JPMorgan Chase is laying off 335 contract employees from San Francisco offices previously associated with First Republic Bank, as reported by The San Francisco Chronicle.

The Napa County judiciary ruled against Hoopes Vineyard in a compliance case, confirming the importance of following winery permit processes for public health and fairness in business operations.

The Dior store in San Francisco's Union Square has installed bollards to prevent smash-and-grab thefts. The city is supporting businesses in enhancing security.

San Francisco's Municipal Transportation Agency opened The Muni Store online, offering over 30 Muni-branded items such as apparel and accessories to celebrate the city's transit history.

Here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition, a Thai restaurant and an art gallery have shuttered, a convenience store has opened, and a new dental office is on the way.

Airbnb has extended its lease at its San Francisco headquarters until 2037, affirming its commitment to the city amid a general decline in office occupancy.

Costco opens in Napa with a vast selection of goods and wines, signaling economic growth and job creation for the city. Mayor and residents celebrate the new store, a product of years of planning.

Castro specialty market Muuu Meat has backed out from its plans to open at 3998 18th Street, formerly 7-Eleven.

Eaze, a prominent Bay Area cannabis startup, will shut down by December 31, 2024, after selling off its assets and laying off nearly 500 workers. CEO Cory Azzalino confirmed the closure amid California's challenging cannabis market.

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.