A new Grocery Outlet opened in Marin City, offering local employment and easier access to groceries where a CVS once was, with festive launch promotions.

Two major California business groups, the Bay Area Council and the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, are discussing a merger to create a powerful business organization for regional innovation and policy influence.

San Francisco's largest shopping center, formerly Westfield San Francisco Centre, rebrands to Emporium Centre San Francisco, aiming to attract diverse tenants and revitalize its retail environment.

Macy's plans to close its Union Square flagship store in San Francisco amidst declining sales and retail shifts, impacting the city's downtown recovery efforts.

Castro area plant shop Plant Therapy (2095 Market Street) faces an uncertain future after the store has remained closed for nearly four months.

Five Star Bancorp is set to open a full-service branch in San Francisco's financial district in Q3, signaling an expansion with a team of five commercial bankers amidst recent bank collapses.

Instacart confirms laying off 250 employees and announces a $500 million share buyback as it adjusts its focus towards long-term goals, including advertising and "Connected Stores."

Cisco is reportedly preparing for major layoffs, targeting areas of growth in a restructuring effort, with details possibly coinciding with its upcoming earnings call.

Castro residents and visitors in search of custom-made suits now have a new place to order one.

The oldest saloon in Marin County, the William Tell House, is for sale with a combined asking price of $2.65 million, which includes the business and property.

Redwood City's House of Humor costume shop is closing due to a lost lease, with the owner Mark Greenbaum hoping to find a new location and reopen by summer.

Design Within Reach opened a new showroom in San Francisco's Potrero Hill, offering design-forward furniture in a historic setting with galleries, custom kitchens, and art exhibitions.

eBay reached a $59 million settlement over claims of violating the Controlled Substances Act by selling pill presses and encapsulating machines that could produce counterfeit drugs.