Brentwood, CA, celebrated the opening of California's largest Costco, featuring a 155,000 square-foot store with a gas station and hopes for local economic growth.

Ralph Lauren reopens in San Francisco's Jackson Square with a new store featuring Polo and Double RL lines, plus vintage items, reflecting the area's charm.

Edelweiss Tailoring & Cleaners in Orinda is closing after 35 years; 85-year-old owner Kilja Kim is retiring, with the community showing gratitude for the shop's service.

San Jose's Post Street transforms into a pedestrian mall, with local businesses and city officials expecting positive impacts on community and commerce.

AutoNation settles for $650,000 in a lawsuit over its failure to transfer registration of sold used vehicles within California's mandated timeframe, without admitting liability.

The Market at 1355 Market St. is closing its grocery department due to declining sales and theft, while food venues remain open during restructuring. Owner Chris Foley cited decreased foot traffic and city conditions for the closure.

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.