New Castro business touted as success story of SF's First Year Free Program
The grand opening of a new wellness center in San Francisco's Castro District is being touted as a success story of the city's First Year Free Program. The program, which was extended earlier this year, waives permit fees for small businesses.
Legacy specialty shop to close after 46 years in San Francisco's Chinatown
Dragon Seed's owner, Henrietta Tam, said running the business isn't sustainable, especially at her age. She's hoping someone can buy the store, and help her carry on Dragon Seed's history and craft.
Red Lobster is officially out of bankruptcy process: Here's what's next
Red Lobster filed for bankruptcy protection in May and it led to the closing of dozens of restaurants in the U.S.
Tupperware files for bankruptcy: Here’s what to know
Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid growing struggles to revitalize its business.
California Costco store featuring affordable housing complex breaking ground this week
The project is the first new housing community in LA to move forward under AB-2011, which was approved to help address California's dire housing crisis.
Amazon asks corporate workers to return to the office five days a week
Amazon announces a major policy shift, requiring corporate employees to return to the office five days a week starting January 2025, ending the company's hybrid work model introduced during the pandemic.
Lyft unveils feature to help riders avoid surge pricing
Lyft says driver earnings won't be affected by the launch of the feature.
Dreamforce 2024 allows San Francisco to show 'its best face'
An estimated 40,000 people are expected to gather at the Moscone Center for the start of Dreamforce 2024, which runs Tuesday to Saturday.
Alameda Comedy Club to close
It will soon be the final curtain for the Alameda Comedy Club, as the company plans to close by the end of the year.
Target’s car seat trade-in is back: How to get your coupon
Target’s car seat trade-in event has already recycled millions of pounds of materials. Here’s how to participate and what you’ll get.
Aldi to hire 13,000 holiday workers, increasing wages up to $23 an hour
Aldi is hiring thousands of workers for the upcoming holiday season and for the opening of new stores in the U.S., while also increasing its minimum wages to $18 and $23 an hour.
Another restaurant chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
BurgerFi International on Wednesday joined the group of restaurant chains that have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this year.
Elon Musk could become world's first trillionaire by 2027
Elon Musk could become the first trillionaire within the next couple of years, according to a new report.
Big Lots files for bankruptcy, announces sale to investment firm
Big Lots previously expressed "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue operating.
Red Lobster may exit bankruptcy protection soon
Red Lobster is set to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after a judge approved its reorganization plan. The seafood chain plans to operate 544 locations and will introduce a new CEO, Damola Adamolekun, as it looks to stabilize its business following financial struggles and restaurant closures.
Verizon to buy Frontier in $20B deal
Verizon is acquiring Frontier Communications in the massive deal to boost its network, while helping its efforts in artificial intelligence.
Why are so many restaurant chains filing for bankruptcy this year?
The year has not even reached its fourth quarter and bankruptcies among restaurant chains, operating companies and large franchisees are already nearly double what they were in 2023.
What doom loop? New businesses open in San Francisco
Some small businesses in San Francisco are opening up and expanding, leading some residents to wonder if the city has turned a corner.
Maryland city will pay you $20,000 to move there
A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.
Nvidia stock slips even after earnings top Wall Street estimates, demand for AI chips surges
Nvidia may have exceeded Wall Street estimates as its profit jumped — buffeted by the chipmaking dominance that has cemented Nvidia’s place as the poster child of the artificial intelligence boom — but investors seemed less than impressed.