San Jose's Olivera Egg Ranch is closing after 76 years due to the owner's retirement and lack of a successor. The property will be redeveloped into homes.

Seagate Technology is set to acquire Intevac Inc. for around $119 million, or $4 per share, with added dividends making the total per-share value $4.102. The deal is supported by major Intevac shareholders and expected to complete by early April.

A Safeway in Pinole, CA is closing on April 4, with employees to be transferred to nearby stores; the city hopes for a new grocery store to replace it.

Ayesha Curry's Sweet July store and café in Oakland is closing, citing safety as a reason; this follows the closure of her Las Vegas venture last month.

Netflix has announced price increases for its subscription plans, with the Standard plan rising to $17.99 and the Premium to $24.99. This follows a surge in subscribers and successful original content and live sports streaming.

Books Inc., a long-standing Bay Area bookstore chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed its Berkeley location to reorganize for a sustainable future, and has asked for community support.

Bloomingdale's is closing its San Francisco flagship store, reflecting Macy's retail cutbacks. While the city's mayor remains optimistic about the future, the closure adds to the Westfield San Francisco Centre mall's challenges.

Castro adult gift shop Does Your Mother Know (4141 18th Street) is picking up and moving to the 400 block of Castro Street on January 18.

Kohl's is closing 27 stores, including 5 in the Bay Area, amid strategic real estate reevaluation, despite challenges reflected in its stock drop and layoffs at locations like Pleasanton.

After 25 years serving the Castro and Duboce Triangle, Jeffrey's Natural Pet Foods announced the closure of its shop at 284 Noe Street.

Silicon Valley startups captured over 50% of global VC funding in 2024, totaling $90 billion of the $178 billion invested, driven by its robust AI industry.

Walgreens confirms closing 12 San Francisco stores due to operational costs, affecting several neighborhoods. The company cites regulatory and reimbursement pressures and plans to close 1,200 stores nationally for better earnings.

The Port of Oakland reports a 10% increase in cargo volume through November 2024, indicating positive business growth and stabilization post-pandemic.