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Nabolom Bakery closes after five decades

Fifty years after it first opened in 1976, Nabolom Bakery shut its doors to the public on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Established in the Elmwood district in Berkeley, CA, the business prided itself on its “one of a kind pizza, fresh baked goods, beer, wine, and drip coffee,” and was well known for its high-quality ingredients and staple cinnamon twists. Prior to its closure, the business shortened it’s hours and fought to maintain a steady clientele, but ultimately struggled to maintain operations due to economic stress.

Berkeley, CA · 2d
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sfstandard.com

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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 · 3d
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sfstandard.com

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‘It doesn’t pencil’: The brutal math of why developers won’t build in SF

Rents are soaring and homes sell for millions over asking. So why can’t developers make the numbers work?. San Francisco needs more housing. Almost everyone agrees on that. But before a single shovel hits the ground, a project has to “pencil out,” and right now, almost nothing does.

San Francisco, CA · 1d
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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 · 2d

winebusiness.com

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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 · 3d

Oakland North

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Demystifying plug-in solar devices, which are now legal and can save Oaklanders money

Ever since he was a kid, Ansel Troy wanted to know how things work. He wanted to understand his house, his plumbing, his electricity. Around the time talks for legalizing plug-in solar systems in California were being finalized this September, he started experimenting with portable solar panels and documenting the journey on his Instagram and Facebook channel @tinyoakland.

Oakland, CA · 1d

San Francisco Chronicle

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A mysterious tiny building on S.F.’s waterfront sparked a frenzy. So its developer held a party

A developer held a competition to solicit ideas about what the building on San Francisco’s Central Waterfront would be best suited for. Those with the best ideas got to tour the property.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

hoodline.com

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Eight Years After Approval, Oakland's Coolidge Avenue Homes Still Aren't Built

Eight years after Oakland approved the Dimond District project, the four homes proposed for 3559-3589 Coolidge Avenue remain unbuilt. New filings, including a zoning worksheet, appeared in late October 2026. San Francisco YIMBY reported that the new applications revisit much of the process as the project seeks to advance. The...

Oakland, CA · 2d

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The Baked Bear To Open New Shop At Fisherman’s Wharf

The Baked Bear is preparing to open a new location at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. According to the San Francisco Business Times, the company signed a 10-year lease for a 928-square-foot storefront at 81 Jefferson St. The new shop will be the brand’s third brick-and-mortar location in San Francisco.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

hoodline.com

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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 · 2d

San Francisco Chronicle

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Oakland Coliseum operator will lay off 1,600 employees. A new owner says they’ll be hired back

The group that has operated the Oakland Coliseum and Oakland Arena since 2012 is laying off all of its employees at the two venues, affecting 1,600 workers, according to a notice filed Tuesday.

Oakland, CA · 4d

Silicon Valley

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Financing helps launch development of apartment complex in East Oakland

OAKLAND — A development of more than 100 affordable apartments has gotten underway in East Oakland after a series of real estate deals were completed to enable the financing of the residential project. The 119-unit Residences at Liberation Park apartment complex is being built near the corner of 73rd...

Oakland, CA · 4d

KRON4 News

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Costco customers line up for Vallejo warehouse's grand opening

Vallejo, CA · 1d

SFGate

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San Pablo: Voters In Early Returns Support Sales Tax, Rent Control Initiative

San Pablo voters in Tuesday's election appear to have approved a sales tax put on the ballot by the City Council, while also supporting a rent control citizen initiative placed on the ballot by local tenant advocates, according to initial results from Contra Costa County elections officials. Measure R had...

San Pablo, CA · 4d

Silicon Valley

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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 · 5d

hoodline.com

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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 · 4d

bayareatelegraph.com

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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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 3d

cbtnews.com

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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 · 3d