Downtown Oakland Marriott Could Trade Tourists For Tenants
Core Capital and Gaw Capital filed to repurpose the Courtyard by Marriott at 988 Broadway into about 64 apartments, including seven deed‑restricted units, according to filings. The plan invokes SB 330 and keeps the building’s shell intact.
Banks Bet $25 Million To Jolt Life Back Into San Francisco’s Ailing Downtown
A $25 million package led by the Downtown Development Corp. and major banks will target vacant storefronts on Powell Street and near Moscone Center to recruit tenants and revive foot traffic.
Napa Grand Jury Says County Playing By ICE Rules, But Wants Receipts
A Napa civil grand jury found local police and the sheriff largely comply with California limits on ICE cooperation, but urged more transparency and Spanish-language outreach.
Napa Wine Heavyweight Shakes Up C-Suite As Luxury Sips Slow
Constellation Brands warned U.S. high‑end wine demand is soft as Bill Newlands exits and Robert Mondavi prepares to reopen, raising pressure on Napa tasting rooms.
Napa Schools Put Plastic On The Chopping Block With Scratch-Cooked Wednesdays
NVUSD is expanding plastic‑free Wednesdays and scaling up scratch‑cooked meals from its central kitchen, aiming to cut thousands of single‑use plastics while serving fresher lunches.
San Jose City College Unveils Giant Jobs Hub For Silicon Valley
San José City College has opened a roughly 120,000‑square‑foot Career Education Complex that consolidates career programs and labs into a single hub aimed at Silicon Valley employers. The facility combines hands‑on labs, study spaces and industry partnerships.
Silicon Valley Fine-Dining Legend Chez TJ Bows Out After 43 Years
Chez TJ announced it's closing after 43 years in an Instagram post that gave no final date. The Mountain View tasting-menu staple leaves a lasting legacy as a training ground for top chefs.












