Hampered by plummeting sales and rising competition from overseas e-commerce merchants, the 41-year-old company entered bankruptcy in 2019, closing at least 21 stores in California at the time. After decades of family ownership, the retail chain was sold in 2020 to investors, who now seek a new owner for the brand.

The Bay Area is in for a mix of lingering showers, a cold snap and strong winds while the potential for a major storm system looms next week. The National Weather Service said Thursday that scattered showers were possible throughout the morning,

OAKLAND — Black-owned Soul Blends Coffee Roasters will open its 3207 Louise Street location on Friday, March 7. In an Instagram post, ownership of the West Oakland cafe let fans know to expect classic coffee drinks alongside some innovative options and light fare.

San Francisco rental market is showing signs of recovery. Median rents have jumped 5.1% as Bay Area suburbs experience growing demand and rising prices.

Online real estate marketplace Zumper has a new list out that identifies the costliest and cheapest cities for renters in the Bay Area.

The film discusses the impact of climate on life in the Metropolitan Oakland Area (MOA), highlighting its mild, even temperatures as a key factor in residents' well-being and productivity. It explains how the local climate minimizes weather extremes,

From a pair of shows by the reigning “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” to a pack of animatronic dinosaurs and a tribute to a San Francisco legend, there is a lot to see and do in the Bay Area

But over the past 50 years, some places have occasionally run afoul of the act. In San Francisco, the wastewater system discharges a mix of sewage and stormwater into the bay during major storms, often causing bacteria levels to exceed EPA regulatory standards .

UNION SQUARE — One of San Francisco’s finest French restaurants closed after a brief revival. The 52-year-old Jeanne D’Arc closed officially after being inactive since September 2024, per Tablehopper. The restaurant had made a comeback in 2023 after its pandemic-induced closure in 2020.

When it comes to AI investment, the San Francisco Bay Area leads by a long shot, but there are many other metros vying for runner-up status. We take a look at other locales taking in money for AI.

Rental marketplace Zumper says it's data showing rents moving higher will find its way into the consumer price index in the months ahead.