghirardelli Square walked off the job today, kicking off a 3-day strike
Anthropic says its AI models hacked 3 organizations during testing
Anthropic said its AI models hacked into three other organizations during testing, just days after ChatGPT maker OpenAI raised concerns over AI controls after it disclosed its rogue models hacked another company....
Ghirardelli chocolate workers in San Francisco walk off job for 3-day strike
Workers at The Original Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop in San Francisco walked off the job on Thursday for a three-day strike. They are asking customers to boycott the store at a popular tourist area....
Randy's Donuts opens first Bay Area location in Santa Clara
An iconic Southern California donut shop has officially arrived in the Bay Area. Randy's Donuts will open its first Bay Area location Friday in Santa Clara at 2595 Homestead Road, bringing its famous oversized donut sign and decades-long legacy to Silicon Valley. The new Randy's ...
Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide over sterility concerns
Millions of bottles of over-the-counter eye drops used to treat redness, dryness and eye strain have been recalled due to concerns about their sterility, according to a Food and Drug Administration enforcement report. The recall, initiated voluntarily by the Vietnam-based company...
Oracle stock pops despite bleak financial outlook
(KRON) -- Wall Street rewarded Oracle Thursday after announcing it would expand a partnership with Google Cloud. Businesses that use Oracle's software and computing infrastructure will now have access to Google's Gemini AI model through its AI Agent Studio. Gemini will also be in...
Charli XCX holding SF meetup before Outside Lands and fans aren't happy
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- British pop star Charli xcx is coming to San Francisco to headline day one of Outside Lands. Before she takes the stage Friday night, Charli xcx is meeting up with fans at San Francisco's Amoeba Music store. Charli xcx is holding a Q&A with fans at the Hai...
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...
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 ...
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...
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
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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....
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....
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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....
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...