Downtown Napa Shaken As Charlie Palmer Steak Calls It Quits After Nearly a Decade
Charlie Palmer Steak at the Archer Hotel will close April 12, ending the chef's only Napa outpost. The hotel plans to rework the space into a downtown 'living room' lounge while Palmer eyes a new wine-country location.
Rats, Roaches and Warm Shrimp Shut Down North Beach Thai Eatery
San Francisco health inspectors suspended New Thai Elephant's permit after an inspection found rodents, unsafe food temperatures and sanitation failures. The North Beach restaurant must document repairs and pest control before reinspection.
Dow Roars Back 1,100 Points As Iran War Jitters Ease
Markets staged a relief rally as reports suggested the U.S.-Iran conflict might be easing, pushing the Dow more than 1,100 points higher. Tech and chip names led the move as oil fell.
Allbirds Fire Sale: $39 Million Deal Knocks San Francisco’s Favorite Kicks Off Their Perch
Allbirds agreed to sell its IP and many assets to American Exchange Group for about $39M, and will seek stockholder approval as the company prepares to wind down. This marks a steep fall from its IPO era.
Boies’ Legal Heavyweights Chase $147 Million Payday From Google In San Francisco Showdown
A David Boies-led team has asked a San Francisco judge for about $147 million in attorneys' fees after a jury found Google liable for collecting app data. The fee motion heads to a court hearing this summer.
Nvidia’s $2 Billion Silicon Power Play Locks In Marvell On Santa Clara’s AI Front Line
Nvidia has put $2 billion into Marvell and inked a partnership to fold the Santa Clara chipmaker into its NVLink Fusion and silicon‑photonics roadmap. The move accelerates optical interconnects for large AI clusters.
Sacramento McDonald’s Goes Nearly Cashier-Free, Locals Say They’re Stuck Doing The Work
A viral Sacramento video shows customers directed to self‑service kiosks at McDonald’s, reopening the debate over AI upgrades and California’s $20 fast‑food wage.
Korbel Owner Quietly Reclaims Shuttered Kenwood Vineyard In Sonoma Shake-Up
Kenwood Vineyards' tasting room is closed after the 33‑acre Sonoma property was bought by an LLC tied to Korbel owner Gary Heck. A WARN filing says 14 employees could be laid off.












