New pop-up shops aim to address downtown San Francisco's vacant storefront problem
A new San Francisco city program, ‘Vacant to Vibrant’, is hoping to fill some of the downtown areas large number of vacant storefronts, and bring new foot traffic to the area. Bay Area non-profit SF New Deal, which helped spearhead the program, is helping 17 new pop-up shops open their doors on Friday.
A new San Francisco city program, ‘Vacant to Vibrant’, is hoping to fill some of the downtown areas large number of vacant storefronts, and bring new foot traffic to the area. Bay Area non-profit SF New Deal, which helped spearhead the program, is helping 17 new pop-up shops open their doors on Friday.
Student loan repayment: Nearly half of Americans with college debt to cut essential spending
With student loan payments underway after the federal pause ended, many Americans are cutting back on essentials to make ends meet, MassMutual found. But Biden’s student loan relief initiatives aim to help borrowers now.
With student loan payments underway after the federal pause ended, many Americans are cutting back on essentials to make ends meet, MassMutual found. But Biden’s student loan relief initiatives aim to help borrowers now.
Starbucks to close 7 San Francisco stores this month
Starbucks announced this week they are closing seven of their San Francisco store locations by the end of the month.
Starbucks announced this week they are closing seven of their San Francisco store locations by the end of the month.
Downtown San Jose showing signs of a rebound post-pandemic
Visit San Jose says they just welcomed 11,000 people downtown this past weekend for the Rock and Roll Half-Marathon, and they’re set to host 160 more events in 2023.
Visit San Jose says they just welcomed 11,000 people downtown this past weekend for the Rock and Roll Half-Marathon, and they’re set to host 160 more events in 2023.
Court orders 14 Bay Area Subways to pay employees $1M in back wages
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has ordered the owners and operators of 14 Bay Area Subway restaurants to pay employees nearly $1 million in back wages and damages.
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has ordered the owners and operators of 14 Bay Area Subway restaurants to pay employees nearly $1 million in back wages and damages.
Toys R Us plans ambitious retail expansion: A return to air, land, and sea markets
Toys R Us, once thought to be a retail relic of the past, is set for a remarkable resurgence in the United States.
Toys R Us, once thought to be a retail relic of the past, is set for a remarkable resurgence in the United States.
Gas prices unseasonably high despite a drop in demand: AAA
Nationwide gas prices dipped on average by only three cents to $3.83 for the week ending Sept. 28, according to AAA.
Nationwide gas prices dipped on average by only three cents to $3.83 for the week ending Sept. 28, according to AAA.
California Gov. Newsom signs law to raise minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 per hour
California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California fast food workers will be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new law signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Costco exec says membership fee increase question of 'when, not if'
Costco CFO Richard Galanti remained coy about when the retailer's members could see their membership price increase, saying it would "happen at some point."
Costco CFO Richard Galanti remained coy about when the retailer's members could see their membership price increase, saying it would "happen at some point."
2 historic Fisherman's Wharf restaurants face eviction over claims of unpaid rent
Two historic restaurants in Fisherman's Wharf are facing eviction by the Port of San Francisco, which claims the restaurants owe hundreds of thousands of dollars in rent.
Two historic restaurants in Fisherman's Wharf are facing eviction by the Port of San Francisco, which claims the restaurants owe hundreds of thousands of dollars in rent.
Target to close 3 Bay Area stores, citing theft and employee safety
Retail giant Target blamed crime for its decision to close three stores in the Bay Area and several more around the country.
Retail giant Target blamed crime for its decision to close three stores in the Bay Area and several more around the country.
Oakland merchants plan to strike, small businesses hurting due to crime
Oakland Vietnamese staple Le Cheval is the latest restaurant to close its doors due to crime. Meanwhile, merchants all over Oakland plan to go on strike after Oakland failed to meet the deadline that would grant them state funding for retail crime.
Oakland Vietnamese staple Le Cheval is the latest restaurant to close its doors due to crime. Meanwhile, merchants all over Oakland plan to go on strike after Oakland failed to meet the deadline that would grant them state funding for retail crime.
Oakland businesses to go on strike Tuesday over crime
Oakland merchants closed their doors Tuesday to protest crime that is hurting their businesses.
Oakland merchants closed their doors Tuesday to protest crime that is hurting their businesses.
How a potential government shutdown could jeopardize SF Fleet Week
We are now just one week away from a possible federal government shutdown and that could impact upcoming Fleet Week activities.
We are now just one week away from a possible federal government shutdown and that could impact upcoming Fleet Week activities.
Jury orders SF's Marriott Marquis hotel to pay $20m in disability lawsuit
The Marriott Marquis hotel in San Francisco is on the hook for $20 million after a jury found it failed to accommodate an employee's disability.
The Marriott Marquis hotel in San Francisco is on the hook for $20 million after a jury found it failed to accommodate an employee's disability.
Danville woman sentenced for embezzling $1.7m from Men’s Wearhouse, parent company
A woman from Danville was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison for embezzling over $1.7 million from Men's Wearhouse and its parent company Tailored Brands, federal prosecutors said this week.
A woman from Danville was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison for embezzling over $1.7 million from Men's Wearhouse and its parent company Tailored Brands, federal prosecutors said this week.
Oakland businesses plan to strike on Tuesday, demand public safety resources
More than 200 Oakland businesses are planning to strike Tuesday morning to demand the city put more resources into public safety and provide resources for merchants.
More than 200 Oakland businesses are planning to strike Tuesday morning to demand the city put more resources into public safety and provide resources for merchants.
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is back
Oscar Mayer says the Frankmobile is toast. The Wienermobile rides again.
Oscar Mayer says the Frankmobile is toast. The Wienermobile rides again.
Oakland police bring back old strategy: foot patrols in commercial districts
The city of Oakland has brought back a policing strategy that it has not used in years: foot patrols in commercial districts.
The city of Oakland has brought back a policing strategy that it has not used in years: foot patrols in commercial districts.
Bank of America will increase its minimum wage to $23 an hour
Bank of America’s minimum hourly pay will become $23 once the North Carolina-based company’s planned increase happens.
Bank of America’s minimum hourly pay will become $23 once the North Carolina-based company’s planned increase happens.