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Voters back Hercules sales tax

The vote in favor of a Measure P sales tax in Hercules has an 8-point lead, with 54% saying yes, preliminary election results show, meaning consumers likely will be paying more on purchases in the city beginning in April. Measure P will add one cent on every dollar of taxable...

Hercules, CA · 1d
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Port of Oakland’s publicly owned utility delivers power cheaper than investor-owned utilities

On November 3rd, the Port of Oakland announced that 84% of the electricity delivered by its publicly owned utility, Port Public Power, to Port tenants and facilities came from renewable and zero-carbon sources in 2025. “Every year, more of the Port runs on electricity, and our job is to make...

Oakland, CA · 1d
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99 Ranch Market to close Pleasanton store

PLEASANTON — 99 Ranch Market will close a Pleasanton store on Dec. 5, a permanent shutdown that will affect dozens of workers. With the shutdown of its Asian-themed store at 4299 Rosewood Drive, 54 jobs will be eliminated, Tawa Supermarket, the corporate owner of 99 Ranch Market, stated in a WARN notice filed with the state Employment Development Department.

Pleasanton, CA · 4d
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San Francisco rents hitting new highs

A new report shows San Francisco rents continue to hit new highs, driven in part by the growth of the AI & tech industries. Crystal Chen of rental marketplace Zumper joins The Nine to discuss the trends renters are facing in trying to find a new place to live.

San Francisco, CA · 1d
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Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation Brings Industry-Leading Education to Vineyard Workers and Celebrates the 2026 Scholar of the Year at CULTIVAR 2026

NAPA, Calif. — November 4, 2026 —The Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation (FWF) will host CULTIVAR 2026 from November 10–12, the only conference of its kind: three days of advanced viticulture, leadership, and safety training, emerging technology, and industry insights designed for Napa County vineyard workers. Taught by...

Napa County, CA · 2d

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San Francisco AI Firms Now Chase 5.3 Million Square Feet of Office Space

Ninety artificial intelligence companies are currently hunting for office space across San Francisco, together seeking a combined 5.3 million square feet, as the city reclaims its title as the country's hottest office market. Twenty-three of those prospective tenants are each looking for at least 50,000 square feet, a sign that AI's office footprint here keeps expanding even as the broader national market cools.

San Francisco, CA · 3d

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A Long-Time Lafayette Business Has Quietly Closed for Good

LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA– Leslie’s Pool Supplies has closed its longtime Lafayette store at 3389 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, leaving local pool owners with one fewer place to pick up chlorine, replace a worn-out pump or get help with a pool cleaner. The company’s Lafayette store page now redirects to a...

Lafayette, CA · 3d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Designer Ken Fulk Finds a Buyer for Midcentury Modern San Francisco ‘Tree House’—as Fully-Furnished Napa Valley Ranch Remains Up For Grabs

The designer has offloaded the iconic midcentury modern home he resided in for 16 years, finding a buyer in just two weeks.

San Francisco, CA · 3d

Timeless Dishes

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Massive Asian Supermarket Opens in San Francisco With 50,000 Square Feet of Food

San Francisco shoppers now have a massive new grocery destination to explore, and it brings far more than the usual supermarket staples. T&T Supermarket, Canada’s largest Asian grocery chain, officially opened its first San Francisco location on Thursday, November 5, 2026, welcoming customers into a sprawling 50,000-square-foot store filled with fresh produce, live seafood, specialty... The post Massive Asian Supermarket Opens in San Francisco With 50,000 Square Feet of Food appeared first on Timeless Dishes .

San Francisco, CA · 1d

KRON4 News

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Canva announces layoffs as part of restructuring impacting 1,200+ people

(KRON) — Canva, the popular digital design platform that maintains a campus in San Francisco, has announced restructuring plans that are set to impact more than 1,200 jobs. The company, which was founded and is headquartered in Australia, revealed the plans in a post from co-founder and CEO Melanie Perkins. Perkins began the post by […]

San Francisco, CA · 2d

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Ken Garff acquires Avondale Toyota and One Toyota of Oakland

Ken Garff Automotive Group announced the acquisition of Avondale Toyota in Avondale, Arizona, and One Toyota of Oakland in Oakland, California, from Brian McCafferty, including the dealerships’ real estate. The transaction adds Ken Garff’s sixth and seventh Toyota franchises and will bring its dealership count to 71 across nine states. Ken Garff plans to retain current leadership and employees and appoint One Toyota general manager Devin McCafferty as regional vice president overseeing both Toyota stores and its five Phoenix-market dealerships. Ronald Bowie of Ivy List served as the seller’s exclusive advisor, while J.P. Morgan Securities LLC served as Ken Garff’s exclusive financial advisor.

Oakland, CA · 2d

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A historic flatiron building on Market slips into default

A century-old flatiron building that’s a Market Street landmark has defaulted on its mortgage, according to city tax records. The owner of the Phelan Building, built in 1908 at 780 Market St., was issued a notice of default at the end of October for failing to make payments on a $215 million loan.

San Francisco, CA · 2d

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Fort Point Pays $440M for Nearly 1,000 SF Apartments as Rents Hit Record Highs

A buyer has scooped up nearly 1,000 San Francisco apartments in a single deal worth $440 million, adding fresh fuel to a residential market where rents are already climbing at the fastest pace in the country. Fort Point Real Estate Partners acquired 59 residential buildings containing 928 units scattered across some of the city's most recognizable neighborhoods, from Pacific Heights to the Haight.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

Tabby's Pantry

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After 61 Years, a California Bakery Is Winding Down, and 92 People Are Feeling the Impact

Safeway is winding down its commercial bread plant in Richmond, California, ending a long-running piece of its bakery supply chain. A California WARN notice filed October 20 lists 92 affected workers at the facility, which supplies bakery products for Safeway stores. What is confirmed about the Richmond bakery closure The facility is at 905 South…

Richmond, CA · 5d

San Francisco Chronicle

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An unorthodox winemaker is finding success in the Bay Area. Will the industry take him seriously?

This Bay Area winemaker has specialized in an unpopular beverage for 30 years. He’s making a surprising bid for the wine industry’s attention.

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · 3d

SFGate

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After permitting ordeal, Butter and Crumble's SF cake shop finds a home — for now

"I'm just really proud of the way my team and I have picked ourselves up."

San Francisco, CA · 3d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Crucible lays off staff days after troubled Oakland arts school shuts down

The Crucible has laid off staff members days after the troubled West Oakland arts institution abruptly shut down, saying its financial recovery was not enough to keep the organization operating.

Oakland, CA · 2d

The Coconut Mama

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91-year-old California-based grocery chain to close several locations

Grocery shoppers in California and Nevada are preparing to lose several familiar supermarket locations as one longtime regional chain rethinks where it can afford to operate. The closures come as…

Petaluma, CA · 15d

SFGate

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Clayton: Sales Tax Increase, Parcel Tax Extension Falling Short In Early Election Returns

The first sales tax increase in Clayton's 62-year history was being rejected in the early returns from Tuesday's election, which also had the extension of an existing parcel tax falling short of the threshold needed for approval. Measure M proposed a one-cent sales tax to generate an estimated $1 million...

Clayton, CA · 3d

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Major Asian Grocery Chain Is Closing One of Its Pleasanton Stores

PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA – Pleasanton is losing one of its two 99 Ranch Market stores — but shoppers will still have another location in town. The Asian supermarket chain plans to permanently close its store at 4299 Rosewood Drive in the Rose Pavilion shopping center on December 5, 2026, according to the Pleasanton Weekly, which confirmed the decision with the company.

Pleasanton, CA · 5d