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Grandview Independent

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Rotten egg smell: 34,000 pounds of hydrogen sulfide released over 42 hours

About 33,900 pounds of hydrogen sulfide and 1,620 pounds of ammonia were released from a flare stack at Chevron's Richmond refinery over 42 hours, the company says. The release caused the rotten egg smell that spread across Richmond and San Pablo starting the night of October

Richmond, CA · 1d

The Coconut Mama

partner publisher · 39.7K followers

Major grocery chain to close 60-year-old California bakery plant as 92 jobs are affected

A longtime California bakery facility that has supplied Safeway stores for decades is preparing to shut down, ending over 60 years of operations. The planned closure will affect 92 employees…

Richmond, CA · 1d

berkeleyhighjacket.com

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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 · 1d

KTVU FOX 2

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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

mindfullyamerican.com

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Costco Is Opening 5 New Warehouses in November, Including in Idaho, Arizona and Wisconsin

Walking into a brand-new Costco feels good, and one of the November openings comes with a twist. It’s a Business Center. But Costco says any member can shop there, not just businesses. Here are the new Costco warehouses opening in November, including in Idaho, Arizona and Wisconsin. 1. South...

Idaho · 3d

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 · 2d

hoodline.com

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Mosswood Duplex Site Could Become 18-Unit Building Near MacArthur BART

A two-story duplex at 425 W MacArthur Boulevard in Oakland could soon be torn down and replaced with a three-story, 18-unit apartment building, according to newly filed permits. The site sits in the Mosswood neighborhood of North Oakland, just one block from Mosswood Community Center and Park. New permits have...

Oakland, CA · 1d

Fortune

partner publisher · 539.4K followers

Voters in Silicon Valley rejected the billionaire wealth tax while those in Los Angeles and San Francisco—home to the two top AI companies—wanted it

"A 'no' vote doesn't mean similar measures won’t ever be implemented."

San Francisco, CA · 22h

richmondconfidential.org

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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

San Francisco Chronicle

partner publisher · 35.4K followers

San Francisco’s shuttered downtown mall could be torn down under new buyer’s plan

The buyer selected for San Francisco’s shuttered downtown mall reportedly has a much bigger plan than reopening it: Tear it down and start over.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

Timeless Dishes

partner publisher · 10.3K followers

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

bayareatelegraph.com

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Pleasant Hill’s Massive Japanese Marketplace Finally Has an Opening Date

PLEASANT HILL, CALIFORNIA — After months of waiting, Pleasant Hill shoppers finally have a date to circle on their calendars. Osaka Marketplace, the enormous Japanese grocery store taking over the former Orchard Supply Hardware space in Downtown Pleasant Hill, is set to open on Friday, November 20, according to Diablo magazine.

Pleasant Hill, CA · 2d

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 · 1d

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

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

SFGate

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Long-vacant SF Best Buy bursts to life with opening of Asian supermarket T&T

SF shoppers lined up for dim sum and mango cake at the huge grocery store's opening.

San Francisco, CA · 1d

jacksonvillefreepress.com

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United Airlines to Fly Nonstop from JAX to San Francisco

New Flight Also Offers Convenient One-Stop Connections to Pacific Network | United Airlines will offer new, nonstop flights from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) starting March 29, 2027. The westbound flight to San Francisco is scheduled to depart JAX at approximately 5:45 p.m. The eastbound...

Jacksonville, FL · 1d

hoodline.com

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Vallejo's New Costco Opens After 15-Year Wait, Lines Wrap Around Block

Vallejo's new Costco opened its doors at 7:30 a.m. Friday at 860 Admiral Callaghan Lane, and the line to get in had already wrapped around the building. Some shoppers had camped outside for two nights just to be first through the doors of the 152,000-square-foot warehouse, which replaces the city's original Costco on Plaza Drive after a 15-year effort to build it.

Vallejo, CA · 15h

San Francisco Chronicle

partner publisher · 35.4K followers

S.F.’s newest Asian megastore brings 50,000 square feet of egg tarts, soup dumplings and produce

T&T Supermarket, the hit Canadian Asian megastore, has officially arrived in San Francisco.

San Francisco, CA · 2d