A Reddit clip showing raw meat deliveries at Maiwand Market in Fremont sparked online alarm. The manager and the supplier say procedures were followed and invited inspection.

bioMérieux will close its San Jose office and lay off 121 employees, according to a state WARN filing.

Fannie Mae is relocating its San Francisco branch to Birmingham, Alabama, without forcing staff moves, in a strategic shift credited to collaborations involving Senator Tuberville, ex-President Trump, and FHFA's Bill Pulte.

La Cigale replaced the tip line with a $140 all‑inclusive prix‑fixe and says staff now earn about $40 an hour with paid vacation.

AB 1246 opens California to qualifying out‑of‑state craft distillers in 2026, but new permits, taxes and a one‑year pilot will shape how far that access goes.

An investigation suggests Instacart's AI algorithms cause significant price fluctuations, potentially costing customers more, despite the company's claims of affordability efforts.

Come the new year, the Castro will have a new combo bookstore, tea room, and wine bar.

H&M confirms the closure of its store in San Francisco Centre due to the mall's retail struggles. The mall faces a vacancy crisis with ongoing tenant departures.

In this edition, a holiday pop-up bar and cookie shop open, and a dog grooming business is on the way.

San Francisco sued 10 major foodmakers, accusing them of engineering ultra‑processed products that have driven local health harms and seeking to curb deceptive marketing.

OpenAI locked down its Mission Bay headquarters after an internal alert about a threatening individual; staff were told to stay inside while police investigated.

Cluely confirmed plans to relocate to New York and has listed its three‑floor SoMa headquarters for sale amid zoning complaints and a product pivot. The move follows months of viral stunts and investor backing.

Amazon Pharmacy introduces same-day delivery in the San Francisco Bay Area, offering residents a digital pharmacy experience with 24/7 pharmacist access and plans for national expansion by 2025.