Celebrity chef Tyler Florence opens two cafes in SF Union Square

Celebrity chef Tyler Florence opens two cafes in SF Union Square

Two new cafés opened up in Union Square Monday, as celebrity chef Tyler Florence joins in the efforts to bring more people to downtown San Francisco. 

Two new cafés opened up in Union Square Monday, as celebrity chef Tyler Florence joins in the efforts to bring more people to downtown San Francisco. 

Google faces 2nd antitrust trial, accused of monopolistic practices in play store

Google faces 2nd antitrust trial, accused of monopolistic practices in play store

Google on Monday confronted the second major U.S. antitrust trial in two months to cast the internet powerhouse as a brazen bully that uses its immense wealth and people's dependence on one of its main products to stifle competition at consumers' expense.

Google on Monday confronted the second major U.S. antitrust trial in two months to cast the internet powerhouse as a brazen bully that uses its immense wealth and people's dependence on one of its main products to stifle competition at consumers' expense.

Minimum wage rate for all Hayward businesses set to rise by January 2024

Minimum wage rate for all Hayward businesses set to rise by January 2024

Wages are set to increase for workers across all types of businesses and industries in Hayward on Jan. 1, 2024, the city announced Monday.   

Wages are set to increase for workers across all types of businesses and industries in Hayward on Jan. 1, 2024, the city announced Monday.   

2023 SF Restaurant Week dining deals expands to 2 weeks

2023 SF Restaurant Week dining deals expands to 2 weeks

Dining deals returned to San Francisco on Friday as the Golden Gate Restaurant Association launched its 2023 Fall Restaurant Week.

Dining deals returned to San Francisco on Friday as the Golden Gate Restaurant Association launched its 2023 Fall Restaurant Week.

Oakland's First Fridays to go on hiatus, blames shrinking space, revenue

Oakland's First Fridays to go on hiatus, blames shrinking space, revenue

Oakland’s popular First Fridays street fair is a family-friendly event attracting tens of thousands of patrons every month, but organizers say the non-profit just isn’t bringing in enough money.

Oakland’s popular First Fridays street fair is a family-friendly event attracting tens of thousands of patrons every month, but organizers say the non-profit just isn’t bringing in enough money.

4 charged in connection with alleged $1M organized retail theft ring

4 charged in connection with alleged $1M organized retail theft ring

Four people were arraigned this week in connection with their alleged involvement in an organized retail crime ring worth approximately $1 million, the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office said.   

Four people were arraigned this week in connection with their alleged involvement in an organized retail crime ring worth approximately $1 million, the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office said.   

Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals

Child care costs are highest in these cities, data reveals

Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.

Child care costs in the United States have risen over 30% since 2019, new data by Bank of America shows.

Innovative, eco-friendly North Bay farm may not survive a recent fire

Innovative, eco-friendly North Bay farm may not survive a recent fire

A North Bay farm is struggling to make ends meet after a fire tore through its facilities on Sunday. The Sunday morning fire did as much as $6 million in damage to Protein Products, LLC, an innovative, environmentally friendly farm based in Petaluma that raises fly larvae, turning them into food and fertilizer.

A North Bay farm is struggling to make ends meet after a fire tore through its facilities on Sunday. The Sunday morning fire did as much as $6 million in damage to Protein Products, LLC, an innovative, environmentally friendly farm based in Petaluma that raises fly larvae, turning them into food and fertilizer.

McDonald's ditching one of its most recognizable utensils

McDonald's ditching one of its most recognizable utensils

The switch at McDonald's is part of how the company is redesigning some of its most "iconic products" to cut back on unnecessary waste and transition to more sustainable materials.

The switch at McDonald's is part of how the company is redesigning some of its most "iconic products" to cut back on unnecessary waste and transition to more sustainable materials.

Student loan scammers arise as repayment begins

Student loan scammers arise as repayment begins

As student loan repayment begins after a federal pause, scammers are preying on borrowers seeking debt relief. But there are free and legitimate ways to lower your monthly payments or get student loan relief. Here's how.

As student loan repayment begins after a federal pause, scammers are preying on borrowers seeking debt relief. But there are free and legitimate ways to lower your monthly payments or get student loan relief. Here's how.

Taco Bell wins ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark fight in all 50 states

Taco Bell wins ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark fight in all 50 states

Taco Bell won a legal battle that began during the summer. Now, restaurants can use the phrase without any legal issues.

Taco Bell won a legal battle that began during the summer. Now, restaurants can use the phrase without any legal issues.

Oakland First Fridays too expensive to operate, takes a pause, hurting small businesses

Oakland First Fridays too expensive to operate, takes a pause, hurting small businesses

Oakland First Fridays is taking a hiatus from January through March 2024. Event organizers cite high operating costs keeping them from putting the event together. Now, they’re looking for new sources of funding.

Oakland First Fridays is taking a hiatus from January through March 2024. Event organizers cite high operating costs keeping them from putting the event together. Now, they’re looking for new sources of funding.

SF Travel taking action to boost soft numbers in future convention bookings

SF Travel taking action to boost soft numbers in future convention bookings

The Moscone Center complex in San Francisco was full of people Monday for the start of the TCT cardiovascular research convention this week.

The Moscone Center complex in San Francisco was full of people Monday for the start of the TCT cardiovascular research convention this week.

Small businesses in 'security zones' don't feel prepared for APEC conference

Small businesses in 'security zones' don't feel prepared for APEC conference

Even though the City is encouraging businesses to stay open, some small business owners within the security zones said they do not feel prepared. Many of them said there has not been enough information to help them staff for the event.

Even though the City is encouraging businesses to stay open, some small business owners within the security zones said they do not feel prepared. Many of them said there has not been enough information to help them staff for the event.