A tale of two Westfield malls: San Jose flourishes, San Francisco struggles
As San Francisco's Westfield Mall struggles, another Bay Area mall is thriving.
Cafe International, beloved Lower Haight fixture, closed while owner contemplates future
A landmark San Francisco café has closed its doors for now, posting a note for patrons that the owner has been plagued by shoplifting, extortion and threats of violence.
Twinkies maker Hostess Brands exploring sale amid interest from major companies: report
Hostess stock rose sharply amid reports several food companies interested in buying Twinkies maker.
Netflix kills DVD mailings, makes surprising offer to old-school members
Netflix is winding down its shipment of little red envelops containing DVDs, mailing the final batch on Sept. 29 after 25 years of sending subscribers DVDs by mail.
Rite Aid prepares to file for bankruptcy: report
Rite Aid is facing numerous lawsuits regarding its alleged role in the opioid crisis
Las Vegas hotels under investigation for Legionnaires' disease cases
Guests at these two Vegas hotels tested positive for Legionnaires' disease.
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar agree to improve worker safety at bargain stores
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar reached a settlement with U.S. regulators after facing allegations of safety violations at multiple stores.
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? 15-year terms at 6.25 percent | August 18, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 18, 2023, which are unchanged from yesterday.
Trader Joe's execs shoot down possibility of self-checkout
Trader Joe's leadership rejected the idea of the grocery chain implementing self-checkout this week, saying it was "false."
Video: Multiple Oakland businesses robbed after thieves ram cars into garage doors
Burglars rammed cars into the entrances of multiple Uptown Oakland businesses to break in over the weekend, which has left the owners in a bit of shock over what happened.
Today’s mortgage rates are rising, use shorter terms to save the most | August 14, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 14, 2023, which are largely trending up from Friday.
'Flash mob' of 20+ people loots Los Angeles Nordstrom
It happened around 4 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Police Department. A group of 20–50 people ran into the store grabbing merchandise off the shelves.
Starbucks store in San Francisco's Sunset District is latest to unionize
Calling it a landslide win, union representatives say a Starbucks in San Francisco's Sunset District unionized on Friday.
50-year-old martial arts academy in Oakland faces foreclosure
An Oakland man is in danger of losing his martial arts academy due to financial troubles after being in business for 50 years.
Today’s biggest mortgage savings? 10-year terms at 6 percent | August 9, 2023
Check out the mortgage purchase rates for August 9, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Eviction may shut down Mike's Diner Bar after 29 years in Palo Alto
Mike Wallau says he’s been at the location for 29 years and wants to stay, but the owner says the eviction is about more than paying rent late for one month.
IKEA store in San Francisco sets an opening date
IKEA, the Swedish retailer, now says it plans to open its first San Francisco store on August 23.
Today’s biggest mortgage savings? 10- and 15-year terms at 6.125 percent | August 8, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for August 8, 2023, which are largely unchanged from yesterday.
Campbell Soup buys Rao's sauce maker for $2.7B
Campbell is adding to its grocery store repertoire by acquiring the parent company of Rao's pasta sauce, Sovos Brands.
Thieves target 7-Eleven stores in Oakland, steal merchandise in garbage bags
Owners of several 7-Eleven stores in Oakland said they're being targeted by thieves -- and that the problem is escalating.