Haight Street Costumes in San Francisco is closing after 35 years amid changing trends and competition from online retailers, marking the end of an era for the city's eclectic community.

San Francisco's Legacy Business Registry adds 16 establishments, totaling 416 since 2015, celebrating culturally significant businesses operating for over 30 years.

Construction for a new Costco warehouse has begun in Brentwood, with an expected opening in early 2025. The community anticipates benefits such as reduced travel time for shopping and increased city revenue.

Five Star Bancorp is expanding in San Francisco to fill the gap left by bank failures, planning a new branch for 2024 and hiring Jeff Winkel and promoting Reagan Ballo for leadership roles.

Elon Musk announces plans to move SpaceX and his social media company X from California to Texas, citing a new controversial law signed by Governor Newsom and the state's political climate.

DEA Oakland and Alameda County Narcotics Task Force seized 15 kg of Fentanyl, an AK-47, and $142,000 cash in Oakland, arresting three in a major drug operation.

Castro specialty market The Epicurean Trader has opened at 2238 Market Street, just in time for Pride weekend.

San Francisco's LGBTQ+ bar Ginger's is set for a grand reopening to coincide with the city's Pride weekend, featuring a cocktail program by Future Bars and a schedule of inclusive events.

The Hilton Hotel near Oakland Airport is closing after 56 years, with a final shutdown set for August 28. Crime rates and economic trends have impacted the area’s businesses.

Chegg Inc. announces a restructuring plan reducing its global workforce by 23%, affecting 440 employees, as part of a strategic shift to focus on student-centric growth initiatives and operational streamlining.

Diaz Menswear in downtown San Jose is closing after nearly 40 years, as the owner, Alfredo Diaz Velazquez, opts for retirement instead of lease renewal.

Emporium Centre San Francisco secures seven new leases, introducing a mix of local businesses and non-retail entities, signaling a potential rebound for the downtown retail district.

Pop-up businesses are becoming permanent fixtures in downtown San Francisco, contributing to the area's economic revitalization and reducing commercial vacancies through programs like Vacant to Vibrant.