Here's a brief roundup of recent changes to Castro area businesses. In this edition, a plant shop shutters, a small group fitness studio expands, and a restaurant adjusts its hours.

NY Attorney General Letitia James sues Aneva Gym for allegedly defrauding customers by failing to provide proper contracts and hindering membership cancellations.

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment acquires land including Elitch Gardens and Meow Wolf in Denver for redevelopment, signaling major urban transformation.

Portland Police arrested ten individuals at an ICE building protest for various crimes including arson and assault.

Milwaukee officials are targeting decaying billboards and signs to improve neighborhood aesthetics and community pride, urging businesses to maintain their outdoor advertising.

JetZero is creating a new factory in Greensboro, NC, pledging to create 14,500 jobs over 10 years with a $4.7 billion investment. The facility aims to produce the fuel-efficient Z4 aircraft, boosting the local and state economy.

Genentech announced a third round of layoffs, affecting 143 jobs, as part of its strategic workforce adjustments, amid broader job cuts across various sectors in Northern California.

The U.S. has entered into $200 billion worth of 20-year LNG export deals with Japan's JERA Co., aimed at boosting the economy and creating 50,000 jobs.

Lucid Motors opens a new Phoenix hub, utilizing the former headquarters of bankrupt Nikola to expand operations and innovate in the EV market, while offering over 300 jobs to impacted workers.

Protein Engines, LLC, and its founder reached a $155,000 settlement with the DOJ over NSF grant misuse allegations, as they conducted research abroad against grant terms.

Eugene City Council allocates $700,000 to support three affordable housing projects, with funds aiding in the creation of over 240 rental units for low-income residents.

M Cantina in Dearborn sets a new Guinness World Record for the most agave spirits available, with 1,825 varieties, surpassing the former record holder in New Jersey.

Bojangles, a fast food chain, considers a sale over $1.5 billion, aiming to expand its footprint and riding the growth in chicken-oriented restaurants.