China Live's owner, George Chen, considers Chapter 11 amid a $6.7M overdue rent ruling, while seeking a deal to avoid relocating from San Francisco's Chinatown.

Crown Hill Materials in Vallejo received a Notice of Violation and a cease-and-desist for operating an unpermitted concrete batch plant, amidst community and air quality concerns.

E.l.f. Cosmetics faced backlash for an ad featuring Matt Rife, who has joked about domestic violence, leading to a negative public reaction despite the brand's intention to resonate with a young female audience.

Walmart settles for $5.6 million over overcharging and weight mislabeling claims, as alleged by California prosecutors, with measures to ensure future price and weight accuracy.

Apple Inc. sues Apple Cinemas over trademark infringement, alleging potential consumer confusion due to shared name and Apple's entertainment industry presence.

Sunset After Dark, a new community-driven night market, is set to debut on Irving Street in San Francisco's Sunset District on September 26, as a smaller version of the previously cancelled Sunset Night Market.

A report shows an 8.3% job increase in downtown San Jose, contrasting with broader Bay Area tech layoffs. Despite high office vacancies, pedestrian traffic is up by 7%.

Former Google executive David Drummond has expanded his wine empire, Overshine Collective, with the acquisition of Reeve Wines and Martha Stoumen Wines.

Wag! Group Co. has filed for bankruptcy and plans to restructure, transferring ownership to Retriever LLC. The pet services company, once valued at $650 million, has seen massive losses, especially after COVID-19 hit.

Arhaus sued RH, accusing ex-CMO Lisa Chi of taking trade secrets to RH. Arhaus claims RH's products resemble theirs post Chi's move. They seek damages for alleged ongoing harm. RH has not commented.

San Francisco's Mayor Lurie signed the PermitSF package, streamlining the permitting process for small businesses, cutting red tape, and eliminating some permit requirements.

The Port of Oakland experienced a decline in container volume in June, attributed to shifts in logistics and trade uncertainties; while year-to-date figures show a minor increase, a significant drop in June suggests market recalibration.

Northern California Safeway workers, led by UFCW Local 5, may strike over wages, healthcare, and retirement benefits, with over 95% in favor amid ongoing contract negotiations.