California prosecutors say Sephora was throwing away hazardous waste in stores from San Francisco's Powell Street to Santana Row in San Jose and beyond. The beauty giant's settlement reveals just how much expired makeup and battery-powered tools were ending up in landfills across the state.

The Lucky grocery store in San Francisco's Bayview District is set to close on November 1, leaving the community, known as a food desert, without a key source of fresh groceries and prompting concerns over corporate commitment to the area.

Charles Schwab Corp. is expanding its branch network and workforce, opening a new branch in San Francisco's Mission Bay and hiring over 40 Bay Area employees as part of a nationwide growth initiative.

Pop Mart's new San Francisco store in Union Square is attracting fans of Labubu figures, adding excitement to the retail district with its unique collectibles and plush toys.

Chrome Holding Co. agrees to acquire Lemonaid Health, a telemedicine company facing bankruptcy, via a deal with Bambu Ventures and Innova Capital Partners.

Eaze, a cannabis company, opens its first Northern California storefront in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury, overcoming past bankruptcy issues and amidst a downturn in legal cannabis sales.

The FDA has notified of H5N1 contamination in RAWR Raw Cat Food, linking it to a deceased cat. RAWR disputes the FDA's handling and has recalled affected lots, advising customers to cook the food to 165°F or opt for refunds/exchanges.

Chemtrade West US LLC was fined $160,000 by the Bay Area Air District for various air quality violations in Richmond. The company corrected the issues following enforcement actions.

Airwallex acquired OpenPay, a billing platform, enhancing their billing services and competing with firms like Stripe Billing. The move promises innovation with AI tools and global payment optimization for subscription-based businesses.

Gap's return-to-office mandate got a creative twist when Holy Stitch set up shop in the lobby, customizing employee clothes on the spot. It's the latest sign that San Francisco's downtown recovery is finding innovative ways to make offices worth coming back to.

A fire at Purple Kow restaurant in San Francisco was contained within an hour; no injuries reported, but damage occurred. The restaurant will offer a limited to-go menu during recovery.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff revealed AI enabled them to reduce customer support staff from 9,000 to 5,000, highlighting AI's growing role in optimizing company operations.

JPMorgan Chase confirmed layoffs of 99 employees at its One Front Street location in San Francisco, as it adjusts its staffing to align with business needs.