Blackstone folded its growth arm into Blackstone N1, a San Francisco–based team to centralize its AI and high‑growth tech bets. Jas Khaira will lead the new unit as the firm tightens coordination across its OpenAI and Anthropic stakes.

A SoMa pawn-shop facade hides a tapas speakeasy that opens through a false wall into Exotica, an adult-only interactive cabaret running through June.

FreshRealm told state officials it will close its Tracy production site as it pursues Chapter 11, putting more than 200 local jobs at risk and prompting WARN scrutiny.

Forge Pizza Napa has closed its South Napa Century Center location after roughly ten years, leaving a popular wood‑fired pizzeria dark as the center shifts toward temporary recreation uses.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman apologized to Tumbler Ridge after the company didn't alert police about a banned ChatGPT account tied to the Feb. 10 mass shooting.

Loard’s voluntarily recalled dozens of 32oz and 56oz tubs after an FDA inspection found missing allergen labels. Return affected products for a refund or replacement.

Inspectors found sewage in the kitchen and unsafe food temperatures at Fish & Farm, prompting a permit suspension and closure order. The restaurant must fix violations before reinspection.

Heidi O'Neill will take over as Lululemon CEO on Sept. 8, 2026, as the company tries to revive sales. Investors pushed the stock lower after the announcement.

Health inspectors ordered Mission taquería El Tomate closed after finding live and dead cockroaches and equipment failures. The restaurant must hire pest control and pass reinspection before reopening.

A nationwide recall of Breeder’s Edge and Shelter’s Choice puppy milk replacers warns of variable vitamin D that can sicken pups. Owners should stop use and check UPCs.

Toronado, the Lower Haight beer institution, will be owned by longtime regular Bill Lewis and brother‑in‑law Wallace Pringle while founder Dave Keene remains an ambassador.

Twelve California Fantasy 5 tickets paid $992,456 this week, topped by a $605,089 Westminster win. Here’s where the winning tickets were sold and how to claim.

Oakland-born Highwire Coffee plans to expand across the East Bay, prioritizing sites near its Emeryville roastery to keep beans fresh and local. The company says it will infill neighborhoods rather than leap to distant markets.