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.

Tattoo City, a historic San Francisco tattoo shop established by Don Ed Hardy, is closing due to Hardy's health issues, specifically his struggle with dementia.

Tokyo Central is set to open at Bay Street Emeryville in 2025, offering an array of Japanese goods and dining options, reflecting the diverse Bay Area community.

San José's downtown welcomed six new small businesses on Post Street under the MOMENT pop-up retail program, aiming to revitalize the area with local and LGBTQIA+ owned creative shops.

Bimbo Bakeries USA was fined $162,000 for air quality violations at its South San Francisco facility, not performing emissions tests, and exceeding carbon monoxide limits.