IBM and Infineon are laying off over 100 tech workers in the Bay Area, adding to the region's tech job cuts. IBM's layoffs are part of a global workforce reduction, which could result in around 2,700 jobs lost worldwide.

Safeway is closing its Jackson St. store in Hayward due to the lease expiring and plans to relocate the 76 affected employees. The company emphasizes continued commitment to the community with its nearby Foothill Boulevard store.

Macy's and TMG Partners are evaluating the redevelopment of the Union Square flagship store in San Francisco, exploring potential changes including housing conversion, amid a broader context of retail closures and downtown revitalization.

A San Francisco vintage store, the Future Past, claims Banana Republic copied their unique jean design, involving sashiko stitching. The design was removed from Banana Republic's website amid the controversy.

Nvidia reaches a $5 trillion market value, driven by AI demand and robust stock market performance, outstripping major economies' GDPs and making significant industry investments.

Meta is laying off 318 employees in Menlo Park as part of a broader reduction strategy, reorganizing to focus on advanced AI projects amidst a challenging economic period for tech companies.

San Francisco just made Zyn pay up. The nicotine pouch maker’s $3M settlement sends a warning to the booming flavored tobacco industry.

Alector Inc. cuts its workforce by nearly 50% following the failure of its dementia drug trial, signalling challenges in the biotech sector and the drug development process.

San Francisco settled with online tobacco retailers for nearly $3 million due to illegal sales of flavored nicotine products, enforcing strict health laws and protocols to prevent future violations.

Netflix shares dropped 6% due to an earnings miss caused by a Brazilian tax dispute, ending its profit streak, with $2.5 billion in profit and $11.5 billion in revenue for the quarter.

Downtown is booming again thanks to Dreamforce — but the city’s biggest tech event comes with a storm of politics, backlash, and billionaire drama.

The Port of Oakland saw reduced cargo volumes in September 2025 due to shifting trade patterns, despite maintaining operational efficiency and resilience.

Nordstrom reopens in San Francisco's Upper Fillmore District with a Nordstrom Local service hub offering pickups, returns, and other services, amid varying local reception.