Northrop Grumman is closing its San Jose facility, affecting 78 jobs, due to program winddown and consolidation efforts. Despite overall growth, the company aims to reassign affected staff to other roles within the company.

Bed Bath & Beyond won't open new stores in California, citing the state's challenging business conditions; their focus shifts to e-commerce. Responses vary, with concern from San Jose's Mayor and a mocking comment from CA Governor's Office.

Half Moon Bay's Dad's Luncheonette was temporarily closed due to a burglary that resulted in significant damage. Repair and the future of the restaurant are uncertain.

Tlaloc Sabor Mexicano in San Francisco closes due to high rent, seeks new location, while sister restaurant and catering continue service. The current building is for sale.

Car rental startup Kyte closed down, sold assets to Turo, and left customers seeking refunds. It faced financial issues, despite funding, and couldn't sustain operations.

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.