"Getting the cat into a positive environment is the best way to get them adopted," said founder Ann Dunn.

The unpermitted business was found to be in violation of local zoning code.

The team behind three thriving SF bars is getting ready to launch a cocktail-slinging rec room just blocks from 19th Street Station—and anyone can become an investor.

"Everyone who calls and walks through our door is a unique, kooky, artistic person," said a longtime employee.

High numbers of nonprofits are reportedly being driven from downtown due to high rent and increased competition.

"The environment here has really changed and it's a different culture," said co-owner and General Manager Ellen Sebastian Chang.

About 85 percent of the dispensary's staff are Oakland residents. "It's very much intentional," said the general manager.

This new barbershop on Union Street offers beers with its haircuts and fades.

Another fast-casual eatery mounts an electric sign without a permit, Himalayan food comes to the neighborhood, and other business doings.

A full-service bike shop, Velocipede also sells clothing, accessories and new bicycles.

The Haight Street store closed last night, and the Union Square and Cow Hollow locations are offering deep discounts.

Community concerns were expressed, and Blue Bottle reps said they would like to do more outreach.

The new laundromat will "reimagine the laundromat experience" with high-tech machines and Sightglass coffee.