Books Inc., a Bay Area bookstore chain, will continue operations after Barnes & Noble's acquisition, preserving its cultural legacy and modernizing its operations.

The FDA has notified of H5N1 contamination in RAWR Raw Cat Food, linking it to a deceased cat. RAWR disputes the FDA's handling and has recalled affected lots, advising customers to cook the food to 165°F or opt for refunds/exchanges.

Spirit Airlines will end service at Oakland and San Jose airports as part of a nationwide retrenchment. United Airlines is adding flights to fill the gap left by Spirit's departure.

Chemtrade West US LLC was fined $160,000 by the Bay Area Air District for various air quality violations in Richmond. The company corrected the issues following enforcement actions.

The U.S. DOJ secured a partial antitrust victory against Google, mandating it to end its exclusivity deals and share search data with rivals, but not forcing the sale of Chrome.

Airwallex acquired OpenPay, a billing platform, enhancing their billing services and competing with firms like Stripe Billing. The move promises innovation with AI tools and global payment optimization for subscription-based businesses.

Gap's return-to-office mandate got a creative twist when Holy Stitch set up shop in the lobby, customizing employee clothes on the spot. It's the latest sign that San Francisco's downtown recovery is finding innovative ways to make offices worth coming back to.

A fire at Purple Kow restaurant in San Francisco was contained within an hour; no injuries reported, but damage occurred. The restaurant will offer a limited to-go menu during recovery.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff revealed AI enabled them to reduce customer support staff from 9,000 to 5,000, highlighting AI's growing role in optimizing company operations.

JPMorgan Chase confirmed layoffs of 99 employees at its One Front Street location in San Francisco, as it adjusts its staffing to align with business needs.

The Napa Valley wine industry estimates $65 million in losses from the Pickett Fire, primarily from smoke damage across over 1,500 acres, affecting winegrapes and beehives. Remedies for smoke taint in wine remain limited.

Visa will host its annual Visa Payments Forum in San Francisco through 2030, signaling support for the city's economic growth and its role in technology and innovation.

Indonesian-Californian café Kopi Bar and Bakery will open this fall at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, offering a menu that complements the museum's exhibits.