Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong sells the San Diego Union-Tribune to Alden Global Capital-owned MediaNews Group to focus on the LA Times; but media industry insiders smell layoffs and cutbacks.

Sustainable knitwear designer Kenlynn Wilson, who had a successful pop-up shop in North Beach last year, has just opened in more permanent digs in Cow Hollow.

PetSmart has agreed to pay $1.46 million in a settlement after overcharging customers in California, including San Diego County residents, despite admitting no wrongdoing in the case. The settlement includes penalties, restitution, and reimbursing investigative cost funds.

San Francisco Chief Economist Ted Egan debunks 'doom loop' talk and reveals SF consumer spending is nearing pre-pandemic levels.

Dublin's Whole Foods store was evacuated on Sunday morning following a potential gas leak in one of the refrigeration units, with emergency crews swiftly brought in to ensure public safety.

A cannabis dispensary chain, Element 7, hit a wall in its attempt to set up shop in the former Saint Paulus Lutheran Church, as the SF Planning Commission slammed the brakes over accusations of violating retail formula rules.

San Jose's legal cannabis market faces challenges from unauthorized dealers and out-of-town delivery services, leading to a significant drop in tax revenue.

Following the closure of a long-established gun store by the ATF, the San Carlos City Council explores the possibility of acquiring the retailer's lease and utilizing the property for the community's benefit.

Whether madness or a stroke of genius, Mayor London Breed proposes replacing the Westfield Mall with a soccer stadium, of all things. She broadly invited business leaders to make a huge investment in downtown SF.

Amazon-owned One Medical will soon open a new Castro office in the long-vacant storefront at 2355 Market St., formerly Coldwell Banker, in what will be their third location in the neighborhood.

A recent ruling against Apple reveals the company illegally interrogated employees regarding unionization efforts.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to relax zoning laws in Union Square and Downtown to encourage retailers and office tenants to fill vacancies. Improve commercial retail and create housing opportunities with the city's effort.

Kids' clothing store The Kira Shop was able to reopen its doors last week, months after a fire caused the Inner Sunset shop to close temporarily.