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.

Adobe will pay $12 a share to buy Semrush in an all‑cash deal worth about $1.9 billion, folding SEO and GEO tools into its Experience Cloud. The companies expect to close in H1 2026 pending approvals.

In this edition, a Himalayan gift shop closes, a wellness studio receives planning approval, a smoke shop's license gets suspended, and The Castro releases more events.

The Phoenix Hotel in the Tenderloin will close on Jan. 1, 2026, ending nearly 40 years as a rock‑and‑roll refuge. Owners cite pandemic losses and neighborhood challenges.

San Francisco's historic Jack's restaurant is reimagined by Skylight as a "civic salon" for influencers to connect, retaining nostalgic French bistro cuisine but focusing on private events and semi-public "power lunches."

Carter's plans to close 150 stores across North America due to fiscal pressures and will cut 300 corporate jobs. The closures are part of a restructuring effort in response to higher tariffs.

Macy's and TMG Partners are evaluating the redevelopment of the Union Square flagship store in San Francisco, exploring potential changes including housing conversion, amid a broader context of retail closures and downtown revitalization.

A San Francisco vintage store, the Future Past, claims Banana Republic copied their unique jean design, involving sashiko stitching. The design was removed from Banana Republic's website amid the controversy.

San Francisco just made Zyn pay up. The nicotine pouch maker’s $3M settlement sends a warning to the booming flavored tobacco industry.