Albertsons Companies, Inc. will pay almost $4 million to settle a lawsuit over misleading advertising and weight discrepancies of products at its stores.

The Lodge at Bodega Bay was named "Best Hotel in the World" by Condé Nast Traveler's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards for its exceptional setting and hospitality.

San Jose residents raised traffic and safety concerns over a new Costco proposed at Westgate West Shopping Center, awaiting a final city council decision.

Castro residents and visitors looking for a place to relax and be pampered now have another option.

Cisco and IBM are laying off hundreds in the Bay Area, targeting various locations, with the largest cuts at Cisco's San Jose headquarters. The companies are restructuring to focus on AI and cybersecurity.

The U.S. Department of Labor fined Humberto Castaneda Produce for multiple labor violations, including unfair pay practices and inadequate housing for H-2A visa workers.

A Castro neighborhood group has moved its officers, a long-troubled restaurant space has seen a liquor license transfer and a fitness studio and dog walking business have opened.

Chartreuse by Roje, a new boutique flower shop, opens Saturday at 2095 Market Street, at Church Street.

A Grocery Outlet store will open in San Francisco's Northpoint Shopping Center, filling the vacancy left by Safeway's May closure, with the support of Supervisor Aaron Peskin.

Bayside Market in South Beach is closing after 35 years due to rising crime rates and costs, with the co-owner criticizing San Francisco city officials for inadequate protection.

Mi Rancho Supermarket opened its first San Francisco location in the Bayview neighborhood, aiming to combat food insecurity by offering fresh, affordable groceries.

Milan Capital Management bought The Plant, a retail center in San Jose, for $95 million, indicating strong investor confidence in revitalizing the property. The center spans 650,500 sq ft and is historically significant.

IKEA announces a new, smaller "Plan & Order Point with Pick-up" store in Colma, geared towards personalized consultations for home projects, with no immediate takeaway purchases.