Western Asset's WAMCO will pay $100M to settle SEC allegations that a former manager cherry‑picked trades. The move aims to resolve civil probes and return money to harmed investors.

New federal data and a San Diego Union‑Tribune analysis show Stockton, San Jose, Fresno and Bakersfield among the nation's fastest‑growing job markets, driven by Central Valley hiring and local tech rebounds.

Uber trimmed about 23% of its People and Places unit after Jill Hazelbaker’s promotion, targeting senior HR and workplace roles while the company says cuts aren’t AI-driven.

An Arizona importer sued four major container makers in Oakland, accusing them of a pandemic‑era scheme to restrict supply and inflate prices. The suit follows a DOJ indictment unsealed in May.

Shareholders rebuked Nikesh Arora’s compensation plan in December, marking another rift at the Bay Area cybersecurity giant.

The Supreme Court asked the Trump administration to weigh in on Robinhood's bid to block an investor suit tied to its July 2021 IPO. The outcome could change IPO disclosure rules.

Happy Pride Month! Here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition, a Progress Pride Flag mural gets repainted, a flower shop moves, and a hair removal salon closes.

A new MFA analysis finds private credit funds lent nearly $560 billion to U.S. businesses since 2023, supporting jobs and drawing regulator attention.

Held Over, the Haight's longtime vintage shop, will close this Saturday with a $9-everything sale. Owner Cynthia Anderson cites slumping sales, rent and her age.

A Fantasy 5 ticket sold at Hilltop Food Mart in El Sobrante matched all five numbers on May 28 and is worth $356,320. The winner has 180 days to claim.

Voxel opened an expanded San Francisco headquarters in the Financial District and will hire product and engineering staff to scale its AI workplace-safety platform.

Seagate Properties refinanced Montecito Plaza in San Rafael with a $45M loan originated by John Hancock, keeping the grocery‑anchored center under local ownership.

BILL overhauled its executive team and approved a plan to cut up to 30% of staff, with $30M–$60M in restructuring charges as the company pivots to AI.